EST1020 Skin Care Practices
Introductory · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services
- Description
- Students identify the basic structures and functions of the skin. Students analyze skin and perform basic skin care practices, including cleansing, toning, nourishing and protecting.
- Prerequisite
- COS1010: Personal & Professional Practices
- Parameters
- Access to a professional esthetics facility or laboratory and/or esthetic equipment.
Outcomes The student will:
1 describe the functions of skin and identify the basic structures, skin types and factors that affect the condition of the skin
1.1 define the terms anatomy, physiology and histology
1.2 identify the basic structures and functions of the skin, including appendages
1.3 identify and describe skin functions that may be affected or enhanced by skin care services
1.4 define the terms protein and keratin and describe their relationships to skin
1.5 describe the basic process of keritinization
2 analyze skin, determine skin types and perform basic skin care
2.1 identify and describe the appearance of healthy skin and basic skin types; e.g., normal, dry, oily, combination, mature
2.2 describe factors that may affect skin condition; e.g., heredity, environment, chemicals, health, wellness
2.3 identify and describe lesions, disorders, diseases and any contraindications that may affect basic skin care
2.4 identify and describe the use of appropriate skin care products and materials
2.5 describe and perform procedures used to care for skin, including:
2.5.1 skin analysis
2.5.2 cleansing
2.5.3 toning
2.5.4 nourishing
2.5.5 protecting
3 identify and demonstrate safe and sanitary practices
3.1 maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area
3.2 apply universal precautions related to:
3.2.1 personal protective equipment (PPE); e.g., gloves, masks
3.2.2 hand-washing techniques
3.2.3 infectious diseases
3.2.4 blood-borne pathogens; e.g., minor cuts, blood spills
3.2.5 bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
3.2.6 safety and first-aid applications; e.g., back safety, cuts, slip and trip hazards
3.3 use all materials and products appropriately
3.4 clean, sanitize and return implements and materials to proper storage areas after use
3.5 dispose of waste materials in an environmentally safe manner
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.