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Posted: 02/23/05

COS 100 – Introduction to Cosmetology Theory

Course Description

Introduces the fundamental theory and practices of the cosmetology profession. Emphasis will be placed on professional practices and safety. Topics include: state and local laws, rules, and regulations; professional image; bacteriology; decontamination and infection control; chemistry fundamentals; safety; Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance; and anatomy and physiology.

Competency Areas

Hours

State and Local Laws, Rules, and Regulations

Class

5

Professional Image

D. Lab

0

Bacteriology

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Decontamination and Infection Control

Credit

5

Chemistry Fundamentals

 

 

Safety

 

 

Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance

 

 

Anatomy and Physiology

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

Program admission

Corequisite:

 

 

 

Course Guide

 

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS

5

0

0

State laws, rules, and regulations

Define cosmetologist.

 

 

 

 

State the number of board members.

 

 

 

 

Identify sanitation requirements.

 

 

 

 

List types of certificates of registration.

 

 

 

Local laws, rules, and regulations

Identify local laws different from state laws.

 

 

 

School rules and regulations

List daily duties for sanitation and operation.

5

0

0

PROFESSIONAL IMAGE

 

 

 

Hygiene

Summarize and define personal and public hygiene.  Describe hygiene rules and list rules of cleanliness. Demonstrate good grooming principles.

 

 

 

BACTERIOLOGY

5

0

0

 

Define bacteriology.

 

 

 

 

List types and classifications of bacteria.

 

 

 

DECONTAMINATION AND INFECTION CONTROL

5

0

0

Methods of sterilization

Define, dry, wet sanitizing.  Define chemical and physical sanitizing.  Define methods of sanitizing.

 

 

 

CHEMISTRY FUNDAMENTALS

10

0

0

Chemistry

Differentiate between organic and inorganic chemistry.

 

 

 

 

Define atom, molecule, solution, and emulsion.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate composition of elements, compounds, and mixtures.

 

 

 

 

Describe properties of matter related to cosmetology.

 

 

 

SAFETY

5

0

0

Equipment maintenance

Demonstrate proper maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.

 

 

 

First aid

Demonstrate first aid for minor cuts and chemical reactions.

 

 

 

Emergency procedures

Participate in emergency evacuation procedures.

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS DUTY STANDARDS ACT COMPLIANCE

5

0

0

Electrical

Chemical

Walkways

Equipment

Demonstrate knowledge of state and Federal regulations (i.e. hazardous materials).

 

 

 

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

10

0

0

Terms  

Define the terms physiology and anatomy.

 

 

 

Structure

Describe physiological cells and tissues.

 

 

 

 

List the systems of the body that affect cosmetology services.

 

 

 

 

Describe the bones, muscles, nerves, and circulation of the head, face, neck, and shoulders.

 

 

 

Function

Explain the function of the bones, muscles, nerves, and circulation of the head, face, neck, and shoulders.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

 

Books

Milady Standard Textbook of Cosmetology 2004 edition by Milady

Milady Standard Cosmetology Study Guide 2004 edition by Milady

Milady Standard Cosmetology Theory and Practical Workbook 2004

Pivot Point Salon Fundamentals –Pivot Point International 2002

Pivot Point Workbook of Salon Fundamentals –Pivot Point International 2002.

 

Videos/slides/other resources

Bergwall Productions

839 Stewart Ave.

Garden City, NY 11530

Milady Publishing Co.

3839 White Plains Rd.

Bronx, NY 10467

Georgia State Department of Education

Twin Towers

Atlanta, GA  30334

International Institute for Coiffeur Design

New York, NY

Clairol Inc. Educational Aids

CN 931 Parsizzsany Rd.

Whizzsany, NJ  07980

National Cosmetology Association

St. Louis, MO

Professional Magazines

American Salon

National Beauty School Journal

Shop Talk