Shampoo Technician (120401)  Technical Certificate of Credit

2.00 Credits Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.

4.00 Credits Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are required to complete the entry level occupational work ethics course during the same term. Introduces fundamental theory and practices of the cosmetology profession. Emphasis will be placed on professional practices and safety. Topics include: state rules and regulations; state regulatory agency; image; bacteriology; decontamination and infection control; chemistry fundamentals; safety; Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance; and anatomy and physiology.

3.00 Credits Pre/Co-requisite(s): COSM 1000 Introduces the theory, procedures and products used in the care and treatment of the scalp and hair, disease and disorders and their treatments and the fundamental theory and skills required to shampoo, condition, and recondition the hair and scalp.

3.00 Credits Pre/Co-requisite(s): COSM 1000 NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are required to complete the capstone level occupational work ethics course during the same term. Emphasizes the steps involved in opening and operating a privately owned salon. Topics include: law requirements regarding employment, tax payer education / federal and state responsibilities, law requirements for owning and operating a salon business, business management practices, and public relations and career development.