Courses of Study : Career Tech: Human Services

Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
1 ) Apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures necessary for preparation and attainment of licensure by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology.

Examples: infection prevention, disease control, blood spills, fire safety

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
2 ) Demonstrate the safe cleaning and disinfecting of salon tools, implements, equipment, and facilities during practical application.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
3 ) Interpret state rules and laws governing the cosmetology and nail industries.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
4 ) Identify employers with career opportunities available to licensed cosmetologists and nail technicians.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
5 ) Exhibit ethical conduct and effective communication skills needed in the workplace.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
6 ) Identify the structure and functions of human body systems and their relationship to skin and nail care, including cellular development and the skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, excretory, digestive, endocrine, and respiratory systems.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
7 ) Identify nail and skin disorders and diseases commonly encountered by cosmetologists and nail technicians.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
8 ) Apply procedures for performing manicures, pedicures, and natural and artificial nail care techniques.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
9 ) Explain procedures for performing a facial treatment.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
10 ) Practice facial massage movements.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
11 ) Demonstrate the process of securing required local and state licensure for operating a cosmetology or nail business.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
12 ) Explain the processes for obtaining a lease, purchasing a building, renting a booth, and designing the layout of a salon.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
13 ) Demonstrate the process of maintaining accurate business records, developing and retaining clients, employing marketing strategies, and exhibiting employee management.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
14 ) Describe cosmetology procedures and practices that require a basic knowledge of chemistry and electricity.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
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15 ) Demonstrate various haircutting elevations utilizing appropriate tools and implements.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
16 ) Demonstrate proper care of scalp and hair.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
17 ) Design thermal curling, finger waves, pin curls, roller control, and blow drying for each texture of hair.

•  Identifying facial and head shapes and contours
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
18 ) Identify structural changes that occur during permanent waving, chemical relaxing, and hair coloring.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
19 ) Demonstrate procedures for performing permanent waving, chemical relaxing, and hair coloring.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
20 ) Exhibit appropriate use of implements, cosmetics, and materials used in performing nail services.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
21 ) Demonstrate advanced techniques in performing manicure, pedicure, and artificial nail services.

•  Practicing massage therapy
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
State Board Practicum
All Resources: 0
22 ) Justify regular rebalance procedures and repairs for damaged nails.