Orientation to Cosmetology

Explain the origins of appearance enhancement.  List the principles that contribute to personal and professional success.  Understand the importance of personal hygiene.  Conduct a successful client consultation/needs assessment.

1. Develop a positive attitude toward other people.
2. Exhibit a concern for ethics when dealing with clients and co-workers.
3. Set up and use sanitizers according to directions before any service.
4. Select and use chemical agents as needed for sanitation.
5. Practice sanitation rulings in the lab according to the Texas Cosmetology Statutes.
6. Identify and explain forms of bacteria.

TASKS:

1. Develop a positive attitude toward other people.
   1. Explain the importance of positive attitude toward other people.
   2. Explain why poise and confidence are factors in a successful career.
   3. List qualities of effective communication.
2. Exhibit a concern for ethics when dealing with clients and co-workers.
   1. Analyze the importance of ethics in dealing with the public.
   2. Pass a written exam on personality development including ethics, sanitation and bacteriology.
3. Set up and use sanitizers according to directions before any service.
   1. Prepare disinfectant container for service.
   2. Sanitize implements using disinfectant container.
   3. Sanitize cutting implements with EPA tuberculocidal solution.
4. Select and use chemical agents as needed for disinfecting.
   1. Combs and brushes and properly sanitized in disinfectant solution and properly placed in a closed container until ready.
5. Practice the sanitation rulings in the lab according to the Texas Cosmetology Statues.
   1. Discuss care of towels.
   2. Explain maintenance of capes.
   3. Explain the procedure for disinfecting manicure instruments.
   4. Discuss labeling of containers.
   5. Discuss the ruling of shirts and shoes being required.
   6. Explain how a cosmetologist handles infectious diseases.
6. Identify and explain the forms of bacteria.
   1. Define bacteria and their classifications through a written exam.
   2. Explain the movement of bacteria.
   3. Define viruses.
   4. Define parasites.
   5. Define contagious, disease carrier, and immunities.
   6. Discuss bacteria growth and reproduction.