Electrical Current & Hair Removal

INSTRUCTIONAL PACKAGE

COS 157 Electrical Current & Hair Removal

2014-10 Fall / 2014 INSTRUCTIONAL PACKAGE

Effective Term: Fall 2014

COURSE PREFIX: COS 157 COURSE TITLE: Electrical Current & Hair Removal

CONTACT HOURS: 0 Lecture 3 Lab CREDIT HOURS: 3

RATIONALE FOR THE COURSE: Allows the student to practice with the use and process of electrical current; with regard to skin care products and their role in facial treatments and hair removal.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a study of electrical currents as they relate to hair removal services. Emphasis is placed on the types of electrical currents associated with varying equipment. Topics also include proper procedures, safety measures, and sanitation practice.

PREREQUISITES: SAT, ACT, COMPASS Scores

CO-REQUISITES: Credit level COS 151 and Credit level COS 152 and Credit level COS 156 Credit level COS 158 Credit level COS 164 Credit level COS 221.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: *I am responsible for printing and reading a Horry-Georgetown Technical College – Esthetic Technology Student Manual; this can be found on WaveNet/D2L. 2 - Uniforms New Esthetic Kit New Makeup Kit New Dermologica Kit

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: NONE STUDENT COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Describe the machines used in skin analysis. 2. Demonstrate galvanic and high-frequency machines 3. Discuss the safety measures taken with skin care machines.

REQUIRED COURSE MEASURES/ARTIFACTS:

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Chapter _____: 1. Electricity 2. Electrical Equipment Safety 3. Electrotherapy 4. Light Waves/Light Rays

Chapter _____: 1. Magnifying Lamp 2. Wood’s Lamp 3. Hot Towel Cabinet 4. Rotary Brush 5. Steamer 6. Vacuum Machine 7 Galvanic Currrent 8. High-Frequency Machine 9. Spray Machine 10. Lucas Sprayer 11, Paraffin Wax Heater 12. Electric Mitts and Boots 13. The Electric Heat Mask 14. Purchasing Equipment

COURSE OUTLINE

Week Topic______

1 1) Galvanic Current . Purpose/function . Processes . Explanation of current . Cautions

2) Test for Polarity . Explanation of poles . Steps . Determining results 3) Positive Poles (Anode) . Reaction . Purpose

4) Negative Poles (Cathode) . Reaction . Purpose

5) Test for Polarity

2 1) Disincrustation Overview . Purpose of use . Solution preparation . Process

2) Demonstration and Classroom Practice . Cleansing . Quick massage . Disincrustation . Dr. Jacquet movements . Suction . Whitehead/blackheads removal

3 1) Continued Disincrustation . Demo and classroom practice

2) Ionization Overview . Purpose of use . Determining product to be used . Process 3) Classroom Demo/Practice 4 1) Continued Ionization . Demo/classroom practice 2) Bleaching Pigmentation Spots . Purpose . Product . Procedure 3) Demo/classroom practice 5 1) Faradic and Sinusoidal Current

2) High Frequency Machine . Type of current and purpose . Electrodes and use

3) High Frequency Treatment . Direct current . Indirect current . Sparking . Contra-indications 4) Review Questions 6 1) High Frequency Treatments . Demo . Classroom practice 2) Review for Test 1 7 Test 1 1) Electric Mask . Purpose . Contra-indications . Procedure 2) Treatment Mitts/Booties . Purpose . Procedure 8 1) Electricity Overview . Effects . Terms (general) 2) Electrical Measurements . Electrical devices . Safety practices 9 1) Completion of previous day’s material

2) Review for final exam

10 1) Electricity Overview . Effects . Terms (general) 2) Electrical Measurements . Electrical devices . Safety practices 11 1) Completion of previous day’s material 2) Review for final exam

12 1) Electricity Overview . Effects . Terms (general) 2) Electrical Measurements . Electrical devices . Safety practices

13 1) Completion of previous day’s material 2) Review for final exam 14 Review for Exam 15 Final Exam

*Outline may change at the discretion of the instructor.

EVALUATION OF REQUIRED MEASURES/ARTIFACTS Practical Component (Lab and Clinical Participation) 40% Written Component (Tests, Assignments, Projects, Portfolios, Discussions, Etc.) 40% Final Exam (Written and Practical) 20% 100%

GRADING SYSTEM: State the College’s or departmental grading system as delineated in the Catalog.

Cosmetology Departmental Grading System: A = 93-100 B = 85-92 C = 75-84 D = 70-74 F = Below 70

Grades earned in courses impact academic progression and financial aid status. Before withdrawing from a course, be sure to talk with your instructor and financial aid counselor about the implications of that course of action. Ds, Fs, Ws, WFs and Is also negatively impact academic progression and financial aid status.

The Add/Drop Period is the first 5 days of the semester for full term classes. Add/Drop periods are shorter for accelerated format courses. The following week of the semester is Financial Aid Attendance Verification period. You must attend at least one meeting of all of your classes during that period. If you do not, you will be dropped from the course(s) and your Financial Aid will be reduced accordingly.

Program Grading Policy:

Your grade for this course will be determined solely on the basis of the criteria outlined in this syllabus. Students will not be allowed to substitute other activities (reports, homework, etc.) to count in place of any of the stated criteria. (This means there will be NO extra credit offered.) Also, since the tests/exams given in this course are designed to measure the extent to which you have mastered course materials, students should not expect there to be any “curving” of grades. The Student Success and Tutoring Center (SSTC) The SSTC offers to all students the following free resources: 1. Academic coaches for most subject areas, Writing Center Support, and college success skills

2. On-line student success and academic support resources

a. 24/7 online academic tutoring assistance (access in WaveNet)

b. 24/7 Online Resource Center (ORC)

c. Campus2Campus Virtual Appointments

d. Tips and tricks for college life, studying, and learning (Facebook: hgtcsstc)

3. Other student resources and academic support

a. Resource guides to improve college success skills

b. Science models & other supplemental tools and textbooks

c. Workshops on college success skills and citation styles

d. Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Time Management, etc.

e. APA, MLA, and Preventing Plagiarism

f. Check the EVENTS calendar in WaveNet for more information!

Visit the SSTC website: www.hgtc.edu/sstc and visit the student services tab in your WaveNet account to schedule appointments using TutorTrac. For more information, call: SSTC Conway, 349-7872; SSTC Grand Strand, 477-2113; and SSTC Georgetown, 520-1455. Room locations and Live Chat is available on the SSTC website.

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