Personal & Public Services
At a Glance
- Program provides students the skills and knowledge required for skin care procedures, facial treatments, color theory, and salon management.
- Program length is four quarters if full time.
Cosmetic Esthetician
DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of the Cosmetic Esthetician Technical Certificate of Credit is to meet community and beauty salons need for education in the field of cosmetic esthetician. This certificate program will provide students the skills and knowledge required for skin care procedures, facial treatments and color theory as well as salon management.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Program graduates receive a Cosmetic Esthetician TCC and are employable as a cosmetic esthetician in beauty salons, spas, health clubs, and cosmetic stores as well as plastic surgeons' and dermatologists' offices.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
High school diploma or satisfaction of High School Equivalence Certification is required prior to admission.
PROGRAM COSTS: (Program costs are estimates and are subject to change)
Application fee: $15; Tuition: $2,544; Fees: $324; Books & Supplies: $595; Annual additional insurance fee: $11.50; Other program specific costs: $119; Total Program Costs: $3,608.50
PROGRAM LENGTH:
Four quarters if full time.
Program Requirements
Emphasizes the steps involved in opening and operating a privately owned cosmetology salon. Topics include: planning a salon, liability and insurance, business management, retailing, public relations, sales skills, career development, and client retention.
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 and blood and bodily fluids and OSHA updates.
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, respiratory system, digestive system, structure of the skin, disorders of the skin, and nutrition and health of the skin.
Introduces the theory, procedures, and products used in the care and treatment of the skin. Topics include: client consultation and preparation, cleansing the skin, techniques for professional massage, facial treatments and body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps, reflexology, blood, bodily fluids, and OSHA updates.
Provides instruction on and application of techniques and theory in the treatment of the skin. Topics include: intrinsic aging, analysis of sensitive skin, treatment for hyperpigmentation, causes of acne, methods of holistic therapy, joining a medical team, and preoperative and postoperative care.
Provides instruction on and application of techniques and theory in the treatment of the skin. Topics include: morphology of hair, hair removal, sanitation, eyebrow shaping, waxing, ingrown hair service, color theory, face proportions and shape, choosing and using makeup products, makeup tools, basic makeup application, camouflage therapy, and medical application.
Provides laboratory experience necessary for the development of skill levels to be a competent esthetician. The allocation of time to the various phases of esthetics is prescribed by the state board of cosmetology. This course includes a portion of the hours for licensure. Topics include: body treatments, aromatherapy, reflexology, facials, and hair removal.
Provides experience for professional development and completion of requirements for state licensure. Emphasis will be placed on the display of conduct and positive attitudes. The requirements for this course will be met in a laboratory setting. Topics include: body treatments, aromatherapy, reflexology, facials, and hair removal.
