Facial Specialist

260 Hours: 13 Weeks
Credential Issued: Certificate

Objectives:
To prepare students to become Facial Specialist, eligible to register with the Florida State Board of Cosmetology. The knowledge and skills acquired by the students will prepare them for the occupation of Facial Specialist.

Description:
To obtain knowledge, theory, and hands-on experience in skin care, facial treatments with or without the use of machines, in addition to the correct procedures in waxing, and massage moves. This program is based on clock hours completed.

Prerequisites:
Programs of four hundred fifty (450) or more clock hours or the credit hour equivalent shall administer a basic skills examination to each student who enrolls, unless the student has provided evidence of a high school graduation diploma, general equivalency diploma, or its equivalent.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- The student must have parental or guardian consent and signature if less than 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Have a personal interview.
- Submit a signed enrollment agreement.
- Submit a medical report attesting to good health. There is a fee.

Courses

Course # Course Title Theory Hours Lab/Clinic No. of Services Total Clock Hours
HHSC 101 Ethic for the Esthetician 2 2
HHSC 102 Ecology and Sanitation 10 10
HHSC 103 Chemistry, Lash and Brow tints 8 5 10 13
HHSC 104 Skin Theory 85 85
HHSC 105 Theory of Facial Procedures and Contraindications 66 66
HHSC 106 Hands-on Facial Massage and Manual Extractions 41.25 45 41.25
HHSC 107 HIV /AIDS 4 4
HHSC 108 Florida Law 5 5
HHSC 109 Electricity and Facial Machines 8 1.25 5 9.25
HHSC 110 Removal of Superfluous Hair 2.5 5 20 7.5
HHSC 111 Makeup and Eyelash Application 2 15 20 17
TOTAL 192.5 67.5 100 260
Textbooks
Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals, 11th Edition
Milady
ISBN-10: 1111306893 | ISBN-13: 9781111306892
758 Pages
Previous Editions: 2009, 2004, 1999
© 2013 | Published
Instructor Support Slides on CD (ISBN-10: 1111306982 | ISBN-13: 9781111306984
Course Management Guide Binder (ISBN-10: 1111306907 | ISBN-13: 9781111306908)
Exam Review (ISBN-10: 1111306923 | ISBN-13: 9781111306922

Tuition & Fees
Tuition and other registration fees are due on or before the last day to register for any given semester. Students should consult the Academic Calendar regarding the registration deadline. Students will not be officially enrolled in Healing Hands Institute until all fees are fully paid. Any students owing money to Healing Hands Institute, regardless of the debt, will not be permitted to register.
The selection process of Healing Hands Institute will allow for admission of students on the basis of the applicants’ academic credentials in addition to a review of all the information contained in the application, both academic and personal. For that reason, applicants may also submit letters of recommendation in order to give Healing Hands Institute a complete picture of the applicant, as a student and as a person.
Admissions requirements to specific graduate programs may vary – students should refer to the program descriptions found in the Catalog for additional information.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the Institute. An applicant’s total undergraduate record including grades, educational objective and pattern of courses completed, as well as personal and professional goals will be considered.

Payment Methods
Tuition and other registration fees are due on or before the last day to register for any given semester. Students should consult the Academic Calendar regarding the registration deadline. Students will not be officially enrolled in Healing Hands Institute until all fees are fully paid. Any students owing money to Healing Hands Institute, regardless of the debt, will not be permitted to register.
The selection process of Healing Hands Institute will allow for admission of students on the basis of the applicants’ academic credentials in addition to a review of all the information contained in the application, both academic and personal. For that reason, applicants may also submit letters of recommendation in order to give Healing Hands Institute a complete picture of the applicant, as a student and as a person.
Admissions requirements to specific graduate programs may vary – students should refer to the program descriptions found in the Catalog for additional information.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the Institute. An applicant’s total undergraduate record including grades, educational objective and pattern of courses completed, as well as personal and professional goals will be considered.

Course Wheel

In this course, Students will learn The nature of Skin Care, Life Skill, Professional Conduct, Client Communication.
The principles of Infection, Prevention, Regulation and Precautions will be discussed in this course.
Our Students will be introduced to the basics of chemistry and given a clear understanding of the effects of the major ingredients of skin care products on the skin. This training will enable the practitioner to determine the appropriateness of any product, for a specific application, based on the ingredient list stated on the product container. This course teaches students to tint eyebrows and eyelashes using safe professional products.
In this course we will discuss the Anatomy, Physiology, and Dermatology of the Skin, Disorders and Diseases. Students are instructed in the most common disorders of the skin which may be caused by a variety of factors ranging from improper nutrition, lack of hydration, etc. to sun damage, damage inflicted by smoking, etc., along with numerous therapies to mitigate, if not eliminate, these disorders
Students will learn and practice Facial Techniques, Proper Procedures on clients, Facial Treatments and Contraindications.
This course is about the Study of Facial Massage and its benefits.
Students will learn about the causes, difference and prevention of HIV/AIDS, Precautions to apply with the public.
The Rules and Laws set by the State Of Florida will be discussed in this course.
Students will learn about the proper use of Electricity and Machines. Students will also learn about proper procedures with tools and Electrotherapy.
During this course, students will understand the techniques for hair removal, benefits, and risks and how to execute it.
In this course the Artistic techniques to enhance the client's beauty and create a look that radiates will be explained and practice. Students will be instructed in color theory & analysis, facial features and shapes, camouflage and corrective makeup, client consultation and tools and product instruction. Students will also learn to apply individual lashes and lash bands. This course is hands on learning and practice.
We offer Bilingual Programs: English & Español