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KEC Course Title: ESTHETICS AND FIRST AID (Preparation for health and skin care
professionals) (14002A002/14002A003)

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 Unweighted GPA of 3.5/4.0 over 5 semesters or 3.0/4.0 over 6
Required: semesters; or

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

Minimum Pre-ACT Secure/ACT English Score: 19 or Math
Score: 22; or

Minimum Pre-ACT Secure/ACT Composite Score: 19; or Math
Score: 22; or

Minimum Pre-ACT Secure/SAT Evidence-based Reading and
Writing Score: 480 or Math Score: 530.

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: Fee waived for 2026-2027 school year
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,

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