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Diploma of Health and Human Sciences
Faculty of Esthetics
Esthetics and Spa Management
Duration: 4 semesters plus 6 week work term
Program Description
The Esthetics and Spa Management program was developed by the National Association of Career Colleges and meets or exceeds national standards. The program also incorporates the latest in spa treatments and spa customer services and sales. The profession of esthetics is one of the fastest growing personal service industries in North America today. The esthetics professional trains and provides personal services in many areas including skin care, nutrition, nail art and design, aromatherapy, pedicures and body sugaring which help clients of all ages look and feel good about themselves. It is a highly personal service and an exciting, rewarding career because of the variety of services given to clients during a typical day. Estheticians provide clients with an opportunity to enhance their total physical and emotional care that is so important in today’s high stress society. Other related training includes: Salon Business Management, Business Communications, Selling of Products and Services, and Employment Portfolio.
Program Courses
MOD1 Introduction to Esthetics
MOD2 Bacteriology, Sterilization, and Sanitation
MOD3 Cells, Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
MOD4 Human Anatomy and Physiology
MOD5 Advanced Anatomy
MOD6 Disorders and Diseases of the Skin
MOD7 Nutrition
MOD11 Hair Removal
MOD12 Manicures/Pedicures
MOD9 Facials
MOD8 Basic Chemistry, Cosmetic Ingredients, and Product Analysis
MOD10 Electrical Tools for the Esthetician
SEPS Selling Products and Services
MOD13 Make-Up Artistry
MOD14 Advanced Esthetics
MOD15 Business Management
SPAM Spa Management
INAR Introduction to Aromatherapy
ICPU Introduction to Computers with Publisher
SC1710 Job Search Techniques
SP2330 Quality Assurance/Quality Control
CSGE Communications Skills
ETMS Esthetic Treatments in a Medical Setting
SPAT Spa Treatments
SPACS Spa Customer Service
Back Injury Prevention
Standard First Aid
WHMIS
Work Term
Employment Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the Esthetics and Spa Management program graduates will be eligible to seek employment as estheticians or make-up artists in skin care clinics, day spas, resorts, on cruise ships, in television, as sales representatives of skin care products and equipment, as providers of personal grooming services, or as entrepreneurs.
Entrance Requirements
High School Graduates or Equivalent
High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Esthetics and Spa Management program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education, or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances students who do not meet the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.
Mature Students
Mature students are eligible for admission to the Esthetics and Spa Management program. These students must be 19 years of age or older, complete an application form, provide a copy of most recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.
Specific Entrance Requirements
Students must submit a medical examination report prior to the start of class. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.
For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000.
Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.
Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.
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