- Description
- Students describe the relationship between a manicure and pedicure and identify and demonstrate a pedicuring procedure, including foot massage.
- Prerequisite
- EST1070: Manicuring 1
- Parameters
- Access to a professional esthetics facility or laboratory, current nail technology and/or esthetic equipment.
Outcomes The student will:
1 describe the purpose of pedicuring and the relationship between a manicure and pedicure
1.1 define the terms pedicure and pedicurist
1.2 compare manicuring with pedicuring
2 identify and describe the basic structure of feet and the diseases and disorders that may affect feet
2.1 identify and describe the basic structure of the feet, toes and toenails
2.2 list and describe disorders and diseases of the feet and nails that:
2.2.1 may be treated by a pedicurist
2.2.2 may not be treated by a pedicurist
3 identify and describe the proper procedure for performing a pedicure
3.1 identify implements and products to be used
3.2 list the steps used to perform a pedicure
4 perform a pedicure procedure
4.1 assemble all necessary equipment, materials and implements
4.2 prepare the work area for service(s)
4.3 perform service(s), including:
4.3.1 model/client analysis and consultation
4.3.2 foot and nail preparation
4.3.3 nail and cuticle shaping
4.3.4 foot massage
4.3.5 conditioning
4.3.6 nail polishing, if required
5 identify and describe the proper procedure for performing a paraffin treatment
6 perform a paraffin treatment
6.1 assemble all necessary equipment, materials and implements
6.2 prepare the work area for service(s)
6.3 perform the service(s), including:
6.3.1 model/client preparation
6.3.2 product application
6.3.3 product removal
7 assess and apply safe and sanitary procedures
7.1 maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area
7.2 apply universal precautions related to:
7.2.1 personal protective equipment (PPE); e.g., gloves, masks
7.2.2 hand-washing techniques
7.2.3 infectious diseases
7.2.4 blood-borne pathogens; e.g., minor cuts, blood spills
7.2.5 bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
7.2.6 safety and first-aid applications; e.g., back safety, cuts, slip and trip hazards
7.3 use all materials and products appropriately
7.4 clean, sanitize and return implements and materials to storage areas after use
7.5 dispose of waste materials in an environmentally safe manner
8 demonstrate basic competencies
8.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
8.1.1 communicate
8.1.2 manage information
8.1.3 use numbers
8.1.4 think and solve problems
8.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
8.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
8.2.2 be responsible
8.2.3 be adaptable
8.2.4 learn continuously
8.2.5 work safely
8.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
8.3.1 work with others
8.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
9 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
9.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
9.2 identify steps to achieve goals
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.