Students will learn:
- Important terminology for trichology and trichologists
- Scope of practice for trichologists, their training, and specialties
- Function and glands of the skin
- Hair structure, texture, physiology, & chemistry
- Effects of pH on hair
- Amino acids & hair bonds
- Alopecia types, causes, and symptoms
- Conducting consultations and scoping techniques
- Check-up best practices
- Advanced options for alopecia treatment
- Opportunities in trichology
- Case studies
This course prepares a student to take the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Hair Loss Practitioner Certification (HLPC) certification exam.
Course Outline:
- Introduction
- Lesson 1: Functions and Glands of the Skin
- Lesson 2: Hair Structure, Physiology & Chemistry
- Lesson 3: Hair Texture
- Lesson 4: Hair pH
- Lesson 5: Amino Acids & Hair Bonds
- Lesson 6: Alopecia
- Lesson 7: Scoping, Consultations, & Checkups
- Lesson 8: Advanced Options for Alopecia
- Lesson 9: Trichology Opportunities
- Lesson 10: Case Studies
- Lesson 11: Bonus Material
All necessary course materials are included.
Certification(s):
This course prepares a student to take the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Hair Loss Practitioner Certification (HLPC) certification exam.