Consumer Services is a course that introduces applications within the consumer service industry. Students will obtain a broad-based knowledge in consumer products and industry equipment in order to obtain and maintain a profession in consumer services, to allow demonstration of product/equipment features and associated uses, to read and understand current research information to include in presentations to consumers, and to recognize and apply current ethical and legal practices in consumer services. Course content includes using technology to manage various aspects of consumer services to meet consumer expectations and to utilize consumer information and resources.