Standard

Updated: 10/08/07

COS 116 – Cosmetology Practicum IV

Course Description

Provides experience necessary for professional development and completion of requirements for state licensure. Emphasis will be placed on the display of professional conduct and positive attitudes. The requirements for this course may be met in a laboratory setting. Topics include: permanent waving and relaxers; hair color and bleaching; skin, scalp, and hair treatments; haircutting; dispensary; styling; manicure/pedicure/advanced nail techniques; reception; safety precautions/decontamination; Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance; and state licensure preparation.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Permanent waving and relaxers

Class

1

Hair color and bleaching

D. Lab

0

Skin, scalp, and hair treatments

P. Lab/O.B.I.

12

Haircutting                    

Credit

5

Dispensary       

 

 

Styling 

 

 

Manicure/pedicure/advanced nail techniques

 

 

Reception

 

 

Safety precautions/decontamination

 

 

Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance

 

 

State licensure preparation

 

 

 

Prerequisite/ Corequisite: COS 115

 

 

Course Guide

 

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

PERMANENT WAVING AND RELAXERS           

0

0

25

Permanent waving and relaxers

Complete the appropriate number of applications, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements.

8 Permanent waves

2 Virgin relaxers

3 Retouch relaxers

 

 

 

HAIR COLOR AND BLEACHING

0

0

20

Temporary color/ Bleach /Tint     

Tint retouch 

Lash or brow tint

Complete the appropriate number of applications, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements.

4 temporary color

1 Virgin Bleach

1 Virgin Tint

2 Retouch Tint

1 Lash and Brow tint

1 Foil

 

 

 

SKIN, SCALP, AND HAIR TREATMENTS          

0

0

5

Facials

Scalp treatments 

Hair treatments

Complete the appropriate number of facials and treatments, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements.

1 Facial

2 Scalp treatments

2 Hair treatments

 

 

 

HAIRCUTTING 

0

0

15

Haircuts

Complete the appropriate number of hair cuts, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements.

10 haircuts

 

 

 

DISPENSARY

0

0

12

Supply room procedures

Mix, fill, and dispense products to other students.

 

 

 

STYLING

0

0

25

Wet sets          

Comb out         

Blow drying 

Pin curls 

Finger waves

Complete the appropriate number of styles, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements.

20 Wet sets

25 Comb outs

5 Blow dry styles demonstrating proper use of vent brush and Marcel iron

1 pincurl set

1 Fingerwave

 

 

 

MANICURE/PEDICURE/ADVANCED NAIL TECHNIQUES

0

0

3

Manicure

Pedicure

Advanced Nail Techniques

Complete the appropriate number of manicures and pedicures, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements.

1 Manicure

1 Pedicure

1 Advanced Nail technique

 

 

 

RECEPTION     

0

0

12

Procedures

Perform required hours as receptionist, as directed by the instructor, to complete State Board requirements.

 

 

 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS/DECONTAMINATION

0

0

2

Safety rules and regulations

Comply with safety rules and regulations for cosmetology.

 

 

 

Aseptic

Explain Aseptic and demonstrate how to prevent pathogenic bacteria reproduction in the salon.

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS DUTY STANDARDS ACT  COMPLIANCE  

0

0

1

Procedures

Comply with the Hazardous Duty Standards Act  

 

 

 

STATE LICENSURE PREPARATION

10

0

0

Final examination

State Board examination

Meet all requirements for taking the final examinations and State Board examination.

 

 

 

 

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 2004

Pivot Point Workbook of Salon Fundamentals –Pivot Point International 2004

Milady’s Standard Textbook of Cosmetology On Line Test Review

Milady’s Web Tutor 2003

Milady’s Web Enhancement 2003

 

Professional Magazines

American Salon

Modern Salon

Nails

 

Videos/Slides/other resources

Milady Standard Textbook of Cosmetology Video Series

PO Box 6904

Florence, KY 41022

 

Milady's Online Licensing Preparation for Cosmetology/Nail Tech/Esthetician

800.347.7707

 

Milady's Standard System of Salon Skills Video Series

800.347.7707

 

Milady's Art and Science of Nail Technology Video Series

800.347.7707

National Cosmetology Association

St. Louis, MO

 

Georgia State Dept. of Education

Atlanta Georgia 30334