Spa Techniques | Elective Syllabus
Spa Techniques
Credit Hours: 30.0 Prerequisite: Acceptance into Program, High School Diploma Textbook: None required
Course Description
Learn the newest and most popular spa techniques. Formulate your own herbal massage body wrap as well as salt and sugar scrubs. We will also cover foot treatments, kelp and mud applications, aromatic head massage, and facial treatments. Wear a bathing suit and bring a towel. Supplies are included in this class.
Course Outcomes
  • Formulate and apply herbal massage body wraps.
  • Create salt and sugar scrubs for spa treatments.
  • Practice aromatic head massage and facial techniques.
  • Understand foot, kelp, and mud applications.
Schedule & Hours
Day Main Topics Assignments & Tests Lecture Hrs Lab Hrs
1 Herbal Wraps, Salt & Sugar Scrubs
Lab: Creating spa treatments
Participation 4 6
2 Foot Treatments, Kelp & Mud Applications
Lab: Spa foot care
Practical Exam 5 5
Total 9 11
Hours by Day
Grading Summary
Graded Items Value
Homework (Self-Study) 10%
Labs 60%
Exams 30%
Total 100%
Note: Syllabus is subject to change as needed by administration or instructor. Course hours are in-person classroom hours with a qualified instructor. All handouts will be provided during class.