Basic Esthetics

Bonnie Joseph Academy of Cosmetology and Barbering prepares its students for employment in the beauty and cosmetology industry as an esthetician or a salon owner or manager. Our Utah Esthetician Curriculum teaches students everything they need to know to get their state license and to adapt to any working environment.

Students who choose the Basic Esthetician Curriculum will be skin care professionals, with numerous employment opportunities in salon or spas, providing people with professional skincare treatments. The total Basic Essthetics Curriculum consists of 600 hours, divided in the following course:

Pre-Clinical 60 hrs.

Overview of the curriculum
History of Esthetics
Personal, client and salon safety
Aseptic techniques and sanitary procedures
Disinfection and sterilization methods and procedures
Health risks to the basic esthetician

Business Management 25 hrs.

Business and salon management
Developing a clientele
Professional image
Professional ethics
Professional associations
Public relations
Advertising
Legal issues
Malpractice liability
Regulatory agencies
Tax laws

General Sciences 40 hrs.

Human immune system
Diseases and disorders of the skin
Bacteriology
Anatomy

Infection Control 40 hrs

Sanitation
Sterilization
Decontamination
Infection control
Implements, tools and equipment for basic esthetics

High Frequency and Light Therapy 40 hrs

High frequency or galvanic current
Heat lamps

Skin Science and Histology 40 hrs.

Science of basic esthetics
Analysis of the skin
Physiology of the skin
Facials, manual and mechanical

Chemical Peels 40 hrs

Limited chemical exfoliation
Pre-exfoliation consultation
Post-exfoliation treatments
Chemical reactions
Chemistry for basic esthetics

Waxing 30 hrs

Temporary removal of superfluous hair by waxing

Skin Science 40 hrs

Treatment of the skin
Packs and masks
Aromatherapy

Facial Enhancement 40 hrs

Application of makeup
Application of artificial eyelashes
Arching of the eyebrows
Tinting of the eyelashes and eyebrows

Esthetics 80 hrs

Medical Devices
Basic facials
Chemistry of cosmetics
Skin treatments, manual and mechanical
Massage of the face and neck

Manicure and Pedicure 40 hrs

Natural nail manicures and pedicures

Elective topics 25 hrs

Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
First Aid

Utah examination review for Estheticians 60 hrs

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Program Disclosure Information for:
Bonnie Joseph Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Program Level - Undergraduate certificate
Program Length - 17 weeks