CO 121 - Esthetics Lab

JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM & ACADEMIC QUALITY DIVISION
COSMETOLOGY - ESTHETICS
COURSE OUTLINE

 

Title: Esthetics Lab Effective Term: Fall 2009
Number: CO 121 Credit Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 135
Course Type: Career Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
Instructional Laboratory/Studio: 135

Description:

This course provides skill instruction of skin care in a lab setting. Topics include sanitation, skin sciences, waxing, skin treatments, makeup, business practices and state law. The in-state tuition is $312, and the out-of-state tuition is $1,230. This class meets 135 hours of instructoinal laboratory. Enrollment in these courses require a professional liability fee of $16.00. Students will be notified via their JCCC student e-mail account if the fee is not paid.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $30 to $60.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisite: Selective admission approval and
Corequisites for part- and full-time students: CO 120 Esthetics
and
CO 122 Esthetics Clinical
.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

  1. Perform sanitation procedures in accordance with state law.
  2. Perform and discuss various components of skin treatments.
  3. Demonstrate the different methods of hair removal.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of cosmetics and makeup application techniques.
  5. Follow appropriate business practices and state laws.
  6. Apply math and writing concepts to the practice of esthetics.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Sanitation
   A. Demonstrate the importance of personal and public hygiene
   B. Employ methods of decontamination
      1. Treatment Room
      2. Supplies, implements, equipment, and furniture
   C. Perform aseptic procedure
   D. Follow Kansas Board of Cosmetology state law regulations
   E. Demonstrate how to prevent the spread of bacteria
   F. Practice methods of sterilization and sanitation employed in the
salon

II. Skin Treatments
   A. Demonstrate preparation of treatment rooms and client draping
   B. Perform professional client consultation
   C. Identify techniques necessary to conduct a proper skin analysis for
different skin types and customize treatments for each 
   D. Identify characteristics of skin:
      1. Degrees of aging
      2. Fitzpatrick types
      3. Skin types
   E. Perform various exfoliation techniques, including:
      1. Physical
      2. Chemical
      3. Mechanical
   F. Demonstrate various massage movements, including:
      1. Effleurage
      2. Petrissage
      3. Friction
      4. Tapotement
      5. Vibration
   G. Demonstrate proper use of Photo Imaging System

III. Hair Removal
   A. Demonstrate various temporary hair removal methods, including:
      1. Hard wax
      2. Soft wax
      3. Chemical depilatories
      4. Threading
      5. Sugaring
   B. Perform proper removal of hair on various parts of the body,
including:
      1. Legs
      2. Bikini
      3. Underarms
      4. Nape
      5. Cheek
      6. Chin
      7. Lip
      8. Eyebrow
      9. Back
   C. Use proper sanitation and aseptic procedure in hair removal
services

IV. Makeup
   A. Analyze a client's facial shape and features
   B. Identify color selections before application, considering the
following:
      1. Skin undertone
      2. Eye color
      3. Complementary colors
      4. Hair color
   C. Determine warm and cool colors
   D. Demonstrate methods of makeup applications:
      1. Makeup Lessons
      2. Daytime makeup application

V. Business Practices
   A. Demonstrate positive human relations
   B. Demonstrate a professional attitude and image in accordance with
JCCC Student Handbook
   C. Maintain client records
   D. Perform customized treatments in order to encourage client
retention
   E. Work within "scope of practice"
   F. Practice safety measures when providing services

VI. Math and Writing Application
   A. Establish and maintain accurate client records
   B. Demonstrate assessments utilizing medical terminology

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Performance Rubrics           45-50% of grade
Professional Presentation,    35-40% of grade
 Interpersonal Skills, and
 Sanitation
Assignments                   05-10% of grade
Total                         100%

Grade Criteria:
A = 94 - 100%
B = 88 -  93%
C = 82 -  87% Minimum requirement to submit to Kansas State Board of
Cosmetology
D = 75 -  81%
F = less than 75%

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.