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
Note: You will be working in an environment where there is potential exposure to blood or bodily fluids, therefore it is strongly recommended that all your immunizations be kept up to date.
All applicants, regardless of citizenship of country of origin, must meet our English Language Proficiency requirement. Out-of-province applicants or those not meeting the admission and/or program requirements should refer to the Admissions section of the website.
Program Requirements:
There are no program requirements for this program.
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.
Graduation Requirements:
Students completing the requirements listed with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 will be awarded a Clinical Esthetician certificate.
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