ObjectivesThis program integrates theory and skill development for practical spa applications, skin care and business operations. Graduates are able to provide the entire range of professional services offered in today's spas. In addition our students graduate with practice and skills required to successfully run a private business. Placement in both working clinics and established businesses allow students to learn in an atmosphere that builds the confidence and skill they need to enter this challenging and exciting career.
Practical experienceThe program integrates theory and skill development in practical spa applications, skin care and business.
Academic titleEsthetician Ontario College Diploma
Course descriptionSemester 1 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
ESTH-100 Skin Care Theory 1
ESTH-101 Skin Care Practices 1
ESTH-102 Professional Relationships 1
ESTH-103 Manicure and Pedicure
ESTH-104 Spa Health and Safety
ENGL-170/171 Reading and Writing Prose
GNED-160 Exploring Customer Service Semester 2 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
ESTH-200 Skin Care Theory 2
ESTH-201 Professional Relationships 2
ESTH-203 Waxing & Hair Removal
ESTH-204 Introduction to Business Practice and Spa Management
ESTH-205 Product Chemistry and Advanced Ingredients
ESTH-206 Esthetic Clinic 1
ELECT Elective
ESTH-202 Professional Relationships 2 Semester 3 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
ESTH-300 Skin Care Theory 3
ESTH-301 Skin Care Practices 3
ESTH-303 Spa Body Physiology
ESTH-304 Spa Body Treatment Practice
ESTH-305 Physical Health
ESTH-306 Esthetic Clinic 2
ELECT Elective Semester 4 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
ESTH-400 Skin Care Theory 4 : Advanced Clinical Skin Care
ESTH-401 Skin Care Practices 4
ESTH-402 Professional Relationships 3
ESTH-403 Make-Up
ESTH-404 Spa Business
ESTH-406 Esthetic Clinic 3
ESTH-407 Esthetician Practicum
NOTE
* Students will be placed in the appropriate English level based on skills assessment results