Faculty of Esthetics: Esthetics and Spa Management with Electrolysis

Diploma of Health and Human Sciences

Duration: 5 semesters plus 6 week work term

Program Description

The National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) has developed an Esthetics program that addresses national standards in the field. Academy Canada has incorporated the NACC curriculum in the Esthetics and Spa Management program to ensure that students are trained to meet established learning outcomes and program standards. The program also features the latest in spa treatments and spa customer services and sales. The esthetics profession 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.

The Esthetics and Spa Management with Electrolysis program is also designed to provide the esthetician with enhanced hair removal processes through the use of electrolysis. It will provide the student with a complete and comprehensive understanding of the biological causes of unwanted hair growth. The student will be able to make a practical analysis of the type of hair and skin which will help to identify various disorders that may cause hair growth and in turn determine the strategy for treatment to offer the client. The student will also cover all aspects of recent changes and advances in training and technology. They will have the opportunity to understand and perform electrolysis, thermolysis, and the blend methods of permanently removing hair from both women and men as well as be trained in all aspects of starting and operating an electrolysis clinic.

Program Courses

• Introduction to Esthetics
• Bacteriology and Decontamination
• Facials
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Nutrition
• Disorders and Diseases of the Skin
• Manicures and Pedicures
• Hair Removal
• Electrotherapy for Estheticians
• Make-Up Artistry, Lash, and Brow Enhancement
• Salon/SPA Business Management
• Job Search Techniques
• Communication Skills
• Spa Treatments
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control
• Spa Customer Service
• Introduction to Aromatherapy
• Esthetics Treatments in a Medical Setting
• Introduction to Computers with Publisher
• Cells, Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
• Basic Chemistry, Cosmetic Ingredients, and Product Analysis
• Electrolysis
• Spa Management
• WHMIS
• Selling Products and Services
• Standard First Aid
• Interpersonal Skills
• Cosmetic Massage and SPA Body Therapies
• Work Term

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Esthetics and Spa Management with Electrolysis program, graduates are qualified to work in a variety of Esthetics salons and spa related occupations and are well prepared with the combined study of Esthetics, spa related courses well as customer service and selling. Graduates may be eligible (depending on specific hiring practices) for employment in all fields of esthetics and spa treatments.

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Entrance Requirements

High School Graduates or Equivalent

High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Esthetics and Spa Management with Electrolysis 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 with Electrolysis 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.

Supporting Documents

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For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000 or visit the information request page.

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Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.

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