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Infection Control for the Esthetician
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581 students

Infection Control for the Esthetician

Understanding the importance of protecting ourselves and our clients in the Esthetic industry
Created byDara Cardoza
Last updated 4/2020
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Identify the roles and purpose of the Health and Safety Protocols, Administration, and Governing bodies in respect to Health and Safety
  • Identify bloodborne pathogens and how they affect business in the spa
  • Explain the principles of infection control in the spa
  • Develop strategies to prevent hazards within the spa environment
  • Create protocols for staff to carry out day to day services and tasks within the spa

Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 36m total length

  • The Company8:19

    Explore how an aesthetic industry expert builds a mobile spa business, shares experience in education and curriculum development, and guides growth through mentorship and practical strategies.

  • Introduction2:16

    Explore infection control for spa sanitation and disinfection, covering health and safety protocols, blood borne pathogens, principles of infection, and strategies to prevent hazards in the spa.

  • What We Need to Know?4:03

    Explore how environment and daily client interactions raise infection risks for estheticians, emphasizing bacteria, bloodborne pathogens, and prevention through education, consultation, and OSHA/MSDS compliance.

  • Infection Microorganisms7:23

    Identify how resident and transient microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, create infection risks in esthetic work, and emphasize sanitation and hand hygiene to prevent local and general infections.

  • Transmission and Immunity4:26

    Identify how infections transmit through reservoirs and direct, indirect, or airborne routes, and protect clients with cleaning, barriers, and natural or vaccination-driven immunity.

  • Decontamination and Prevention9:01

    Follow three levels of decontamination: wash with soap and water, sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization. Implement policies, training, and proper supplies—gloves, disposable items, and registered products—to protect clients and staff.

  • Conclusion1:20

    Learn practical infection control for estheticians, ensuring safe, sanitized treatments while delivering high-quality care and inviting questions through discussion boards and direct contact.

Requirements

  • No

Description

Infection control affects everyone. In the Esthetic industry we as providers are in close proximity with our clients. As touch therapies have been for relaxation, treatment, and preventative measures, we are finding more and more that the level of exposure to disorders and diseases must also be addressed. This course brings awareness to the owners and management teams that are responsible to implement regulations for employees, the employees to  themselves educate on infection control, and clients to be aware that all participating to treatments are vulnerable. Each part must communicate, document, and acknowledge the safety of the each counterpart to continue to provide result driven treatments in a safe environment for everyone.

Who this course is for:

  • Bsiness owners, management, and estheticians in the Esthetic industry

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