This course teaches students the many facets of skin care. The three major subjects are facials, make up applications, and waxing. Course also includes certification in Microdermabrasion, Body Treatments and Chemical Peels.

Other subjects covered are people skills, spa managements, etc. These and many other subjects are designed to prepare the student for employment.

Course Goals

The Esthetics course is designed so that students who graduate are prepared to pass their State Board and to attain an entry-level job in Esthetics.

Although placement assistance service is provided, the school cannot guarantee a job to any student or graduate.

Contents of Units of Instruction

Course Title	Theory	Skill	Total
Orientation	4	0	4
Safety and Health	8	0	8
Bacteriology	18	0	18
Nutrition, Anatomy & Physiology	25	0	25
Structure & Functions of Skin	12	0	12
Superfluous Hair	11	19	30
Chemistry	3	0	3
Chemistry applied to Cosmetics	21	0	21
Electricity & Machines	6	12	18
Facial & Body Procedures	80	187	267
Make up Techniques	30	59	89
Business Practices	18	32	50
Job Skills	12	0	12
Intro to Paramedical Esthetics	18	0	18
State Board Preparation	25	0	25
Total Instructional Hours	291	309	600