Description:

This course provides class instruction in skin care. Topics include sanitation, skin sciences, waxing, skin treatments, makeup, business practices and state law. The in-state tuition totals $104, and the out-of-state tuition totals $410. This class meets 35 lecture hours of the 1,000 contact hours required by the Kansas State Board of Cosmetology. 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.

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

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. Analyze the difference between various advanced skin care techniques and their uses.
2. Discuss business practices and state laws.
3. Explain function and types of advanced therapies that are available in the esthetics setting.
4. Apply math and writing concepts to the practice of esthetics.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Skin Treatments
   A. Explain how to use machines and other apparatus for advanced
professional skin care, including:
      1. Body Treatments
      2. Facial Treatments
   B. Differentiate among the various face and body treatments used in the
skin care center and their specific contraindications.
   C. Compare and contrast alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids.
   D. Explain the difference between various advanced massage techniques
and their specific contraindications.
   E. Identify and discuss the advanced types of facial and body
treatments available.
   F. Identify advanced skin lesions.
   G. Describe skin conditions using advanced skin analysis equipment.

II. Explain and discuss proper safety measures when providing advanced
techniques and services.

III. Advanced Therapies
   A. Describe the function and types of advanced therapies that are
available in the esthetic setting.
   B. Differentiate the Fitzpatrick types and their indication and
contraindication when applying advanced esthetic therapies.

IV. Define and discuss proper use of LED Light Therapy

V. Math and Writing Application
   A. Spell medical terms correctly.
   B. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of medical terminology.
   C. Complete research paper on esthetics topics.
   D. Complete research paper on interviewing current licensed
professionals.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

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

Exams                           45-50% of grade
Professional Presentation,
Interpersonal Skills, and
Sanitation                      35-40% of grade
Quizzes and Other In-Class
Assignments                     05-10% of grade
                                100%

Grade Criteria:
A = 94 - 100%
B = 88 -  93%
C = 82 -  87% Minimum requirement to submit hours 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.