30-502-710Barber Professional Development & Salon Ecology
Course Information
Description
This course provides an overview of the profession of barbering, professional image, safety and decontamination in the barbershop. Course competencies include examining the importance of barbering organizations and the Department of Safety and Professional Services; comparing professional ethics and personal ethics; developing short term and long term goals; reviewing basic first aid, safety and decontamination principles for infection control; introducing current state statutes and rules as they apply to barber safety and sanitation; and learning decontamination procedures for tools, equipment and surfaces.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Describe the importance of barbering organizations and the Department of Safety and Professional Services
    Assessment Strategies
    by exhibiting professional ethics and conduct
    through instructor observation or through class discussion
    Criteria
    you describe professional dress for a barber
    you describe professional dress as related to safety and decontamination rules
    you describe roles for rest, exercise, relaxation, nutrition, personal hygiene and grooming for a successful barber
    you describe personality qualities necessary for a barber
    you model correct posture, stance, and sitting techniques for a barber
    you explain what is involved in effective communication between a barber and client
    you explain the rules of ethics that barbers should follow

  2. Differentiate between professional ethics and personal ethics
    Assessment Strategies
    in the development of a long-term plan for maintaining professional growth
    following guidelines provided by your instructor
    Criteria
    your plan describes career opportunities related to Barbering
    your plan contains strategies for keeping up with advancements in technology
    your plan contains strategies for keeping up with new techniques and products
    your plan contains strategies for keeping up with current trends
    your plan contains strategies for keeping current with changes in laws and rules
    your plan lists ways to develop a network, or promote community rapport
    your plan identifies professional associations

  3. Develop short term and long term goals
    Assessment Strategies
    by identifying resources available
    using the information provided by your instructor
    Criteria
    your resource information is located in more than one area
    your resource locations can be easily shared with others
    your resource locations identify barbering information
    your resource locations are not only electronic but also media related
    your resource locations are recordable
    your resource locations are reliable sources of information

  4. Implement basic first aid, safety and decontamination principles for infection control
    Assessment Strategies
    in the classroom, lab or clinic
    relating current state statutes and rules regarding safety and sanitation
    Criteria
    you are able to locate the rules and state statutes according to the Department of Safety and Professional Services (Department of Regulation and Licensing)
    you follow safety and sanitation at all times
    you identify the difference between a statute, rule and regulation
    you keep all items in a safe and sanitary condition at all times

  5. Relate current state statutes and rules as they apply to barber safety and sanitation
    Assessment Strategies
    in the classroom, lab, or clinic
    by utilizing basic safety and sanitation principles for infection control
    Criteria
    you identify when you are not able to perform a service
    you identify diseases or disorders relating to a client's hair, skin or nails.
    you identify when disinfectant should be changed
    you identify when it is best to sweep hair up
    you identify what to do if water or other liquid is spilled
    you identify when disinfecting should happen
    you identify the procedure for blood exposure
    you identify what proper safety and decontamination techniques are

  6. Demonstrate decontamination procedures for tools, equipment and surfaces
    Assessment Strategies
    in the classroom, lab or clinic
    by mixing disinfectant according to manufacturer’s directions
    Criteria
    you mix metal implement decontamination products according to manufacturer’s directions
    you mix surface decontamination product according to manufacturer’s directions
    you use laundry additive according to manufacturer’s directions
    you use laundry soap according to manufacturer’s directions
    you mix and use any chemical according to manufacturer’s directions