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Continuing Education Cosmetology I Introduction

This introductory course (the first of a four-part series) covers basic cosmetology concepts and provides the theory and basic practical beginning portion of your training. You learn about infection control, sanitation, disinfection, professional image, ethics, anatomy, bacteriology and more in a campus salon.

Course Objectives

Learn all infection control procedures as mandated by North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners using Subchapter 14T.

Learn about the history of cosmetology and how it relates to our the industry today.

Learn to demonstrate proper professional hygiene, grooming and attitude.

Learn to perform and thrive in a multi culturally diverse environment.

Learn to safely demonstrate mastery of manipulative skills and how to communicate effectively with your clients.

Learn to safely and competently apply concepts of all phases of cosmetology in a salon setting while practicing all safety and infection control procedures.

Outline of Instruction

Class introductions, student handbook, N.C. Board rules, statutory Scope of Practice for a Cosmetologist § 88B2, definitions, classroom rules and expectations

Theory Concepts: Infection Control using Rule 21 NCAC Subchapter 14H
Fundamentals 5 (CIMA) and Pivot Point Lab 102.02 - COS Fundamentals 102 Science.

Teach, Discuss and Demo: Hand washing, implement sanitation procedure, and pre- and post-sanitation procedures

Practical Application: Teach, demo and review steps of all infection controls, and students practice of all of the above

Written Test: Student handbook, N.C. Board rules, statutory Scope of Practice for a Cosmetologist § 88B2, definitions, classroom rules and expectations

Review infection control procedure using Rule 21 NCAC Subchapter 14H and Pivot Point Lab COS Fundamentals 102 Science

Theory Concepts: Fundamentals 5 (CIMA) and Pivot Point Lab 102.01 Microbiology and First Aid-102.03

Teach, Discuss and Demo: Blood exposure procedures for self and client, introduce rubrics and explain/discuss service evaluations

Practical Application: Teach, demo and review steps of all infection controls, blood exposure procedures for self and client, hand washing, implementing sanitation procedures and pre- and post-sanitation procedures, and students practice of all of the above

Written Test: Infection control procedure using Rule 21 NCAC Subchapter 14H and Microbiology

Review N.C. State Board Approved Infection Controls 21 NCAC 14h .0404, 0403; Fundamentals 5 (CIMA), Microbiology 102.01 and Pivot Point Lab First Aid 102.03

Practical Application: Students practice infection control

Begin Student Evaluations

Theory Concepts: Fundamentals Part 1 & 2, CIMA Chapters 1-12

Practical Application: CIMA 1-12, how to drape, shampoo, condition and care for your manikin (treat as a live client), practice pre-disinfection, draping, post-disinfection procedure, implement disinfection

Continue service evaluations

Review for the end-of-quarter written and practical exit exam.

End-of-quarter written and practical exit exam.

Contact Hours

424

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners

Website

https://www.nccosmeticarts.com/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

This course is the first component of a four-part training program. Upon completion of all four sections, students receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to register for the Cosmetology licensing exam.