Esthetics Course Information

ESTHETICS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

SOC 39-5094.00, CIP Code 12.0409
The curriculum involves 600 hours to satisfy Ohio state requirements. The course includes extensive instruction and practical experience in skin, facials, hair removal, makeup application, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail (Take Home) skills, guest record-keeping, business ethics, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

*Graduates are prepared to be entry-level estheticians.
This course is taught in English.

ESTHETICS COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 600 clock hours

The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.

Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 190 hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 410 hours are spent in the clinic floor area where practical experience is gained.

ESTHETICS COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Cincinnati and Paul Mitchell The School Toledo for the esthetics program will be divided into four designations:

Core Curriculum: This 190-hour time period is dedicated to exploring foundational knowledge and basic esthetics, facial, hair removal, and makeup procedures. You will receive individual attention in practical workshops, and you will complete monthly worksheets and periodic tests throughout the course. This is an intense and exciting portion of your experience.
Clinic Classroom Floor Learning Experience: You will enter a new phase of specialty classroom workshops coupled with challenging practical services that will continue to build your skills as a future beauty industry professional.
Classroom Learning Experience: During this phase of your learning, you will be introduced to guest speakers, prescriptive (Take Home) selling, motivation, self-improvement, body treatments, and emerging technologies. You will use your own technical and therapeutic abilities, coupled with the assistance of Learning Leaders, to provide service to service guests. You will make discoveries and learn relationship-building skills that will guide your success in this exciting, diverse field.
Creative Curriculum: You will dress, act, and work like a true salon professional. You will use your own technical and therapeutic abilities, coupled with the assistance of the school Learning Leaders, to prepare for your future beauty industry career.

ESTHETICS COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Cincinnati and Paul Mitchell The School Toledo meets or exceeds the state requirements.

Subject	CORE HOURS 600	CLINIC MINIMUM 50%	THEORY MINIMUM 50%
General Sciences Infection Control Principles/Practices Universal Precautions Anatomy Electricity Basics Chemistry Basics	50	25	12.5
Skin Sciences Diseases & Disorders Skin Analysis Physiology and Histology of the Skin Skin Care Products/Chemistry/Ingredients	60	30	15
Skin Care Practices and Procedures Basic Facials Massage Mask Chemical Peels Chemistry Products	320	160	80
Hair Removal	40	20	10
Makeup Products Application Color Theory Brow Tinting	30	15	7.5
Facial Machines and Equipment	40	20	10
Artificial Lashes/Extensions	10	5	2.5
Salon Operations and Communication Skills Salon Operation and Management Career Development/Professional Image Communication/Life Skills Ohio Administrative Code and Ohio Revised Code Inspection/Enforcement/Policies/Procedures Continuing Education Human Trafficking - One (1) Hour Required	50	25	12.5
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS	600	300	150

Flexible Learning Hours 150 hours
Flexible Learning Hours may be used:

At the school’s discretion throughout the curriculum
To create an Individualized Learning Plan
For internship Hours

The institution offers employment assistance to help graduates’ efforts to secure education-related employment that includes, but is not limited to training in professionalism, resume’ development, job interview preparation and job search skills.

ESTHETICS PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 600-hour course:

Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each assigned theory exam. Exams are completed at the conclusion of each online theory module.
Midterm written and practical: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on all final exams.
Final written and practical: The written exam covers an overview of all theory instruction, Ohio state law, and other items covered on the state esthetics exam. Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on all final exams.
Clinic Practical Skill Assessments: Future Professionals progress in practical skill assessments and theory hours will be digitally monitored on a weekly basis by the Future Professional Advisor using the Course Key app. All assigned practical skill assessments must be completed in order to complete the program.

ESTHETICS INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The programs are provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for State Board preparation, graduation and job entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative and productive career oriented activities. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans that reflect the latest educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.