Full Specialist

About The Program

This program is designed to teach students the art and science of beautifying the skin and nails. Students with a Full Specialist license will be able to provide client services for skin and nail care, proper precautions to perform services in a sanitary and safe manner, as well as identify contraindications. Program content includes current information in areas such as infection control, facials, hair removal, and nail techniques.

     

Upon completion of this program, graduates will receive a diploma from Florida Barber Academy, and qualify for State licensing as a Full Specialist. At that point they may pursue an exciting career in the beauty industry.

Course Details

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Course Name: Full specialist

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program length:  5 months

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institution opeid:  036114

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program cip:  12.0409

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program level:  Diploma

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delivery:  traditional/hybrid

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cost of program:  $8,900.00

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overall graduation rate:  94%

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job placement rate:  89%

LICENSURE RATE: 100%

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note: AGENCIES RATE REPORTED TO COUNCIL ON OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION (COE)

Course Cost

Tuition and fees:  $7,200.00

Books/Supplies/Fees: $1,700.00

total:  $8,900.00

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LABOR STATISTICS:

SOC CODE: 39-5094 Skin Care Specialist

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SOC CODE: 39-5092 MANICURIST/PEDICURIST

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Books

  • Textbooks: Milady Standard Esthetics Standard Foundations 12th Edition Publication Date 2019
  • Textbook (Hardcover Skin-English) ISBN-13: 9780357446867
  • Textbook (Hardcover Skin-Spanish) ISBN-13: 9780357265420
  • MindTap (Skin) ISBN-13: 9781337095150
  • Milady Nails Standard Foundations 8th Edition Publication Date 2021
  • Textbook (Hardcover Nail-English) ISBN-13: 9780357446867
  • Textbook (Softcover Nail-Spanish) ISBN-13: 9780357446874
  • CIMA (Skin & Nails - English) ISBN-13: 9780357875049
  • CIMA (Skin - Spanish) ISBN-13: 9780357920190
  • CIMA (Nails - Spanish) ISBN-13: 9780357920206
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FBA gives the option/opportunity to purchase textbooks outside from the school, to new enrolled students for the Barber, Cosmetology, Nail Technician, Full Specialist, Facial Specialist, and Facial Specialist and Advanced Esthetics Programs.



The institution will accommodate as such, to allow the students to use subsequent disbursement of Title IV Aid to pay for those funds. For further questions please contact the school financial aid office.

Courses

  • FUS100 - FLORIDA LAW AND RULES - 10 Clock Hours

    Students will learn about the rules and regulations from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for the Board of Cosmetology. Students will learn how to properly apply all rules and regulations that are required by a licensed Full Specialist when performing services that are permitted.

  • FUS101 - INFECTION CONTROL - 18 Clock Hours

    Students will learn the difference between sanitation, sterilization, and disinfection for implements and tools used to service clients for both skin and nail care. Students will have a basic understanding of protecting clients and themselves from HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases.

  • FUS102 - PROFESSIONAL ETHICS - 4 Clock Hours

    Students will learn about the importance of professionalism in the field of beauty. Students will learn how to conduct themselves and service clients in an ethical manner.

  • FUS103 - ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY - 5 Clock Hours

    Students will learn the basics in the importance of usage and maintenance of electrical equipment used in the industry. Students will learn the requirements for electrical equipment for Full Specialist technicians.

  • FUS104 - TECHNIQUES AND CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR THE SKIN - 107 Clock Hours

    Students will learn what conditions may prevent or restrict the client from receiving specific services at a spa. Students will learn to better determine what constitutes a contraindication. Students will learn techniques to be able to service client’s skin.

  • FUS105 - BASICS OF PRODUCT CHEMISTRY - 12 Clock Hours

    Students will learn about the various chemicals in products commonly and uncommonly used for client services. Students will learn to select products that best works for the service that will be performed on the client.

  • FUS106 - BASIC HAIR REMOVAL - 27 Clock Hours

    Student will learn to identify the best hair removal product to use for each client to have the requested outcome. Student will learn about various hair removal products and techniques.

  • FUS107 - MASIC MAKEUP - 56 Clock Hours

    Students will learn to apply makeup for basic looks on a client. Students will gain an understanding of how the various basic applications work as well as the color wheel.

  • FUS108 SKIN AND NAIL THEORY - 271 Clock Hours

    Students will learn about the foundations of skin and nails. Students will learn about diseases and disorders that can prevent service to be performed on a client as a Full Specialist. Students will learn through theoretical and practical application to be able to apply the knowledge to service clients. Students will learn to complete basic services for nails and skin, along with some advanced services

  • FUS109 - ADVANCED MAKEUP - 16 Clock Hours

    Students will learn makeup applications for special occasions, makeup for runaway, fantasy looks, makeup for mature clients, and Avant Garde.

  • FUS110 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - 8 Clock Hours

    Students will learn about the basics of anatomy and physiology, understanding the muscles that are involved in services as a Full Specialist.

  • FUS111 - FACIAL MASSAGE - 5 Clock Hours

    Students will learn the benefits of adding a facial massage in an esthetic service, the five types of massage movements used by estheticians, and discuss facial massage contraindications.

  • FUS112 - ADVANCED SERVICES - 22 Clock Hours

    Students will learn about advanced topics and treatments that can be offered to clients. Students will learn to provide services for body wrapping, microdermabrasion, chemical exfoliation, and peels that a Full Specialist can perform.

  • FUS113 - THE HEALTHY PROFESSIONAL AND PRODUCTS - 16 Clock Hours

    Students will learn the importance of being a healthy professional, as well as the natural products that can be used to perform skin or nail services.

  • FUS114 - BUSINESS ESSENTIALS - 23 Clock Hours

    Students will learn to create a resumé, portfolio, and a menu of services.

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Available Schedules

Mornings:  Monday-Friday - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Evenings:  Monday-Friday - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Note: 

  • The State of Florida Barber’s Board which is responsible for licensing Barbers, has varied restrictions which may affect an individual with a history of a felony conviction. Upon completion afterward, the State Board is responsible for approving or denying any candidate upon completion of the program.
  • Criminal history is reviewed on a case-by-case situation. If the board denies the application (after completion of school), student will receive a Notice of Intent to Deny within 30 days of the meeting. The notice will provide details of why the application was denied and what steps they can take to request a hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What financing options are available to help me pay for this program?

    Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private), and institutional financing plans. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. Click here to learn more about financial aid.

  • How long will it take me to complete this program?

    The program is designed to take 5-8 months to complete.