Health & Wellness
Clinical Esthetician - Courses
Required Courses - Semesters 1 & 2 | CREDITS | |||||
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HS | 160 | Introduction to Esthetics | 2 | |||
Introduction to Esthetics provides the students an overview of safe practices in the workplace regarding bacteriology and sanitation. Course content includes formulating the professional image, practices and skills to work with the public. The course concludes with historical perspective and approaches to world of cosmetics. | ||||||
HS | 161 | Pedicure/Manicure/Wax/Tint Lab | 6 | |||
Provides practical knowledge along with theory necessary to provide services in manicures, pedicures, waxing and lash/brow/tinting. Pass or Fail.
HS 161 Pedicure/Manicure/Waxing includes gel polish application. If you are interested in artificial nail technology, take our 6-week continuing education course. |
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HS | 162 | Color and Make-up Lab | 2 | |||
Overview of using colour to promote harmony. Includes colour psychology, skin tone and relationship with different colours. | ||||||
HS | 163 | Skin Anatomy and Physiology | 3 | |||
Overview of anatomy of skin and its function, skin types and conditions. Various skin analysis tools and how to record the findings are covered. | ||||||
HS | 164 | Consultation and Analysis | 3 | |||
Deals with client consultation, analysis, procedures, preparation and application of basic treatment. Includes basic overview of chemistry, ingredients and products an esthetician may use in treatment practices. | ||||||
HS | 165 | Diseases and Pharmacology | 3 | |||
Overview of common disorders and diseases of the skin. Although estheticians are not qualified to treat skin diseases or medical conditions, they need basic understanding of these diseases and treatment drugs. Also included is basic chemistry and cosmetic ingredient technology. | ||||||
HS | 166 | Skin Care Lab | 3 | |||
Overview of importance of skin factors and function of normal skin. Understanding the skin and taking care of it comes with knowledge of good nutrition. Essential nutrients for growth, nourishment and repair are circulated through the skin. Basic understanding of taking care of the skin and the factors and function of how health affects the skin of an individual. | ||||||
HS | 167 | Facials | 2 | |||
Learn to use machines for facial treatments. Prerequisite: HS 160. | ||||||
HS | 168 | Advanced Clinical Skin Care/Business Practices | 3 | |||
Overview of advanced clinical skin care as well as body treatments. Introduction to career opportunities in medical esthetics. Students will have opportunity to learn to create their own business in the esthetics field. | ||||||
HS | 169 | Basic Massage Techniques Lab | 3 | |||
Deals with body systems, bones, muscles and nerves. Gain practical knowledge and experience with relaxation massage, hot rock massage and receive overview of reflexology. Prerequisite: HS 160. | ||||||
Required Courses - Semester 3 | CREDITS | |||||
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HS | 185 | Derma Needling | 1 | |||
Students will be trained in collagen induction therapy as a way to stimulate the body’s natural wound healing process to treat acne scarring, pigmentation spots, neck wrinkles, smile and frown lines, and crow’s feet.
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HS | 186 | Dermaplaning | 1 | |||
Practical training on the exfoliation and removal of villous facial hair. | ||||||
HS | 187 | Microdermabrasion | 2 | |||
Skin rejuvenation treatment for exfoliation and stimulating cell turnover. | ||||||
HS | 188 | Chemical Peels | 2 | |||
Students will study the process used to enhance the production of natural collagen resulting in smooth, radiant skin reducing fine lines and scarring. Chemical peels will be used to for spot treatments, stretch marks, facial rejuvenation and the improvement of skin tone, texture and color. | ||||||
HS | 189 | Clinical Laser Technician | 4 | |||
Students will use an IPL laser system for a variety of laser services including hair removal, laser facials, as well as the treatment of spider veins and pigmented spots. | ||||||
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