MASTER ESTHETICS COURSE DESCRIPTION
Master Esthetics: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5094.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0414
The curriculum involves 1200 hours to satisfy Utah state requirements. 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.
*Graduates are prepared for an entry level master esthetician.
This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English Language.
MASTER ESTHETICS COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Hours: 1200 clock hours
The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction, clinic classroom and distance education learning experiences.
- Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 168 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.
- Clinic 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.
- Distance Education Learning Experience: A student enrolled in a program with distance education may earn up to 50% of the program's total clock hours through distance education.
MASTER ESTHETICS COURSE OUTLINE
- 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.
- 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.
- Classroom Learning Experience: Classroom education throughout the program includes waxing, shaving, extractions,facials and lashes. 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.
- Adaptive Phase: During the Adaptive phase, Future Professionals expand their knowledge through specialty classroom instruction and progressively challenging practical work. They continue developing technical consistency, problem-solving, guest service, confidence, and professionalism, with feedback and assessments supporting their progress.
- Creative Phase: The Creative phase focuses on refining technical and professional abilities as Future Professionals prepare to enter the industry. They apply artistic judgment, strengthen independence and accountability, and practice the standards of guest experience, teamwork, and professional conduct expected in a salon environment, with continued Learning Leader guidance.
MASTER ESTHETICS COURSE SUBJECTS
The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Logan meets or exceeds the state requirements. The following subjects are taught within the brick & mortar program and the hybrid program:
| Subject | Required Objectives Include | Objective Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Overview of Curriculum | 0.5 | |
| Implements, tools, and equipment for master esthetics | 5.5 | |
| Analysis of the hair and skin | Properties of hair and skin | 22 |
| Diseases and disorders of the hair or skin prevention | Bacteriology; sanitation; sterilization; decontamination; and infection control | 30 |
| Personal, client, and shop safety | First aid; disinfection methods and procedures; sterilization methods and procedures; aseptic techniques; sanitary procedures; blood exposure procedures; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations; safety data sheet; and department of Health and Human Services regulations including Section 26B-7-402 and Rule R392-70 | 40 |
| Manual hair removal | Draping; hard wax; soft wax; sugaring; depilatories; tweezing; shaving; and pre-care and post-care | 10 |
| Extractions | Manual methods; advanced; and comedone extractor | 10 |
| Facials | Manual methods; mechanical methods; cleansing clays; masks; and product knowledge | 7.5 |
| Laser | Laser and light physics training; laser technologies and application; safety and maintenance of lasers that may be satisfied by completing the Laser Safety Officer Course | 125 |
| Cosmetic medical procedures allowed | 5 | |
| Chemical peels | Basic and advanced | 30 |
| Body Wraps | 15 | |
| Microneedling | 25 | |
| Dermabrasion and sanding | 25 | |
| Chemistry for master esthetics | 75 | |
| Body contouring and body dysmorphia as it relates to body contouring | Anatomy | 15 |
| Advanced pedicures | Anatomy Physiology of the lymphatic system Associated modalities | 15 |
| Law and rule | 2 | |
| Business and shop management | Developing a clientele; professional image; professional ethics; professional associations; public relations; and advertising | 30 |
| Legal issues | Malpractice liability; regulatory agencies; and tax laws | 20 |
| Elective topics | 59 |
Minimum Service Counts for the Master Esthetics License
| Service Count Category | Minimum Service Count | Service Count Clock Hour | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxing of the brow, lip, nose, cheeks, or chin using hard or soft wax or sugaring in any combination | 15 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Small or medium area waxing | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Large area waxing | 5 | 1.5 | 7.5 |
| Manual extractions, including using a comedone extractor | 10 | 0.25 | 2.5 |
| Back or basic facial | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Cleansing the skin, applying oils, or antiseptics | shall complete with each service count | time included in each service count | time included in each service count |
| Limited chemical exfoliation including pre and post care | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Arching of the eyebrows by tweezing or waxing | 5 | 0,25 | 1.25 |
| Eyelash perming or brow lamination | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Tinting eyelashes or eyebrows | 5 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Securing the eyelash using tape or pad | 10 | 0.5 | 5 |
| Classic eyelash application or applying replacement lashes | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Removal of lashes | 2 | 0.25 | 0.5 |
| Natural manicure including the use of manual tools or e-file | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Natural pedicure including the use of manual tools or e-file | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Callus removal by buffing or filing | 3 | 0.25 | 0.75 |
| Lymphatic massage | 5 | 1.5 | 7.5 |
| Body Wraps or hydrotherapy | 3 | 1.5 | 4.5 |
| Sanding to the stratum corneum | 5 | 1.5 | 7.5 |
| Microneedling | 3 | 1.5 | 5.5 |
| Dermaplaning | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Other esthetic preparation using LED, galvanic, high frequency, microcurrent or ultrasonic exfoliation | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Hot stone therapy | 3 | 1.5 | 4.5 |
| Contouring or cryolipolysis using any radiofrequency, ultrasonic, cavitation, or laser and light device | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Chemical exfoliation or mechanical exfoliation including pre and post care | 10 | 1.5 | 15 |
| Small or medium area laser hair removal using any approved laser device | 15 | 0.75 | 11.25 |
| Large area laser hair removal using any approved laser device | 5 | 1.5 | 7.5 |
| Anti-aging resurfacing enhancements using any approved laser or light device | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Photo rejuvenation using any approved laser or light device | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Cleansing the skin, applying oils, or antiseptics | shall complete with each service count | time included in each service count | time included in each service count |
| Draping | shall complete with each service count | time included in each service count | time included in each service count |
| Client Consultation | shall complete with each service count | 0.25 | 46.25 |
| Sanitation, sterilization, decontamination, and infection control | shall complete with each service count | 0.25 | 46.25 |
| Electives based on technology and industry advancements |
|
| 306.75 |
| Master Esthetics Practical exam review | 1 | 8 | 8 |
*The time included in each service count cannot be accurately determined until the service has been fully completed.
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.
All final theory exams and final practical exams must be completed in the school facility, they cannot be completed through distance education.
MASTER ESTHETICS PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE
The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 1200-hour course:
- Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each assigned theory exam. Depending on the length of the distance education module, theory exams will occur weekly or bi-monthly. The theory exams will evaluate the student’s academic performance for each subject of the distance education curriculum.
- Core written and practical skills evaluation: Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each written exam and each practical skill exam in order to complete the Core program. The exams are an overview of instruction taught during the Core schedule. All Core written and practical skill exams must be passed with a 75% in order to transition to the Clinic Classroom. If students are unable to pass each exam after two attempts, the student may be asked to withdraw from the program and re-enroll in the next available Core class start date. The Core practical skills evaluation must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
- Final exam 1: This test is an overview of all related esthetics subjects (e.g., anatomy, chemistry, etc.). Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on all final tests. Final Exam 1 must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
- Final exam 2: The written test covers an overview of all theory instruction, Utah state law, and other items covered on the state esthetics exam. Final Exam 2 must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
- Clinic practical worksheets: Students must complete all clinic practical worksheets in the master esthetics programs.
A = 90 – 100% B = 80 – 89% C = 75 – 79% Failing = Below 75%
- Distance education assessments: Students must complete a distance education written assessment and practical skill assessment. These are based on performance and must be completed on-campus each month. The distance education assessment will focus on the distance education subjects covered during that time period. Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each distance education written assessment and each practical skill assessment. Only students enrolled in the distance education program are required to complete these assessments.
MASTER ESTHETICS INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS
The Master Esthetics 1200 clock hour course is 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, distance education, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.
In order to enroll in the hybrid program of study, the student must have the following hardware, software, and network requirements:
- Apple iPad (Wi-Fi 32GB) // Samsung Galaxy Pro Tab 10.2 (Wif-Fi 32GB)
- High-Speed Internet minimum of 600 Kbps (a mere 0.6 Mbps) download speeds to make one-on-one video calls on Zoom. The company’s website recommends a minimum 1 Mbps download speed for group calls. Doing group video calls in 1080p resolution requires at least 2.5 Mbps upload and download speed
- Milady CIMA
- Google Chrome or Safari
- Zoom