Esthetician

Winter 2018

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

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Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$325
Supplies and Equipment$375
Misc. Fees*$250
* Estimated cost for length of program.

Program Description

Students enrolling in the Esthetician Certificate program will receive training in all phases of skin care. Emphasis will be on the use of facial machines; temporary hair removal; various types of facial treatments; face, neck, and hand massage techniques; and all safety and sanitation measures involved with these processes. Upon successful completion of the coursework, the student will be prepared to take the Washington State Examination in Esthetics.

Program Requirements: Physical Requirements:

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the various phases and levels of basic through advanced skin care.
  2. Know how to safely and correctly use modern skin care machines.
  3. Understand and demonstrate proper temporary hair removal processes.
  4. Know specific first aid applications focused on Esthetics.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete the state required practical examination for licensure.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete the state required written examination for licensure.

Career Opportunities

Job opportunities are very good for newcomers to this field, as well as for the experienced esthetician and those seeking part-time work. Among the factors responsible for employment growth is the more frequent use of cosmetic services as income levels rise. Estheticians may be employed by plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and health spas.
POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: esthetician, salon owner, sales representative

Certificate - SCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Community College

First Quarter

COS  123Esthetics Concepts I 4
COS  124Esthetics Applications I 10
COS  127Advanced Esthetics Concepts 1
EMS  120Basic First Aid in the Workplace 2
17

Second Quarter

COS  125Esthetics Concepts II 4
COS  126Esthetics Applications II 110
COS  227Advanced Esthetics Applications 2
16

Third Quarter

COS  135Esthetics Concepts III 4
COS  136Esthetics Applications III 5
9
42 credits are required for the Certificate
1COS 126 may be substituted with COS 288, with permission of instructor. Washington State Licensure requirements allow up to 10% of the student academic instruction to be met at an off campus-site.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.