Cosmetology (OKO-SL)

The curriculum with the description of the learning outcomes and the plan of study for the field of study: cosmetology, were approved by a Resolution No. XI/56/17 of the Senate of Stanisław Staszic University of Applied Sciences in Piła (Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa im. St. Staszica w Pile) on the adoption of the curriculum for the first-cycle Cosmetology programme with a practical profile on 22 June 2017.
In terms of knowledge:
K_W01 He/she understands the functioning of the human body and genetic mechanisms of inheritance.
K_W02 He/she knows the effect of physical environmental factors on a living organism.
K_W03 He/she knows chemical properties, reactivity, origin and cosmetic application of selected elements, inorganic and organic compounds.
K_W04 He/she knows the structure, activity and biological role of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, hormones and vitamins.
K_W05 He/she knows the principles of water activity as a solvent and methods of water processing and determining and changing the pH of the environment.
K_W06 He/she knows selected active substances used in cosmetology and their action, application and possible interactions with the environment of a cosmetic preparation.
K_W07 He/she knows basic substances used in cosmetic preparations (bases, preservatives and auxiliary substances), their action and application.
K_W08 He/she knows examples of formulas of various forms of cosmetics.
K_W09 He/she has knowledge in the area of detailed microbiology.
K_W10 He/she has basic pharmacological knowledge in the area of forms of drugs, routes of drug administration, fate of drug in the body, mechanism of drug action.
K_W11 He/she knows foundations of aesthetics in terms of definition and analysis of basic concepts.
K_W12 He/she knows correct terminology in the area of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
K_W13 He/she knows histological structure of cells, tissues and organs with a special emphasis on skin and skin appendages.
K_W14 He/she has a general knowledge and understanding of relations between the build and functions of the human body.
K_W15 He/she knows the build and function of the immune system.
K_W16 He/she knows types of skin and can distinguish them.
K_W17 He/she knows the principles of identifying health risk and basic prevention methods.
K_W18 He/she knows basic diseases of skin, scalp and nails in the scope necessary for a cosmetologist.
K_W19 He/she understands basic mechanisms of immune reactions and the activity of allergens.
K_W20 He/she understands the main action of metabolic pathways and mechanisms of metabolism regulation.
K_W21 He/she knows environmental factors and pollutants which affect human health.
K_W22 He/she knows the principles of occupational health and safety.
K_W23 He/she understands humanist contents provided during teaching.
K_W24 He/she can define basic concepts (e.g. health, illness, quality of life) and describe basic human reactions in psychosocial dimension.
K_W25 He/she knows care treatments for all types of skin.
K_W26 He/she knows techniques of classic and therapeutic massage.
K_W27 He/she knows hand, nails and foot care treatments.
K_W28 He/she knows cosmetic preparations and their appropriate application.
K_W29 He/she knows the indications and contraindications for cosmetic and care treatments.
K_W30 He/she knows cosmetic methods of prevention and limitation of obesity and stretch marks, methods supporting the treatment of cellulite and sport recovery.
K_W31 He/she knows methods of hair removal.
K_W32 He/she knows the principles of first aid.
K_W33 He/she knows the principles of health promotion and healthy lifestyle promotion.
K_W34 He/she understands the limitations in deep exfoliation cosmetic treatments.
K_W35 He/she knows basic physiotherapy techniques (phototherapy, electrotherapy, thermotherapy, hydrotherapy, balneotherapy, kinesitherapy) in the area of their physical mechanism and application.
K_W36 He/she understands the principles of therapeutic action and adverse effects of treatments, manifested with skin lesions.
K_W37 He/she knows legal principles, organisational and ethical determinants for the professional activity of a cosmetologist.
K_W38 He/she has elementary knowledge of the place of cosmetology within the health care system in Poland.
K_W39 He/she has elementary knowledge and knows the terminology of health sciences and physical culture sciences appropriate for cosmetology.
K_W40 He/she has knowledge in the area of protection of intellectual property.
K_W41 He/she has elementary knowledge of economy, management and business organisation.

In terms of skills:
K_U01 He/she can correctly perform an appropriate cosmetic care, beauty and corrective treatment taking into consideration indications and contraindications – massage, manicure, pedicure, skin moisturising treatments, hair removal.
K_U02 He/she can combine beauty treatments with care treatments.
K_U03 He/she can correctly perform cosmetic treatments to prevent and reduce obesity and stretch marks.
K_U04 He/she can perform basic make-up and make-up correcting cosmetic defects and perform a colour analysis appropriate for the colour type and circumstances.
K_U05 He/she can apply cosmetic methods of body recovery.
K_U06 He/she can perform basic laboratory activities – weighing, measuring the volume, making solutions of specific concentration, diluting solutions, filtering, extraction, determining pH level.
K_U07 He/she can make a decision to use the appropriate cosmetic preparation or treatment.
K_U08 He/she can use specialist equipment and devices when performing cosmetic treatments.
K_U09 He/she can explain to the client the choice of a cosmetic treatment appropriate for the client’s care, prevention, corrective or beauty needs.
K_U10 He/she can provide advice in the area of lifestyle, diet and cosmetics used to improve skin appearance.
K_U11 He/she can provide advice on colouring, type of make-up and body shaping to enhance the client’s appearance.
K_U12 He/she can assess the effect of pathogenic factors on the functional state of the body.
K_U13 He/she can associate the structure of body organs with their normal and abnormal function and disease symptoms.
K_U14 He/she can identify a disease skin lesion which requires a doctor’s intervention.
K_U15 He/she can assess the effect of environmental factors on skin.
K_U16 He/she can promote and carry out preventive activities in the area of mental hygiene and prevention of addictions.
K_U17 He/she can undertake actions in prevention and care in the area of infectious diseases, non-infectious diseases of social significance and addictions.
K_U18 He/she can provide first aid in emergencies.
K_U19 He/she can properly take a cosmetic history of a client.
K_U20 He/she can use cosmetics in line with their application and identify types of skin in order to plan an appropriate cosmetic treatment.
K_U21 He/she can promote healthy lifestyle, body and beauty care.
K_U22 He/she can perform a cosmetic treatment using classic and therapeutic massage techniques taking into consideration individual needs of a client.
K_U23 He/she can harmoniously co-operate with a doctor and follow doctor’s recommendations in case of disease lesions of skin, hair and nails.
K_U24 He/she can use a computer for editing text, preparing a presentation, collecting information, statistical analysis, editing spreadsheets, basic computer graphics.
K_U25 He/she can use basic information technology.
K_U26 He/she can identify mistakes and critically assess available information from practice and literature.
K_U27 He/she can perform basic chemical calculations used in cosmetics.
K_U28 He/she can use computer software for statistical analysis.
K_U29 He/she can test sensitivity of microorganisms to disinfectants and antiseptics and assess the effectiveness of disinfection and sterilisation and apply selected methods of cosmetic microbiological control.
K_U30 He/she can correctly read cosmetic formulas and description of preparation ingredients and can establish the function of formula ingredients.
K_U31 He/she can maintain records related to undertaking actions to establish and run own business.
K_U32 He/she can plan and organise activities to improve and maintain client’s physical health in the area of health promotion.
K_U33 He/she can perform basic physiotherapy procedures.
K_U34 He/she can used various forms of physical activity in order to improve his/her physical fitness and to care for his/her body appearance.
K_U35 He/she can use foreign language professional literature.
K_U36 He/she can write papers using terminology used in cosmetology.
K_U37 He/she can prepare and deliver a paper using terminology used in cosmetology.
K_U38 He/she can communicate in a foreign language at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

In terms of social competences:
K_K01 He/she understands the need of personal development and continuing education.
K_K02 He/she is aware of active participation in training and scientific conferences.
K_K03 He/she is aware of limitations in his/her knowledge and knows when to ask experts for an opinion.
K_K04 He/she can co-operate with a team of cosmetologists and carry out tasks ordered by a doctor.
K_K05 He/she can tactfully and effectively refuse to perform a treatment for a client and suggest medical (dermatological, allergological, oncological) consultation with a specialist.
K_K06 He/she complies with ethical principles and legal regulations related to the profession.
K_K07 He/she can work in a team, consistently strive for an objective by appropriately organising and planning his/her work and the work of others.
K_K08 He/she ensures mental and physical comfort of clients during cosmetic treatments.
K_K09 He/she can specify priorities and professionally use all available means to carry out the tasks set for the team.
K_K10 He/she can organise and run own cosmetic practice using economic and legal determinants.
K_K11 He/she can identify and solve problems related to practising the profession.
K_K12 He/she can carry out tasks in a way ensuring his/her own safety and the safety of others, including complying with occupational health and safety.
K_K13 He/she can formulate opinions concerning the client on the basis of analysis and synthesis of available data.
K_K14 He/she shares with the clients his/her knowledge of healthy lifestyle.
K_K15 He/she can present cosmetology problems in an oral and written form.
K_K16 He/she is aware of using various forms of physical activity in order to improve his/her fitness and body appearance.

The curriculum with the description of the learning outcomes and the plan of study for the field of study: cosmetology, were approved by a Resolution No. XXIII/113/18 of the Senate of Stanisław Staszic State University of Applied Sciences in Piła (Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa im. Stanisława Staszica w Pile) on the adoption of the curriculum for the first-cycle Cosmetology programme with a practical profile on 14 June 2018.

In terms of knowledge:
K_W01 He/she understands the functioning of the human body and genetic mechanisms of inheritance.
K_W02 He/she knows the effect of physical environmental factors on a living organism.
K_W03 He/she knows chemical properties, reactivity, origin and cosmetic application of selected elements, inorganic and organic compounds.
K_W04 He/she knows the structure, activity and biological role of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, hormones and vitamins.
K_W05 He/she knows the principles of water activity as a solvent and ways of water processing and determining and change of the pH of the environment.
K_W06 He/she knows selected active substances used in cosmetology and their action, application and possible interactions with the environment of cosmetic preparation.
K_W07 He/she knows basic substances used in cosmetic preparation (bases, preservatives and auxiliary substances), their action and application.

K_W08 He/she knows examples of formulas of various forms of cosmetics.
K_W09 He/she has knowledge in the area of detailed microbiology.
K_W10 He/she has basic pharmacological knowledge in the area of: forms of drugs, routes of drug administration, fate of drug in the body, mechanism of drug action.
K_W11 He/she knows the foundations of aesthetics in terms of the definition and analysis of basic concepts.
K_W12 He/she knows correct terminology in the area of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
K_W13 He/she knows histological structure of cells, tissues and organs with a special emphasis on skin and skin appendages.
K_W14 He/she has a general knowledge and understanding of relations between the build and functions of the human body.
K_W15 He/she knows the build and function of the immune system.
K_W16 He/she knows types of skin and can distinguish them.
K_W17 He/she knows the principles of identifying health risk and basic prevention methods.
K_W18 He/she knows basic diseases of skin, scalp and nails at the level necessary for a cosmetologist.
K_W19 He/she understands basic mechanisms of immune reactions and the activity of allergens.
K_W20 He/she understands the main action of metabolic pathways and mechanisms of metabolism regulation.
K_W21 He/she knows environmental factors and pollutants which affect human health.
K_W22 He/she knows the principles of occupational health and safety.
K_W23 He/she understands humanist contents provided during teaching.
K_W24 He/she can define basic concepts (e.g. health, illness, quality of life) in psychosocial dimension and describe basic human reactions.
K_W25 He/she knows care treatments for all types of skin.
K_W26 He/she knows techniques of classic and therapeutic massage.
K_W27 He/she knows hand, nail and foot care treatments.
K_W28 He/she knows cosmetic preparations and their appropriate application.
K_W29 He/she knows the indications and contraindications for cosmetic and care treatments.
K_W30 He/she knows cosmetic methods of prevention and limitation of obesity and stretch marks, methods supporting the treatment of cellulite and sport recovery.
K_W31 He/she knows methods of hair removal.
K_W32 He/she knows the principles of first aid.
K_W33 He/she knows the principles of promoting health and healthy lifestyle.
K_W34 He/she understands the limitations in deep exfoliation cosmetic treatments.
K_W35 He/she knows basic physiotherapy techniques (phototherapy, electrotherapy, thermotherapy, hydrotherapy, balneotherapy, kinesitherapy) in the area of their physical mechanism and application.
K_W36 He/she understands the principles of therapeutic action and adverse effects of treatments manifested with skin lesions.
K_W37 He/she knows legal principles, organisational and ethical determinants for the professional activity of a cosmetologist.
K_W38 He/she is aware of the place of cosmetology within the framework of organisation of the health care system in Poland.
K_W39 He/she has knowledge in the area of protection of intellectual property.
K_W40 He/she has elementary knowledge of economy, management and business organisation.

In terms of skills:
K_U01 He/she can correctly perform an appropriate cosmetic care, beauty and corrective treatment taking into consideration indications and contraindications – massage, manicure, pedicure, skin moisturising treatments, hair removal.
K_U02 He/she can combine beauty treatments with care treatments.
K_U03 He/she can correctly perform cosmetic treatments to prevent and reduce obesity and stretch marks.
K_U04 He/she can perform basic make-up and make-up correcting cosmetic defects and perform a colour analysis appropriate for the colour type and the circumstances.
K_U05 He/she can apply cosmetic methods of body regeneration.
K_U06 He/she can perform basic laboratory activities – weighing, measuring the volume, making solutions of specific concentration, diluting solutions, filtering, extraction, determining the pH level.
K_U07 He/she can use specialist equipment and devices when performing cosmetic treatments.
K_U08 He/she can explain to the client the choice of a cosmetic treatment appropriate for the client’s care, prevention, corrective or beauty needs.
K_U09 He/she can provide advice in the area of lifestyle, diet and cosmetics used to improve skin appearance.
K_U10 He/she can provide advice on colouring, type of make-up and body shaping to enhance the client’s appearance.
K_U11 He/she can assess the effect of pathogenic factors on the functional state of the body.
K_U12 He/she can associate the structure of body organs with their normal and abnormal function and disease symptoms.
K_U13 He/she can identify a disease skin lesion which requires a doctor’s intervention.
K_U14 He/she can assess the effect of environmental factors on skin.
K_U15 He/she can promote and carry out preventive activities in the area of mental hygiene and prevention of addictions.
K_U16 He/she can undertake actions in prevention and care in the area of infectious diseases, non-infectious diseases of social significance and addictions.
K_U17 He/she can provide first aid in emergencies.
K_U18 He/she can use cosmetics in line with their application and identify types of skin in order to plan an appropriate cosmetic treatment.
K_U19 He/she can promote healthy lifestyle, body and beauty care.
K_U20 He/she can perform a cosmetic treatment using classic and therapeutic massage techniques taking into consideration individual needs of a client.
K_U21 He/she can harmoniously co-operate with a doctor and follow doctor’s recommendations in case of disease lesions of skin, hair and nails.
K_U22 He/she can use a computer for editing a text, preparing a presentation, collecting information, statistical analysis, editing a spreadsheet, basic computer graphics.
K_U23 He/she can use basic information technology.
K_U24 He/she can identify mistakes and neglect in actions promoting healthy lifestyle and specify corrective measures.
K_U25 He/she can identify mistakes and critically assess available information in practice and literature.
K_U26 He/she can perform basic chemical calculations used in cosmetics.
K_U27 He/she can use computer software for statistical analysis.
K_U28 He/she can test sensitivity of microorganisms to disinfectants and antiseptics and assess the effectiveness of disinfection and sterilisation and apply selected methods of cosmetic microbiological control.
K_U29 He/she can correctly read cosmetic formulas and description of preparation ingredients and can establish the function of formula ingredients.
K_U30 He/she can maintain records related to undertaking actions to establish and run own business.
K_U31 He/she can plan and organise activities to improve and maintain a client’s physical health in the area of health promotion.
K_U32 He/she can perform basic physiotherapy procedures.

K_U33 He/she can used various forms of physical activity in order to improve his/her physical fitness and to care for his/her body appearance.
K_U34 He/she can use foreign language professional literature.
K_U35 He/she can write papers using terminology used in cosmetology.
K_U36 He/she can prepare and deliver a paper using terminology used in cosmetology.
K_U37 He/she can communicate in a foreign language.
K_U38 He/she can properly take cosmetic history.

In terms of social competences:
K_K01 He/she understands the need of personal development and continuing education.
K_K02 He/she is aware of active participation in training and scientific conferences.
K_K03 He/she is aware of limitations in his/her knowledge and knows when to seek expert opinion.
K_K04 He/she can co-operate with doctors and other medical staff.
K_K05 He/she can tactfully and effectively refuse to perform a treatment for a client and suggest medical consultation with a specialist.
K_K06 He/she can effectively and tactfully communicate with clients, colleagues and health care staff while pursuing independently fully agreed objectives.
K_K07 He/she can critically assess his/her own actions and actions of others in the work of a team adopting various responsibilities within the team.
K_K08 He/she complies with ethical principles and legal regulations related to the profession.
K_K09 He/she can work in a team, consistently strive for an objective by appropriately organising and planning his/her work and the work of others.
K_K10 He/she ensures mental and physical comfort of clients during cosmetic treatments.
K_K11 He/she can make a decision to use appropriate cosmetic preparation or treatment.
K_K12 He/she can specify the priorities and professionally use all available means to carry out the tasks set for the team.
K_K13 He/she can think and act in an entrepreneurial way using economic and legal determinants related to running his/her own cosmetic practice.
K_K14 He/she can identify and solve problems related to practising the profession.
K_K15 He/she can carry out tasks in a way ensuring his/her own safety and the safety of others, including complying with occupational health and safety.
K_K16 He/she can formulate opinions concerning the client on the basis of analysis and synthesis of available data.
K_K17 He/she shares with the clients his/her knowledge of healthy lifestyle.
K_K18 He/she can present cosmetology problems in an oral and written form.
K_K19 He/she is aware of using various forms of physical activity in order to improve his/her fitness and body appearance.

The curriculum with the description of the learning outcomes and the plan of study for the field of study: cosmetology, were approved by a Resolution No. XXXVI/174/19 of the Senate of Stanisław Staszic State University of Applied Sciences in Piła (Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa im. Stanisława Staszica w Pile) on the adoption of the curriculum for the first-cycle Cosmetology programme with a practical profile on 27 June 2019.

KNOWLEDGE – HE/SHE KNOWS AND UNDERSTANDS
K_W02 He/she knows the effect of physical environmental factors on a living organism.
K_W03 He/she knows chemical properties, reactivity, origin and cosmetic application of selected elements, inorganic and organic compounds.
K_W04 He/she knows the structure, activity and biological role of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, hormones and vitamins.
K_W05 He/she knows the principles of water activity as a solvent and ways of water treatment and determining and change of the pH of the environment
K_W06 He/she knows selected active substances used in cosmetology and their action, application and possible interactions with the environment of the cosmetic preparation
K_W07 He/she knows basic substances used in cosmetic preparation, bases, preservatives and auxiliary substances, their action and application.
K_W08 He/she has knowledge in the area of detailed microbiology.
K_W09 He/she has basic pharmacological knowledge in particular with reference to basic over-the-counter medicines used in self-medication.
K_W10 He/she knows the foundations of aesthetics in terms of the definition and analysis of basic concepts.
K_W11 He/she knows correct terminology in the area of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
K_W12 He/she knows histological structure of cells, tissues and organs with particular reference to the skin and skin appendages.
K_W13 He/she has a general knowledge and understanding of relations between the structure and functions of the human body.
K_W14 He/she knows the structure and function of the immune system.
K_W15 He/she knows types of skin and can distinguish them.
K_W16 He/she knows the principles of identifying health emergencies and basic preventive methods.
K_W17 He/she knows basic diseases of skin, scalp and nails to the extent necessary for a cosmetologist.
K_W18 He/she understands basic mechanisms of immune reactions and the activity of allergens.
K_W19 He/she understands the main action of metabolic pathways and mechanisms of metabolism regulation.
K_W20 He/she knows environmental factors and pollutants which affect human health.
K_W21 He/she knows the principles of occupational health and safety.
K_W22 He/she understands humanist contents provided during teaching.
K_W23 He/she can define basic concepts e.g. health, illness, quality of life, in psychosocial dimension and describe basic human reactions.
K_W24 He/she knows skin care treatments for all types of skin.
K_W25 He/she knows techniques of classic and therapeutic massage.
K_W26 He/she knows hand, nail and foot care treatments.
K_W27 He/she knows cosmetic preparations and their appropriate application.
K_W28 He/she knows the indications and contraindications for cosmetic and care treatments.
K_W29 He/she knows cosmetic methods of prevention and limitation of obesity and stretch marks, methods supporting the treatment of cellulite and sport recovery.
K_W30 He/she knows methods of hair removal.
K_W31 He/she knows the principles of first aid.
K_W32 He/she knows the principles of promoting health and healthy lifestyle.
K_W33 He/she understands the limitations in deep skin exfoliation cosmetic treatments.
K_W34 He/she knows basic physiotherapy techniques, phototherapy, electrotherapy, thermotherapy, hydrotherapy, balneotherapy, kinesitherapy in the area of their physical mechanism and application.
K_W35 He/she understands the principles of therapeutic action and adverse effects of treatments, manifested with skin lesions.
K_W36 He/she knows legal principles, organisational and ethical determinants for the professional activity of a cosmetologist.
K_W37 He/she is aware of the place of cosmetology within the framework of organisation of the health care system in Poland.
K_W38 He/she has knowledge in the area of protection of intellectual property.
K_W39 He/she has elementary knowledge of economy, management and business organisation.

SKILLS – HE/SHE IS ABLE TO
K_U01 He/she can correctly perform an appropriate cosmetic care, beauty and corrective treatment taking into consideration indications and contraindications – massage, manicure, pedicure, skin moisturising treatments, hair removal.
K_U02 He/she can combine beauty treatments with care treatments.
K_U03 He/she can correctly perform cosmetic treatments to prevent and reduce obesity and stretch marks.
K_U04 He/she can perform basic make-up and make-up correcting cosmetic defects and perform a colour analysis appropriate for the colour type and the circumstances.
K_U05 He/she can apply cosmetic methods of body regeneration.
K_U06 He/she can perform basic laboratory activities and can use them when making cosmetic preparations.
K_U07 He/she can use specialist equipment and devices when performing cosmetic treatments.
K_U08 He/she can explain to the client the choice of a cosmetic treatment appropriate for the client’s care, prevention, corrective or beauty needs.
K_U09 He/she can provide advice in the area of lifestyle, diet and cosmetics used to improve skin appearance.
K_U10 He/she can provide advice on the colouring, type of make-up and body shaping to enhance the client’s appearance.
K_U11 He/she can assess the effect of pathogenic factors on the functional state of the body.
K_U12 He/she can associate the structure of body organs with their normal and abnormal function and disease symptoms.
K_U13 He/she can identify a disease skin lesion which requires a doctor’s intervention.
K_U14 He/she can assess the effect of environmental factors on skin.
K_U15 He/she can promote and carry out preventive activities in the area of mental hygiene and prevention of addictions.
K_U16 He/she can undertake prevention and care activities in relation to infectious diseases, non-infectious diseases of social significance and addictions.
K_U17 He/she can provide first aid in emergencies.
K_U18 He/she can use cosmetics in line with their application and identify types of skin in order to plan an appropriate cosmetic treatment.
K_U19 He/she can promote healthy lifestyle, body and beauty care.
K_U20 He/she can perform a cosmetic treatment using classic and therapeutic massage techniques taking into consideration individual needs of a client.
K_U21 He/she can co-operate with a doctor and follow doctor’s recommendations in case of disease lesions of skin, hair and nails.
K_U22 He/she can use a computer for editing a text, preparing a presentation, collecting information, statistical analysis, editing a spreadsheet, basic computer graphics.
K_U23 He/she can use basic information technology.
K_U24 He/she can identify errors and omissions in activities promoting healthy lifestyle and specify corrective measures.
K_U25 He/she can identify mistakes and critically assess available information in practice and literature.
K_U26 He/she can perform basic chemical calculations used in cosmetics.
K_U27 He/she can test susceptibility of microorganisms to disinfectants and antiseptics and assess the effectiveness of disinfection and sterilisation and apply selected methods of microbiological control of cosmetics.
K_U28 He/she can correctly read cosmetic formulas and description of preparation ingredients and can establish the function of formula ingredients.
K_U29 He/she can maintain records related to undertaking actions to establish and run his/her own business.
K_U30 He/she can plan and organise activities to improve and maintain a client’s physical health in the area of health promotion.
K_U31 He/she can perform basic physiotherapy procedures.
K_U32 He/she can use various forms of physical activity in order to improve his/her physical fitness and to care for his/her body appearance.
K_U33 He/she can use foreign language professional literature.
K_U34 He/she is able to produce written work using terminology used in cosmetology.
K_U35 He/she is able to prepare and deliver a paper using terminology used in cosmetology.
K_U36 He/she has the ability to communicate in a foreign language.
K_U37 He/she can properly take cosmetic history.

SOCIAL COMPETENCES – HE/SHE IS READY TO
K_K01 He/she is aware of limitations in his/her knowledge and knows when to seek expert opinion.
K_K02 He/she is ready to show respect towards the client and concern for the client’s welfare.
K_K03 He/she is ready to co-operate with doctors and other medical staff in order to solve client’s problems.
K_K04 He/she is ready to solve ethical problems related to the profession of cosmetologist and to identify the priorities for the performance of specific tasks.
K_K05 He/she is ready to formulate opinions concerning the client on the basis of the analysis and synthesis of available data.
K_K06 He/she is aware of using various forms of physical activity in order to improve his/her fitness and body appearance.

The curriculum with the description of the learning outcomes and the plan of study for the field of study: cosmetology, were approved by a Resolution No. LI/233/20 of the Senate of Stanisław Staszic State University of Applied Sciences in Piła (Państwowa Uczelnia Stanisława Staszica w Pile) on the adoption of the curriculum for the first-cycle Cosmetology programme with a practical profile on 31 August 2020.

KNOWLEDGE – HE/SHE KNOWS AND UNDERSTANDS
K_W01 He/she understands the functioning of the human body and genetic mechanisms of inheritance.
K_W02 He/she knows the effect of physical and chemical environmental factors on a living organism.
K_W03 He/she knows chemical properties, reactivity, origin and cosmetic application of selected elements, inorganic and organic compounds.
K_W04 He/she knows the structure, activity and biological role of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, hormones and vitamins.
K_W05 He/she knows the principles of water activity as a solvent and ways of water treatment and determining and change of the pH of the environment
K_W06 He/she knows selected active substances used in cosmetology and their action, application and possible interactions with the environment of the cosmetic preparation
K_W07 He/she knows basic substances used in cosmetic preparation, bases, preservatives and auxiliary substances, their action and application.
K_W08 He/she has knowledge in the area of detailed microbiology.
K_W09 He/she has basic pharmacological knowledge in particular with reference to basic over-the-counter medicines used in self-medication.
K_W10 He/she knows the foundations of aesthetics in terms of the definition and analysis of basic concepts.
K_W11 He/she knows correct terminology in the area of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
K_W12 He/she knows histological structure of cells, tissues and organs with particular reference to the skin and skin appendages.
K_W13 He/she has a general knowledge and understanding of relations between the structure and functions of the human body.
K_W14 He/she knows the structure and function of the immune system.
K_W15 He/she knows types of skin and can distinguish them.
K_W16 He/she knows the principles of identifying health emergencies and basic preventive methods.
K_W17 He/she knows basic diseases of skin, scalp and nails to the extent necessary for a cosmetologist.
K_W18 He/she understands basic mechanisms of immune reactions and the activity of allergens.
K_W19 He/she understands the main action of metabolic pathways and mechanisms of metabolism regulation.
K_W20 He/she knows environmental factors and pollutants which affect human health.
K_W21 He/she knows the principles of occupational health and safety.
K_W22 He/she understands humanist contents provided during teaching.
K_W23 He/she can define basic concepts e.g. health, illness, quality of life, in psychosocial dimension and describe basic human reactions.
K_W24 He/she knows skin care treatments for all types of skin.
K_W25 He/she knows techniques of classic and therapeutic massage.
K_W26 He/she knows hand, nail and foot care treatments.
K_W27 He/she knows cosmetic preparations and their appropriate application.
K_W28 He/she knows the indications and contraindications for cosmetic and care treatments.
K_W29 He/she knows cosmetic methods of prevention and limitation of obesity and stretch marks, methods supporting the treatment of cellulite and sport recovery.
K_W30 He/she knows methods of hair removal.
K_W31 He/she knows the principles of first aid.
K_W32 He/she knows the principles of promoting health and healthy lifestyle.
K_W33 He/she understands the limitations in deep skin exfoliation cosmetic treatments.
K_W34 He/she knows basic physiotherapy techniques, phototherapy, electrotherapy, thermotherapy, hydrotherapy, balneotherapy, kinesitherapy in the area of their physical mechanism and application.
K_W35 He/she understands the principles of therapeutic action and adverse effects of treatments, manifested with skin lesions.
K_W36 He/she knows legal principles, organisational and ethical determinants for the professional activity of a cosmetologist.
K_W37 He/she is aware of the place of cosmetology within the framework of organisation of the health care system in Poland.
K_W38 He/she has knowledge in the area of protection of intellectual property.
K_W39 He/she has elementary knowledge of economy, management and business organisation.
K_W40 He/she has elementary knowledge of cosmetics manufacturing technology.

SKILLS – HE/SHE IS ABLE TO
K_U01 He/she can correctly perform an appropriate cosmetic care, beauty and corrective treatment taking into consideration indications and contraindications – massage, manicure, pedicure, skin moisturising treatments, hair removal.
K_U02 He/she can combine beauty treatments with care treatments.
K_U03 He/she can correctly perform cosmetic treatments to prevent and reduce obesity and stretch marks.
K_U04 He/she can perform basic make-up and make-up correcting cosmetic defects and perform a colour analysis appropriate for the colour type and the circumstances.
K_U05 He/she can apply cosmetic methods of body regeneration.
K_U06 He/she can perform basic laboratory activities and can use them when making cosmetic preparations.
K_U07 He/she can use specialist equipment and devices when performing cosmetic treatments.
K_U08 He/she can explain to the client the choice of a cosmetic treatment appropriate for the client’s care, prevention, corrective or beauty needs.
K_U09 He/she can provide advice in the area of lifestyle, diet and cosmetics used to improve skin appearance.
K_U10 He/she can provide advice on the colouring, type of make-up and body shaping to enhance the client’s appearance.
K_U11 He/she can assess the effect of pathogenic factors on the functional state of the body.
K_U12 He/she can associate the structure of body organs with their normal and abnormal function and disease symptoms.
K_U13 He/she can identify a disease skin lesion which requires a doctor’s intervention.
K_U14 He/she can assess the effect of environmental factors on skin.
K_U15 He/she can promote and carry out preventive activities in the area of mental hygiene and prevention of addictions.
K_U16 He/she can undertake prevention and care activities in relation to infectious diseases, non-infectious diseases of social significance and addictions.
K_U17 He/she can provide first aid in emergencies.
K_U18 He/she can use cosmetics in line with their application and identify types of skin in order to plan an appropriate cosmetic treatment.
K_U19 He/she can promote healthy lifestyle, body and beauty care.
K_U20 He/she can perform a cosmetic treatment using classic and therapeutic massage techniques taking into consideration individual needs of a client.
K_U21 He/she can co-operate with a doctor and follow doctor’s recommendations in case of disease lesions of skin, hair and nails.
K_U22 He/she can use a computer for editing a text, preparing a presentation, collecting information, statistical analysis, editing a spreadsheet, basic computer graphics.
K_U23 He/she can use basic information technology.
K_U24 He/she can identify errors and omissions in activities promoting healthy lifestyle and specify corrective measures.
K_U25 He/she can identify mistakes and critically assess available information in practice and literature.
K_U26 He/she can perform basic chemical calculations used in cosmetics.
K_U27 He/she can test susceptibility of microorganisms to disinfectants and antiseptics and assess the effectiveness of disinfection and sterilisation and apply selected methods of microbiological control of cosmetics.
K_U28 He/she can correctly read cosmetic formulas and description of preparation ingredients and can establish the function of formula ingredients.
K_U29 He/she can maintain records related to undertaking actions to establish and run his/her own business.
K_U30 He/she can plan and organise activities to improve and maintain a client’s physical health in the area of health promotion.
K_U31 He/she can perform basic physiotherapy procedures.
K_U32 He/she can use various forms of physical activity in order to improve his/her physical fitness and to care for his/her body appearance.
K_U33 He/she can use foreign language professional literature.
K_U34 He/she is able to produce written work using terminology used in cosmetology.
K_U35 He/she is able to prepare and deliver a paper using terminology used in cosmetology.
K_U36 He/she has the ability to communicate in a foreign language.
K_U37 He/she can properly take cosmetic history.

SOCIAL COMPETENCES – HE/SHE IS READY TO
K_K01 He/she is aware of limitations in his/her knowledge and knows when to seek expert opinion.
K_K02 He/she is ready to show respect towards the client and concern for the client’s welfare.
K_K03 He/she is ready to co-operate with doctors and other medical staff in order to solve client’s problems.
K_K04 He/she is ready to solve ethical problems related to the profession of cosmetologist and to identify the priorities for the performance of specific tasks.
K_K05 He/she is ready to formulate opinions concerning the client on the basis of the analysis and synthesis of available data.
K_K06 He/she is aware of using various forms of physical activity in order to improve his/her fitness and body appearance.

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