Study Guide

Objective

The students have knowledge of facial musculature.
The students have knowledge of the historical background of Gua Sha.
The students have knowledge of the fundamentals of Gua Sha treatments.
The students are familiar with and can perform Gua Sha treatments.
The students apply aseptic methods in skincare and follow good industrial hygiene.
The students are familiar with the professional role of the cosmetologist and the practical work in the industry.
The students can apply, analyze and develop an approach that promotes sustainable development.
The students can analyze and assess their own work.

Content

Historical background and technical foundations of Gua Sha
Benefits of Gua Sha treatments
Blood circulation, stagnation, and massage techniques
Facial sculpting and lifting
Selection and care of Gua Sha tools, along with product selection

Qualifications

The anatomy and function of the skin

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has partly followed the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are satisfactory.
The student has participated in the course, but the commitment and activity have been low or satisfactory.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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
The student has almost or has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates good or eminently good competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are good or eminently good.
The student has participated or participated actively in the course and demonstrates commitment for content of the course and course assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates excellent competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are excellent and exceptionally executed.
The student has been active during the course and demonstrates extra commitment and interest for content of the course and course assignments.
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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.