Master Esthetics (1300 Hours) Course Information

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MASTER ESTHETICS (1300 HOURS) COURSE DESCRIPTION

Master Esthetics 1300 Hours: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5094.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0414

The curriculum involves 1200 hours to satisfy Utah state requirements, with an additional 100 hours focused towards permanent cosmetics. The course includes extensive instruction and practical experience in facials, hair removal, makeup application, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing. The state of Utah requires 1200 hours of education to become licensed as a master esthetician; however, the school is approved by the state to offer a 1300 hour master esthetician course. Within the additional 100 hours the student will be able to master the skills and techniques of permanent cosmetics.

*Graduates are prepared to be an entry level master esthetician.

This course is taught in English.

MASTER ESTHETICS (1300 HOURS) COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 1300 clock hours

The course is divided into pre-clinical instruction and clinical service learning experiences.

  1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 190 hours are devoted to classroom workshops, demonstration, and practical experience. You will learn esthetics principles, technical information, and professional practices.
  2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 1110 hours are spent in the clinic classroom area, gaining practical experience.
  3. Distance Education Learning Experience: Students enrolled in the program with distance education will complete a portion of their education through online learning.

MASTER ESTHETICS (1300 HOURS) COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City Master Esthetics 1300 Hours Program will be divided into five (5) designations:

  1. Core Curriculum: This 190-hour time period is dedicated to exploring foundational knowledge and basic esthetics facial, hair removal, and makeup procedures. You will receive individual attention in practical workshops, and you will complete monthly worksheets and periodic tests throughout the course. This is an intense and exciting portion of your experience.
  2. Clinic Experience: You will enter a new phase of specialty classroom workshops coupled with challenging practical services that will continue to build you into a confident skin industry professional.
  3. Classroom Experience: During this phase of your learning you will be introduced to guest speakers, prescriptive selling, motivation, self-improvement, body treatments, and emerging technologies. You will use your own technical and therapeutic abilities, coupled with the assistance of Learning Leaders, to provide service to guests. You will make discoveries and learn relationship-building skills that will ensure your success in this exciting, diverse field.
  4. NPCA Permanent Cosmetics: During this 100-hour phase, students will master the knowledge and skills in permanent cosmetics and gain a strong foundation of: microblading, color theory, machine brows, lip blush, and permanent eyeliner.
  5. Creative Curriculum: You will dress, act, and work like a true professional. You will use your own technical and therapeutic abilities, coupled with the assistance of Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City Learning Leaders, to prepare yourself for your future salon industry career.

MASTER ESTHETICS (1300 hours) COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City meets or exceeds the state requirements. The following subjects are taught within the brick & mortar program and the hybrid program:

Subject Practical Application Theory Hours

1. Introduction consisting of:

  1. History of esthetics
  2. Overview of the curriculum
    

2. Personal, client, and salon safety including:

  1. Aseptic techniques and sanitary procedures
  2. Disinfection and sterilization methods and procedures
  3. Health risk to the master esthetician
 115 5

3. Business and salon management including:

  1. Developing clientele
  2. Professional image
  3. Professional ethics
  4. Professional associations
  5. Advertising
  6. Public relations
   12

4. Legal issues including:

  1. Malpractice liability
  2. Regulatory Agencies
  3. Tax laws
  

 

 
5. The human immune systems    

6. Diseases and disorders of Skin, Nails, Hair, and Scalp including:

  1. Bacteriology
  2. Sanitation
  3. Sterilization
  4. Decontamination
  5. Infection control
    
7. Implements, tools, and equipment for esthetics  

 
8. First aid   3
9. Anatomy    
10. Science of master esthetics    
11. Analysis of the skin   80
12. Physiology of the skin    
13. Advanced facials, manual and mechanical 190 10
14. Chemistry for master esthetics    

15. Advanced chemical exfoliation

  1. Pre-exfoliation consultation
  2. Post-exfoliation treatments
  3. Chemical reactions
 75 5
16. Temporary removal of superfluous hair by waxing and advanced waxing 175 5
17. Advanced pedicures    
18. Advanced aromatherapy    
19. The aging process and its damage to the skin    
20. Medical devices    
21. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)   2
22. Hydrotherapy    

23. Advanced mechanical and electrical devices including instruction in using:

  1. Sanding and microdermabrasion techniques
  2. Galvanic or high-frequency current for treatment of the skin
  3. Devices equipped with brushes to cleanse the skin
  4. Devices that apply a mixture of steam and ozone to the skin
  5. Devices that spray water and other liquids on the skin
  6. Any other mechanical devices, esthetic preparations, or procedures approved by the Cosmetology Division in collaboration with the Utah Board of Cosmetology for the care and treatment of the skin
 75 3
24. Elective topic 298 147

25. For schools teaching lymphatic massage, in accordance with the following subsections (200 hours required):

  1. 40 hours of training in anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system
  2. 70 hours of applications of one hour each in manual lymphatic massage of full body
  3. 90 hours of training in lymphatic massage by other means, including but not limited to energy, mechanical devices, suction-assisted massage with or without rollers, compression therapy with equipment, or garment therapy
    
26. Utah master esthetician examination review    
TOTAL HOURS 928 272
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS 1200
Additional 100 hours for the Master Esthetics 1300 Hours program:
NPCA Online Fundamentals   14
NPCA Online Microblading   5
NPCA Online Machine Brows   6
NPCA Online Blush   6
NPCA Online Permanent Eyeliner   3
NPCA Hands-On Practical Training 66  
TOTAL HOURS 66 34
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS 1300

The institution offers employment assistance to help graduates’ efforts to secure education-related employment that includes, but is not limited to training in professionalism, resume’ development, job interview preparation and job search skills.

Distance Education hours and assignments are graded and recorded daily. Theory chapter exams, final exams and final practical evaluations must completed in the school facility.

MASTER ESTHETICS (1300 HOURS) PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 1300-hour course:

  1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each assigned theory exam. Exams are completed at the conclusion of each online theory module. Depending on the length of the distance education module, theory exams will occur weekly or bi-monthly. The theory exams will evaluate the student’s academic performance for each subject of the distance education curriculum.
  2. Core written and practical skills evaluation: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each written exam and each practical skill exam in order to complete the Core program. The exams are an overview of instruction taught during the Core schedule. All Core written and practical skill exams must be passed with a 70% in order to transition to the Clinic Classroom. If students are unable to pass each exam after two attempts, the student may be asked to withdraw from the program and re-enroll in the next available Core class start date. The Core written and practical skills evaluation must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
  3. Final exam 1: This test is an overview of all related esthetics subjects (e.g., anatomy, chemistry, etc.). Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on all final tests. Final Exam 1 must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
  4. Final exam 2: The written test covers an overview of all theory instruction, Utah state law, and other items covered on the state esthetics exam. Final Exam 2 must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
  5. Clinic Practical Skill Assessments: Future Professionals progress in practical skill assessments and theory hours will be digitally monitored on a weekly basis by the Future Professional Advisor using the Course Key app. All assigned practical skill assessments must be completed in order to complete the program.
  6. Distance education assessments: Students must complete a distance education written assessment and practical skill assessment. These are based on performance and must be completed on-campus each month. The distance education assessment will focus on the distance education subjects covered during that time period. Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each distance education written assessment and each practical skill assessment. Only students enrolled in the distance education program are required to complete these assessments.

MASTER ESTHETICS (1300 HOURS) INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The programs are 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 well-developed lesson plans that reflect the latest educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, distance education, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.

In order to enroll in the hybrid program of study, the Future Professional must have the following hard-ware, software, and network requirements:

  1. Apple iPad (Wi-Fi 32GB), computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
  2. High-Speed Internet minimum of an internet connection of at least 02.0 Mbps per user
  3. Milady Mindtap
  4. Google Chrome or Safari
  5. Zoom