Health and Beauty Therapy

Dawn Mernagh-Ward is Acting Dean of Faculty of Creative Education at Warwickshire College. She is also an international consultant and has regular features in Health and Beauty Salon magazine. Jennifer Cartwright is Team Leader for NVQ 3 Beauty Therapy and Course Manager for HNC Science (Fitness and Holistic Therapies) at Warwickshire College.

Part 1 Anatomy and physiology: cells and tissues; the skin; the skeletal system; the muscular system; the circulatory system; the neurological system; the endocrine system; the digestive system; the urinary system; anatomy of the female breast. Part 2 Advice on dietary control and exercise: basic nutrition; diets; figure and postural analysis; corrective exercise as home care advice; physical fitness. Part 3 Health, safety, reception, stock control and consultation: hygiene; emergency first aid; reception; the receptionist; telephone enquiries; recording appointments; maintaining stock and the retail area; risk assessment; consultation. Part 4 Body massage: classification of massage movements and their effects on the body; preparation for massage; creating a welcoming environment; massage consultation and assessment; massage treatment; adaptation of massage to suit the individual's requirements; types of massage. Part 5 Elementary science: forms of matter; electricity. Part 5 Electrical equipment for face and body treatments: electrical equipment; mechanical massagers; vacuum suction massage; electrotherapy treatments; high frequency; neuro-muscular electrical stimulation (NMES); galvanic treatments; vapourizers; brush cleansing. Part 7 Specialized salon treatments for figure and skin improvement: manual treatments; body wraps; toning tables; electrical treatments. Part 8 Spa treatments: hydrotherapy; heat treatments; sauna; vibratory sauna; steam treatments; flotation treatments; foam baths; aerated baths; hydrotherapy baths; whirlpools; hydro-oxygen baths; thalassotherapy; contrast baths. Part 9 Light therapy treatments: the electromagnetic spectrum; infra-red radiation; ultra-violet radiation. Part 10 Remedial camouflage: role of the cosmetic camouflage therapist; client consultation; remedial camouflage conditions; equipment required for camouflage make-up; blending techniques; matching skin colour; prosthetics. Part 11 Aromatherapy: skin absorption; essential oils; carrier oils; mixing the oils for aromatherapy massage; consultation; aromatherapy massage; acupressure; routine for an aromatherapy treatment; after care and home advice; further uses of essential oils; massage and aromatherapy in a medical setting. Part 12 Artifical nails: artificial nail systems; acrylic nails; gel nails; fabric overlays and nail extensions; semi-permanent nails (nail tips); temporary nails (pre-formed); removing artificial nail structures; general home care advice; contra-actions. Part 13 Salon administration and related legislation: forms of business arrangements; choice and type of premises; basic business legislation; treatment and consumer legislation; insurance; staff and recruitment; marketing and promotion; taxation; basic business terminology.