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Special Skin CareLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: BC21SK03

Credits

4 op

Objective

• The students are familiar with different special care treatments for face and body
• The students deepen their knowledge of skin care research and trends
• The students are familiar with special products and devices
• The students have knowledge about waxing and sugaring as methods
• The students command the selling of care treatments and products
• 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

Content

Special Care Treatments for Face and Body
Skin Care Research and Trends
Special Products and Devices
Waxing and Sugaring
Selling Care Treatments and Products

Qualifications

Skin Care and Anatomy
Skin Care Treatments

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 30.09.2024

Timing

04.11.2024 - 16.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Beauty Care
Teachers
  • Johanna Nykamb
  • Valeria Simonova
Teacher in charge

Johanna Nykamb

Groups
  • BC23D-V
    Beauty Care, full-time studies, 2023

Objective

• The students are familiar with different special care treatments for face and body
• The students deepen their knowledge of skin care research and trends
• The students are familiar with special products and devices
• The students have knowledge about waxing and sugaring as methods
• The students command the selling of care treatments and products
• 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

Content

Special Care Treatments for Face and Body
Skin Care Research and Trends
Special Products and Devices
Waxing and Sugaring
Selling Care Treatments and Products

Location and time

4 november - 31 december 2024, Campus Alere, Vaasa

Materials

Lycon Wax Theory
Product information

Introduction in Moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions and practical exercises
Workshops, test, practical assignments, assignments

Employer connections

For course assignment is the aim to cooperate with working life

Exam schedules

Examination consists of submitted assignments.
Deadline for submitted assignments are in November/ December 2024.
More information is given at course introduction.

Student workload

The students work 27 hours/cr.
In class: 40 hrs
Self study: 68 hrs
Total: 108 hrs

Further information

This Course focus on the sustainable goal 3 Good Health and well-Being. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Over the last 15 years, the number of childhood deaths has been cut in half. This proves that it is possible to win the fight against almost every disease. Still, we are spending an astonishing amount of money and resources on treating illnesses that are surprisingly easy to prevent. The new goal for worldwide Good Health promotes healthy lifestyles, preventive measures and modern, efficient healthcare for everyone.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated based on grades (0-5) for assignments.

1. Introduction, skin care research and trends 0,5 cp 10 p
2. Industrial hygiene and promotes sustainable development 1 cp 10 p
3. Selling of care treatments and products 1 cp 10 p
4. Waxing as methods 0,5 cp 10 p
5. Sugaring as a method 0,5 cp P/F
6. Special products and devices 1 cp 40p
7. Special care treatments for face and body 0,5 cp 20 p
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5 cp 100p

Approved practical assignments and submitted assignments.
Feedback is given after finished course via Moodle.

Other instructions are available on Moodle.

Qualifications

Skin Care and Anatomy
Skin Care Treatments