Interested in learning where you can go to school and study for esthetics/skin care and spa management in the beautiful province of British Columbia? Below you can find a few of the different institutes that are currently offering an esthetics/spa professionals program:
Tru Spa Beauty Institute
The students will be able to seek employment with confidence at any salon or spa as fully qualified nail technicians, aestheticians with assistance from their nail tech school team.
The program covers all aspects of the industry in both theory and practical application, working with top quality products, real clients, professionals, and full time instructors.
As part of their added commitement to their students, the team members will make them work directly with the clientele while still in school, with the hope they’ll find clients that will follow them upon the completion of their certifications.
Advanced Nail Artisry Course Outline (400 hours)
- History, Professional Development, Communication & Career Opportunities and Product Service & Sales
- Infection Control & Decontamination, Bacteria/Virus & Fungal Infections- Sanitation, Disinfection & Sterilization, techniques & systems-Precautions & handling of chemical disinfectants.
- Anatomy & Physiology Function- Skin & Nail Structure, Skin & Nail Diseases & Disorders.
- Hand & Foot care, Manicures, Pedicures, Paraffin treatments and Pedique- Toenail reconstruction for cosmetic & mykotic nails.
- Nail Enhancements- Tip application, UV Gel, Blended & French Tips, Sculptured Nails, Overlays & Capping Electric Filing.
- General Sciences- Basics of Electricity and Basics of Chemistry.
Complete Aesthetics technician (800 hours)
- Course Outline History, Professional Development, Communication & Career Opportunities and Product Service & Sales
- Infection Control & Decontamination, Bacteria/Virus & Fungal Infections- Sanitation, Disinfection & Sterilization, techniques & systems-Precautions & handling of chemical disinfectants.
- General Anatomy & Physiology Function- Skin & Nail Structure, Skin & Nail Diseases & Disorders, Hair Structure and Growth Patterns.
- Hand & Foot care, Manicures, Pedicures, Paraffin treatments, Nail Art and Pedique- Toenail reconstruction for ingrown & mykotic nails Nail Enhancements- Tip application, UV Gel, Blended & French Tips, Sculptured Nails, Overlays & Capping Electric Filing (considered a bonus).
- Sciences- Basics of Electricity, Basics of Chemistry and Nutrition.
- Facial/ Skin Care- Products, Treatments/Services, Anatomy/ Physiology of facial bones, muscles, nerves & arteries, Ingredients.
- Body Care- Massage (Relaxation).
- Hair Removal- theory for Laser/electrolysis only. Waxing, Products-prep/finish/hard & soft wax, theory and practicalTechniques, Tinting.
- Brazilian Certification (optional)
Academy of Excellence
Esthetic/Spa treatmements (1500 hours)
The course covers all aspects of traditional Esthetics and advanced Spa Therapy. Students learn easily while practicing their skills in the spa with a holistic aproach.
http://academyofexcellencevictoria.com
Interior Academy
Professional Spa Technician Diploma (1030 hours)
The program teaches all services offered in today’s spas. The diploma includes all nail services, as well as facials, massage, waxing, tinting and piercing.
Professiaonal Nail Technology Diploma (456 hours)
The program delivers education in all types of nail services, promoting artwork that inspires creativity and innovation. Students learn with the newest products and techniques on the market.
Kosmetae Academy
The student evolves to a professional with the ability to apply teir knowledge and meet their clients individual needs.
Upon graduation, the student will receive a Diploma and qualify for B.C.'s Beauty Council certification as well as international certification by ITEC. This distinction enables graduates to boast international certification in their chosen field.
ADVANCED SPA & LASER THERAPY (10 months)
The program includes facial care, laser therapies, body therapies, hydro therapy, make-up artistry, airbrush tanning as well as manicures and pedicures. In addition to practical spa theories, training and demonstrations, the workshops provide every opportunity to learn and put into practice the student’s new skills.
Couse outline:
- Facial Care
- Ablative
- Laser Therapies
- Hair Removal
- Body Therapies
- Hydrotherapy
- Make-Up Artistry
- Airbrush
- Hand and Foot
- Theories
CLINICAL AESTHETICS (5 months)
The student earns a Physician diploma. The program combines practical spa theories and trainings in an engaging and diverse series of demonstrations and workshops. The first three weeks of training will focus on developing detailed workmanship, which will reflect over into other program segments. In depth theories will provide the knowledge needed to effectively perform each and every service.
Course outline:
- Laser Ablative Therapies
- Hydrotherapy
- Eurowave
- Body Contouring
- Airbrush Tanning
- Hair Removal
- Theories
SPA AESTHETICS ( 7 months)
The program gives the students the expertise to pursue career goals and business ventures in the Aesthetics and Spa Industry.
combining practical spa theories and training in an engaging and diverse series of demonstrations and workshops.
Course outline:
- Facial Care
- Hair Removal
- Makeup
- Nail Technology
MEDICAL SPA THERAPY (11 months)
The students graduates the course with a Physician diploma.
The program focuses on theories and practices that involve every client’s especific needs and emotions.
Couse outline
- Laser Therapies
- Ablative Therapies
- Skin Remodelling Technology
- Facial Care
- Body Therapies
- Eurowave
- Body Contouring
- Airbrush
- Makeup Artistry
- Hair Removal
- Hand and Foot Care
- Theories
Del Rio Academy
Manicure & Pedicure course (150 hours)
Students in this program learn basic and spa manicures and pedicures. Students will also develop an awareness of personal and public hygiene and sanitation practices in the salon environment.
The program is delivered in the class room and salon. The course is divided between classroom theory time and practical applications. The students perform services on each other or clients in the salon.
This course is designed as an introduction to nail services, focusing on manicures and pedicures, client services and care, procedures and techniques, supplies and equipment related to the manicure and pedicure service.
Vancouver College of Massage Therapy
The school is dedicated to educating students in academic, practical, and professional excellence.
The Massage Therapy Program is fully accredited by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA) and is recognized by the College of Massage Therapy of British Columbia (CMTBC) as an accredited massage therapy school in British Columbia
Course outline:
- Level 100: prepares learners for successful completion of the program and for entry into the student clinic internship. A significant portion of the instruction in this level is devoted to developing ‘hands on’ skills to develop palpation and anatomical locations.
- In level 200: the clinical internship begins where students work under supervision at the school’s public clinic and at outreach placements.
- Level 300: courses introduces concepts of rehabilitation, case management, clinical reasoning, and critical thinking methodology.
- The level 400: clinic internship offers placements that allow students to practice clinical reasoning, advanced assessment and therapeutic treatments.
- Level 500: Includes a review of anatomy & physiology, pathology, orthopedic conditions, systemic conditions and palpation. Included is a bootcamp course designed to prepare students for oral practical exams and clinical science exams.
Mark Anthony Academy of Cosmetology
The academy is a member of the Beauty Council, accredited with PCTIA. It’s staff members have more than a decade and a half of experience
Each programs includes students applying their newly learned skills to actual clients while instructors oversee they are carrying out said skills correctly and fulfilling the wishes of every customer.
Esthetics (800 hours)
The program is designed to instruct students the essentials required to meet the industry standards in the role of an Esthetician in a Salon or Spa.
Upon completion, the graduates will have the knowledge and confidence to provide professional quality services, with a wide range of Advanced Esthetics skills, including: Manicures, Pedicures, Spa Manicures Spa Pedicures Artificial nails, Advanced Waxing services, Expert Skin Analysis and Facial Treatments, Full body massage, Body treatments and Make-up Artistry. The theory segment of the program will give students knowledge of the History of Esthetics, Career Opportunities, How to Communicate effectively in a Spa or Salon, Life Skills, Infection control, Anatomy and physiology, Principles of electricity in Esthetics equipment, Chemistry of the body and cosmetics, Histology of the skin and skin care, Salon Business as well as proper Resume and Job Interview Procedures.
Waxing (250 hours)
The graduates will have the knowledge and confidence to provide Professional quality services, with a wide range of Professional Full Body Waxing skills, including: Facial Waxing, Full Leg waxing, Full Arm Waxing, Back and Chest Waxing, all Bikini Waxing as well as Advanced Body waxing, Eye Brow and Eyelash Tinting.
The theory segment of the program will give students knowledge of the Life Skills, Career Opportunities, How to Communicate effectively in a Spa or Salon, Infection Control, Sanitation and Disinfection Protocols, Skin Anatomy, Skin Disorders and Diseases and theory of all Hair Removal Procedures.
Vancouver Community College
Skin and Body Therapy program
Provides knowledge and practical experience to launch a career in the industry. The school is constantly changing with the needs of the industry to ensure graduates have a competitive edge to succeed in the spa business or a related field.
Related theoretical content is delivered through lectures, demonstrations and various teaching aids in the classroom and is continuously integrated into the practical work.
Course outline:
- Intro to Skin and body therapies
- Safe practices
- anathomy and Physiology
- Hand and nail treatement
- Foot and nail treatment
- Hair removal
- Skin treatment 1 &2
- Makeup
- Salon Management and retailing
- Body treatment
- Specialized treatment
- Practicum
http://vcc.ca/programscourses/program-areas/hair-esthetics-and-makeup/skin-and-body-therapy/
Blanche Macdonald Centre:
Esthetics / Spa Therapy: This Diploma program is a successful integration of high-touch with high-tech. While attending esthetics school, you will receive the essential hands-on experience of performing a range of esthetics treatments and services, from conventional to progressive, to alternative. The specialized esthetics training you gain will enable you to work as an esthetics professional in a variety of areas including day spas, destination spas, hotels and resorts, cruise lines, medical laser and anti-ageing clinics. You will also be able to work in a variety of ways – as estheticians, laser technicians, spa therapists, makeup artists, nail technicians, spa managers, cosmetic retailers, business entrepreneurs, wholesale and beauty pharmaceutical sales reps, distributors and technical trainers.
FULL -TIME ESTHETICS/ SPA THERAPY PROGRAM
Total of 1100 hours
Full-time Day program, 2.5 days per week
Program Overview
|
Level 1 |
Mastering Makeup: Fundamentals, Bridal and Fashion |
| Level 2 | Nail Files: Natural and Artificial |
| Level 3 | Face Values: Skincare Services – Facial Analysis, Products and Treatments |
| Level 4 | Body Glow: Body Care Services, Products and Treatments |
| Level 5 | Massage Around The World: Reflexology, Swedish, Hot Stone |
| Level 6 | Eco Beauty: Organics, Cosmetic Kitchen and Sustainable Practices |
| Level 7 | Wellness to Well-Being: Yoga, Meditation, Detoxification, and Simplicity |
| Level 8 | Medi Spa: Cosmetic Rejuvenation And Lasers |
| Level 9 | E – Spa: Spa Management and Entrepreneurship |
| Level 10 | Art And Technology: High Touch to High Tech |
| Level 11 | Life Coaching |
http://www.blanchemacdonald.com/esthetics/courses/
John Casablanca Institute:
Body Spa & Esthetician (44 weeks)
This 44-week program is one of a kind in professional spa training, encompassing basic and advanced spa services. The program consists of in-depth theory and practical knowledge, constant student practice, family practice week, weekly tests, creative projects and spa floor services in a beautiful spa setting. By the end of the program, you will be spa ready by projecting professionalism and confidence in performing both basic and advanced spa services.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Knowledge to perform all services from the Body Spa program with confidence and pride.
Incorporate all safety, sanitation and disinfection requirements.
Identify the types of equipment, tools, materials and cosmetics required to perform all spa service procedures.
Do proper service procedure for each spa service.
Demonstrate the necessary procedure for client services.
Have knowledge of the entire spa industry.
CURRICULM
- Basic manicure
- Spa manicure
- Basic pedicure
- Spa pedicure
- Acrylic nails
- Gel nails
- Nail art
- Waxing
- Spa Makeup
- Spa Assistant
- Lash tinting
- Lash perming
- Lash extensions
- Facials
- Specialty facials
- Facials with the aid of machines
- Chemical peels
- Back facials
- Body exfoliation
- Body wraps
- Cellulite treatments
- Relaxation body massage
- Stone Massage
- Aromatherapy
- Oil Blending
- Microdermabrasion
- LED (Light Emitting Diode)
- Intro to Lasers
- Spa business
- Resume, job search and interview skills
http://www.jcinstitute.com/body-spa/
And so the above information was taken from each of the respective school's website, click the links to find out more detailed information on which one but hopefully this article will provide you with a good summary for most of the esthetics schools in BC.
Did we miss your esthetics school or is there another that you are considering? Please let us know by emailing info@breizh.ca.
Cheers,
Taylor
