associate degree program - Instituto de Banca y Comercio

ESTE 1006 Advanced Body Treatments II (Medical Esthetics)(3 credits)Pre-requisite: ESTE 1005In this second course of body treatments the students will have the opportunity to learn the medicaltreatments, procedures and techniques that can only the esthetician is performed in a medical setting. Thestudents will learn the different types of medical procedures performed by physicians that are related tothe esthetic profession. Also, they will practice by physicians supervision esthetics procedures, followinga medical protocol, that includes using the correct products, operating the adequate equipment, andapplied to care for a patient’s skin before and after of medical treatments or surgery.COSM 3008 Business Development(3 credits)Pre-requisite: NoneIn this course the student will study all aspects of salon or any business related operations including:physical plan, furnishings and supplies, systems, personnel and the overall function in the beauty businesscommunity.The main focus of this course is to teach the student the concepts, skills and operations necessary tosupervise and manage a skin care center or related business as esthetic supply stores, cosmetic sales, etc.Emphasis will be placed on the daily operations, record keeping, inventory control and personnelsupervision.AROM 1001 Aromatherapy(3 credits)Pre-requisite: NoneIn this class the student will enhance his theoretical and practical knowledge through the acquisition ofadditional occupational skills applicable to physical and emotional health conditions. They will face thelearning of how to manage the Aromatherapy techniques using special essences and oils. This techniqueis intended to provide muscle relaxation and energy-channels stimulations to the body, resulting in lessstress and the prevention of other nervous disorders.ESTE 1007 Esthetic Internship or Externship(6 credits)Pre-requisite: All previous courses, except AROM 1001This is the final stage of this occupational training program. The students will acquire a practicalexperience by integrating concepts, techniques, sanitation, and safety measures learned throughout thewhole program, to be able to apply esthetic procedures, massage and facial and body treatments.. Theywill “work” with clients in a make believe environment under the coordination and supervision of aspecialist of this field. The student will be evaluated according to established rules. The ExternshipPractice is offered in external beauty establishments. There is no guarantee of specicifc sites, days orschedules.[205]