MCCCD Program Description

Skin Essentials

Course: BAW212

First Term: 2024 Fall

Lec + Lab 4.0 Credit(s) 8.0 Period(s) 8.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Introduction to skin services in the beauty industry. Focus on knowledge and skills of providing skin services on actual clients in a salon setting.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Apply proper safety and sanitation practices including infection control and first aid in compliance with the BCB. (I, II) 2. Communicate in a culturally responsive manner to build trust and rapport with clients, colleagues, work teams and various industry professionals. (I, II) 3. Employ personal wellness strategies. (I, II) 4. Identify the basic needs in human relations. (I, II) 5. Apply knowledge of fundamental science concepts, including anatomy, chemistry, microbiology, and physiology when performing services. (I, II) 6. Evaluate client needs through consultation, within the scope of practice, to educate clients, define design considerations and decisions, and determine appropriate tools and products needed to achieve the desired results. (I, II) 7. Accurately document services performed, including service releases, client treatment records, and service incidences in accordance with industry and BCB standards. (I, II) 8. Create proper skin care services using the fundamental concepts of skin care theory and application, including hair removal and makeup application in basic and advanced skin care services. (I-II) 9. Apply skills learned on mock and live models in a salon setting. (II)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. The study of skin A. Skin theory B. Skin care C. Hair removal D. Makeup II. Student salon time

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 23, 2024

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