Penn Commercial Business/Technical School · Courses
EST
7 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 110SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS
110 Hours This course will focus on the science of skin care. Students will be introduced to microbiology, infection control, first aid, principles of electricity, matter, pH, cosmetic categories and types, product ingredients, the building blocks of the human body, the body systems, and skin diseases and disorders. Students will also learn how to apply this foundational material into the skin care services they will provide.
50 Hours This course is a combination of theory and practical application of fundamental facial treatments and introduces students to the theory, procedures, and products used in the care and treatment of the skin. Topics include: skin health and analysis, client consultation and preparation, product knowledge and proper selection, cleansing and toning the skin, exfoliation and extraction, massage techniques, facial treatments, acne treatment, and chemical exfoliation. Students will be trained using the paramedical product line, DMK.
35 Hours This course is a combination of theory and practical application that focuses on histology, hair growth and the different methods of temporary hair removal, products, tools, supplies, and equipment. An emphasis is placed on proper preparation, tweezing, general waxing and body waxing procedures while ensuring client safety and recommending appropriate after care. Demonstration of disinfection and sanitation as it pertains to product manufacturer instructions and Pennsylvania rules and regulations will be practiced.
50 Hours This course is a combination of theory and practical application that focuses on makeup design, eyelash extensions, and eyebrow and lash tinting, as well as a lash lifting workshop. Students will learn makeup theory, makeup products and tools, makeup design skills and how to incorporate into the client experience, skin analysis and preparation, basic daytime and evening designs and advanced bridal and avant garde makeup application techniques, corrective makeup procedures, and artificial eyelash application. Demonstration of disinfection and sanitation as it pertains to product manufacturer instructions and Pennsylvania rules and regulations will be practiced.
50 hours This course is a combination of theory and practical application of advanced facial treatments and also introduces the student to body treatments. Students will be trained on applicable products and equipment. Topics include: facial treatments with devices: galvanic current device, direct and indirect high frequency, rotating brush, microcurrent, vacuum, LED devices, corrective facial treatments, microdermabrasion, body scrubs, body wraps, and product application. Students will also complete the DMK Fundamentals training with Enzyme Mask One Treatment.
70 Hours This course focuses on professional business practices within the esthetics industry. Students will learn professional ethics for spa practitioners and various situations they may face, awareness and communication skills necessary to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, and how to develop personal and professional boundaries. Students will also be instructed on various business organizations/types and operations, OSHA Standards relating to chemical use, building and maintaining a clientele, product sales, fundamentals of bookkeeping and taxes, advertising/marketing, networking and the importance of social media. Students will also explore professional development skills as they relate to employment in the industry. Developing resumes and creating an employment plan.
Total 400 Pennsylvania Licensure: Graduates of the Esthetics program are eligible to take the Pennsylvania Esthetician exam; this is a computer-based theory/procedural skills exam. Candidates must pass this exam in order to obtain Pennsylvania state licensure. You must be licensed to work in this field. Penn Commercial does not guarantee that a student will pass this exam. The fees for application, PA background check, and one attempt at the exam are included in the cost of the program. If a student should fail the exam, they are responsible for the associated cost for retesting. Specialized Certificates: The Esthetics program includes the following specialized certificates/trainings within the curriculum DMK Skincare Fundamentals Microdermabrasion Eyelash Extensions Eyelash and Eyebrow Tinting Eyebrow Lamination Chemical Peels 28
