The Esthetician Program offered at Albany Beauty Academy is a comprehensive study of basic principles and practices of the skin, skincare, cosmetics, products, and tools used by Estheticians. The program is designed to cover all aspects required by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. All Esthetician students will be supervised by a licensed instructor at all times.
Textbook: ISBN-13: 978-1111306892 ISBN-10: 1111306893
Workbook: ISBN-13: 978-1111306915 ISBN-10: 1111306915
Course # Course Name Clock Hours
Level 1 (1 – 250 Hours)
ESTH 100 Professional Practices 150
ESTH 101 Business Practices & 100 Professional Ethics Level 1 Total Hours 250
Level 2 (251 – 1000 Hours)
ESTH 200 Advanced Skin Sciences 320
ESTH 210 Spa/Salon Management & 80 Cleansing/ Disinfecting Tools and Equipment
ESTH 310 Body Treatments 70 ESTH 320 Facial Treatments 115
ESTH 330 Make-Up Techniques 90
ESTH 340 Hair Removal Techniques 75
ESTH 350 Spa/Salon Management 90
ESTH 360 Business Practices 25
Level 2 Total Clock Hours 750 Level 1 & 2 Total Clock Hours 1000
The cirriculum for students enrolled in an Esthetician program for a complete course of at least nine (9) months and 1000 (250 Level 1 theory + 750 Level 2 service application) hours of training shall be as follows:
Level I Instruction shall be provided by a licensed master cosmetology instructor or licensed esthetician instructor. Each school or licensed instructor shall require each student to obtain two hundred fifty (250) total theory hours of Level 1 training before the student performs clinical services on a client. Of these two hundred fifty hours, one hundred fifty (150) shall be Professional Practices, twenty (20) shall Professional Ethics, and eighty (80) shall be Business Practices. For the purposes of this Rule, one (1) theory hour equals one (1) clock hour for the first 250 hours of training, which are intended to be theoretical in nature.
1. Professional Practices = (150 theory clock hours); shall include instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:
(I )bacteriology, cleansing and disinfection;
(ii) personal hygiene;
(iii) public health and safety;
(iv )EPA, OSHA, chemicals, infection control standards, and blood spill procedures;
(v) AIDS, HIV, and communicable diseases;
(vi) methods; and
(vii )facility hygiene, clean-up applications and procedures.
2. Professional Ethics = (20 theory clock hours); shall include instruction by a licensed esthetician instructor in the following subjects:
(i) professional attitude; and
(ii) personal image.
3. Business Practices = 80 clock hours; shall include instruction by a licensed esthetician instructor in the following subjects:
(i) State Board Rules and Laws;
(ii) esthetician salon development;
(iii) business insurance;
(iv) client records;
(v) confidential ethics;
(vi) medical record keeping;
(vii) write your resume; and
(viii) the job interview.
Level 2 service application hours on patrons may begin when a student has completed two hundred fifty (250) theory hours in the above curriculum, with a minimum passing score of seventy five percent (75%). After completing two hundred fifty hours of Level 1 training, the student may progress to the clinic floor to perform 750 required Level 2 service application hours on a live subject. The Level 2 service application curriculum shall be as follows:
1. Sciences = (320) service application hours); shall include instruction by a licensed esthetician instructor in the following subjects:
(i) histology of the skin:
(I) cell; and
(II) tissue.
(ii) dermatology and physiology:
(I) structure of the skin and glands;
(II) functions of the skin and glands;
(III) conditions and disorders of the skin;
(IV) physiology of color; and
(V) morphology.
(iii) Theory:
(I) medical terminology;
(II) medical charting;
(III) clinical cleansing and disinfection;
(IV) patient psychology;
(V) customer service;
(VI) advanced skin analysis/diseases; and
(VII) camouflage make-up.
2. Cleansing and Disinfection of Tools, Implements, equipment (5)
(i) implements (brushes, tools, and skin care implements) – (3 service application hours/6 applications);
(ii) facial stations, beds and equipment – (1 service application hours/2 applications); and
(iii) hair removal and waxing stations – (1 service application hour/2 applications).
3. Body Treatments = (70) – (70 service application hours); shall include instruction by a licensed esthetician instructor in the following subjects:
(i) massage – (25 service application hours/25 applications);
(ii) wraps – (15 service application hours/15 applications);
(iii) cellulite – (10 service application hours/10 applications);
(iv) aromatherapy – (10 service application hours/10 applications); and(v) reflexology – (10 service application hours/10 applications).
4. Facials = (115) – (115 service application hours); shall include instruction by a licensed esthetician instructor in the following subjects:
(i) spa facials – (75 service application hours/75 applications);
(ii) machine facials – (30 service application hours/30 applications); shall include the following:
(I) client consultation and skin analysis;
(II) cleansing;
(III) manipulations;
(IV) toning;
(iii )pre-op therapy – 5 service application hours/10 applications); and
(iv) post-op therapy – 5 service application hours/10 applications).
5. Make-up = (90) = (90 service application hours); shall include instruction by a licensed esthetician instructor in the following subjects:
(i) client consultation and skin analysis – (20 service application hours/40 applications);
(ii) application – (30 service application hours/30 applications);
(iii) contouring – (10 service application hours/20 applications);
(iv) color accent – (10 service application hours/20 applications);
(v) camouflage make-up – (10 service application hours/10 applications); and
(vi) eye lash tabbing and strips – (10 service application hours/20 applications).
6. Hair removal = (75) – (75 service application hours); shall include instruction by a licensed esthetician instructor in the following subjects:
(i) lip, chin, face (tweezing, waxing, threading) – (10 service application hours/20 applications);
(ii) leg waxing – (20 service application hours/20 applications);
(iii) bikini waxing – (10 service application hours/20 applications);
(iv) torso, back, and arm waxing – (10 service application hours/20 applications); and
(v) brow arching and shaping – (25 service application hours):
(I) brow tweezing and threading – (10 service application hours/20 applications);
(II) brow waxing – (10 service application hours/20 applications); and
(III) brow lashing and tinting – (5 service application hours/10 applications).
7. Spa/salon management = (75) – (75 service application hours); shall include instruction by a licensed esthetician instructor in the following subjects:
(I front desk;
(ii) marketing: business, client, product;
(iii) managerial responsibilities;
(iv) client retention and tracking;
(v) business management;
(vi) business record management; and
(vii) profit and loss statement management.
Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate shall have acquired and demonstrated enough knowledge and skill to pass the Esthetician Licensing Examination administered by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. Students successfully completing the course will have also acquired the following:
A basic understanding of the theory and practice of professional skin care;
A basic understanding of the chemistry, structure, and various disorders of the skin;
The ability to provide a proper facial;
An understanding of the various tools/machinery used, along with proper use of;
The ability to apply proper sterilization and sanitation techniques;
Basic comprehension of theory and procedures for skin, skincare, and cosmetics;
The ability to perform the functions and services necessary for the lab/dispensary and professional receptionist responsibilities when operating the desk;
An understanding of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology’s laws, rules, and regulations; and
The ability to demonstrate professional, ethical conduct and maintain personal hygiene at all times.
A basic kit; (Per State board) each student kit shall include the following:
1.one (1) textbook;
2.one (1) workbook;
3.a current copy of the laws and rules of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers;
3.tweezers;
4.comedone extractors;
5.cleansers;
6.liquid soap;
7.skin fresheners (toners);
8.astringents;
9.acids (3.5pH or above);
10.moisturizers;
11.emollient creams;
12.foundation;
13.concealer;
14.blusher;
15.lipstick;
16.powder;
17.eye shadow;
18.mascara;
20.eyeliners;
21.eyebrow pencils;
22.professional pencil sharpener;
23.disposable sponges and applicators;
24.cotton swab;
25.round cotton pads;
26.rectangular rolled cotton;
27.cotton balls;
28.wooden spatula;
29.muslin strips; and
30.disposable gloves.