master ESTHETICS COURSE DESCRIPTION
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5094.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0414
*This program is not being offered at this time.
The curriculum involves 1200 hours to satisfy Washington state requirements. The course includes extensive instruction and practical experience in facials, hair removal, makeup application, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.
*Graduates are prepared to be an entry level master esthetician.
This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English language.
master ESTHETICS COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Hours: 1200 clock hours
The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.
- Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 190 hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
- Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 1010 hours are spent in the clinic floor area where practical experience is gained.
master ESTHETICS COURSE OUTLINE
Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Richland for the master esthetics program will be divided into four (4) designations:
- Core Curriculum: This 190 hour time period is dedicated to exploring foundational knowledge and basic esthetics facial, hair removal, and makeup procedures. You will receive individual attention in practical workshops, and you will complete monthly worksheets and periodic tests throughout the course. This is an intense and exciting portion of your experience.
- Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: You will enter a new phase of specialty classroom workshops coupled with challenging practical services that will continue to build you into a confident skin care therapist.
- Classroom Learning Experience: During this phase of your learning, you will be introduced to guest speakers, prescriptive selling, motivation, self-improvement, body treatments, and emerging technologies. You will use your own technical and therapeutic abilities, coupled with the assistance of Learning Leaders, to provide service to guests. You will make discoveries and learn relationship-building skills that will ensure your success in this exciting, diverse field.
- Creative Curriculum: You will dress, act, and work like a skin care therapist professional. You will use your own technical and therapeutic abilities, coupled with the assistance of Paul Mitchell The School Richland Learning Leaders, to prepare for your future beauty industry career.
master ESTHETICs COURSE SUBJECTS
The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Richland meets or exceeds the state requirements.
| Subject | Practical Application | Theory Hours |
|---|---|---|
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1. Care of the skin compresses, massage, facials, wraps, masks, exfoliation, use of electrical or mechanical appliances or chemical compounds |
100 | 45 |
| 2. Temporary removal of superfluous hair of the skin by means including tweezing, waxing, tape, chemicals, lotions, creams, sugaring, threading, mechanical or electrical apparatus and appliances | 160 | 125 |
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3. Cleaning and disinfecting of individual work stations, individual equipment and tools and proper use and storage of linens |
50 | 25 |
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4. Diseases and disorders of the skin |
10 | 60 |
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5. Safety including proper use and storage of chemicals, implements and electrical appliances |
50 | 20 |
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6. First aid as it relates to esthetics |
10 | 30 |
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7. Advanced diseases and disorders of the skin |
0 | 60 |
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8. Laser, Light Frequency, Radio Frequency, Ultrasound and Plasma Practices |
0 | 40 |
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9. Medium Depth Peels |
0 | 10 |
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10. Advanced client assessment, documentation, and indications/contraindications |
10 | 5 |
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11. Pre-treatment and post-treatment procedures |
5 | 5 |
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12. Lymphatic drainage and advanced facial massage |
20 | 5 |
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13. Advanced theories; alternative, touch and spa body treatments |
50 | 5 |
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14. Additional Hours |
0 | 300 |
| Total Hours | 465 | 735 |
The institution offers employment assistance to help graduates’ efforts to secure education-related employment that includes, but is not limited to training in professionalism, resume’ development, job interview preparation and job search skills. *Not all training may be on mannequins.
master ESTHETICS PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE
The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 1200-hour course:
- Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each assigned theory exam. Exams are completed at the conclusion of each online theory module.
- Midterm written and practical: Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on all final exams.
- Final written and practical: The written test covers an overview of all theory instruction, Washington state law, and other items covered on the state esthetics exam. Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on all final exams.
- Clinic Practical Skill Assessments: Future Professionals progress in practical skill assessments and theory hours will be digitally monitored on a weekly basis by the Future Professional Advisor using the Course Key app. All assigned practical skill assessments must be completed in order to complete the program.
master ESTHETICS instructional techniques and methods
The courses are provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for State Board preparation, graduation and job entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative and productive career oriented activities. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans that reflect the latest
educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.