Clinical Esthetician, 1-year Certificate

Location(s): Lloydminster Campus, Face-to-Face (F2F)

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This certificate program is designed to give students the necessary skills to work in a variety of settings including dermatology clinics, health and medi-spas, and beauty salons. The Clinical Esthetician program will combine training in all the necessary areas in order to be efficient and successful in the growing demand for clinical facials, laser technology, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, micro-needling and dermaplaning. Students will study anatomy and physiology of the skin, immune functions, skin diseases and disorders and advanced skin analysis to recognize a multitude of medical conditions.

The Clinical Esthetician certificate combines the approved Esthetician program with a third semester of courses focused on clinical procedures.

Admission Requirements:

A minimum of 50% in:

English 20-1 or English 20-2
Hepatitis B: series of 3 doses must be started before registration
Hepatitis B Titre: done 1-6 months after the third dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine

Graduation Requirements:

Students completing the requirements listed with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 will be awarded a Clinical Esthetician certificate.

Curriculum:

Required Courses:

HS 160 - Introduction to Esthetics 2 Credits
HS 161 - Pedicure/Manicure/Wax/Tint Lab 6 Credits
HS 162 - Color & Makeup Lab 2 Credits
HS 163 - Skin Anatomy & Physiology 3 Credits
HS 164 - Consultation and Analysis 3 Credits
HS 165 - Diseases & Pharmacology 3 Credits
HS 166 - Skin Care Lab 3 Credits
HS 167 - Facials Lab 2 Credits
HS 168 - Adv Skin Care & Business Practices 3 Credits
HS 169 - Basic Massage Techniques Lab 3 Credits
HS 185 - Microneedling 1 Credits
HS 186 - Dermaplaning 1 Credits
HS 187 - Microdermabrasion 2 Credits
HS 188 - Chemical Peels 2 Credits
HS 189 - Clinical Laser Technician 4 Credits

Total: 40 Credits

Notes:

Clinical Placement:

When a student attains the standard knowledge and level for each procedure, he/she will have the opportunity to practice in a client service environment. This allows the student to complete the quotas required for each procedure and further develop the skills necessary to be a practicing esthetician.