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Basic Esthetics and Skin Care

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Credit: 1.0
Course Preface
Core Code: 40-03-00-00-005, 40-03-00-13-005
Printable Version: Basic Esthetics and Skin Care (pdf)


Course Description
This is a program that prepares individuals to cleanse, depilate, massage, and beautify the human body and to function as licensed estheticians and skin care specialists. Instruction includes history of esthetics; health and safety; customer relations and salon management; legal issues; human immune system; diseases and disorders of the skin; implements, tools, and equipment for basic esthetics; skin anatomy, physiology, and health; science of basic esthetics; principles of nutrition; decontamination and infection control; limited chemical exfoliation; chemistry for basic esthetics; face and neck massage; temporary hair removal including waxing and tweezing; application of makeup; basic facials; skin treatments, manual and mechanical; natural nail manicures and pedicures. The task list for this program is based on the state rules and regulations as a part of the state law. Completed instruction qualifies the student for licensing examinations in Utah.

Industry Related Certification: DOPL Esthetician and Esthetician Instructors Licenses


Core Standards of the Course

Standard 01
Students will be able to describe the history of skin care, 12040901 career opportunities, and the professional image.

Objective 0101
Explain the history of skin care and the occupational opportunities.

Objective 0102
Demonstrate the professional image that is expected in the industry.

Standard 02
Students will be able to understand general sciences as it affects the skin care industry.

Objective 0201
Describe and demonstrate proper use of sanitation and disinfectants products and techniques.

Objective 0202
Explain the importance of anatomy and physiology to the cosmetology profession.

Objective 0203
Explain the importance of chemistry for estheticians.

Objective 0204
Describe the most common cosmetic ingredients, their functions and explain FDA regulations regarding cosmetic claims and product safety.

Objective 0205
Understand the basics of electricity and how it is used in the skin care industry.

Standard 03
Students will be able to understand the sciences used in the skin care industry.

Objective 0301
Describe the physiology and histology of the skin.

Objective 0302
Identify skin disorders and diseases.

Objective 0303
Analyze different skin conditions.

Objective 0304
List and describe the different products and ingredients used in skin care.

Objective 0305
Understand, prepare and set up a treatment room for services.

Standard 04
Students will be able to understand the principles of esthetic procedures.

Objective 0401
Understand and demonstrate the different types, movements, and benefits of massage.

Objective 0402
Describe and perform basics facials and treatments.

Objective 0403
Understand and safely use the machines used in skin care treatments.

Objective 0404
Understand and safely use hair removal equipment and treatments.

Objective 0405
Recognize advanced esthetics topics including how AHAs work, aromatherapy, spa body treatments, and clinical skin care procedures.

Objective 0406
Demonstrate an understanding of the world of makeup.

Standard 05
Students will be able to understand the business of skin care.

Objective 0501
Understand and demonstrate what it requires to operate a salon/spa business.

Objective 0502
Explain selling products and services to clients.

Objective 0503
Demonstrate an understanding of what it takes to prepare for a career in the skin care industry.

Standard 06
The student will understand the need for professional development.

Objective 0601
Complete a personal inventory.

Objective 0602
Set and meet goals.

Objective 0603
Be self‐motivated.

Objective 0604
Know how to make decisions.

Objective 0605
Know how to manage time.

Objective 0606
Organize personal belongings and lab equipment.

Objective 0607
Learn to communicate verbally.

Objective 0608
Write effective communications.

Objective 0609
Establish a personal reading program.

Objective 0610
Develop effective work skills and attitudes.

Objective 0611
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA.
  • Learn the acronym SkillsUSA.
  • State the SkillsUSA motto
  • State the SkillsUSA creed
  • Learn the SkillsUSA colors.
  • Describe the official SkillsUSA dress.
  • Describe the procedure for becoming a SkillsUSA officer.

Standard 07
The student will understand the need for leadership skills.

Objective 0701
Serve on a committee.

Objective 0702
Prepare an agenda.

Objective 0703
Assist in planning a meeting.

Objective 0704
Review basic parliamentary procedure.
  • Make a main motion

Objective 0705
Participate in a school project.

Objective 0706
Attend a community meeting.

Objective 0707
Practice effective speaking.

Objective 0708
Present a three‐ to five‐minute talk.

Objective 0709
Implement a leadership project.

Objective 0710
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA.
  • Describe the meaning of the SkillsUSA emblem
  • State the SkillsUSA pledge
  • Describe the duties of a SkillsUSA officer.

Standard 08
The student will understand the need for career planning.

Objective 0801
Define your future occupation.

Objective 0802
Survey employment opportunities.

Objective 0803
Report on a trade journal article.

Objective 0804
Explore opportunities for advanced training.

Objective 0805
Conduct a worker interview.

Objective 0806
Contact a professional association.

Objective 0807
Explore entrepreneurship opportunities.

Objective 0808
Give a talk about your career.

Objective 0809
Review career goals.

Standard 09
The student will understand the importance of employability and work habits.

Objective 0901
Develop a list of work standards to follow at school and on the job.

Objective 0902
Evaluate your personal ethics.
  • Evaluate your personal ethics against acceptable workplace ethics.

Objective 0903
Build a job search network.

Objective 0904
Find job leads.

Objective 0905
Write a resume.

Objective 0906
Create a job portfolio.

Objective 0907
Complete a job application.

Objective 0908
Write a business letter and memo.

Objective 0909
Participate in an actual or simulated job interview.

   
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