EST3105 Nail Enhancement – Client Services
Advanced · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services
- Description
- Students conduct a consultation with a client during which they analyze the client’s needs and recommend and perform the appropriate services.
- Prerequisite
- EST2070: Manicuring 2 EST3090: Nail Enhancement – Gel EST3100: Nail Enhancement – Acrylic
- Parameters
- Access to a professional esthetics facility or laboratory, current nail technology and/or esthetic equipment.
- Supporting courses
- EST3070: Pedicuring
Outcomes The student will:
1 establish a rapport with the client by using communication skills suited to a professional esthetician
1.1 follow salon or shop policy for assisting clients
1.2 perform a client consultation according to the requested service(s)
1.3 recommend appropriate services and technology-based treatments
1.4 advise the client of the cost of each service
1.5 obtain the client’s consent before performing the service(s)
2 perform the steps involved in the agreed service(s) in a timely manner
2.1 assemble all necessary equipment, materials and implements
2.2 prepare the work area for services
2.3 prepare the client as appropriate for services
2.4 perform the services, including:
2.4.1 basic manicure
2.4.2 tip application
2.4.3 post service fill-in application
3 establish and/or maintain records of service performed
3.1 establish or check the database (e.g., record card) for each client
3.2 update the database after completing each service
4 protect the health and safety of the clients
4.1 maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area
4.2 ensure proper ventilation
4.3 apply universal precautions related to:
4.3.1 personal protective equipment (PPE); e.g., gloves, masks
4.3.2 hand-washing techniques
4.3.3 infectious diseases
4.3.4 blood-borne pathogens; e.g., minor cuts, blood spills
4.3.5 bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
4.3.6 safety and first-aid applications; e.g., back safety, cuts, slip and trip hazards
4.4 use all materials and products appropriately
4.5 clean, sanitize and return implements and materials to storage areas after use
4.6 dispose of waste materials in an environmentally safe manner
5 demonstrate basic competencies
5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
5.1.1 communicate
5.1.2 manage information
5.1.3 use numbers
5.1.4 think and solve problems
5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
5.2.2 be responsible
5.2.3 be adaptable
5.2.4 learn continuously
5.2.5 work safely
5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
5.3.1 work with others
5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
6.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
6.2 identify steps to achieve goals
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.