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 is $260, and the out-of-state tuition is $1,025. This class meets 61 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.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $200 to $250.

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. Compare career paths that are available to estheticians.
3. Discuss business practices and state laws.
4. Apply math and writing concepts to the practice of esthetics.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Advanced 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. Identify and discuss the advanced types of facial and body
treatments available.

II. Career Planning
   A. Compare various career paths that are available to Estheticians.
   B. Identify various ways of gaining additional and advanced training to
become qualified to work in a medical setting.
   C. Discuss an understanding of day spa theory.
   D. List skills necessary in properly managing career and facilities.

III. Business Practices
   A. Discuss knowledge of retail and service sales.
   B. Identify Kansas statues and Kansas Board of Cosmetology policies and
procedures pertaining to advanced esthetic techniques.
   C. Define the phrase "scope of practice."
   D. Explain and discuss proper safety measures when providing advanced
techniques and services.

IV. Advanced Therapies
   A. Describe the function and types of advanced therapies that are
available in the esthetic setting.
   B. Describe the different types of medical procedures performed by
physicians that are related to the esthetics profession.
   C. Explain the various esthetic procedures applied in a medical
practice.

V. Discuss knowledge of retail and service sales

VI. Math and Writing Application
   A. Spell medical terms correctly.
   B. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of medical terminology.

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.