Students will attend regularly scheduled theory classes (lecture), read assigned chapters of their text books,  perform actual practical operations (services) on another person, student or mannequin, and must take and  pass assigned tests with a grade point average of 70% (C) or better. The student will learn the technical techniques and methods of performing facials (manual, electrical and chemical), proper make-up techniques, and hair removal techniques, safety and sanitation requirements,  reception desk duties, professionalism, ethics, personal grooming, dress employer-employee relationships,  personal and business ethics, customer relations and communication skills.

Technical instruction will be provided to students in each skill prior to the student actually performing client  services (practical operations). Each unit of instruction is divided into six levels of instruction, (1) Theory classes, (lectures and  demonstration) (2) Theory testing, (written and oral) (3) Practical operation demonstrations, (4) Practical operations on mannequin, student or other person, (5) Complete operations performed on another person,  and (6) Performance reviews (progress evaluations, see satisfactory progress policy).

Instruction is provided to each student involving: how to seek and obtain employment, payroll deductions,  preparation of employment applications, applicable laws and regulations, and consumer safety. Instruction in consumer safety is an on-going concern and is to be practiced throughout every aspect of the course of instruction. The state board recommends that schools provide training in the areas of communication skills that include professional ethics, salesmanship, decorum, record keeping, and client service record cards

The clock hour education is provided through a sequential set of learning steps, which address specific tasks necessary for Graduation, State Board preparation and job entry-level skills. Each student will receive instructions that relate to the performance of useful, creative and productive career oriented activities. Clinic equipment, implements, and products are comparable to those used in the Industry. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans, which reflect current educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration and classroom participation, or examination. Practical operation shall mean the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person or a mannequin.