A professional career as a medical esthetician or cosmetologist offers many opportunities and rewards. Students who complete our program become experts through training in cosmetically camouflaging and normalizing the appearance of disfigured patients. Our graduates collaborate with dermatologists, plastic surgeons, oncologists and a variety of other health care providers.

Camouflage Therapy Course Contents:

Psychology of the disfigured patient, management and assessment.
Medical terminology
Burn therapy; comprehensive study of the physiological effects of burns and their treatments, includes video presentations.
Corrective makeup and camouflage techniques; hands-on instruction with patients. The exploration of various brands of medical makeup, includes video presentation.
Color theory, color terminology, the use of tints and shades to alternate value, depigmentation, color matching and color recognition.
Patient management
Medical documentation
Esthetic therapy for cancer and AIDS patients

Full review of dermatologic diagnosis and treatment methods, commonly prescribed medications for skin conditions (topical & systemic), including the investigation of OTC medications.
Acne management.
Cellular Rejuvenation
Allergies and inflammatory disorders commonly seen by dermatologists.
Eczema and the medical esthetician's role in its management.
Erythema and telangiectasia
Positive and negative aspects of facial treatments.
Age associated skin changes, exploration of the causes of aging and how to minimize its effects.
Photosensitivity.
Pre-cancers of the skin.
Laser therapy.
Reactions to Cosmetics.
Categorizing Standard Cosmetic Formulations.
The difference between drugs and cosmetics.
Facts about cleansing preparation.
Exploring Micropigmentation.
Indications of hormonal dysfunctions.

Course Includes: Camouflage Therapy Kit (replica of kit used in clinics) that contains over 75 items for camouflage treatments. Includes two cover cream palettes with 48 pigment shades. Everything needed to set up a cosmetic rehabilitation practice. Valued at $350.

Teaching Aids: Working manual and textbook. On-site training includes videos, slide and overhead presentations, theory, review and practical demonstrations.

Courses Offered:
at both of our Training Facilities in San Francisco, California and 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20004. Course Hours: The five day course is scheduled eight hours a day with a one hour lunch period and two intermediate breaks. Hours may vary on the weekends. A total of 40 lecture and practical hours.
50 hours through our Long Distance Training Program.

To receive certification you must meet the standard graduation requirements of the course, passing all written and oral tests as well as a final exam with an 85% passing grade.

Admission Requirements

We guarantee results or we will arrange for our graduates to attend another seminar without paying another penny of tuition.

Related Books by Victoria Rayner
Clinical Cosmetology: A Medical Approach to Esthetics Procedures
Camouflage Cosmetics - chapter from a physician's book

Related Articles by Victoria Rayner
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Camouflage Therapy - Conquering Children's Emotions
Camouflage Therapy - April 1995
Assessing Camouflage Therapy for the Disfigured Patient: A Personal Perspective

Cosmetic Rehabilitation Results

For additional information, please email us or contact us at (415) 398-6013 and provide us with your name and telephone number. An admissions counselor will contact you to personally discuss your particular educational and career objectives.