Study Guide

Objective

• The students are able to apply their knowledge, carry out skin analysis and plan as well as carry out basic treatments
• The students are able to use some movements for massage and are able to carry out some massage techniques
• The students are able to use simple instruments within skin care
• The students can recommend care treatments for the customer and give advice on self-treatment
• The students are able to do manicure and paraffin-bath for the hands
• The students have knowledge about the aseptic techniques in skin care
• The students understand the importance of and follow a good industrial hygiene
• The students can apply, analyze and develop an approach that promotes sustainable development
• The students can evaluate their work

Content

Skin Analysis
Basic Treatments
Movements for Massage and Massage Techniques
Instruments within Skin Care
Care Treatments and Self-treatment
Manicure and Paraffin-bath for Hands
Aseptic Techniques in Skin Care

Location and time

06.11.2023-31.12.2023 Campus Alere.

Materials

Study material on Moodle.
According to the Lecturers Instructions
Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.

Teaching methods

Practical exercises, moodboards, portfolio, demonstrations, discussion and work in the salon

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

Examination consists of submitted assignments, approved practical assignments and costumer evening
1. Course assignment; Manicure. 1,5cr. Grade 0-5. Deadline: January/February 2024
2. Customer evening. 1cr. Grade 0-5. In December 2023
3. Report. 0,5cr. Grade Pass/Fail. Deadline: January 2024

More information is given during course introduction

International connections

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Completion alternatives

Approved practical assignments and course assignments.
Group feedback is given after finished course.

Student workload

The students work 27 hours/cp.
In class: 30h
Self study: 51h
Total: 81h

Content scheduling

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Further information

More information is given at course introduction.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated based on grades (0-5) for assignments (individual and team). The average of the grades for assignments form the final grade in the course. The student´s activity during the course and during the team project can raise or bring down the final grade.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not followed the instructions of the assignment and shows especially vague competences within the theme
The assignment is inadequate or lacking
The student has not participated or contributed anything during the course

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Qualifications

Skin Care and Anatomy