COS 1020 - Preclinic Skin Care

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
Course Description: This course provides an introduction to dermatology, skin analysis, facial massage, makeup application, and waxing services. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): Course placement into ENGL 0950 and RDNG 0950 or above OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of “C” or higher OR course placement into ESOL 0041 and ESOL 0052 and ESOL 1033 OR completion of ESOL 0031 with a grade of “C” or higher and ESOL 0042 with a grade of “C” or higher and ESOL 0043 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Recognize skin disorders and diseases
Massage techniques
Skin types
Skin care product uses
Facials and skin care services
Corrective makeup
Makeup applications
Proper care of skin
Temporary hair removal
Proper safety and sanitation procedures
Hazardous waste
Client communication

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

recognize diseases and disorders of the skin.
demonstrate knowledge of skin structure.
analyze skin types.
demonstrate facial massage techniques and skin care services.
demonstrate proper makeup application.
perform temporary hair removal.
practice proper safety and sanitation techniques.
demonstrate safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
demonstrate appropriate and effective client communication.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None

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COS 1020 - Preclinic Skin Care