Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology · Courses
EST
4 courses with the subject EST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EST 105ORIENTATION OF ESTHETICS EST-111 – GENERAL SCIENCES
The Orientation of Esthetics course includes course material that The General Sciences course includes important information for includes the past, present and future of the field of Esthetics. the students regarding keeping the student and their clients safe Students are taught the origin of Esthetics, tracing its evolution and healthy. Infection control offers the most current and vital through the twenty-first century, and speculating on where it will facts regarding cleaning and disinfecting procedures, hepatitis, go in the future. The students also are taught life skills that stress HIV, and other infectious viruses and bacteria. The course also the importance of setting goals, time management, and informs the student how to prevent transmission of disease. establishing a solid foundation for a successful career. The course General Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, and Electricity stresses the importance of personal hygiene and deportment and provide essential information that will help the student work with reviews the interactions with managers, coworkers, and clients. clients and enable the student to make decisions about The course concludes with communicating for success, which is a treatments. The course concludes with Nutrition for Estheticians. blueprint for using the student’s special skills and personality to The course further assists the Esthetician in understanding the build a successful career in Esthetics. Furthermore, the course effects of nutrition on the skin, along with reviewing nutrients, outlines for the student how to service and retain a loyal client vitamins, and minerals, both as used topically and as taken base. (12.5 Lecture Hours – 0 Lab Hours) internally. (50 Lecture Hours – 0 Lab Hours) PAGE | 82
The Skin Sciences course offers clear and up to date content on every aspect of the skin, including skin anatomy and skin function. Students are taught the disorders and diseases of the skin. The course explores the many maladies of the skin, including acne, sensitive skin, and the danger of sun exposure. Skin Analysis addresses skin types and conditions, stressing the necessity of a thorough client consultation. The foundation on which most retail sales are built is covered in the skin care products chemistry, ingredients, and selection. (62.5 Lecture Hours – 0 Lab Hours)
The Esthetics course focuses on actual practices performed by the Esthetician. Setting up the treatment room and creating the correct atmosphere for both the client and for the Esthetician is covered in the treatment room narrative. Facial treatments are discussed, and the methods used during several types of facials, including their benefits and contraindications, as well as the unique considerations and techniques of the men’s facial. Facial massage covers the benefits of massage, along with contraindications and basic massage movements. Facial machines are devoted to machines used in esthetic treatments and provides instruction on the use of the steamer, galvanic machine, Wood’s lamp and more. The hair removal narrative reviews the critical information students will need for these increasingly requested services. Students are also provided an overview of the body and clinical procedures used with cosmetic surgery, as well as the increasingly popular spa body treatments. Color theory, face shapes, and advice about selecting a product line are some of the topics addressed in the world of makeup conclusion, which provides a reference for the future, such as appearance-enhancement services growing in demand. (28 Lecture Hours – 122 Lab Hours)
The Business Skills course contains a wealth of new information on creating financial and operational success as an Esthetician. Career planning provides practical instruction on setting goals, preparing a resume, and preparing for an interview. Information on the skills of money management and communication is also included. Students are also taught information on establishing one’s own business, as well as tips to help recognize a successful business to join as an employee. The course’s conclusion concentrates on Selling Products and Services. It also stresses market-related topics, such as product knowledge, understanding clients’ needs and tracking success. (25 Lecture Hours – 0 Lab Hours) PAGE | 83
