Advanced Medical Aesthetics
Curriculum
Objectives: Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to: Project a positive attitude and sense of personal integrity and self confidence Practice scientific/clinical application daily Understand comprehensive guides of all trainings and respect the drive to deliver exceptional services to clients. Perform basic skill necessary esthetics. Apply the theory, technical information, and related matter to assure sound judgements, decisions, and procedures. To ensure continued success student within this career, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to techniques, communication skills, and advanced methodologies to improve esthetics
Grading Procedures: Students are assigned theory lessons and a minimum number of practical experiences. Theory is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical performances are evaluated as assigned and counted toward program completion only when passing of an 85 and above is achieved. If the performance is not satisfactory it must be repeated. At least 2 comprehensive practical skills performance evaluations using detailed criteria will be conducted during the program of study. Students must maintain a theory grade average of 85% and pass a final written prior to graduation. Students must make up failed or missed test and incomplete assignments.
Instructional Methods:
The program is also presented by means of lecture, zoom, demonstration, and interactive student participation Clinic equipment implements and products comparable to those used within the industry.
Advance Chemical Exfoliation- Must be a licensed Esthetician, Cosmetologist, or a Health Professional
Course objective: Hands on training a scientific/clinical application of all levels of chemical exfoliation.
Advanced Microdermabrasion- Must be a licensed Esthetician, Cosmetologist, or a Health Professional
Course objective: Taking microdermabrasion to the next level with the addition of layering different exfoliation therapies.
Dermaplaning- (Must be a licensed Esthetician, Cosmetologist, or a Health Professional)
Course objective: What is Dermaplaning? This procedure has been widely used within physician offices and medical spas, where esthetic procedures are performed. It is the safe use of a sharp surgical blade to remove vellus hair from the top epidermal layer of the skin, leaving it vibrant and smooth. Additionally, incorporating facials and or chemical peels will be outlined in this presentation.
Within this outlined training, you will acquire the necessary skills and technique to properly perform a safe and thorough procedure. Understanding proper sanitation, safety issues, and in addition, skin profiling will be included in this forum.
Laser Certification- (Must be a licensed Esthetician, Cosmetologist, or a Health Professional)
Course objective: Designed to educate and provide a proper understanding of light therapy with respect to common medical esthetic procedures, allowing the practitioner to perform Laser applications in a safe environment. Covering Safety, Anatomy/Physiology of the Skin and Basic Light/Tissue Interaction. This educational forum will provide the practitioner with a deeper understanding of light therapy, and how to safely optimize treatments.
IPL for Vascular and pigmented lesions
IPL for skin rejuvenation
IPL for acne clearance
RF- deep dermal heating of face/body
RF- deep dermal tightening of face/body
Course objective: Micro-Needling is recognized as one of the most advanced skin care treatments which has become extremely popular within the medical esthetics profession over the last ten years, running parallel to some RF and Laser modalities. Micro Needling is also known as collagen induction therapy, which utilizes very small needles to stimulate the skin. These microscopic needles range from 6-12 per single sterile cartridge and are placed in an electronic handheld device to facilitate the needles to operate in a vertical motion, creating thousands of channels into the skin. Efficacy is based upon the speed and depth of the needle operation, in conjunction to proper preparation of each client.
There are many benefits in receiving a Micro Needling procedure. It is well known for improvement in the appearance of rhytids, aka wrinkles, acne scarring, hyper pigmentation, loss of elasticity, and photo damage. Supportive topicals; HA, proteins, growth factors are used during the treatment to penetrate deeper into the skin, hence stimulating collagen fibers offering accelerated skin rejuvenation.
Key points to understand in this advanced training are the knowledge and understanding of critical sanitation measures; avoiding cross contamination, technique, client profiling and contraindications.
There are many benefits in receiving a Micro Needling procedure. It is well known for improvement in the appearance of rhytids, aka wrinkles, acne scarring, hyper pigmentation, loss of elasticity, and photo damage. Supportive topicals; HA, proteins, growth factors are used during the treatment to penetrate deeper into the skin, hence stimulating collagen fibers offering accelerated skin rejuvenation.
Key points to understand in this advanced training are the knowledge and understanding of critical sanitation measures; avoiding cross contamination, technique, client profiling and contraindications.
Each practitioner must thoroughly understand the skins wound healing and inflammation process, in conjunction to supporting the skin both; pre and post care.
• The history, improvements, and leaders in skin micro-needling
• Product usage protocols
• Treatment guidelines
• Indications and contraindications
• Before and after patient care
• Comparative and adjunctive skin therapies
• Treatment and technical demonstration
• Certification
Micro Shading- (Must be a licensed Esthetician, Cosmetologist, or a Health Professional also requires a Tattoo License)
Course objective: Micro-Shading class an entry level micro shading class to include training that will let you practice on both, artificial skin as well as the live models that will boost your level of confidence. You’ll be provided with a professional micro-shading kit during the class. A certificate of completion of the course that will establish you as a professional micro-shading artist.
• Course Intro- History and What is Micro Shading
• Anatomy & Physiology- Muscles, Skin Structure Skin Type and Skin Conditions
• Bloodborne Pathogen Certification
• Infection Control- Sanitation, Disinfection, and Sterilization
• Treatment & Procedures
• Brow Design/Mapping & Shaping
• Pre and Post Treatment
• Forms and Licensing
Course objective: Oncology training to include 16 modules, ranging from 5 to 45 minutes each, and will take you approximately 12 hours to complete. Most modules have a quiz at the end to ensure that you have captured the key information and the course finishes with a final exam. Once you have passed the exam, you will receive a certificate of completion. You are able to work through the course at your own speed and schedule. Watching and re-watching anything that you need/want. Kit includes: 158-page color manual/workbook (value $127), Oncology Trained Tote with pen & highlighter (value $35,) Product samples of approved lines, and Copies of all client forms.
• ONKOS – The history of cancer
• Big 3 – Surgery, Radiation Therapy & Chemotherapy
• The Lymphatic & Immune Systems role
• Integrative Therapies
• Mind & Spirit
• Spa Essentials
• Ingredients
• Skin Cancer
• Marketing
• Cancer Survivor stories
• Product Review
• Exam
Cosmetic Injections - (Must be a Health Professional)
Course objective: *History of dermal fillers; mechanism of action and potential side effects and what to do
*Anatomy and physiology (upper and mid-face changes) (lower face changes) *Storage of product
*Pre-treatment - Informed consent, recommended injector qualifications, importance of pre-treatment photos and aftercare instructions *How to talk with your client and setting realistic expectations *How to handle the syringe and needle recommendations *Preparing the patient for injections *Use of ice and topicals vs. dental blocks *Documentation and follow up protocol
*Injection Techniques (Hands on with Models) *Instructor Demonstration of Dermal Fillers *Lips *Cheeks
Laser Bootcamp I
During our Hybrid* Comprehensive Laser Bootcamp Course you will receive online classroom laser training with a variety of expert instructors and guest speakers. Then train in our clinic for 3 days
Modalities include Laser Hair Removal, Photofacial, Laser Skin Rejuvenation, Radiofrequency Skin Rejuvenation, Body sculpting, Cellulite Reduction, Tattoo Removal, Radiofrequency Skin Tightening.
Cosmetic Injections
(Coming Soon)
Intro to Cosmetic Injections: BOTOX®/Dysport®/Jeuveau and Juvederm/Restylane Dermal Fillers. Learn to inject Neurotoxins safely in basic areas such as forehead, crow’s feet and glabella. Learn to inject dermal fillers in basic areas such as marionette lines, nasolabial folds, and lips. (Saturday/ Sunday)
Advanced Injectable course: Build your confidence injecting basic areas but also learn to inject many highly desired off-label treatment areas including mid-face region, platysmal bands, brow lift, lip pop, secondary smile lines, and so much more! (2 days)
Intro to PRP course: Learn to safely turn your client’s blood into rich platelet-rich plasma. Re-inject the PRP into tear troughs, nasolabial folds, lips, and microneedling/PRP. (1 day)
Advanced PRP course: Building on basic PRP training, learn to inject PRP with cannulas (1 day)
Laser Bootcamp II
Specialized lasers to target skin of color
Laser Refresher
