MT Esthetician study plan

Define each link in the infection chain and state one esthetician action that breaks it

Differentiate disinfection, sanitation, and sterilization by listing which tools and surfaces fall into each category

List the safety and infection-control violations most frequently cited in esthetics inspections and describe the corrective practice for each

Identify which services are prohibited or restricted for estheticians under state scope-of-practice rules

Build a one-page daily opening and closing sanitation checklist you can actually use at a station

Match each common skin and nail condition to whether it is contagious and whether it is a contraindication for service

Explain safe handling, storage, and disposal procedures for sharps, chemicals, and single-use items

Summarize client record-keeping, consent, and confidentiality requirements under state law

Describe emergency response steps for a chemical burn, allergic reaction, and accidental cut

Compare state licensing renewal, continuing education, and advertising rules that affect a working esthetician

Label the layers of the epidermis and state the function of each

Distinguish the Fitzpatrick skin types and predict each type's response to waxing, peels, and light-based devices

Classify skin as dry, oily, combination, or sensitive using observable characteristics and describe the matching product approach

Explain the difference between dehydration and dryness and how each shows up in a skin analysis

Perform and document a full skin analysis sequence on a practice partner, including consultation questions

Trace blood flow through the face and name the major facial arteries and veins relevant to massage and extractions

Identify the cranial nerves and facial muscles involved in expression and describe how massage direction follows muscle fiber

Explain the structure and function of the skin barrier and how barrier damage drives common conditions

Match at least 10 common skin conditions, including acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, and keratosis pilaris, to their cause and appropriate esthetic response

Describe how hormones, medications, and sun exposure alter skin presentation

Sequence a standard facial from consultation through cleanup and justify the order of each step

Demonstrate the five classic massage movements and apply them in a full facial massage routine

Select and justify products for three different skin types during a timed treatment

Explain indications, contraindications, and modifications for facial treatments on sensitive and acne-prone skin

Describe proper client draping, positioning, and hygiene throughout a treatment

Compare hard wax, soft wax, sugaring, and threading by hair growth cycle, skin type suitability, and risk

State the correct wax temperature range, patch test procedure, and aftercare instructions

List the contraindications and medications that make waxing unsafe and explain the reasoning for each

Differentiate alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, and enzymes by mechanism, pH range, and appropriate skin types

Describe a peel pre-assessment, neutralization or removal step, and post-peel care plan including expected downtime

Match foundation, concealer, and powder formulas to skin type and coverage need

Explain color theory as applied to correcting redness, darkness, and sallowness

Describe eyelash extension application safety, adhesive handling, patch testing, and contraindications

Outline the sanitation and client-consent requirements specific to makeup and lash services

Identify when a client should be referred out rather than treated, for both makeup and lash services

Review state law topics including licensing, sanitation inspections, and scope of practice until you score 85 percent or better on a practice set

Retake missed questions from every earlier week and write the correct reasoning for each

Complete two full-length timed practice exams under test conditions

Recite the infection-control and contraindication facts you most often miss from memory

Build a one-page final review sheet limited to your highest-risk weak areas