Cosmetology Learning Module 13 - 12’
Electricity and Light Therapy
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Upon completion of this Cosmetology Learning Module, the student will be able to define the nature of electricity and name two (2) types of electric current; define electrical measurements; understand the principles of electricalequipment safety; define the main electric modalities used in cosmetology; describe other types of electrical equipment that cosmetologists use and describe how to use them; explain electromagnetic spectrum, visible spectrum of light, and invisible light; describe the types of light therapy and their benefits, with 77% accuracy, using the time necessary for the individual student's own learning pace. A test will be given upon completion of this Cosmetology Learning Module.
To be completed:
1. Milady's Standard Textbook of Cosmetology, Chapter 13, and PP-262 - 280.
2. Milady's Standard Textbook of Cosmetology, Chapter 13, Review Questions
PP 278, # 1 - 16.
3. Milady's Standard Textbook of Cosmetology Theory Workbook, Chapter 13,
PP 124 – 130.
4. Information Sheet # 1 - Describing the Principles of Electricity.
5. Science Learning Module 6.1 - Define the Nature of Electricity and Name
Two (2) Forms of Electricity.
- Science Learning Module 6.2 - Explain the Proper Use of the Different
Types of Electricity and the Safety Precautions that Must be Followed When
Using Electricity.
7. Science Learning Module 6.3 - Define the Four Types of Current and Explain
the Benefits Derived from the Various Currents.
8. Science Learning Module 6.4 - List and Describe Electrical Appliances
Available for use in the Salon.
- Science Learning Module 6.5 - Explain Light Therapy.
- State Board Exam # 12.
Must complete one (1) of the following projects:
11. Milady's Standard Textbook of Cosmetology Theory Workbook, write
definitions for 34 of the 69 Word Review Vocabulary words.
12. Make an electrical safety poster. The poster must be 11" x 13",
encompassing 90% of the paper.
13. Give a PowerPoint presentation to the class on electrical safety. The
presentation must be 3 - 5 minutes in length, including an introduction and
conclusion. A copy of the presentation must be given to the instructor.
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Research (optional):
[Remember you must complete one (1) research project per marking period].
14. Research six (6) articles and write a review on each. The articles must
concern electricity in the cosmetology field. It can be anything dealing with
hair, skin and nails and the use of electricity. Each article must be double
spaced, typed or printed (not cursive) neatly. Include the magazine
title, month year and pages of the articles, or submit a complete copy of the
Internet article(s).
Science Learning Module 6.1
Define the Nature of Electricity and Name Two (2) Forms of Electricity
Upon completion of this Science Learning Module, the student will be able to define the nature of electricity and name two (2) forms of electricity, with 77% accuarcy using the time necessary for the individual student's own learning pace.
To be completed:
1. Milady's Standard Textbook of Cosmetology, Chapter 24, and PP 598 -599.
2. Worksheet #1.
Research (optional):
[Remember you must complete one (1) research project per marking period].
3 Research one (1) article and write a review. The article must concern
electricity in the cosmetology field. It can be anything dealing with hair, skin
and nails and the use of electricity. The article must be double-spaced, typed
or printed (not cursive) neatly. Include the magazine title, month year and
pages of the article or submit a complete copy of the Internet article(s).
.
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Define the Nature of Electricity and Name the Two (2) Forms of Electricity
1. is a form of energy that produces magnetic,
chemical, and heat effects.
2. is the movement of electricity along a conductor.
3. A is a substance that permits electric current to pass
through it easily.
4. A or is a substance
that resists the passage of an electrical current.
5. An is composed of twisted fine metal threads covered
with rubber or silk.
6. is a constant, even-flowing current, traveling in one
direction.
7. is a rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in
one direction and then in the opposite direction.
Science Learning Module 6.2
Explain the Proper Use of the Different Types of Electricity and the
Safety Precautions that must be followed when using Electricity
Upon completion of this Science Learning Module, the student will be able to explain the proper use of the different types of electricity and the safety precautions that must be followed when using electricity, with 77% accuracy, using the time necessary for the individual student's own learning pace.
To be completed:
1. Milady's Standard Textbook of Cosmetology, Chapter 24, and PP-599 - 601 .
2. Worksheet #1.
Must complete one (1) of the following projects:
3. Make an electricity safety poster for the back room of the salon. The poster
must be 11" x 13", encompassing 90% of the paper.
4. Make a safety brochure for the back room of the salon. Include safety
precautions, procedures, and equipment.
5. Give an oral presentation to the class on electricity safety. The presentation
must be 3 - 5 minutes in length, including an introduction and conclusion. A
copy of the presentation must be given to the instructor.
Research (optional):
[Remember you must complete one (1) research project per marking period].
6. Research three(3) articles and write a review on each. The articles must
concern safety and electricity in the cosmetology field. Each article must be
double-spaced, typed or printed (not cursive) neatly. Include the magazine
title, month year and pages of the articles or submit a complete copy of the
Internet article(s).
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Explain the Proper Use of the Different Types of Electricity and the
Safety Precautions that must be followed when using Electricity
1. A is a unit for measuring the pressure that forces the
electric current forward.
2. An is the unit of measurement for the amount of
current running through a wire.
3. A is 1/1000th part of an ampere.
4. An is a unit for measuring the resistance of an electric
current.
5. A is a measurement of how much electric energy is
being used in one second.
6. A equals 1000 watts.
7. A is a safety device that prevents the overheating of
electric wires.
8. A is a switch that automatically shuts down at the first
indication of overheating or circuit trouble.
9. List seven (7) safety precautions.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Science Learning Module 6.3
Define the Four Types of Current and
Explain the Benefits Derived from the Various Currents.
Upon completion of this Science Learning Module, the student will be able to define the four types of current and explain the benefits derived from the various currents, with 77% accuracy, using the time necessary for the individual student's own learning pace.
To be completed:
1. Milady's Standard Textbook of Cosmetology, Chapter 24, and PP-602 - 607.
2. Worksheet #1.
Research (optional):
[Remember you must complete one (1) research project per marking period].
3. Research three(3) articles and write a review on each. The articles must
concern the various forms of current used in the cosmetology field and/or the
benefits of use. Each article must be double spaced, typed or printed (not
cursive) neatly. Include the magazine title, month year and pages of the
articles or submit a complete copy of the Internet article(s).
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Define the Four Types of Current and
Explain the Benefits Derived from the Various Currents.
1. A is an instrument that can produce particular currents for
electronic facial treatments.
2. An is an apparatus that conducts the electric current
from the machine to the client's skin.
3. is the negative or positive state of electric current.
4. is a constant and direct current, reduced to a safe,
low-voltage level.
5. A positive electrode is called an .
6. A negative electrode is called a .
7. List three (3) positive pole effects of galvanic current.
a.
b.
c.
8. List three (3) negative pole effects of galvanic current.
a.
b.
c.
9. is the process by which chemical solutions are
forced into the unbroken skin.
10. is the use of the positive pole to pull a positively
charged substance into the skin.
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11. is the use of the negative pole to force, or push, a
negatively charged substance into the skin.
12. is the process used to soften and liquefy grease
deposits in the hair follicle and pores.
13. The current is an alternating and interrupted current that
produces a mechanical reaction without a chemical effect.
14. List three (3) benefits of faradic current.
a.
b.
c.
15. The current is used during scalp and facial
manipulations to produce mechanical contractions that tone the muscles.
16. List the advantages of sinusoidal current.
a.
b.
c.
17. The current is characterized by a high rate of
oscillation, or vibration.
18. List the six-(6) benefits of High-Frequency current.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Science Learning Module 6.4
List and Describe Electrical Appliances Available for use in the Salon.
Upon completion of this Science Learning Module, the student will be able to list and describe electrical appliances available for use in the salon, with 77% accuracy, using the time necessary for the individual student's own learning pace.
To be completed:
1. Milady's Standard Textbook of Cosmetology, Chapter 24, and PP-608 - 609.
2. Worksheet #1.
Must complete one (1) of the following projects:
3. Make a safety brochure of the electrical equipment used in our school. List at
least eight (8) pieces of electrical equipment and five (5) safety precautions for
each.
4. Make a poster listing eight pieces of electrical equipment used in our school
and list the proper uses for each. The poster must 11" x 13", encompassing
90% of the paper.
5. Give an oral presentation to the class on eight pieces of electrical equipment
used in our school, include proper used of each and three (3) safety precautions
for each. The presentation must be 3 - 5 minutes in length, including an
introduction and conclusion. A copy of the presentation must be given to the
instructor.
Research (optional):
[Remember you must complete one (1) research project per marking period].
6. Research two (2) articles and write a review on each. The articles must
concern various electrical appliances used in the cosmetology field,
specifically for skin care. Each article must be double spaced, typed or printed
(not cursive) neatly. Include the magazine title, month year and pages of the
articles or submit a complete copy of the Internet article(s).
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Science Learning Module 6.4
List and Describe Electrical Appliances Available for use in the Salon.
1. The is an electrical appliance used in massage to
produce a mechanical succession of manipulations.
2. The or is applied
over the head or face to produce a moist, uniform heat.
3. Electrically heated are used to create curls in the
hair.
4. are placed on the head to provide uniform heat for
corrective scalp treatments.
5. List five (5) other pieces of electrical equipment used in our school.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
TEST
Science Learning Module 6.5
Explain Light Therapy
Upon completion of this Science Learning Module, the student will be able to explain light therapy, with 77% accuracy, using the time necessary for the individual student's own learning pace.
To be completed:
1. Milady's Standard Textbook of Cosmetology, Chapter 24, and PP 5609- 613
2. Worksheet #1.
Must complete one (1) of the following projects:
3. Make a chart depicting the various lights used for light therapy and list their
proper uses, and timing involved with each light. The chart must be 11" x 13",
encompassing 90% of the paper.
4. Make a client brochure explaining the various lights that or may not be used on
them personally. Explain the correct uses and timing involved.
- Give an oral presentation to the class explaining the various lights used for
light therapy. The presentation must be 2 - 4 minutes in length, including an
introduction and conclusion. A copy of the presentation must be given to the
instructor.
Research (optional):
[Remember you must complete one (1) research project per marking period].
6. Research two (2) articles and write a review on each. The articles must
concern the various forms of lights used in the cosmetology field, specifically
related to skin care. Each article must be double spaced, typed or printed (not
cursive) neatly. Include the magazine title, month year and pages of the
articles or submit a complete copy of the Internet article(s).
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Explain Light Therapy
1. refers to skin treatment using light rays.
2. produce heat.
3. produce chemical and germicidal reactions.
4. Artificial light rays are produced by using an electrical apparatus called a
.
5. The client's should always be protected during any light ray
treatment.
6. leave your client unattended during the exposure time.
7. List six (6) uses and effects of infrared treatment.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
8. Ultra-violet rays are also referred to as:
a.
b.
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9. List the three-(3) types of ultra-violet rays and explain each. (include distance).
a.
1.
2.
3.
4.
b.
1.
2.
c.
1.
2.
3.
4.
10. What happens if the time limit is exceeded for UV rays?
11. List the benefits of Ultra-violet rays.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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12. What are UV rays used for?
a.
b.
c.
d.
13. What are the disadvantages of UV rays?
a.
b.
c.
d.
14. is referred to as a combination light because it is a
combination of all visible rays of the spectrum.
15. is used on oily skin that is bare.
16. is used on dry skin in combination with oils and
creams.