Time attended will be rounded to the nearest quarter hour. A half-hour will be deducted for lunch break for all students attending more than 5 hours.

Admission Requirement

High school diploma or GED

Course Description

The main purpose of this course is to train students in both theory and practical experience which will prepare them for employment in the Esthetics profession. The student will be trained to perform all beauty services allowed by the Illinois State Board of Cosmetology within the scope of practice of a licensed esthetician. These services include general Anatomy / physiology, Skin care and Skin disorder, equipment/machine application, facial treatments, make-up, exfoliating, massage techniques, aroma therapy, relaxation treatment and body treatment.

Course Goals   

1. To train students in both the theory of esthetics and the practical or hands-on method of providing client services.
2. To prepare students to work as licensed esthetician in the beauty industry
3. To prepare students to pass the Illinois State Board of Estheticianís Licensure Examination.  
4. To educate students on proper employer/employee working relationships, ethics and etiquette.

Course Format    

    1.  Theory Lecture
    2.  Practical Demonstration and Participation
    3.  Written Assignment
    4.  Audio Visual Material
    5.  Theory and Practical Examination

Evaluation Procedures

    1.  Monitored Teaching of Theory
    2.  Monitored Practical Demonstrations
    3.  Situational Exams (theory and practical)
    4.  Final Examinations (theory and practical)