Fountain of Youth Academy Esthetician Outline
DESCRIPTION: The Esthetician Course is designed to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, business skills, and desirable attitudes necessary to obtain licensure and for competency in job entry-level positions in Esthetician or a related career field.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to:

  1. Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence.
  2. Project professionalism, visual poise and proper grooming.
  3. Communicate effectively and interact appropriately colleagues, supervisors and clients.
  4. Respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received in an employment environment.
  5. Perform the basic manipulative skills in the areas of skin care and makeup.
  6. Perform the basic analytical skills to advise clients in the total look concept.
  7. Apply academic learning, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.

To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to skills, trends, and methods for career development in the Esthetician and related fields. 

REFERENCES: A comprehensive library of references, periodicals, books, texts, audio/video tapes and web-based materials are available to support the program of study and supplement the program of study. Students should avail themselves of the opportunity to use these extensive materials.

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS: The clock hour education is provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for state board preparation, graduation and job entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements, and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative, and productive career-oriented activities. The course is presented through comprehensive lesson plans which reflect effective educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of interactive lecture, demonstration, cooperative learning, labs, student salon activities, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, projects, activities, and other related learning methods are used in the course.

GRADING PROCEDURES: The qualitative element used to determine academic progress is a reasonable system of grades as determined by assigned academic learning. Students are assigned academic learning and practical experiences. Academic learning is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical assignments are evaluated as completed. Practical skills are evaluated according to state board exam procedures and set forth in practical skills evaluation criteria adopted by the school. Students must maintain a written grade average of 70%. Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale:   90 - 100 Exemplary, 80 - 89 Excellent, 70 - 79 Good, 00 - 69 Unsatisfactory

Breakdown of Esthetician Hours by Subject:

Professional Practices: (40 Hours) Skin Care History & Career, Your Professional Image, Communication for Success,  Sanitation & Disinfection, Salon/Spa Business, Selling Products & Services, Career Planning

Sciences: (100 Hours) Anatomy & Physiology,  Chemistry for Estheticians, Cosmetic Chemistry 

Basics of Electricity,  Physiology & Histology of the Skin

Facial Treatments: (100 Hours) Skin Diseases & Disorders,  Skin Analysis,  Product Selection & Ingredients,  Treatment Room,  Massage,  Basic Facials & Treatment  Machines 

Advanced Esthetics Topics: An Industry Overview 

Temporary Hair Removal: (10 Hours)

Hair Removal 

Makeup: (50 Hours)

The World of Makeup