NY Esthetician study plan

Distinguish cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization, and give one esthetics example of each

Sequence a complete hand-washing and hand-sanitizing routine, then recite each step aloud without notes

Identify at least ten contamination touch-points in a standard facial setup and state the control for each

Compare EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectants by label contact time, and explain why contact time matters

Classify single-use vs. reusable implements, and write the post-service handling steps for each

Match New York State sanitation and safety requirements for esthetics to the specific daily task each one governs

Verify current New York State licensing, sanitation, and scope-of-practice rules against an official state source, and flag anything your notes contradict

Diagram the correct handling of linens, waste, and blood/near-blood exposure situations

State the difference between a violation that risks license discipline and one that only risks client comfort

Build a pre-service safety inspection routine you could run in under five minutes

Label the layers of the skin and name one function of each from memory

Trace the phases of wound healing and state which phase each esthetic service interferes with

Differentiate the major skin types and conditions, and justify each classification with observable evidence

Rank the Fitzpatrick skin types and predict each type's typical reaction to UV exposure and to treatment

Locate the primary bones and muscles of the face and head on a blank diagram

Distinguish skin disorders requiring medical referral from conditions within esthetic scope, and state the referral trigger for each

Explain how hormones, nervous system activity, and nutrition each visibly affect the skin

Order a client consultation from intake through analysis to treatment recommendation

Perform a skin analysis under magnification and record findings in objective, non-diagnostic language

Screen a sample client history for contraindications and defend each exclusion

Sequence a complete basic facial from preparation through post-service home care, with time allotments

Classify the standard massage movements and place them in the correct order within a facial

Match cleansers, exfoliants, masques, and moisturizers to specific skin types and conditions

Demonstrate safe extraction technique and list the conditions under which you would refuse to extract

Identify at least six service contraindications and the modification or refusal each requires

Deliver a full mock consultation, including intake questions, analysis, and a client-appropriate recommendation

Justify each product and modality choice in a treatment plan by linking it to a documented client finding

Adapt a treatment plan for sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin, and explain what changes and why

Explain informed consent and record-keeping obligations in client-facing language

Identify when to stop a service and refer out, and rehearse the wording you would use

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

List hair-removal contraindications and medications that affect service safety, and state the action for each

Compare hard, soft, and sugar waxes by use site and technique

Design eyebrow shapes using facial proportions and document the plan on a face chart

Apply color theory to select foundation, concealer, and corrective tones for three different skin tones

Summarize New York State licensing, sanitation, and scope-of-practice obligations in your own words without notes

Outline the business essentials: record retention, pricing, and retail versus service revenue

Complete two full-length timed practice exams and analyze every miss by domain

Re-drill the three domain areas with the lowest practice-exam scores until each clears 80 percent

Write a test-day plan covering timing per question and a flag-and-return strategy