AK Esthetician study plan

Define the difference between sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization and state which applies to implements, surfaces, and hands

List the EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant contact times and mixing procedures used in an esthetics room

Identify the Alaska statutes and board regulations that govern sanitation, licensing, and scope of practice for estheticians

Explain standard precautions, handwashing sequence, and safe handling of blood and body fluids

Create a personal safety checklist covering client screening, tool handling, and waste disposal

Sequence a full disinfection workflow from soiled implement to ready-for-service storage

Distinguish which implements require disinfection versus single-use disposal and justify each choice

Summarize Alaska licensing requirements, renewal cycles, and continuing education obligations for estheticians

Describe permissible and prohibited practices under Alaska scope-of-practice rules, including when to refer to a medical professional

Practice answering scenario questions about infection control and regulatory violations

Perform a structured client consultation that captures skin type, skin condition, and contraindications

Differentiate the four main skin types and identify at least three conditions that mimic but are not skin types

Sequence the steps of a basic facial from pre-cleansing through post-treatment protection

Select appropriate cleansing, exfoliating, and masking products for dry, oily, combination, and sensitive presentations

Identify contraindications that require modifying or declining a facial treatment

Map facial anatomy landmarks, including bones of the face and skull, onto massage and product-application movements

Describe the structure and functions of the skin layers and appendages and connect each to a treatment decision

Explain the role of the circulatory, lymphatic, and nervous systems in facial massage and client comfort

Demonstrate extraction technique guidelines, including when extraction is contraindicated

Compare modalities such as massage, masks, and exfoliation by purpose, benefit, and risk

Explain the pH scale and identify the ideal pH range for skin and for cleansing products

Classify product ingredients as humectants, emollients, occlusives, surfactants, or exfoliants and give an example of each

Describe how acids, bases, and salts relate to product formulation and to skin barrier function

Connect body systems such as endocrine and immune to skin conditions clients may present with

Identify ingredients and conditions that raise allergy or sensitization risk and adjust recommendations accordingly

Outline the hair growth cycle and explain how it determines waxing timing and client expectations

Sequence a waxing service from consultation and patch test through post-care instructions

Identify waxing contraindications and medications that increase skin-lifting or sensitivity risk

Describe brow shaping and lash service procedures, including sanitation, client screening, and aftercare

Explain makeup application principles for color matching, face shape, and corrective techniques

Build a client intake and record-keeping system that meets privacy and documentation expectations

Calculate service pricing that accounts for product cost, time, and overhead

Draft responses to three difficult client scenarios, including a complaint, a late arrival, and a request outside scope of practice

Explain retail recommendation ethics and how to present products without pressure tactics

Describe basic marketing and retention practices appropriate for a small esthetics business

Review all nine domains using spaced practice, prioritizing the two heaviest domains

Complete two full-length timed practice exams and log every missed question by domain

Re-teach weak areas by writing plain-language explanations of each missed concept

Rehearse Alaska-specific rules and sanitation scenarios until recall is automatic

Finalize a test-day plan covering timing strategy, question-reading habits, and flagging approach