Esthetician Course Information

ESTHETICIAN COURSE DESCRIPTION

SOC 39-5094.00, CIP Code 12.0409:
The state of Pennsylvania requires 300 hours of education to become a licensed esthetician, however the school offers a 400 hour esthetician program. The course includes extensive instruction and practical experience in facials, hair removal, makeup application, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

Within the additional 100 hours the course will include Lashes, Kett airbrush, complexion, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels. The program also focuses on professional development to include on set etiquette and self marketing.

*Graduates are prepared to become an entry level esthetician.

The esthetician program is not eligible for Title IV funding.

This program is taught in English. Textbooks and Course Materials are only offered in the English Language.

ESTHETICIAN COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 400 clock hours

The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.

1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 100 hours are devoted to pre-clinical classroom instruction where Future Professionals develop foundational knowledge and practical skills through classroom workshops, demonstrations, theory instruction, and guided practice. Instruction emphasizes design principles, technical procedures, safety and sanitation, professional conduct, and readiness for supervised services.
2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Future Professionals apply classroom learning through supervised practical instruction and guest services. With coaching and guidance from Learning Leaders, they refine technical skills, consultation and communication, guest experience, product recommendations, and professional work habits. Learning continues through mini-classes, feedback, and structured practice.

ESTHETICIAN COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Bella Capelli Academy for the esthetics program will be divided into four designations:

1. Core Curriculum: The Core Curriculum introduces the foundational principles and skills of the program through theory instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on practice. Future Professionals build essential technical knowledge, safety and sanitation practices, client care, and professional habits. Learning Leaders monitor progress, and learning is evaluated through written, oral, and practical methods, as applicable. Completing Core successfully prepares students for the next phase of their education, including supervised clinic classroom experiences.
2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: In the clinic classroom, Future Professionals provide services to guests under Learning Leader supervision. They keep learning and reinforce classroom instruction through coaching, mini-classes, practical worksheets, and progress evaluations. They practice consultations, service planning, technical proficiency, guest communication, sanitation and safety, and professional service habits.
3. Classroom Learning Experience: Instruction combines theory, demonstrations, and practical application. Additional learning opportunities may address retailing and product knowledge, communication, professional development, motivation, and career readiness, facilitated by appropriate school team members or guest artists.

Esthetician Course Subjects

The instructional program of Bella Capelli Academy esthetician meets or exceeds the state requirements:

The institution offers employment assistance to help graduates’ efforts to secure education-related employment that includes, but is not limited to training in professionalism, resume’ development, job interview preparation and job search skills.

ESTHETICIAN PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are incorporated during the student’s 400-hour course:

1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive 70% or higher on each weekly assigned theory exam. Students must receive a 70% or higher grade on all tests given.
2. Core Test: Core Performance Skill and Theory evaluation test. If a student fails to pass this evaluation test on their second attempt, they may be asked to withdraw and may be asked to re-enroll in the next class start date.
3. Hourly practical worksheets: The student must complete all hourly practical worksheets. Students must receive 100% to meet practical graduation requirements.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

Students in the 400 hour esthetician program are provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for State Board preparation, graduation and job entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative and productive career oriented activities. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans that reflect the latest educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, distance education, and other related learning methods are used in the course.