Part 1 Anatomy and physiology: basic terminology; cells, tissues, metabolism and the immune system - cell structure, mitosis, epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscular tissue, nervous tissue, metabolism, immune system, disorders of cells and tissues; the skin - layers of the skin, appendages of the skin, functions of the skin, ethnic differences, disorders of the skin; the skeletal system - the skeleton, bone formation, joints, bones of the skull, bones of the cranium, bones of the face, disorders of the skeletal system; the muscular system - voluntary muscles, involuntary muscles, cardiac muscle, structure of muscles, muscles of the scalp, muscles of facial expression, muscles of mastication, muscles of the neck and shoulders, disorders of the muscular system; the nervous system - the meninges, the brain, the cerebrum, the hypothalamus, the brain stem, the cerebellum, the spinal cord, structure of a nerve pathway, the twelve cranial nerves, organs of special senses, disorders of the nervous system; the cardio-vascular and lymphatic systems - the heart, the blood vessels, blood, the lymphatic system, disorders of the vascular systems; the endocrine system - the pituitary gland, the pineal gland, the thyroid gland, the parathyroid glands, the adrenal glands, the islets of langerhans, the ovaries, the testes; accessory organs - hands and feet - skeletal system muscular system, nervous system, vascular system, nails, hair, breasts, disorders of hands, feet, nails, hair and breasts. Part 2 Treatments: skin analysis and cleansing - skin types, simple cleansing masks, London cleanse, exfoliation; facial massage - effects, techniques; heat and ultraviolet treatments - electromagnetic spectrum, ultraviolet, infra-red heat, steam, paraffin wax; electrical treatments - simple physics of movement, galvanism, faradism, vacuum suction, high frequency, face and breast treatments; manicure and pedicare - nail disorders, manicure, hand massage, special hand treatments, nail extensions, pedicare, foot massage; hair removal - electrolysis, dipiliatory waxing, other methods; make up - brow shaping, lash and brow tinting, hair lightening, false eyelashes; simple cosmetic formulae. Part 3 Salon management: the salon - location and salon layout, equipment and products, legal requirements, advertising, insurance, accountancy, staff administration, sterilization and hygiene, first aid, electricity; the client - reception, record cards, consultation; the therapist - personal standards, attitude to clients, professional ethics.
