SC Esthetician study plan

Label a blank diagram of the skin's layers, appendages, and barrier structures from memory, then correct it against your text

Define the primary functions of the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and nervous systems as they relate to facial treatment and massage

Build a glossary of 40 anatomy and physiology terms with a one-sentence definition and a treatment-room example for each

Explain in writing how skin barrier function, pH, and hydration interact, using correct terminology without notes

Distinguish physical and chemical changes and identify the states of matter in five esthetic product scenarios

List the classes of microorganisms and rank them by risk to the esthetician, giving one example of each

Sequence the full sanitation workflow for a facial from client arrival to station breakdown

Demonstrate and self-check proper handwashing, glove use, and single-use tool handling against a written checklist

Explain the difference between sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization and state where each applies in the treatment room

Identify contraindications, communicable conditions, and situations requiring medical referral, and state the correct action for each

Describe standard precautions, PPE selection, and safe handling and disposal of sharps and blood-contaminated items

Classify ten given disinfectants by active ingredient, contact time, and appropriate use, then state which is unsafe on skin

Write an incident-response script for an accidental cut or chemical splash during a service

Audit a sample treatment room list and flag every item that needs replacing, disinfecting, or removing

Sequence the phases of a basic facial and state the purpose and time range for each

Name and locate the principal facial massage movements and describe the direction and pressure for each

List contraindications and precautions specific to massage, exfoliation, and heat-based steps

Explain how to set client expectations, obtain consent, and document a treatment

Perform a timed dry run of a full facial sequence on a mannequin or practice partner and note every deviation from your written protocol

Classify skin types and conditions using observable criteria and defend each classification with evidence from an intake form

Differentiate primary and secondary skin lesions and match ten described lesions to their names

Build a decision tree that links skin analysis findings to product category selection and treatment modification

Identify which disorders are treatable in the esthetic scope and which require referral, and write the referral language for each

Write three complete treatment plans for three different client profiles including goals, steps, products, and home care

Compare waxing, sugaring, threading, and chemical depilation by mechanism, skin type suitability, and contraindications

Sequence a safe hair removal service with correct patch testing, direction of application and removal, and aftercare instructions

Describe brow shaping and face-shape considerations, then select a makeup look and justify the color and texture choices

Read a sample ingredient list and assign each ingredient to its function class, flagging common irritants and allergens

Match electrical devices to their intended use, contraindications, and safety precautions

Summarize South Carolina licensing, sanitation, and scope-of-practice requirements for estheticians using the official board rules as your only source

Explain renewal, recordkeeping, and advertising or business practice rules in plain language

Re-study your weakest two domains from earlier weeks and rewrite the notes you could not explain from memory

Complete a 50-question mixed practice set and log every missed item with the reason for the miss

Complete two full-length timed practice exams under test-day conditions

Rank all seven domains by practice-exam accuracy and re-drill the bottom two until each reaches your target score

Recite the safety, contraindication, and scope-of-practice facts you flagged as high risk until you can state them without prompts

Write and rehearse a one-minute pre-exam checklist covering timing, guessing strategy, and question-reading habits