Faculty of Esthetics: Esthetics and Spa Management

Diploma of Health and Human Sciences

Duration: 4 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 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
• SD1710 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
• FACP Standard First Aid
• WHIM WHMIS
• WKTM 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.

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.