Esthetician Program Information Handout

The International School Of Beauty Esthetician Program prepares students for a career as a :

Skin and Body Care Technician, Make-up Artist, Consultant on Beauty and Personal Appearance, Beauty and Cosmetic Sales, Salon Manager, Salon Owner, and Pre-op and Post-op expert on camouflage make-up techniques for plastic surgery.

CURRICULUM
PROGRAM DURATION AND CLASS HOURS
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
TUITION & FEES
PAYMENT OPTIONS & FINANCING

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CURRICULM FOR ESTHETICIAN COURSE (600 HOURS)

The curriculum for students enrolled in an Esthetics course shall consist of six hundred (600) clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices of an esthetician. Technical instruction means instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Practical operation means the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person. It is noted that 295 hours are devoted to clinical-theory experience which will include all phases of Esthetics. Such technical instruction and practical operations shall include:

MINIMUM PRACTICAL OPERATIONS REQUIRED BY THIS INSTITUTION:

10 Disinfection and Sanitation 50 Eyebrow Arch - Tweezing
150 Facials: 60 Eyebrow Arch - Wax
A. Manual 50 40 Makeup
B. Electrical 60 20 Corrective Make to include eyelash application
C. Chemical 40 100 Depilatories

TECHNICAL SUBJECT Minimum Hours of Technical Instructions

1. The Cosmetology Act and the Program’s Rules & Regulations 10

2. Cosmetology Chemistry related to the practices of an Esthetician and purpose of cosmetic and skin carepreparation. (Shall also include the elementary chemical matter of makeup, physical and chemical changesin matter. 10
3. Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances (shall include training in chemicals and health in establishments, material safety, data sheets, protection from hazardous chemicals and preventing chemical injuries, healthand safety laws and agencies, ergonomics, and communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis B.) 20

4. Theory of Electricity. (Shall include the nature of electrical current, principles of operating electrical devices, and the various safety precautions used when operating electrical equipment.) 05

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 required. Disinfection should be emphasized throughout the entire training period and must be performed before use of all instruments and equipment.) 10

6. Bacteriology, Anatomy, and Physiology. 15

7. Facials- A. Manual: shall include skin analysis, cleansing, scientific manipulations, packs and masks 20 B. Electrical: shall include the use of all electrical modalities and electrical apparatus, includingdermal lights for facials and skin purposes 30
C. Chemical (peels, packs, scrubs, masks) 20

8. Eyebrow Arching-Tweezing 05

9. Depilatories 20

10. Makeup 20

11. Corrective Makeup-application of False Eyelashes 20

12. Additional Training (Shall include the following subject matter: Salon management, communication skills that includes professional ethics, salesperson ship, 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 field of Esthetics Maximum Hours 30

ESTHETICIAN PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

· To successfully master training requirements needed to make application for the California State Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing examination.
· To develop professional skills and attitudes in the interest of safety and sanitation for oneself as well as others, as is relative to having a successful career as a Esthetician.
· To graduate from this institution possessing those skills and knowledge necessary to pass the State Board examination and secure entry-level employment.
· To successfully acquire the knowledge of sterilization procedures.
· To successfully acquire knowledge of the general theory relative to Esthetics, including anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and theory relative to practical procedures performed.
· To successfully acquire business management techniques which are common to the esthetician

THE SUCCESSFUL GRADUATE WILL HAVE DEVELOPED THE FOLLOWING:
SKILLS:

· Learn the proper use of implements relative to esthetics services relative to skin care.
· Acquire the knowledge to recognize the various skin conditions and disorders.
· Develop the knowledge relating to products used by Estheticians and develop the ability to determine which products might be needed for individual customer usage.

ATTITUDES AND GOALS:

· To be able to appreciate good workmanship which is common to the field of Esthetics.
· To possess a positive attitude toward the public and fellow workers.
· To appreciate honesty and integrity in oneself and others.
· To have an improved personality while dealing with patrons and colleagues.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF THE ETHETICIAN COURSE:

The student shall have completed “Theory and Operations” with an average grade of “C” (70%) or better as required by the Bureau of Barbering & Cosmetology.
SECTION SEVEN: INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION, Cont’d International School of Beauty, Inc.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

When a student has completed the required theory hours and practical operation in cosmetology with a grade average of “C” (70%) or better, and all tuition owed per the enrollment contract has been paid to the school, he or she is awarded a diploma certifying his or her graduation. Students who have reached the age of 17 years will be assisted in completing the necessary documents to file for the appropriate Barbering and Cosmetology examination.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS;

The applicant must be 17 years of age or older and have completed the 10th grade. An Estheticians license will be granted by the State of California only after the student has successfully completed and graduated from the Estheticians course as described above and passed the licensing exam with an overall average of 75%.
Books: Pivot Point Salon Fundumentals Textbook; Theory Workbook and Exam Review

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