Learn the art of making someone feel great by promoting wellness as an important part of the health care, using specialized skin care treatments, and addressing beauty, anti-aging and stress issues. You’ll study the anatomy and physiology of the skin, diseases and pharmacology, epidemiology and nutrition. Plus you’ll develop communication and business skills.
You will learn to do:
- manicures and pedicures including gel polish
- facials
- body treatments such as wraps and scrubs
- body waxing
- makeup artistry
- lash and brow tints
- relaxations/hot rock massage
Admission Requirements:
A minimum of 50% in:
- English 20-1 or English 20-2
Strongly Recommended:
- Hepatitis B vaccine plus titre after vaccination complete
- MMR: 1 dose if born before 1970, 2 doses if born after 1970
Applicants should begin the Hepatitis B Vaccine prior to starting the program. As the vaccine is given in a 3 dose series over a 6 month period and followed up with a blood titre, admitted students should contact their local health centre to begin this preventative vaccine series as soon as possible.
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 an Esthetician certificate.
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