50-502-753Cosmetology Salon Ecology
Course Information
Description
Focuses on different types of organisms to prevent the spread of disease in a salon environment. Students explore basic safety and first aid methods in the salon.
Total Credits
0.75
Course Competencies
  1. Differentiate among types of organisms (bacteria, viruses and parasites) and the spread of disease in a salon environment.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing activities as assigned by your instructor.
    by taking a test/exam.
    by completing a salon inspection and improvement plan.
    Criteria
    You classify pathogenic bacteria and their related diseases.
    You demonstrate ways to protect against the spread of viral infections.
    You identify the established plan for possible exposure to blood or bodily fluids.
    You specify common means of spreading infection.
    You identify environments within the salon that prohibit bacterial growth.
    Salon inspection/improvement plan specifies areas in compliance with bacteriology concepts within the salon.
    Salon inspection/improvement plan specifies areas pertaining to bacteriology that are in need of improvement within the salon.

  2. Apply infection control procedures to prevent the spread of disease.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing activities as assigned by your instructor.
    by taking a test/exam.
    by completing a salon inspection and improvement plan.
    Criteria
    You specify steps that will prevent or control infection.
    Salon inspection/improvement plan describes areas in compliance with infection control procedures within the salon.

  3. Apply safety and first aid methods in a salon setting.
    Assessment Strategies
    by taking a test/exam.
    by creating a salon inspection/improvement plan.
    by completing activities as assigned by your instructor.
    Criteria
    You identify steps in first aid procedures.
    Salon inspection/improvement plan includes areas of first aid and safety.
    Salon inspection/improvement plan includes a plan to improve the points not in compliance with standards.