The curriculum for students enrolled in a Esthetics course shall consist of six hundred (600) clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices of a Esthetician pursuant to Section 7354 of the Cosmetology Act. For the purpose of this section, technical instruction shall mean instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Instruction will be taught in English. Practical operation shall mean the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person. Please note 170 hours will be devoted to clinic/theory experience which shall include all phases of being a Esthetician. Such technical instruction and practical operations shall include:
MINIMUM SPECIFIED PRACTICAL OPERATIONS:
| 10 | Disinfection and Sanitation |
40 | Facials (Manual) |
| 60 | Facials (Electrical) |
40 | Chemicals (Chemical skin peels, packs, masks and scrubs) |
| 40 | Wax and depilatories |
40 | Make-up & Eyelash Application |
| 10 | Hair Removal & Eyebrow Arching & Tweezers |
| SUBJECT OF TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION: | Minimum Hours of Technical Instruction |
| 1. | The Cosmetology Act and the Board's Rules & Regulations | 10 |
| 2. | Chemistry pertaining to the practices of an Esthetician. (Shall include the chemical composition and purpose of cosmetic and skin care preparation. Shall also include the elementary chemical makeup, chemical skin peels, physical, and chemical changes of matter.) | 10 |
| 3. | Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances (Shall include training in chemicals and health establishments, material safety data sheets, protection from hazardous chemicals and preventing chemical injuries, health and safety laws and agencies, ergonomics, communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B.) | 20 |
| 4. | Electricity (Shall include the nature of electrical current, principles of operating electrical devices, and the various safety precautions used when operating electrical equipment.) | 10 |
| 5. | Disinfection and Sanitation ( shall include procedures to protect the health and safety of the consumer as well as the technician. The ten required minimum operations shall entail performing all necessary functions for disinfecting instruments and equipment as specified in Sections 979 and 980. Disinfection should be emphasized through-out the entire training period and must be performed before use of all instruments and equipment.) | 10 |
| 6. | Bacteriology, anatomy, physiology, skin analysis and conditions. | 15 |
| 7. | Facials: |
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| (A) Manual (Shall include skin analysis, cleansing, scientific manipulations, packs, and masks.) |
20 | |
| (B) Electrical (Shall include the use of all electrical modalities including dermal lights and electrical apparatus for facials and skin care purposes; however, machines capable of producing current shall not be used to stimulate so as to contract, or for the purpose of contracting, the muscles of the body or face.) | 30 | |
| (C) Chemical (Shall include chemical skin peels, packs, masks and scrubs. Training shall emphasize that only non-living, upper-most layers of facial skin, known as the epidermis may be removed, and only for the purpose of beautification. All practical operations must be performed in accordance with section 992 regarding skin peeling.) | 20 | |
| 8. | Eyebrow Arching and Hair Removal (Shall include the use of wax, tweezers, electric or manual and depilatories for the removal of superfluous hair.) | |
| (A) Tweezers | 05 | |
| (B) Wax and depilatories | 20 | |
| 8. |
Make-Up (Shall include skin analysis, complete and corrective make-up, and the application of false eyelashes.) | 20 |
| 10. | Additional Training – shall include classes in Salon Mgmt., communication skills that includes professional ethics, salesmanship, decorum, record keeping, client service record cards and preparing a resume, employment development, modeling, desk and reception, and care and other subjects relating to the Esthetics field. Maximum Hours | 30 |
ESTHETICIAN PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
Acquire knowledge of laws and rules regulating California Cosmological establishing practices, acquire the knowledge of sanitation and sterilization as related to all phases of skin, acquire the knowledge of general theory relative to Esthetics including anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and theory and acquire business management techniques common to Esthetics.
SKILLS TO BE DEVELOPED:
Learn the proper use of implements relative to all Esthetician services, acquire the knowledge of analyzing the skin prior to all services to determine any disorders, will learn the procedures and terminology used in performing all Esthetician services, will learn the application of daytime and evening make-up to include the application of individual and false strip eyelashes and also learn the proper procedure of plain and electrical facials.
ATTITUDES AND APPRECIATIONS TO BE DEVELOPED:
Be able to appreciate good workmanship common to Esthetician, possess a positive attitude towards the public and fellow workers, appreciate honesty and integrity and have improved personality in dealing with patrons and colleagues.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF COURSE:
Shall have completed Theory and Operations required by Board of Barbering & Cosmetology with a grade average of "C" (70%) or better.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
When a student has completed the required theory hours and practical operations in Esthetician with a GPA of "C" (70%) or better he or she is awarded a diploma certifying his or her graduation. Students are assisted in completing the necessary documents to file for the appropriate Barbering and Cosmetology Examination.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be 17 years of age or older and have completed the 10th grade, A Esthetician license will be granted by the State of California only after the student has successfully completed and graduated from the Cosmetology course as described above and passed the licensing exam with an overall average of 75%.
Books: Milady’s Standard Fundamentals for Estheticians Textbook, Theory Workbook, and Exam Review
GRADING SYSTEM:
Students are evaluated on a regular basis on theory, practical and clinical work. The evaluations are measured on a standard percentile basis and the percentage equated to a letter grade. Evaluation forms are issued to all students upon the completion of each payment period. This evaluation form reflects the overall Attendance and Academic progress of the student. Students must maintain a "C" (70%) average to maintain satisfactory academic status. The system detailed below is the system utilized in the school.
| ACADEMIC (Theory) GRADING: | POINT GRADES FOR PRACTICAL WORK: |
| 90% - 100% | A.....Excellent | (GPA 4) | 10 POINTS = A |
| 80% - 89% | B.....Good | (GPA 3) | 9 POINTS = B |
| 70% - 79% | C.....Average | (GPA 2) | 8 POINTS = C |
| 60% - 68% | D.....Needs Improvement |
(GPA 1) | 7 POINTS = D |
| 00% - 59% | F.....Fail | (GPA 0) | 6 POINTS = F |
An Overall G.P.A/Grade is provided to each student during their scheduled evaluation. Approximately 25% of the grade will be based upon written tests, 50% on attendance, and 25% on practical performance.
Esthetician Student Kit:
| 1 Milady Workbook, Textbook, Exam Review | 2 Extractor |
| 1 Aluminum Rolling Case w/Trolley | 2 Tweezer |
| 1 Set Uniform |
1 Box Latex Gloves |
| 2 Terrycloth Headband |
1 5pcs. Plastic Bottles |
| 1 Terrycloth Spa Wrap |
2 Fine Mist Spray Bottle |
| 1 Make-up Cape |
1 Make Up Pallet |
| 1 Mirror | 1 Make Up Brushes |
| 2 Fan Brushes |
1 Pkg. Disposable Mascara Brushes |
| 2 Pkg. Artificial Eyelashes - strips |
1 Pkg. Disposable Eye Shadow |
| 3 Pkg. Artificial Individual Eyelashes |
1 Pkg. Disposable Lip Brush |
| 1 Eyelash Glue |
1 Bag Foam Wedges |
| 1 Rita McQueen Skin Care Kit |
1 Pkg Plastic Spatulas |
Once the kit items have been issued to the student, they become the responsibility of the student. Kit supplies may vary due to manufacturer availability.
Our address is:
79450 Highway 111
La Quinta, CA 92253
School Hours:
Tues-Fri (8:00am - 9:00pm)
Saturday (8:30am - 5:00pm)
Client Service Hours:
Tues-Fri (9:45am - 8:00pm)
Saturday (8:30am - 4:00pm)
