Esthetician and Skin Care Classes / Courses The combining of two professions each with its own distinctive strengths - results in many future career possibilities for estheticians, cosmetologists and nurses. Rapid advances and the changing requirements of both the field of skin care and the practice of cosmetic medicine create an increased need for both education and special certification. All of our accredited courses are designed to present both basic core information and advanced practical knowledge. After 22 years of teaching medical esthetics we have a clear understanding of the needs and expectations of estheticians and health care providers who are in the process of career transition.
Camouflage Therapy and Dermatologic Skin Care	50 hrs long distance learning.

Dermatologic Skin Care

30 hrs.

This is the only accredited esthetic program that has been approved by four separate licensing Boards including the Board of Registered Nursing that is offering legitimate instruction & certification for the specialty of medical esthetics. The curriculum in this program is based on 12 years of actual clinical experience working in conjunction with 17 professors on-site in teaching hospitals in both the medical specialties of dermatology and plastic surgery. It offers insights into clinical activities, dermatologic disorders, medical and esthetic therapies, roles & responsibilities of the esthetic clinician, authentic patient scenarios, charting and issues pertaining to legal documentation, patient safety and injury protection and OSHA Standards. This course will provide all the in-depth knowledge necessary to meet the needs of a medical practice. Training is available through our correspondence courses or on-site.

Skin Care Management for Menopause and Hormonal Dysfunctions

25 hrs long distance learning.

The most profitable market to target for skin care and cosmetic surgery procedures are women who fall between the ages of 45-55. This easy to understand course study is designed to enlighten the student on exactly what happens before and after menopause and how the hormones affect the skin, hair and nails. It offers invaluable, carefully researched information on hormonal dysfunction and how it affects every aspect of a woman's body both physiologically and psychologically. In addition, it covers both the pros & cons of hormonal replacement therapy. After completing this comprehensive learning program the nurse, cosmetologist, or esthetician will be able to comfortably and confidently work alongside internists, endocrinologists & gynecologists as well as other specialists who provide traditional health care and alternative healing for women.

Appearance Counseling

50 hrs long distance learning.

This is the only certification program of its kind worldwide where an esthetician, cosmetologist or nurse with no prior knowledge of wardrobe or image consulting can learn every aspect related to appearance counseling and achieve certification upon graduation. Students learn everything from the basics - line, texture, shape, color, and design to the serious psychological implications involved when working as an image counselor. In addition, all graduates are given expert business coaching and taught step-by-step how to incorporate this new specialty into their skin care practice as a separate business division. Practical considerations are respectfully addressed such as; how to sell image packages and other unique marketing ideas to help graduates launch this new service. Students are also coached on how to give professional presentations and workshops to the public, associations and organizations and how to attract the attention of the media. All start up materials are included in this very thorough course program. Training is available through our correspondence courses or on-site.

How to Launch and Build a Medical Esthetics Practice

50 hrs long distance learning.

This program is loaded with content about what it takes to become a medical esthetic consultant to physicians and hospital administrators. It provides vital information for the real-life application of the principles learned. Students are given very specific guidelines for planning and establishing an esthetic division in a medical practice or a teaching hospital. All those who participate in this course study will be challenged and will quickly learn how to apply the concepts they are introduced to and to think critically. Topics covered include: how to position yourself as an expert, financial compensation for professional services, understanding the commercial world of medicine, business planning & strategies, materials, inventory and equipment required, a complete cost management plan, a six page quality assurance program, guidelines for staffing, legal and ethical concerns, interpersonal dynamics of interacting with medical personnel development and the presentation of training programs, marketing and business coaching. Resource materials include textbooks & working manuals are provided for reinforcement. Training is available through our correspondence courses or on-site.

Advanced Marketing Management

Level 1: 25 hrs Level 2: 25 hrs

The esthetics profession is an industry in which the very nature of our skin care jobs force us to constantly be responsible for attracting and maintaining clients. Intelligent marketing is essential to the survival of any career effort or business enterprise. This esthetic training course is a must for anyone involved in selling products, services or one's self. Topics include - but are not limited to the following: professional positioning in the marketplace, how to develop your own USP (unique selling position), the ABC's of advertising, how to create marketing materials, high profit promotional strategies that work even when the economy is not thriving, how to attract & keep the attention of the media, cross-marketing and networking, Course materials include resource textbooks and working manual. Twelve months of ongoing business counseling after graduation from this accredited course is offered for reinforcement. Training is available through our correspondence courses or on-site.