ESTHETICS
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Additional Information

You will have the skills and knowledge to conduct
yourself in an confident, ethical manner, while
providing excellent customer service. You will

know how to observe the rules of personal hygiene
and grooming and will be able to perform all the
procedures learned with an awareness of the safety
factors involved.

On finishing this course you will have a basic
understanding of various bacteria and will know
how to follow the procedures for sanitation and
sterilization. Knowledge of the histology and
physiology of the skin and an understanding of the
structure and functions of the major body systems
are gained, as is an ability to recognize different skin
types along with their associated abnormalities.

You will be able to cleanse and manipulate the
face and neck and use various types of skin care
appliances. You will have an understanding of
cosmetic chemistry, such as moisturizing and
nourishing cream, skin toners and the pH scale.

Also on a practical level, you will have mastered the
performance of specialized skin treatments including
facials, makeup and hair removal. You will be able to
perform a professional manicure and pedicure, and
will be able to recognize the presence of disorders
and diseases of the nails.

Upon successful completion of this program, you
will be qualified to write the examination for the
Special Beauty Culture License as required by the
Cosmetologists Association of British Columbia.

Admission Requirements

Graduation from a British Columbia Senior Secondary
School or equivalent.*

— All applicants are required to complete a
computerized placement test in reading, writing
and mathematics once they have submitted their
application.

— An interview with the instructor may be required
before commencement of the program.

In addition, candidates should have the ability to
understand written and verbal instruction in English,
possess basic communication skill required for
providing customer services, exhibit good hand-eye
coordination, have normal colour vision, have good
depth perception and the ability to perceive line and
form, possess good manual and finger dexterity, and
be able to stand for long periods of time.

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admission-requirements

88 Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2016-17

*Consideration will be given to mature individuals (19
years or older) who are not Senior Secondary Schoo!
graduates provided they have successfully completed
Grade 70 or equivalent.

Important Dates

2016
— January 4— Program continues

— April 15—Program ends *Final examination is
normally scheduled within two weeks of program
end date.

Careers

With an esthetics license, you can work in:
— Sales and customer service
— Department stores

— Drug stores

— Beauty salons

— Day spas

— Distribution outlets

— Cosmetic manufacturers

— Beauty institutes

— Health clubs

— Cruise ships

— Resorts

— Cosmetic firms.

Application Information

Download the application package at http://selkirk.
ca/program/esthetics/application-information

BEFORE YOU START

— Please make sure you meet all admission
requirements, including the general admission
requirements for the college and the specific
admission requirements for your chosen program
(these are listed in each program area).

— International Students (students who are
applying to Selkirk College from locations outside
of Canada) should follow the application steps
required by Selkirk International.

Program Courses

ESTH 120 - INTRODUCTION TO
ESTHETICS —- SPA INDUSTRY

This is a comprehensive look at the history of
esthetics, as a background to the entire field of study.
Current career opportunities are examined along
with the necessary skills and equipment required in
order to succeed as a professional esthetician. Time
evaluation for various treatments is taught, as are
safety and first aid procedures.

ESTH 121 - HYGIENE,
BACTERIOLOGY, SANITATION

The importance of personal and public hygiene

is emphasised in this course. A study is made of
the bacteriology of the skin, with a look at related
diseases and disorders. Proper sanitation and
sterilization procedures are established.

ESTH 122 - SKIN: ANATOMY,
PHYSIOLOGY AND DISORDERS

Here the skin is studied at both a microscopic and
biological level. Students take an in depth look at how
the skin is structured, its properties and functions.
The course deals with the recognition and treatment
of various disorders of the skin including lesions and
blackheads.

ESTH 123 — BASIC SKIN CARE

All aspects of basic skin care are covered here, from
the importance of a liability release form prior to
treatment, through to the client consultation itself.
Students are familiarized with the classification of
skin types, skin analysis and the nutrition and health
of the skin.

ESTH 124 — FACIAL TREATMENT
— COSMETIC MASSAGE 1

Students work through the preparation of both the
treatment area and the client prior to a facial. An
understanding of what facial treatment products
are available, their application and suitability to

the various skin types is gained. Basic facial steps
without the use of equipment and basic massage
movements are covered, as is an overview of the
anatomy and physiology of the face and décolleté.
Contraindications (a factor that renders the carrying
out of a particular treatment inadvisable) and safety
for all skin types are studied.

ESTH 125 - MANICURE — ARTIFICIAL NAILS 1

This course covers the fundamentals and theory
of both manicuring and the application of artificial

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