COS 1000 - Preclinical Introduction

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 0
Internship hours per week 0
Course Description: This course introduces students to various aspects of cosmetology careers, including professional image, Minnesota laws and rules, safety, and infection control. Course topics include anatomy, electricity, and chemistry as they relate to the cosmetology profession.
MnTC Goals
NA

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

History of the industry and career opportunities
Infection control principles and practices
Minnesota laws and rules that pertain to the regulation by the Minnesota Board of Cosmetology
Communicating for success with clients, colleagues, and employers
Professional preparation in life skills and image building
Chemistry and chemical safety practices related to the industry
Electricity and electrical safety practices related to the industry
Anatomy and physiology related to the industry

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

describe career opportunities in the industry.
describe proper infection control principles and practices.
explain procedures for safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
describe Minnesota laws and rules applicable to regulation by the Minnesota Board of Cosmetology.
explain principles of successful communication.
describe components of professionalism in the industry.
explain principles of chemistry, electricity, and anatomy as applicable to the industry.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies NA
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
NA
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
NA

Practicum hours per week: 0

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