COS 117 - Basic Spa Techniques

3 Hrs.

Prerequisite: COS 111, COS 112, COS 114, COS 115, COS 116, COS 125, COS 113, and COS 143.
Corequisite: COS 118, COS 144, and COS 158.
This course is the study of cosmetic products, massage, skin care, and hair removal, as well as identifying the structure and function of various systems of the body. Topics include massage skin analysis, skin structure, disease and disorder, light therapy, facials, facial cosmetics, anatomy, hair removal, and nail care. Upon completion, the student should be able to state procedures for analysis, light therapy, facials, hair removal, and identify the structures, functions, disorders of the skin, and nail care.