Information Package / Course Catalogue
Hand and Foot Care - I
Course Code: SGH203
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: Students are obligated, as part of the course "IMEU201 – Workplace Vocational Training" (30 ECTS) offered in the fourth semester, to undertake and successfully complete workplace vocational training for a minimum of 70 working days at enterprises designated in accordance with the Aydin Adnan Menderes University Directive on Workplace Vocational Training.
Theory: 3
Prt.: 1
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to teach students the anatomy of the hands, feet, and nails, along with common dermatological conditions in these areas within a scientific framework, thereby imparting the ability to perform safe and hygienic care practices. It aims to enable students to recognize nail and skin diseases, determine the most appropriate tools and care methods (manicure/pedicure) according to the current health status of the tissue, generate analytical solutions to physiological or technical problems encountered during application, and attain the competence to perform professional hand and foot care at occupational standards.

Course Content

This course covers the fundamental anatomical structure of the hands, feet, and nails, as well as the theoretical examination of diseases and structural disorders observed in these areas. Within the framework of the curriculum, the characteristics of technical tools and equipment used in hand and foot care (manicure and pedicure), modern care techniques, potential problems encountered during the procedure, and scientific solutions to these problems are discussed in detail. The theoretical education is transformed into advanced professional practice by being supported by intensive manicure, pedicure, and specific hand-foot care applications conducted within the framework of anatomy and hygiene rules.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have information about hand, foot and nail structure
2.To have information about hand, foot and nail diseases
3.To have information about tools-appliances using hand and foot care
4.To have information about hand and foot care methods
5.To have information about problems encountered in hand, foot care
6.Able to do implements of hand and foot care
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Course material
2.Kozmetik Makyaj ve Manikür, Ann EATON, Florence OPENSHAW, M.E.B. Çeviri Yayınlar, İstanbul, 2000
3.Mesleki Sağlık Bilgisi, Dr. Nesrin KOCABIYIK, Top Yayıncılık, İzmir, 2007
4.Dermatoloji Atlası, M.D. Gary WHITE, Nobel Tıp Yayınları, İstanbul, 2006
5.Cosmetology, Anthony GONZALEZ, Global Media Publishing, Delhi, 2007
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Hand, foot and nail anatomical structure
Week 2 - Theoretical
Hand, foot and nail diseases
Week 3 - Theoretical
Hand, foot and nail diseases
Week 4 - Theoretical
Hand, foot and nail care tools and equipment used in
Week 5 - Theoretical
Hand, foot and nail care techniques
Week 6 - Theoretical
Hand, foot and nail care problems encountered in solving these problems
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Hand Care: Manicure
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Foot Care: Pedicure
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Hand and foot care practices
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Hand and foot care practices
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Hand and foot care practices
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Hand and foot care practices
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Hand and foot care practices
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Hand and foot care practices
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Studio Work1%20
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Lecture - Practice142142
Assignment1011
Studio Work1516
Quiz1213
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
5
2
OÇ-2
5
4
5
5
OÇ-3
3
5
4
OÇ-4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
5
4
OÇ-6
4
5
4
5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026