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Esthetician Course
Includes Para-Medical Training
20 Units or 600 Hours
Our objective is to offer you a comprehensive and highly developed Course of Study in Esthetics and to provide you with the skills necessary to become a licensed Esthetician in the State of Colorado.
The College has five crystal and diamond tipped microdermabrasion machines and 18 different chemical peels available for the student's use.
We train the students to do specialty treatments such as:
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Salt glows
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Self-tanning
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Body polishing
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Balneotherapy
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Upon successful completion of the Esthetician Course and graduation, the student will receive an Esthetician Diploma that may lead to a career as an assistant to a Dermatologist or Plastic surgeon, a Makeup Artist, Skin Care Specialist, Instructor, Beauty Editor, Trade Technician, Direct Sales Demonstrator, Manager, or Cosmetic Buyer.
ESTHETICIAN THEORY CLASSES
Theory classes will be given on a regularly scheduled basis of at least 5 hours per week. Theory class schedules are subject to minor change at any time by the discretion of the administration. Written tests are given at the end of each Unit or Chapter of which a minimum grade of 75% must be achieved.
UNITS OF INSTRUCTION
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Facial/skin care 7 units (210 hours)
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Facial Makeup 1 unit (30 hours)
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Hair Removal 3 units (90 hours)
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Laws, Rules & Regulations 1 unit (30 hours)
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Management, Ethics, & Interpersonal Skills/Salesmanship 1 unit (30 hours)
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Disinfection, Sanitation, Safe work Practices 7 units (210 hours)
Total 20 units or 600 hours
Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peel and modality certification is included.
ESTHETICIAN CLINIC/PRACTICAL CLASSES
Clinic classes in which students perform services upon the public are supervised by a Licensed/Credentialed Instructor, which provides hands on learning experience for the practical application of Esthetician. A practical grade is given for each service performed and becomes half of the final grade. These grades are given according to industry standards.
The student will be required to complete 120 hours of freshman training and pass all required operations and tests before graduating to the clinic floor. The clinic floor will give the student the opportunity to practice on clients under the supervision of a Certified/Licensed Instructor.
The student will be evaluated daily for Satisfactory Academic Progress in Theory and Practical classes and activities in all areas required for successful completion of the course. When a student is not with a client, he/she will have daily assignments to achieve levels of competency in areas needed to achieve their practical and theory requirements.
When a student reaches 510 hours of training, they graduate to the senior level and begin practicing for State Board Procedures & taking final examinations. A student must reach an 85% competency in all final practical and written tests to graduate and receive a diploma.
The following Textbooks are used for the course:
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Milady Standard Textbook for Estheticians
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Milady Standard Workbook for Estheticians
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Cosmetic/Homeopathic dictionary and glossary
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Procedure and Policy Brochure
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Chemical Peel and Microdermabrasion Manuals
The school also maintains an extensive library of reference books and videos. Worksheets are used at the discretion of the Instructor for some chapters and the students particpate on periodical fieldtrips and educational shows. The students are also encouraged to have job interviews while using a form supplied to them with a list of questions and required information they will need to obtain from prospective employers. This gives the student an opportunity to interview and seek out jobs prior to graduation. Guest speakers, product representatives, salon managers/owners are encouraged to give speeches and demonstrations of new products, job opportunities, and new trends in the industry.
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