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KEC Course Title: ESTHETICS AND FIRST AID (Preparation for health and skin care
professionals) (14002A002)

Class Location: Kishwaukee Community College

High School Credits Available: 2 College Credits Available: 5

Dual Credit Course Info: EST100 - Into to Esthetics (1)
● Dual credit through Kishwaukee College TPM100 - Intro to Massage (1)
PE162 - First Aid and Emergency Response (3)

Certification(s): Red Cross First Aid / CPR / AED 2-year Certificate

Days/Sessions/Semesters: ● Classes held daily, Monday-Friday.
● Potential KEC sessions available - 3
● Semester(s) - 1 and 2

Prerequisite / Minimum Competency GPA of 3.5/4.0 over 5 semesters or 3.0/4.0 over 6 semesters;
Required: or

Score a 3 on the ACCUPLACER English Placement or score at
least a 226 on the ACCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning,
Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) Placement Test; or

Minimum ACT English Score: 19; or

Minimum ACT Composite Score: 19; or

Minimum SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing Score:
480

Additional Requirements / Costs: Textbook / NA
Curriculum::

* All fees and costs are subject to change annually Equipment / Skills Consumables ($75)
as industry costs rise, however are believed to be
accurate as of the date of document creation. Lab Fees:
Indicated fees are separate from and in addition to
those that may be charged by your sending school. Uniform: NA

Miscellaneous: NA

This course is offered to Juniors and Seniors as an introduction for those interested in pursuing an esthetics
certificate or other health related careers and certifications. An Esthetician is a skincare specialist in a nonmedical
function. As licensed professionals, estheticians provide many services, such as facials, to improve the appearance
and health of skin. The class topics will be split during the week between 3 subjects:

Esthetics is taught twice a week and is an introduction to the basic principles of esthetics. Students will learn the
history of esthetics and career options available to licensed Estheticians. Professionalism, proper communication,
infection control, draping and physical components of the esthetics environment will be discussed. General theory
as well as practical application will be included.

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