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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 1196
Effective Term: 2019 Fall 1   

Award: CCT
Total Clock Hours: 600
CIP Code: 12.0409
 Initiating College: Gateway Community College
SOC Code: 39-5094.00




Description: Aestheticians are trained skin care professionals who specialize in providing skin care and beauty-related services. Aesthetician students will perform facials, skin analysis, and body treatments, including full body exfoliation. Students will also learn facial and full body hair removal techniques using both hard and soft wax, light exfoliation with fruit acids (peels), microdermabrasion, and dermaplaning. Training includes day and evening makeup and artificial eyelash application. Students will perform services on each other throughout the program with 100% participation required. Topics also include knowledge of state laws pertaining to aesthetics as well as business management skills. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology aesthetics licensing exam.



Required Courses
EST101 Aesthetic Orientation 6
+ EST103 Facial Basics 96
+ EST104 Advance Facials 99
+ EST105 Facial Modalities 99
+ EST106 Facial Clinic 50
+ EST150 Hair Removal Methods/Makeup Application 100
+ EST151 Spa Treatments 100
+ EST152 Spa Treatment Clinic 50
 Clock Hours: 600

Program Competencies
1. Demonstrate understanding of all sanitation and scope of practice laws as set forth by the Arizona Board of Cosmetology. (EST101)
2. Demonstrate the proper and safe way to perform all steps of a facial. (EST101)
3. Identify skin conditions correctly in writing and verbally through a proper skin analysis. (EST101)
4. Prepare and maintain client files to industry standards. (EST101)
5. Communicate understanding of products and ingredients that are used in labs and clinics. (EST101)
6. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally using appropriate industry verbiage. (EST101)
7. Demonstrate safe and proper use of all related esthetic equipment. (EST101)
8. Able to identify the steps of a facial in writing and in lab. (EST101)
9. Demonstrate ability to properly disinfect and sanitize the working environment to Arizona state board standards. (EST101)
10. Demonstrate knowledge of bacteria and blood borne pathogens and why sanitation is important. (EST101)
11. Write an industry standard resume. (EST101)
12. Demonstrate employability skills. (EST101)
13. Demonstrate understanding of all sanitation and scope of practice laws as set forth by the Arizona Board of Cosmetology. (EST103)
14. Demonstrate the proper and safe way to perform all steps of a facial. (EST103)
15. Identify skin conditions correctly in writing and verbally through a proper skin analysis. (EST103)
16. Prepare and maintain client files to industry standards. (EST103)
17. Communicate understanding of products and ingredients that are used in labs and clinics. (EST103)
18. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally using appropriate industry verbiage. (EST103)
19. Demonstrate safe and proper use of all related esthetic equipment. (EST103)
20. Able to identify the steps of a facial in writing and in lab. (EST103)
21. Demonstrate ability to properly disinfect and sanitize the working environment to Arizona state board standards. (EST103)
22. Demonstrate knowledge of bacteria and blood borne pathogens and why sanitation is important. (EST103)
23. Differentiate the difference in practicing in a medical environment versus a spa setting. (EST104)
24. Demonstrate the knowledge of procedures performed in a medical setting and identify the correct terminology. (EST104)
25. Understand an esthetician`s role and scope of practice in a medical setting. (EST104)
26. Demonstrate how to apply the theory of performing microdermabrasion to lab setting. (EST104)
27. Safely perform microdermabrasion on a client following all guidelines. (EST104)
28. Correctly document microdermabrasion and chemical peels in a client file. (EST104)
29. Show understanding of how chemical peels work and choose the correct peel for clients. (EST104)
30. Identify the anatomy of the integumentary system. (EST104)
31. Identify the causes of skin condition as defined in the text book. (EST104)
32. Identify and apply knowledge of contraindications for advanced services. (EST104)
33. Illustrate the ability to read a skin care product label. (EST104)
34. Extrapolate the categories of ingredients and their function in a product label. (EST104)
35. Identify the proper parts, skin care and operation of electrotherapy machines and apply in lab setting. (EST105)
36. Use proper vocabulary when describing how to use machines, indications and contraindications of machines. (EST105)
37. Effectively communicate in writing as well as speaking. (EST105)
38. Evaluate safety of electrotherapy devices. (EST105)
39. Demonstrate proper care and sanitation of devices. (EST105)
40. Apply the use of the machines at the proper steps in a skin care facial. (EST105)
41. Identify the parts of a business plan and how to use them. (EST105)
42. Show understanding of industry specific employment guidelines and types of employment. (EST105)
43. Write an industry cover letter and resume. (EST105)
44. Research employment trends in the industry. (EST105)
45. Successfully complete small business courses on HP Life. (EST105)
46. Complete a job application. (EST105)
47. Apply theory and practical knowledge of skin conditions and skin diseases through skin analysis. (EST106)
48. Develop a customized facial protocol by applying product knowledge and steps of a facial. (EST106)
49. Summarize the treatment using proper industry formatting in client files. (EST106)
50. Present a professional appearance according to industry standards. (EST106)
51. Maintain safety and sanitation standards in work area. (EST106)
52. Demonstrate proficiency in time management and professional communication as well as critical thinking skills. (EST106)
53. Apply knowledge of product ingredients through suggestive selling and home care. (EST106)
54. Proficiency in both hard and soft wax applications. (EST150)
55. Demonstrate proficiency in pre and post consultation for services. (EST150)
56. Analyze skin for contraindications and indications. (EST150)
57. Perform sanitary and safe application of makeup as described by Arizona State Board of Cosmetology. (EST150)
58. Identify hair growth cycles and describe. (EST150)
59. Record observations and detailed notes in client files. (EST150)
60. Show how to apply color theory when choosing makeup products. (EST150)
61. Effectively communicate to clients the services taking place. (EST150)
62. Identify aromatherapy oils and their uses in skin care treatments. (EST151)
63. Identify contraindications for body scrubs and wraps. (EST151)
64. Identify facial muscles to successfully perform facial massage and microcurrent. (EST151)
65. Demonstrate correct procedures for body wraps and body scrubs. (EST151)
66. Develop facial protocols using aromatherapy oils. (EST151)
67. Construct state board kit and supplies needed to perform final state board practical. (EST151)
68. Pre-register for with agency to take both written and practical test outs for licensure. (EST151)
69. Apply theory and practical knowledge of skin conditions and skin diseases through skin analysis. (EST152)
70. Follow pre- set protocol to properly perform scrubs and wraps. (EST152)
71. Summarize the treatment using proper industry formatting in client files. (EST152)
72. Present a professional appearance according to industry standards. (EST152)
73. Maintain safety and sanitation standards in work area. (EST152)
74. Demonstrate proficiency in time management and professional communication as well as critical thinking skills. (EST152)
75. Apply knowledge of product ingredients through suggestive selling and home care. (EST152)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
Clock Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 5-1-2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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