Standard

Posted: 08/03/04

EST 100 - Introduction to Esthetics

 

Course Description

Introduces the fundamental theory and practices of the Professional Esthetician.  Emphasis will be placed on professional practices and safety.  Topics include: state and local laws, rules and regulations, professional image, history of the skin, care and use of cosmetics, bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation, chemistry for estheticians, ingredients and product analysis, and hazardous duty standards act.


 

Competency Areas

Hours

State and Local Laws

Class

4

Rules and Regulations

D. Lab

2

Professional Image

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

History of Skin

Credit

5

Care and Use of Cosmetics

 

 

Bacteriology

 

 

Sterilization and Sanitation

 

 

Chemistry for Estheticians

 

 

Ingredients and Product Analysis

 

 

Hazardous Duty Standards Act

 

 

 

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

4

2

0

 

Discuss the importance of personal and public

hygiene.

 

 

 

 

Define the laws governing cosmetic manufacturing.

 

 

 

 

Describe the purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogen Acts.

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL IMAGE

3

2

0

 

Discuss the importance of correct posture for

standing and sitting.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate good human relations and a

professional attitude.

 

 

 

HISTORY OF THE SKIN

4

2

0

 

Discuss the different cosmetics used by earlier

cultures.

 

 

 

 

Explain how we have benefited from the health and beauty habits of past cultures.

 

 

 

 

Discuss and compare the different cosmetic practices, from ancient times to modern day.

 

 

 

CARE AND USE OF COSMETICS

5

3

0

 

Discuss the different creams, lotions and powders used in skin care.

 

 

 

 

Define natural and organic cosmetics.

 

 

 

BACTERIOLOGY

5

3

0

 

List and explain the different types of bacteria and their classifications.

 

 

 

 

Describe how bacteria can grow and reproduce.

 

 

 

 

Explain how we can help to prevent the spread of bacteria in the salon.

 

 

 

STERILIZATION AND SANITATION

5

3

0

 

List the difference between sterilization and disinfection.

 

 

 

 

Discuss the different methods of sterilization and disinfection and the chemical agents used for each.

 

 

 

CHEMISTRY FOR ESTHETICIANS

6

3

0

 

Explain chemistry and its branches.

 

 

 

 

Discuss why chemistry is important to estheticians.

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS AND PRODUCT ANALYSIS

6

2

0

 

Explain matter and its structure.

 

 

 

 

Discuss how matter changes and its properties.

 

 

 

 

Discuss the products used in the practice of esthetics.

 

 

 

 

Explain product ingredients.

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS DUTY STANDARDS ACT

2

0

0

 

Describe the purpose of the Hazards Communication Standard.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Milady’s Standard Comprehensive Training for Estheticians