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70 ASCP Skin Deep Spring 2022 Nordstrom in the 1980s, and the biggest lesson I learned is that you can teach (most) people a skill, but you can't teach them to be nice. They either are or they aren't. "I love what I do and often say that I have the best job in the world," Kuehn says. "Mostly because I have such a passion for helping, but also because everyone who wants to know what I teach does too. Women who support women and their successes also want to spread that love to others." Currin agrees. "Usually, estheticians who are empathetic and have compassion are the best to offer services to clients with health challenges. However, every salon and spa therapist should have training, as you never know when you may need the knowledge and skills." What are some considerations esties need to keep in mind when treating cancer patients? "Estheticians need to know that sometimes too little information, and therefore lack of modifications, can cause harm—psychologically and physically, or both," Currin says. "Rather, be honest with the client if you don't have the knowledge or the skills to work with a client with a health challenge. There are ways to refer out or reschedule without saying flat-out no." How do I choose where to find this type of advanced training? What is the process? Kuehn says, "As with any investment in time and money, you want to do the research first. There are many people who teach this topic. I always suggest that [esties] look at each website, see what will be taught, and choose the one that best fits them. Then, find someone (or a few people) who have taken the course, and talk with them." Currin adds, "Select [teaching] that offers training for different learning styles. Many estheticians don't realize that this is an advanced Treatment Modifications for Oncology Patients • Consider using only oncology-approved skin care lines. • Avoid excessive heat, pressure, and friction (chemical peels or harsh scrubs). • Eliminate irritating (or stimulating) product use during oncology treatments. training (meaning students must already be a certified or licensed esthetician). It is an adjunct training, working off what the esthetician already knows. For example, the esthetician already knows how to perform a facial and all the steps in the facial. Once they understand the modifications needed for each individual client, they assess their