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EST 101 Anatomy and
Physiology of the Skin |
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Course
Description |
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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. |
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Cells/Tissues/Organs |
Class |
5 |
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Muscular
System |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Circulatory
System |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Structure
of the Skin |
Credit |
5 |
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Nutrition
and Health of the Skin |
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Disorders
of the Skin |
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Prerequisite: |
EST 100 |
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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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Class |
D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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CELLS/TISSUES/ORGANS |
8 |
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Discuss cells, tissues, and organs and how they work together to
form the body’s systems. |
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Discuss the effect on the various organs and systems when giving
a massage and performing other steps during treatments. |
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6 |
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Describe muscular structures and functions, and the various
nerves that are affected during facial treatments. |
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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM |
7 |
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0 |
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Explain the functions of the circulatory system and the importance
of blood and lymph circulation. |
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STRUCTURE OF THE SKIN |
7 |
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Describe the structure and composition of the skin (histology). |
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List and explain the function of the skin. |
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NUTRITION AND HEALTH OF
THE SKIN |
12 |
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0 |
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Explain how the skin is nourished. |
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Explain how important the skin is to bodily health and how it
reacts to the sensations of pressure, touch, temperature, and pain. |
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Explain dermatology terms related to skin conditions and
lesions. |
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Explain what nutrition is and why it is important to the health
of the skin. |
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List the three basic food groups and describe their importance. |
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Explain calories and how diets can affect our skin. |
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Explain why water is so important to the health of the skin. |
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Discuss how hormones, medications, and some of our habits can
affect the skin. |
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List different causes of some allergies. |
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Discuss different vitamins used in cosmetics. |
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DISORDERS OF THE SKIN |
10 |
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Explain the difference between disorders and disease. |
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Demonstrate the proper procedure for lifting blackheads and
whiteheads. |
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Suggested Resources |
Milady’s Standard Textbook of Professional
Estheticians, 2000 Edition.