Esthetics - Detailed Course Information

ESTHETICIAN - COURSE #2

SKIN CARE - 1500 HOURS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Chair Massage - part of 'treatments for the full body'

CIDESCO:

CIDESCO is the international organization for Estheticians who study skin care and make-up. Independence College of Cosmetology is the second CIDESCO school in the United States. We have met all the requirements of the International organization. This is a complete basic course in the scientific method of skin care. Full time consists of 1500 hours, full time, over a period of approximately ten and 1/2 months at 35 hours per week, five days per week, seven hours per day, 8:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., with a one hour lunch, Tuesday through Saturday.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course the student will be able to analyze and treat various skin problems through the use of massages, machines and products. The student will be familiar with make-up techniques, hair removal techniques, and the business practices of a skin care operation. The student will be knowledgeable in treatments for the full body. The knowledge and skills will prepare students for work in the esthetics field.

TOTAL FEE - Esthetician: $10,263.00

Students are allowed 100 hours of absent time at no additional charge. Any additional time required to complete because of absence will be charged at an additional hourly rate. Fees for absence hours missed (beyond 100) are due on the scheduled graduation date. (A leave of absence will extend the scheduled graduation date.) Students may make payments on the additional fees in advance and money paid will be credited to their account. All regular tuition payments are due in advance each month. Tools, equipment and textbooks do not become the property of the student until all money owed to the college has been paid.

BOOKS

Books
Milady's Standard Textbook for Professional Estheticians
The Workbook for the Professional Esthetician
Professional Make-up Book
State Law Book
CIDESCO Binder

Cosmetic Science
Dermatology
Anatomy and Physiology

CURRICULUM - Esthetician

Full time is ten months of continuous training consisting of not more than 35 hours per week and not more than seven hours per day. This period of time is divided approximately as follows:

Subjects
Facials, cleaning, toning, massaging
Make-up application - all phases
Hair Removal
Body treatments, aromatherapy, and wraps
Reflexology
Cosmetic science, structure, condition, disorders
Cosmetic chemistry, products, and ingredients
Salon management and salesmanship
State Law
Sanitation/Sterilization, safety
Curriculum to be defined by the school
Total

Hours 195
100
30
120
35
85
75
55
10
45
750
1500

ENROLLMENT AND ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Esthetician

Classes start on Tuesday of each seventh week and the entrance requirements are as follows:

· Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate

· Have attained the age of 17 before taking the State Board Exam

· Proof of age - Birth Certificate or Drivers License

· Free of contagious disease / possesses good moral character

· Have a personal interview with a school official

· Pass an entrance exam

· Pay the $100.00 Registration/Enrollment Fee. This is for processing all paper work and is non-refundable after three business days. If the student decides to re-enroll at a later date, another $100.00 Registration/Enrollment Fee will be charged.

· Four 2x2 pictures

· $25.00 money order for student license

The Missouri State Board requires two years of high school for the Esthetics Course.

The Missouri State Board requires 750 hours for the Esthetics Course.

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