GA Nail Technician study plan

Define and distinguish cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and sterilizing, and state which one applies to each salon item category

List the EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant contact times and mix a bleach solution to the correct ratio on paper

Diagram the hand-washing sequence and identify at least six moments in a service when hand hygiene is required

Classify ten salon tools and materials as porous or non-porous and assign the correct disinfection or disposal method to each

Identify the mandated safety practices for blood exposure, cuts, and client screening for contagious conditions

Explain how to recognize and respond to contraindicative skin and nail conditions before starting a service

Sequence a complete basic manicure from setup through cleanup, naming the supply used at each step

Describe proper setup and breakdown of a work station, including single-use item handling and waste disposal

Match five client scenarios to the correct sanitation or service refusal action

Practice safe implement handling and state the rules for storing disinfected tools

Sequence a complete pedicure procedure, including foot soak, exfoliation, callus care, massage, and polish application

Compare the products and techniques used for dry vs. water-based pedicures and list the safety cautions of each

Differentiate nail shapes and file techniques, and identify which shapes suit which nail types

Explain massage movements, contraindications for massage, and safe use of implements around the nail folds

Identify the tools, products, and safety limits for paraffin, hot oil, and foot spa treatments

Outline the full nail tip application process, including sizing, blending, and adhesive control

Describe wrap services (fabric, paper, fiberglass) and state the removal method for each

Differentiate acrylic (liquid-and-powder) and UV-cured gel application steps, including proper mix ratio and curing

List the causes of common enhancement failures (lifting, cracking, discoloration) and the correction for each

State the safe removal procedures for tips, wraps, acrylics, and gels without damaging the natural nail plate

Identify the parts of the natural nail unit and describe the function of each

Label the nine nail shapes/sidewall, matrix, plate, bed, cuticle, eponychium, hyponychium, lunula, free edge, and nail folds

Distinguish nail disorders (onychorrhexis, onycholysis, leukonychia, paronychia, ingrown nail) from diseases requiring referral

Explain nail growth rate, plate thickness changes with age, and how these affect service choices

Match each disorder or disease to the correct technician response: service, modification, or referral

Describe the layers and functions of the skin and relate each to product absorption and service safety

Identify the bones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels of the hand, wrist, and lower leg relevant to massage and service

Explain the structure and growth cycle of hair and skin as they relate to nail services and contraindications

Match skin and nail conditions to underlying anatomy to explain why a service must be modified or refused

Summarize how the lymphatic and circulatory systems influence service precautions for the hands and feet

Classify nail products by chemistry (monomer, polymer, primer, solvent, adhesive, catalyst) and state each one's safety handling rule

Explain pH, oxidation, polymerization, and evaporation as they apply to nail coatings and removers

State the Georgia licensing, sanitation, salon, and scope-of-practice requirements a nail technician must follow

Identify Georgia rules on record keeping, client consent, advertising, and continuing education

List the business basics: pricing, inventory control, and client confidentiality obligations

Re-test every domain with timed question sets and log each missed item by domain and cause

Re-drill the two weakest domains until accuracy is 85% or higher

Recite from memory the sanitation chain for implements, hands, and work surfaces

Review the four previously written deliverables and correct any gaps found

Simulate a full-length exam under test conditions with no notes