Esthetician Classes in San Fernando, CA

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CURRICULUM FOR ESTHETICIAN COURSE CIP#12.0409 - 600 HOURS

The curriculum for students enrolled in a Esthetician course shall consist of six hundred (600) clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices of a Esthetician, pursuant to Section 7354 of the Cosmetology Act. For the purpose of this section, technical instruction shall mean instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Practical operation shall mean the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person. Please note 170 hours will be devoted to clinic/theory experience, which shall include all phases of being an esthetician.

Such technical instruction and practical operations shall include:

MINIMUM SPECIFIED PRACTICAL OPERATIONS

30 Disinfection & Sanitation 25 Eyebrow Arching/Tweezing

70 Facials (Manual) 30 Hair Removal/Waxing

50 Facials (Electrical) 50 Make-up & Eyelash Applications
20 Facials (Chemicals)

SUBJECT OF TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION & MINIMUM HOURS OF TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION:

The Cosmetology Act and Rules & Regulations: 50Hrs
(The subject of Laws and Regulations shall include, but is not limited to, the following issues: The Barbering And Cosmetology Act and the Board‘s Rules and Regulations.)
Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances : 50Hrs(Shall include training in chemicals and health in Establishments, material Safety data sheets ,protection from hazardous chemicals and preventing chemicals injuries, health and safety laws and agencies, ergonomics, communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B.)
Chemistry: 10Hrs
Electricity: 10Hrs
(Shall include the nature of electrical current, principles of operating electrical devices, and the various safety precautions used when operating electrical equipment.)
Disinfection and Sanitation: 10Hrs
(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 specified in Sections 979 and 980. Disinfection should be emphasized through-out the entire training period and must be performed before use of all instruments and equipment.)
Anatomy & Physiology: 15Hrs
(The subject of Anatomy and Physiology shall include ,but no is not limited to the following issues: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Bacteriology, analysis and conditions).
Preparation: 15Hrs
The subject of Preparation shall include, but not be limited to the following issues: Client consultation, intake procedures, contraindications, professionalism, client record keeping, pre and post-operative care, CPR/AED, salon and spa skills.
Facials:
(A) Manual: 20Hrs
(B) Electrical: 30Hrs
(C) Chemical: 20Hrs
The subject of manual, electrical and chemical facials shall include, but is not limited to the following techniques and procedures: Manual Facials including cleansing, scientific manipulations, packs, and masks. Electrical Facials include the use of electrical modalities, dermal lights and electrical apparatus, for facials and skin care purposes; however, machines capable of producing an electrical current shall not be used to stimulate so as to contract, or for the purpose of contracting, the muscles of the body or face. Chemical Facials include chemical skin peels, packs, masks and scrubs. Training shall emphasize that only the non-living, uppermost layers of facial skin, known as the epidermis, may be removed, and only for the purpose of beautification. All practical operations must be performed in accordance with Section 992 regarding skin peeling.
Eyebrow Beautification:
(A) Arching/Tweezing Eyebrows: 25Hrs
(B) Hair Removal/Waxing: 20Hrs
The subject of Eyebrow Beautification shall include, but is not limited to, the following issues: Eyebrow shaping and hair removal techniques, hair analysis, waxing, tweezing, manual or electrical depilatories.
Make-up/Eyelashes: 20
The subject of Make-up shall include, but is not limited to, the following issues: Skin analysis, basic and corrective application, application of false eyelashes.

30 HOUR MAX OF ADDITIONAL TRAINING WILL BE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT MATTER:

Salon Mgmt., communication skills that includes professional ethics, salesmanship, 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 Esthetician field.

LICENSENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must be 17 years of age or older and have completed the 10th grade, a Esthetician License will be granted by the State of California only after the student has successfully completed and graduated from the Esthetician course as described above and passed the licensing exam with an overall average of 75%.

ESTHETICIAN PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE

Acquire knowledge of laws and rules regulating California's Cosmological Establishments' Practices.
Acquire the knowledge of sanitation and sterilization as related to all phases of skin.
Acquire knowledge of general theory relative to Esthetics including Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, and Theory.
Acquire business management techniques common to Esthetician.

SKILLS TO BE DEVELOPED

Learn the proper use of implements relative to all esthetician services.
Acquire the knowledge of analyzing the skin prior to all services to determine any disorders.
Will learn the procedures and terminology used in performing all esthetician services.
Will learn the application of daytime and evening make-up to include the application of individual and false strip eyelashes.
Will learn the proper procedure of plain and electrical facials.

ATTITUDES AND APPRECIATION'S TO BE DEVELOPED

Be able to appreciate good workmanship common to Estheticians.
Possess a positive attitude towards the public and fellow workers.
Appreciate honesty and integrity.
Have improved "people skills".

CLASSES HELD AT:

THE ACADEMY OF ESTHETICS AND COSMETOLOGY CAMPUS

1116 San Fernando Rd, San Fernando, CA 91340

REQUIREMENTS FOR SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF COURSE

Shall have completed Theory and Operations required by the Barbering and Cosmetology Program with a grade average of "C" (75%) or better.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete: 600 Hour - Esthetics
*Applied effort as mandated by the state of California And The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
Complete all, and/or over, the minimum requirements in regards to theory and operations as indicated on your weekly timecard.
Pass a written and practical final test with a 75% G.P.A. or better
View specified educational videos from your video list/assignment sheets, (approx. one per wk.)
Complete theory workbook.
Complete all (practical operations) assignment sheets prior to scheduled evaluations.
Prepare a photo portfolio with at least 15 photos of your "finished" work, (on going project)
Prepare a typed resume with cover letter.

YOUR PROGRESS IN SCHOOL AND YOUR "COURSE WORK" LISTED WILL BE REVIEWED DURING SCHEDULED QUARTERLY EVALUATIONS. STUDENTS WHO FAIL TO MAINTAIN SATISFACTORY PROGRESS IN THESE AREAS WILL BE PLACED ON PROBATION.

SAP EVALUATION POLICY

Evaluations will determine if the student has met the minimum requirement for satisfactory academic progress. The frequency of evaluations ensures that the student has had at least one (1) evaluation by midpoint in the course.

An esthetician will be evaluated at the following intervals:

The point at which 50% of the course is scheduled to be completed, (300 hours)
The point at which 100% of the course is scheduled to be completed, (600 hours)

Academic Grading

100% - 90% A… Superior Performance GPA 4 4 Points - A

89% - 80% B... Above Average GPA 3 3 Points - B

79% - 75% C... Average GPA 2 2 Points - C

74% - 60% D... Unsatisfactory GPA 1 1 Points - D

59% - 00 % F... Fail GPA 0 0 Points - F