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EST 100 -
Introduction to Esthetics |
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Course
Description |
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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. |
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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State and
Local Laws |
Class |
4 |
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Rules and
Regulations |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Professional
Image |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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History
of Skin |
Credit |
5 |
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Care and
Use of Cosmetics |
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Bacteriology |
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Sterilization
and Sanitation |
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Chemistry
for Estheticians |
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Ingredients
and Product Analysis |
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Hazardous
Duty Standards Act |
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Prerequisite: |
Program
Admission |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will: |
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D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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STATE AND LOCAL LAWS / RULES AND REGULATIONS |
4 |
2
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Discuss the importance
of personal and public hygiene. |
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Define the laws governing cosmetic manufacturing. |
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PROFESSIONAL IMAGE |
3 |
2
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Discuss the importance
of correct posture for standing and sitting. |
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Demonstrate good human
relations and a professional attitude. |
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HISTORY OF THE SKIN |
4 |
2
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Discuss the different
cosmetics used by earlier cultures. |
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Explain how we have benefited from the health and beauty habits
of past cultures. |
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Discuss and compare the different cosmetic practices, from
ancient times to modern day. |
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CARE AND USE OF
COSMETICS |
5 |
3
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Discuss the different creams, lotions and powders used in skin
care. |
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Define natural and organic cosmetics. |
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BACTERIOLOGY |
5 |
3
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List and explain the different types of bacteria and their classifications. |
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Describe how bacteria can grow and reproduce. |
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Explain how we can help to prevent the spread of bacteria in the
salon. |
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STERILIZATION AND
SANITATION |
5 |
3
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List the difference between sterilization and disinfection. |
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Discuss the different methods of sterilization and disinfection
and the chemical agents used for each. |
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CHEMISTRY FOR
ESTHETICIANS |
6 |
3
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Explain chemistry and its branches. |
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Discuss why chemistry is important to estheticians. |
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INGREDIENTS AND
PRODUCT ANALYSIS |
6 |
2
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Explain matter and its structure. |
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Discuss how matter changes and its properties. |
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Discuss the products used in the practice of esthetics. |
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Explain product ingredients. |
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HAZARDOUS DUTY
STANDARDS ACT |
2 |
0
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Describe the purpose of the Hazards Communication Standard. |
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Suggested Resources |
Milady’s
Standard Comprehensive Training for Estheticians