Riverland Community College

This course includes facials and facial massage, skin care, and make-up selection and application. Eyebrow arching, false eyelash application, lash extensions, and hair removal techniques are also studied. Safety, sanitation and infection control are an important focus of the course. Prerequisites: COSM 1120
(5 Cr – 2 lect, 3 lab)

This course provides the fundamentals of sales in the business world and basic business operation and salon management. Students study ways to help them develop the tools necessary to be successful in the salon industry. Students learn how to promote themselves as a salon professional, as well as develop healthy salon habits to create positive power and success in the salon industry. Topics covered include client consultations, interpersonal and professional communication and retail skills.
(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course is intended for esthetician and nail technology students. This course will meet preclinical requirements for licensure. Students will focus on the topics of chemistry, electricity, professional image, anatomy, infection control and Minnesota statutes and rules.
(3 Cr – 1 lect, 2 lab)

This course will prepare esthiology students for entry level salon work. Students will be introduced to salon reception and dispensary service work. Required testing is completed and satisfactorily completed quotas accumulate to meet quota requirements.
(2 Cr – 0 lect, 2 lab)

This practical application course includes specific client services. Under instructor supervision, students provide services including basic facials, makeup applications and waxing to mannequins, classmates, and clients. Salon safety, sanitation and infection control are stressed. Students experience salon reception and dispensary service work. Satisfactorily completed quotas accumulate to meet quota requirements.
(5 Cr – 0 lecture, 5 lab)

This course prepares students to take the general theory, state and written practical exams that are required for licensure. Topics include safety and infection control, client consultation and professional conduct, skin anatomy, skin disorders, facials, makeup, waxing, eyelash extensions and Minnesota statutes and rules.
(2 Cr – 0 lect, 2 lab)

This practical application course includes specific client services. Under instructor supervision, students provide services including basic facials, makeup applications, eyelash extensions and waxing to mannequins, classmates, and clients. Salon safety, sanitation and infection control are stressed. Students experience salon reception and dispensary service work. Satisfactorily completed quotas accumulate to meet quota requirements.
(3 Cr – 0 lect, 3 lab)

This course provides the students the opportunity to pass the practical skills testing necessary for esthetician licensure in Minnesota.
(1 Cr – 0 lect, 1 lab)

This course is intended for students enrolled in the Advanced Practice Esthetics program and will provide an introduction into advanced esthetics treatments and practices. The student will focus on learning advanced facial treatments including galvanic current, micro needling, hydro-facials, and LED facial treatments.
(3 Cr – 1 lect, 2 lab)

This course is designed for students enrolled in the Advanced Practice Esthetics program. Students will focus on advanced exfoliation methods including medium and deep chemical peels, microdermabrasion treatment procedures, and dermaplaning procedures.
(3 Cr – 1 lect, 2 lab)

This course is intended for Advanced Practice Esthetics students. This course will cover the knowledge needed to perform advanced facials on clients in the student salon setting. Topics will include anatomy and physiology, advanced skin disorders, and skin typing/aging analysis.

(3 Cr – 1 lect, 2 lab)

This practical application course includes specific client services. Under instructor supervision, students will provide previously learned advanced facial services to clients, mannequins, and classmates. Salon safety, sanitation, and infection control are stressed. Students experience salon reception and dispensary service work. Satisfactorily completed quotas accumulate to meet quota requirements.
(3 Cr – 0 lect, 3 lab)

This practical application course includes specific client services. Under instructor supervision, students will provide previously learned advanced facial services to clients, mannequins, and classmates. Salon safety, sanitation, and infection control are stressed. Students experience salon reception and dispensary service work. Satisfactorily completed quotas accumulate to meet quota requirements.
(4 Cr – 0 lect, 4 lab)

This course prepares students to take the general theory, state and written practical exams that are required for licensure. Topics include safety and infection control, client consultation and professional conduct, skin structure and physiology, advanced exfoliation, advanced skin care treatments, skin needling and advanced practice esthetician laws and rules.
(1 Cr – 0 lect, 1 lab)

This course provides the students the opportunity to pass the practical skills testing necessary for advanced practiced esthetician licensure in Minnesota.
(1 Cr – 0 lect, 1 lab)