EST1025 Skin Care Practices – Client Services
Introductory · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services
- Description
- Students conduct a consultation with a client during which they analyze the client’s needs and recommend and perform the appropriate services.
- Prerequisite
- EST1020: Skin Care Practices
- Parameters
- Access to a professional esthetics facility or laboratory and/or esthetic equipment.
Outcomes The student will:
1 establish a rapport with a client by using communication skills suited to a professional esthetician
1.1 follow salon or shop policy for assisting clients
1.2 perform a client consultation according to the requested service(s)
1.3 recommend appropriate services and technology-based treatments
1.4 advise the client of the cost of each service
1.5 obtain the client’s consent before performing service(s)
2 perform the steps involved in the agreed service in a timely manner
2.1 assemble all necessary equipment, materials and implements
2.2 prepare the work area for service(s)
2.3 drape the client as appropriate for service(s)
2.4 perform service(s), including:
2.4.1 skin analysis
2.4.2 surface and deep cleansing
2.4.3 toning
2.4.4 nourishing
2.4.5 protecting
3 establish and/or maintain records of the services performed
3.1 establish or check database (e.g., record card) for each client
3.2 update the database after completing each service
4 protect the health and safety of clients when performing skin care procedures
4.1 maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area
4.2 apply universal precautions related to:
4.2.1 personal protective equipment (PPE); e.g., gloves, masks
4.2.2 hand-washing techniques
4.2.3 infectious diseases
4.2.4 blood-borne pathogens; e.g., minor cuts, blood spills
4.2.5 bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
4.2.6 safety and first-aid applications; e.g., back safety, cuts, slip and trip hazards
4.3 use all materials and products appropriately
4.4 clean, sanitize and return implements and materials to proper storage areas after use
4.5 dispose of waste materials in an environmentally safe manner
5 demonstrate basic competencies
5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
5.1.1 communicate
5.1.2 manage information
5.1.3 use numbers
5.1.4 think and solve problems
5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
5.2.2 be responsible
5.2.3 be adaptable
5.2.4 learn continuously
5.2.5 work safely
5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
5.3.1 work with others
5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
6.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
6.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.