Houston Community College Cosmetology Program
Facial Specialist Program
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM
Katy campus room 220C
Esthetics Program
Instructor: Mrs. Bassett
Email Address : lillian.bassett1@hccs.edu
Office Hours: 10:15am-10:45am
Course: CSME Esthetics
Class meets: Monday - Thursdays
Time: 7:30am-10:05 am
Room: 220
CRN Number: 24320
Department Chair: Homied Asgary
Telephone# (713) 718-5731
Room #204
Email address: homied.asgary@hccs.edu
CSME 1420 Orientation to Facial Specialist
2 Lecture, 8 Lab. (160 contact hrs.)
Course Description:
This class is an overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the
field of facials and skin care.
Course Focus:
The focus of this class is to give the student an overview of the skills
and knowledge they will need in order to succeed in the specialization
of Esthetics. Emphasis is placed upon the rules and regulations of the
school, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations, Esthetics
curriculum for this discipline and the exercise of the profession.
End-of-Course Outcomes: Demonstrate the theory, skills, safety and
sanitation, and professional ethics of basic facials and skin care.
Explain the rules and regulations of the institution, department, and
state.
External accreditation standard is a passing score of 70% on state
licensing examination administered by Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulation on the first attempt.
Pre-requisite: High School Diploma
State of Texas I.D.
Proof of Compass Test, with score of 81% min.
Co-requisite: Principles of Facial/Esthetic Technology I
CSME 1421 (Theory and Skills)
Principles of Skin Care/Facials and Related Theory
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CSME 1447 (Theory and Skills)
Text and References:
Milady’s Standard Training for Estheticians/Fundamental Edition
Cengage Publisher
Milady’s Standard Training for Estheticians/Fundamentals
Study Guide and Exam Prep Guide
Course Learning Outcomes:
This course is 100% theory for the preparation to learning Esthetics.
This course is designed to assist the student in obtaining the following
outcomes:
A.
Know the rules and regulations of the school, esthetics
department, and the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation
B.
Know how to explore the career opportunities open to licensed
estheticians.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Understand the importance of the practice of personal and public
hygiene.
Know how to practice hygiene in the salon for self-protection and
protection of the public.
Understand the importance of bacteriology in the study of
esthetics.
Know the classifications of bacteria, pathogenic bacteria and how
diseases are caused.
Know the methods of sterilization and decontamination.
Know how to sterilize and sanitize items and implements used in
the salon.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
A.
B.
Identify and explain the rules and regulations of the college and
the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation concerning
the practices and sanitation regulations pertinent to facial
specialist. Performance will be satisfactory if the student can
outline the rules and regulations of the department and Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation with 100% accuracy.
Demonstrate understanding of the importance of personal and
public hygiene by designing a plan of action for sanitizing and
sterilizing all instruments used in the lab and keeps an accurate
and current log of sterilization of implements. Performance will
be satisfactory if the conduct and personal appearance of the
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C.
D.
E.
student is consistent with the guidelines given and the log and
plan of action meets the specified criteria.
Demonstrate understanding of bacteriology, sterilization and
decontamination by describing the procedures for proper
sterilization of implements. Student must pass safety and
sanitation exam with 100% accuracy.
Describe the equipment and supplies needed for facials including
sanitation and safety requirements.
Prepare and set up the treatment room for services.
STATEMENT OF FOUNDATION SKILLS AND WORKPLACE
COMPETENCIES (SCAN SKILLS)
A study was conducted for the Department of Labor by the American
Society for Training and Development which identified the seven skills
United States employers want most in entry level employees. These
skills are motivation to learn, basic skills, communication, teamwork,
critical thinking, career development and leadership.
HCCS is committed to preparing every student with the knowledge and
skills needed to succeed in today’s dynamic work environment.
Towards this ends, the following skills will be included in this course.
Testing and assessing these skills will vary according to the individual
instructor. The following are examples of how these skills may be
incorporated into this course.
In the course of the semester the student will be able to develop the
following SCANS competencies:
SCANS COMPETENCIES ADDRESSED IN THIS COURSE:
SCANS Matrix
A. Three Part Foundation
Basic Skills – Reads, writes, performs arithmetic and
mathematical operations
Listens and speaks
Thinking Skills – Thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves
problems, visualizes,
Knows how to learn and reasons
Personal Qualities – Displays responsibility, self-esteem,
sociability, self-management
And integrity and honesty
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B. Five Workplace Competencies
Resources – Identifies, organizes, plans and allocates
resources
Interpersonal – Works with others, , participates as a team
member, teaches work-related content
Information – Acquires and uses and evaluates relevant
information I
Systems – Understands complex inter-relationships
Technology – Works with a variety of technologies
Course Topics:
This course will cover the following topics:
a. Skin care history and opportunities
b. Professional image
c. Sanitation and disinfection
d. Infection Control
e. Skin and Its Disorders and Diseases
LAB WORK= Workbook assignments
This class is a skill intensive, fast paced course and it requires that
students attend class each day in order to complete their assigned
projects. All assigned projects, collective or individual must be
completed on time.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
Students are required to purchase a facial kit as well as additional
supplies during the semester as the class requires. Students will also
have an opportunity to participate in additional specialized classes off
campus, which may or may not incur an additional cost to the student.
The student does not have the option of attending or remaining in the
lab, there is not a substitute instructor available.
Tests and special assignments:
A research topic will be assigned and a research paper of no less than
3 double- spaced typed pages will be due. This paper will be presented
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orally in the class as well. Unit exams will be done at the end of each
unit of the textbook.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Students are expected to attend class daily and be on time. Any
students absent from class in excess of 4 days of instruction will be
dropped from the course (including lecture and laboratory time).
Students arriving late to class will be allowed to clock in, but the time
will not be calculated (no attendance). Ten points will be deducted for
the first day absent from class and 5 points for each day thereafter
from the attendance grade
WITHDRAWALS:
It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw officially from a
course to keep from receiving an "F" for the class
DRESS CODE:
Students in the cosmetology facial candidate program are expected to
be self-motivated individuals and to stay on task at all times. Students
must dress professionally and carry themselves in a manner conducive
to training. Dress in accordance with the department dress code and
must wear a lab coat at all times.
UNIFORM AS FOLLOWS:
White medical type scrubs
White ¾ length professional type lab coat
White shoes (nursing type) no sandals or backless shoes
Hose or socks must be worn
PAGERS, CELL PHONES AND RADIOS
Ear plugs, cell phones, radios and lap tops are not permitted in the
classroom. If you have a family emergency and are expecting a call,
put your cell on vibrate and ask to leave the classroom to answer the
call. Go out into the hall to answer your phone.
SCHOLASTIC DISHONETY AND CLASSROOM CONDUCT:
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Students are expected to conduct themselves with honor and integrity
in fulfilling the course requirements. Any student found cheating on
a test, plagiarizing or in collusion will receive an "F" for the
assignment and the course and will be dropped from the
program. See the HCC (2011-2012) student handbook for college
policy on academic dishonesty and disciplinary problems. This level of
development in a students' training is crucial to their
professional development and success; any student that is
disruptive or disrespectful will be fines $500.00 by the HCC
police, go to court and may not be allowed to complete the
program here at HCC. Students may be dismissed from the
program. Students on the client floor are expected to conduct
themselves in a professional manner. Loud boisterous conduct
or refusing to serve a client will constitute grounds for
dismissal from the program.
Make-up policy for missed assignments or tests:
There will be no make-up for missed unit exams. Make-up for a missed
mid-term or final test will be permitted only if the student informs
the instructor in advance. The student must make
arrangements to take the missed test at least 3 days before
the original test date. It should be understood that the makeup test would not be the same as the test given to the rest of
the student body.
Students with Disabilities
HCCS has a Disability Support psychological counselor and office
located at each of its five colleges. Students with physical and
learning/developmental disabilities may request accommodations and
special equipment through these offices. For specific program
information, locations and procedures to receive accommodations and
equipment see the Student Handbook and Class Schedule. See the
Disability counselor at the Spring Branch campus.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT COMPETENCIES:
A.
B.
C.
Practical examination
Written Examinations
Weekly progress achievement charts
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D.
E.
Individual or group class projects
Situational observation by instructor (i.e.
Attendance, ethics
Conduct and attitudes).
GRADE DETERMINATION: This is a generic matrix; grade
determination will be at the discretion of the individual instructor.
Unit Exams
Skill Objectives
Special Assignments
Mid Term
Attendance
Professionalism
Final Exam
10%
10%
15%
10%
30%
10%
15%
GRADE RANGE:
90-100
A
80-89
B
70-79
C
60-69
D
Below 60, student will repeat the course.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OUR STUDENTS
Houston Community College Cosmetology Program
welcomes all students to join its educational program. Our
requirements of all of our students are specifically
designed to ensure 1) the integrity and quality of the
educational environment, 2) the safety of our students,
faculty and staff, 3) that each of our students have the
capacity to benefit from the education we provide. With
this in mind, the following are our expectations of our
students:
a. Meet all the department guidelines for enrollment.
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b. Follow the Cosmetology Program and classroom rules
and regulations.
c. Be dedicated to completing the course of study.
d. Maintain strong class attendance.
e. Maintain a positive attitude and respect for all
instructors and fellow classmates.
f. Maintain themselves busy and on task at all times.
g. Dress in an appropriate professional manner
including clean uniforms, shoes, makeup and hair
groomed neatly.
h. Refrain from loud boisterous language and or
profanity or any behavior that disrupts the learning
environment.
i. Display a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
j. Care for and respect the lab furnishings, tools and
equipment
k. Follow instructions from the instructor.
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