Master Esthetics Curriculum – CEU
Master Esthetician has the training and scope of practice that allows the esthetician to treat the epidermis. Regulations for State of Virginia Board of Barber and Cosmetology as it applies to Master Esthetics; The esthetics curriculum and hours of instruction in this technology shall consist of 600 hours or equivalent credit hours and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Master Esthetics Program | Total clock Instructional hours 600 | Lecture Science Theory hours 382.50 | Lecture Services Skills hours 217.50 |
1. Orientation, advanced business subjects, and infection control – minimum of 45 hours of instruction | Total clock Instructional hours 45 | Lecture Science Theory 26 | Lecture Services Skills 19 |
#399 – Orientation & Introduction Esthetics Industry | 7 | 7 | |
#408 Marketing and Retail Home Care | 7 | 2 | 5 |
#409 Ethics and Professional Conduct | 7 | 5 | 2 |
#460B State Board Theory | 24 | 12 | 12 |
Total 45 Science Theory 26 Services Skills 19 | 45 | 26 | 19 |
2. Laws and regulations – minimum of 10 hours of instruction. | Total clock Instructional hours 10 | Lecture Science Theory 5 | Lecture Services Skills 5 |
#460B State Board Theory | 10 | 5 | 5 |
Total 10 Science Theory 5 Services Skills 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
3. Advanced anatomy and physiology – minimum of 65 hours of instruction. | Total clock Instructional hours 65 | Lecture Science Theory 37.5 | Lecture Services Skills 27.5 |
#411 Biochemical and Ingredient Knowledge | 25 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
#418 Infection Control- Microbiology/Bacteriology-Bloodborne Pathogens | 30 | 20 | 10 |
#410 Cosmetics, Cosmeceutical, and Medicine- At Home Product Protocol Design | 10 | 5 | 5 |
Total 65 Science Theory 37.5 Services Skills 27.5 | 65 | 37.5 | 27.5 |
4. Advanced skin care and modalities – minimum of 90 hours of instruction. | Total clock Instructional hours 90 | Lecture Science Theory 11 | Lecture Services Skills 79 |
#400 Epidermal Cell Therapy Infection Control – | 6 | 3 | 3 |
#404 Nutrition and Metabolism | 4 | 2 | 2 |
#425 Epidermal Cell Therapy & Advanced Makeup | 6 | 2 | 4 |
#424 Microdermabrasion Crystal/ Particle | 12 | 2 | 10 |
#420 Microdermabrasion Crystal Free? | 12 | 2 | 10 |
#450 IECT Practical Facial (2.5 x 20) | 50 | 50 | |
Total 90ScienceTheory 11 Services Skills 79 | 90 | 11 | 79 |
Microdermabrasion 50 Performance Time – 30 minutes per Performance | 25 hrs. | ||
5. Advanced procedures and chemical exfoliation – minimum of 270 hours of instruction | Total clock Instructional hours 270 | Lecture Science Theory 171.5 | Lecture Services Skills 98.5 |
#450 IECT Practical Facial | 15 | 15 | |
#460A State Board Facial | 45 | 45 | |
#460B State Board Theory | 19 | 19 | |
#403 Medical Terminology | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
#416 How to Chart | 55 | 55 | |
#406 Ethnic Skincare – Jessner’s | 11.5 | 2 | 9.5 |
#427 Causes of Aging – TCA 20% | 11.5 | 2 | 9.5 |
#405 Chemical Exfoliation Stratum Granulosum | 12 | 2 | 10 |
#415 Permanent Hair Removal-Laser, IPL, Electrology Methods | 25 | 25 | |
#414 Use of Laser, LED, IPL, Therapy | 7 | 2 | 5 |
#423 Advanced Hair Removal – | 4 | 2 | 2 |
#401 Fundamentals of Protocol Design | 60 | 60 | |
Total 270 Science Theory 171.5 Services Skills 98.5 | 270 | 171.5 | 98.5 |
Advanced Treatments 40Performance Time – 20minutes per Performance | 13hrs33mins | ||
Chemical Exfoliation 75 Performance Time20 minutes per Performance | 25hrs. | ||
6. Lymphatic drainage – minimum of 120 hours of instruction | Total clock Instructional hours 120 | Lecture Science Theory 55 | Lecture Services Skills 65 |
#419 Advanced Body Lymphatic System | 14 | 11 | 3 |
#421 Lymphatic Drainage Subcutaneous Layer & Immune System | 14 | 11 | 3 |
#407 Psychology and Psycodermatological Disorders | 14 | 11 | 3 |
#417 Plastic Surgery Pre & Post-Operative | 14 | 11 | 3 |
#412 Cosmetic Injectables Fibroblast and Muscular | 14 | 11 | 3 |
#450 IECT Practical Facial (1 x 20) 20 | 50 | 50 | |
Total 120 Science Theory 55 Services Skills65 | 120 | 55 | 65 |
Lymphatic Drainage 50 Performance Time 10 minutes per Performance | 8 hrs 33 mins |
#399 Orientation & Introduction Esthetics Industry
Theory Hours: 7
#400 Epidermal Cell Therapy Infection Control
Theory Hours: 3
Skill Hours: 3
#423 Advanced Hair Removal
Theory Hours: 2
Skill Hours: 2
#401 Fundamentals of Protocol Design
Theory Hours: 60
#424 Microdermabrasion Therapies Crystal/ Particle
Theory Hours: 2
Skill Hours: 10
#401 Fundamentals Protocol Design
#420 Advanced Facial Therapies – Microdermabrasion Crystal-Free
Theory Hours: 2
Skill Hours: 10
#401 Fundamentals Protocol Design
#406 Ethnic Skincare – Jessner
Theory Hours: 2
Skill Hours: 9.5
#427 Causes of Aging – TCA 20%
Theory Hours: 2
Skill Hours: 9.5
#403 Medical Terminology
Theory Hours: 2.5
Skill Hours: 2.5
#421 Lymphatic Drainage Therapies – Subcutaneous Layer & Immune System
Theory Hours: 11
Skill Hours: 3