Esthetics Course Information

ESTHETICS COURSE DESCRIPTION

SOC 39-5094.00, CIP Code 12.0409 (This program is not currently offered)
The curriculum involves 600 hours to satisfy North Carolina State requirements. 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.

*Graduates are prepared to be an entry level esthetician.

This course is taught in English.

ESTHETICS COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 600 clock hours

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

1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first weeks of school are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, professional practices, and infection control and blood exposure procedures.
2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 410 hours are spent in the clinic area where practical experience is gained.

ESTHETICS COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Raleigh for the esthetics program will be divided into three (3) designations:

1. Core Curriculum: This 190-hour time period is dedicated to exploring foundational knowledge and basic skin procedures. You will receive individual attention in practical workshops, and you will complete clinic classroom worksheets and periodic tests throughout the course. This is an intense and exciting portion of your experience.
2. Protégé Learning Experience: Your experience as a Protégé produces a smooth transition from Core student to Mentor student. You will spend 10 hours as a Protégé preparing for the clinic classroom experience.
3. Mentor Learning Experience: Your remaining 400 hours will be spent in a clinic classroom. You will dress, act, and work like a beauty industry professional. 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.

ESTHETICS COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program meets or exceeds the state requirements.

Requirement Description
Students must pass the below evaluations with a passing grade of 100% prior to working on a mannequin or live model. (In this order)
Hand Washing
Implement Disinfection
Beginning and End of Day Infection Control
Blood Exposure (Self)
Blood Exposure (Client)

After the student passes the above evaluations the student must pass the below mannequin evaluations with a passing grade of 75% or higher.
Basic facial, including steam
Waxing
Lash lift and brow lamination
Artificial Lashes
Lash and brow tint
 

Prior to Future Professionals being allowed to perform services on a live guest, they must complete the following: demonstrate understanding of the performance on a mannequin; complete the State Board evaluations; Core worksheet; pass the Core Written Exam and Practical Exam.

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.

Paul Mitchell The School Raleigh provides guests to help Future Professionals complete required performances. However, the student is also responsible for utilizing their circle of influence to bring in guests to help reach their performance requirements.

ESTHETICS PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 600-hour course:

1. Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each theory exam.
2. Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on their final exam.

ESTHETICS INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The courses 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, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.