course outline
Much more than an esthetics course
The New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services assigns the scope of the curriculum and the educational requirements for estheticians to include the following subjects and the hours assigned to each. Dermalogica Academy also includes advanced content exclusively developed by The International Dermal Institute satisfying the state requirements and incorporating the latest techniques and innovations, business modules and life skills.
| REQ HRS | SUBJECT – UNIT |
| 4 | ORIENTATION: School rules and regulations; history of esthetics, role of the esthetician, qualities of the professional esthetician; Code of ethics |
| 10 | SAFETY AND HEALTH: Local, State, and Federal Safety Codes; salon/clinic rules and regulations; General salon/clinic safety; First aid; Hazardous Materials Communications |
| 18 | BACTERIOLOGY: Types and classifications; Bacterial growth and reproduction; Bacterial infections and their prevention; Immunity and body defenses; Methods of infection control; Physical and chemical agents |
| 25 | ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND NUTRITION: Cells, tissues, and organs; Body systems; Importance of water; Nutrition for healthy skin and longevity |
| 15 | STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SKIN: Physiology and histology of the skin; Structure and functions of the skin; Hair structure and functions with appendages; Relation to esthetics (nails, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands) |
| 28 | SUPERFLUOUS HAIR: Theoretical overview of permanent methods (electrolysis, thermolysis, blend); Temporary methods of hair removal (manual tweezing, depilatory lotion, waxing, strip & non-strip); Bleaching of the hair |
| 3 | CHEMISTRY: Chemistry and matter as related to esthetics; Chemical reactions and solutions/elements, Compounds and mixtures/biochemistry; the pH scale |
| 21 | CHEMISTRY AS APPLIED TO COSMETICS: Cosmetics; Skin care products; Massage creams and oils, ampoules, scrubs, new technologies; FDA laws governing cosmetics and cosmetic safety |
| 30 | ELECTRICITY AND MACHINES: Electricity and its effects on the skin; Galvanic current for iontophoresis or desincrustation; High frequency current; Use of magnifying lamp, wood’s lamp; use of brushing, spray, suction machines; use of vaporizer, pulverizador, hot towel cabinet; Paraffin unit; electric mittens, booties, face mask |
| 235 | FACIAL TREATMENTS: Client preparation; Skin analysis and consultation; Skin types; Skin conditions and disorders; Facial procedures; Facial treatments with or without machines; Overview of aromatherapy and manual lymphatic drainage for the face and neck; Product recommendation |
| 50 | BODY PROCEDURES (no machines): Body exfoliation (wet and dry); Back treatments; Use of products to enhance skin appearance (seaweed, salt, paraffin, mud, ampoules, creams); Discussion of further training required for advanced body techniques such as aromatherapy, manual lymphatic drainage, water therapies |
| 85 | MAKE-UP TECHNIQUES: Color analysis; Morphology of the face; Product knowledge, chemistry, and related composition; Eyebrow contouring; Make-up application; Corrections and contouring; False eyelashes; Further training required for advanced techniques |
| 50 | BUSINESS PRACTICES: Business operation; Site planning and design; Accounting, inventory, and sales tax; Payroll regulations; Ethics and professional conduct; Communication skills; Retailing techniques; Marketing (advertising, retailing, and promotion); Customer relations |
| 6 | JOB SKILLS: Resume; Interviews; Letter writing; Licensing regulations; Job attitudes; Professional organizations; Continuing education; Industry trade shows, magazines, etc.; Career opportunities |
| 20 | INTRODUCTION TO PARAMEDICAL ESTHETICS: Overview of dermatologic procedures; Topical and oral medications; Insight into plastic surgery; Pre- and Post-operative care; Camouflage therapy |
| 600 | TOTAL HOURS |
| REQUIRED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES | |
| CATEGORY DEFINITIONS | |
| 100 | INFECTION CONTROL: The act of preventing the growth of germs and bacteria or destroying them. Students must perform daily sanitation tasks on implements, equipment and facilities to prevent the spread of disease and bacteria. |
| 200 | FACIALS: Skin analysis and care, plain facials, mask facials, facial manipulations, exfoliation, makeup application, hair removal, brow arching and waxing. |
| 40 | BODY PROCEDURES: Body exfoliation (wet and dry); Back treatments |
| 40 | SUPERFLUOUS HAIR REMOVAL: Tweezing, Depilatory lotions; Waxing; Bleaching of facial hair |
| 10 | CLIENT COMMUNICATIONS: Evaluated presentations of student’s ability to interact with the client, build client retention, obtain referrals and upgrade service tickets. |
| 10 | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: Evaluation of business administration performance including reception desk procedures, inventory, telephone technique, salon business projects, salon field trip reports, etc. |