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COSMETOLOGY COURSE

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CIP# 12.0401       DOT # 332.271-010           S.O.C # 39-5012

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The cosmetology course consists of 1600 clock hours which include a minimum of 475 clock hours of technical instruction (lecture, demonstrations, classroom participation and/or examination) with the remaining 1125 clock hours allotted to the completion of the state board’s minimum specified practical operations.

Description of Course:

This course covers all phases of cosmetology, skin care, manicuring and pedicuring. Successful completion of this course and successful completion of the State Board National Examination and Licensure will allow the Cosmetologist to perform all skills as Hair Stylists, Chemical Applications, Manicuring, and Pedicuring services.

In our modern facilities we will teach you:

• All the rules and regulations of the beauty industry
• The chemistry of cosmetic, nail, skin, hair preparations
• Health and safety standards and how to protect yourself
• How to use electrical devices
• Disinfection and sanitation
• Bacteriology, anatomy, and physiology
• Analyzing scalp, face, and hands to determine disorders
• Hair styling
• Chemical procedures
• Haircutting
• Hair coloring and bleaching
• Scalp and hair treatments
• Facials - manual, electrical, and chemical
• Eyebrow arching and hair removal
• Make-up
• Manicuring and pedicuring
• Artificial Nails
• Salon management
• Communication and salesmanship
• Preparing a resume and employment development
• Desk and reception

Educational Goals:

Students will attend regularly scheduled theory classes (lecture), read assigned chapters of their text books, perform actual practical operations (services) on another person or mannequin, and must take and pass assigned tests with a grade point average of 70% (C) or better.

The student will learn the techniques and methods of performing haircuts and styling, hair coloring, chemical applications, make-up application and hair removal, facials both manual and electrical, scalp and hair treatments, manicuring, pedicuring, nail wraps and repairs, application of acrylic nails, application of nail tips, safety and sanitation requirements, reception desk duties, professionalism, ethics, personal grooming, dress, employer-employee relationships, personal and business ethics, customer relations and communication skills. Technical instruction will be provided to students in each skill prior to the student actually performing client services (practical operations).

Each unit of instruction is divided into six levels of instruction, (1) Theory classes, (lectures and demonstration) (2) Theory testing, (written and oral) (3) Practical operation demonstrations, (4) Practical operations on mannequin or other person,(5) Complete operations performed on another person, and (6) Performance reviews (progress evaluations, see satisfactory progress policy).

Instruction is provided to each student involving: how to seek and obtain employment, payroll deductions, preparation of employment applications, applicable laws and regulations, and consumer safety. Instruction in consumer safety is anon-going concern and is to be practiced throughout every aspect of the course of instruction. The state board recommends that schools provide training in the areas of communication skills that include professional ethics, salesmanship, decorum, record keeping, and client service record cards.

Financial Aid:

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. You can apply for financial aid by filling out a FAFSA form. The grants received from the government are not loans, which means they do not have to be paid back. In addition, we also offer student loans that do need to be repaid six months after graduation date.


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