Standard

Posted: 08/04/04

EST 101 Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin

 

Course Description

Introduction to anatomy and physiology; disorders of the skin and nutrition and health of the skin.  Topics include:  cells/tissues/organs, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, circulatory system, endocrine system, excretory system, respiration system, digestive system, structure of the skin, disorders of the skin, and nutrition and health of the skin.


 

Competency Areas

Hours

Cells/Tissues/Organs

Class

5

Muscular System

D. Lab

0

Circulatory System

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Structure of the Skin

Credit

5

Nutrition and Health of the Skin

 

 

Disorders of the Skin

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

EST 100

Corequisite:

     

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.


 

 

 

 

CELLS/TISSUES/ORGANS

8

0

0

     

Discuss cells, tissues, and organs and how they work together to form the body’s systems.

 

 

 

 

Discuss the effect on the various organs and systems when giving a massage and performing other steps during treatments.

 

 

 

MUSCULAR SYSTEM

6

0

0

 

Describe muscular structures and functions, and the various nerves that are affected during facial treatments.

 

 

 

CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

7

0

0

 

Explain the functions of the circulatory system and the importance of blood and lymph circulation.

 

 

 

STRUCTURE OF THE SKIN

7

0

0

 

Describe the structure and composition of the skin (histology).

 

 

 

 

List and explain the function of the skin.

 

 

 

NUTRITION AND HEALTH OF THE SKIN

12

0

0

 

Explain how the skin is nourished.

 

 

 

 

Explain how important the skin is to bodily health and how it reacts to the sensations of pressure, touch, temperature, and pain.

 

 

 

 

Explain dermatology terms related to skin conditions and lesions.

 

 

 

 

Explain what nutrition is and why it is important to the health of the skin.

 

 

 

 

List the three basic food groups and describe their importance.

 

 

 

 

Explain calories and how diets can affect our skin.

 

 

 

 

Explain why water is so important to the health of the skin.

 

 

 

 

Discuss how hormones, medications, and some of our habits can affect the skin.

 

 

 

 

List different causes of some allergies.

 

 

 

 

Discuss different vitamins used in cosmetics.

 

 

 

DISORDERS OF THE SKIN

10

0

0

 

Explain the difference between disorders and disease.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate the proper procedure for lifting blackheads and whiteheads.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Milady’s Standard Textbook of Professional Estheticians, 2000 Edition.