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ESTH 1101: Esthetics & Spa Therapy 1
Effective date
May 2022
Department
Esth-Skin & Body Non-ITA
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This 16-week course introduces the learner to esthetics and spa therapy fundamentals, and prepares learners for the skills required for future courses. Students will learn how to use and maintain tools, and maintain a safe and hygienic environment with an awareness of health & safety standards and regulations. In addition, students will learn anatomy and physiology and how each system relates to the treatment of the skin and body.
Learners will be introduced to the foundation of hand and nails treatment techniques, fundamental principles of hair removal techniques, and become proficient in facial skin treatments, skin analysis, treatment objectives, and facial massage modalities.
Learners will gain an understanding of how to identify and treat contraindications, recommend services, service timelines and pricing, and how to recognize possible diseases and disorders. Learners will also be introduced to industry expectations around professionalism: how to demonstrate professional behaviour and communication skills with clients and coworkers.
Credits
16.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the history of esthetics and key industry trends over time
- Identify business and career opportunities for estheticians and spa therapists
- Apply ethical and professional standards required for working in a spa environment
- Perform safe and hygienic practices in the spa environment, including personal health, hygiene, professional appearance, correct sanitation, and disinfection techniques
- Identify and assess for diseases and disorders of the skin
- Perform in-depth skin analysis and facial skin care treatments for a variety of skin types and conditions
- Describe the function of anatomy and physiology systems related to skin and body therapy processes, including cells and tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and hair, and nails
- Prepare and perform basic natural hand, foot, and nail treatments
- Prepare and perform hair removal treatments on all areas of the body using different wax types and techniques
- Consult with clients to identify and recommend specific treatments and homeware products
- Demonstrate safe handling of all tools and equipment used to perform treatments
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 100
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 150
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 150
Total Hours: 400
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 150
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 150
Total Hours: 400
Instructional Strategies
Demonstrations, video presentations, assignments, practical applications, group work, lecture, instructor-led lab, clinical, simulation, tutorial and rehearsal.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Industry evaluation |
|
Exam |
35 |
Practical exams |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Topic tests |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Workbooks |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Practical assessment sign off sheets |
Course topics
- 1. Introduction to Esthetics and Spa Therapy 2. Bacteriology and safe practices 3. Anatomy and physiology: cells & tissues, skin, osteology & myology 4. Manicure & nail anatomy 5. Pedicure & nail anatomy 6. Hair removal & trichology 7. Facial, skin analysis & consultation
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.