Full-time Programs
ESTH - Esthetics and Spa Management
Program Entry
SEPTEMBER
Program Length
Two-year Ontario College Diploma
| Contact: | E-mail: |
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| Melanie Kennedy | mkennedy@loyalistc.on.ca |
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Highlights
- The market for spa services is growing rapidly, and trained estheticians are in demand.
- Students operate an on-campus spa, The Spa at Loyalist,
providing a full range of esthetic services. - Students are eligible to join the Canadian Society of Skincare Specialists.
- Attend the Toronto Esthetics Trade Show.
- Students have the option to attend spa therapy classes hosted by the International Dermal Institute in New York.
- Start building your résumé with two clinical placements
off-campus. - Get the skills to manage a spa or salon, work on a cruise ship, or even be your own boss.
Career Opportunities
Spas and salons are increasingly popular destinations for people seeking to reduce stress and feel younger. Estheticians are creative and caring professionals who help people look and feel their personal best. Professional estheticians work in salons, health centres, spas, luxury resorts and tourist destinations, at beauty counters, and on cruise ships. Graduates may also find opportunities as beauty consultants; make-up artists; manicurists; sales representatives; instructors; working in collaboration with dermatologists; running an esthetic boutique; managing a salon or spa; or salon ownership.
Program Description
Students train in a full range of salon and spa services, including: manicures; pedicures; facials; body treatments such as hot stone massage and lymphatic drainage; hair removal and make-up. The program emphasizes practical application of classroom theory and clinical techniques. During Spa Clinics in each semester, students operate an on-campus salon, delivering full esthetic services in a supervised environment. The state-of-the-art lab houses the latest in skincare technology including microdermabrasion and electrotherapy.
The program include two clinical placements. In addition, students are involved in a range of community events – participating in fundraising initiatives and events – which enhances employment opportunities.
In addition to clinical skills, students also learn the business side of salon management. Instruction in visual merchandizing, financial foundations, computer skills, and entrepreneurship prepares graduates to manage a salon or spa, or own their own business.
It is recommended that graduates obtain current CPR and First Aid Certificates.
DOUBLE DIPLOMA OPTION
Upon competion of the two-year diploma, graduates can enhance their portfolio by adding a second diploma in less than 12 months. The Business Sales and Marketing program is a natural extension for graduates interested in the corporate side of the dynamic spa and esthetics industry. Contact the program coordinators for more information.
Approximate Cost
Tuition/Ancillary Fees: $3,096 (two semesters)
Consumables Fee: $580
Books and Supplies: $370
Lab Fee: to be confirmed
Uniforms: $100
Admission Requirements
(a) Required academic preparation –
- OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general or advanced, (C), (U), (M) or (O) level
OR
(b) Health: Students are required to possess current immunization records.
Loyalist / University Transfer
Turn your diploma into a degree. Credit transfer agreements are in place with the following institutions as of September 2008:
- Algoma University College
- Davenport University
- Griffith University
- Laurentian University
Click here for details and minimum requirements.
Curriculum
First Year - Semester One
SOMS 1001 Skills for Success
Building on the concepts introduced in PD 101, this course further develops the essential employability skills required to take on the challenges of the workplace.
SOMS 1002 Business Communications/Computer Applications 1
This course develops writing and presentation skills for the workplace with a range of computer skills to facilitate the design, creation and delivery of these business communications. Through a progressive series of writing and presentation tasks, learners use email, memoranda, short reports, individual and group presentations to create focused messages, with appropriately-sourced facts, for a variety of business audiences. Internet and data-base research, basic word-processing, spreadsheeting and presentation software skills support the process.
SOMS 1003 Financial Foundations
Prepare for personal financial success. Discover the world of numbers as they relate to you - credit card debt, financing major purchases, saving and investing, estate planning and taxation. Learn to create and use a budget and prepare a Personal Net Worth statement.
ANAT 1003 Anatomy and Physiology
Students gain an understanding of human anatomy, diseases and disorders that relate to esthetic treatments. Bacteriology, methods of sanitation, disinfection and sterilization are included.
ESTH 1000 Nail Technology 1
Students acquire knowledge of the hand and nail anatomy, treatments for nail diseases and disorders, and perform a professional manicure and deluxe spa manicure using appropriate implements and products. Students learn the skill of applying various types of artificial nail enhancements including nail tips, gels and acrylic systems. Nail art and design are included.
ESTH 1005 Pedicures
Students develop an understanding of the procedures required to perform a professional pedicure and deluxe spa pedicure, using a variety of foot care products and equipment. Topics of study include structure, diseases and disorders of the foot.
ESTH 1012 Spa Clinic 1
Students apply learned theoretical knowledge and skills, delivering services on-site in a supervised lab setting.
First Year - Semester Two
SOMS 1010 Business Communications/Computer Applications 2
Using the skills from SOMS 1002 as a base, this course continues to engage the learner in both individual and group-based writing and presentation tasks to further develop focused communications skills for the workplace, expanding the learner’s repertoire of Internet research, word-processing, presentation software and, particularly, spreadsheet skills to support more in-depth and formal business writing and presentations, using a range of strategies and tools, to larger audiences. Self- and peer-editing, as well as self- and peer-evaluation are an important part of the learning process.
Prerequisite: SOMS 1002
ESTH 1001 Nail Technology 2
Students learn the skill of applying various types of artificial nail enhancements including nail tips, gels and acrylic systems. Nail art and design are included.
ESTH 1002 Skin Care 1
Beginning with theory on structure of the skin, bones, muscles and nerves as they apply to a facial treatment, students learn to analyze the skin and recognize different skin types. Students demonstrate a mini-facial including cleansing, analysis, toning, exfoliating, masks and moisturizing.
ESTH 1006 Hair Removal
Students gain an understanding of the structure and growth pattern of the hair. All methods of facial and body waxing are included. Students are also familiarized with other methods of hair removal such as tweezing, lasers, electrolysis, sugaring and threading.
ESTH 1013 Spa Clinic 2
Students apply learned theoretical knowledge and skills, delivering services on-site in a supervised lab setting.
NUTR 1003 Nutrition and Health
Students are introduced to nutrition, vitamins and minerals imperative to healthy eating. Nutritional related diseases, eating disorders and maintaining healthy body weight are included.
PLAC 1010 Placement
Goals are set and strategies are identified for students to apply theory in the clinical setting.
Second Year - Semester Three
SOMS 1012 Teamwork and Leadership
This course examines how people work in groups, develop leadership skills, make choices and decisions in business given ethical dilemmas, work collaboratively on project teams, provide others with feedback, and handle interpersonal conflicts in an assertive way. Students will develop a portfolio of skills upon completion of the course.
ESTH 1003 Skin Care 2
Students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform specialized facial treatments on different skin types. Techniques for facial and décolté massage, basic aromatherapy, skin diseases and disorders are introduced. Prerequisite: ESTH 1002
ESTH 1007 Body Treatments 1
Students learn the skills required to perform professional body treatments, client consultations, and body care recommendations for clients. Included are body exfoliation, relaxing body massage, and scalp massage.
ESTH 1008 Make-up Artistry
Students learn advanced make-up techniques for various occasions including daytime, evening, corrective/camouflage, photography and weddings. Lash and brow tinting, and artificial lash application are included.
ESTH 1014 Spa Clinic 3
Students apply learned theoretical knowledge and skills, delivering services on-site in a supervised lab setting.
SOMS 1009 Intro. to Bus. Sales & Mktg.
Second Year - Semester Four
ESTH 1004 Skin Care 3
Advanced skin care procedures such as peeling treatments, lymphatic drainage, intensive liposome complexes and microdermabrasion are included. Students learn the benefits and safe usage of esthetic treatment machines. A basic understanding of cosmetic surgical procedures is addressed. Prerequisites: ESTH 1002 and ESTH 1003
ESTH 1010 Spa Management
Students are provided with an overview of various types of salons and spas. They learn to set up and open their own business. All aspects of managerial procedures including scheduling, marketing and setting policies & procedures are included.
ESTH 1011 Visual Marketing
Students are introduced to creative ways to display product, gift wrap, choose appropriate colors, and decorate the salon for the desired atmosphere. Sales and customer service is included.
ESTH 1015 Body Treatments 2
Students learn the skills required to perform professional body treatments, client consultations, and body care recommendations for clients. Treatments included are body wraps, hot stone therapy, and basic reflexology. Prerequisite: ESTH 1007
ESTH 1016 Spa Clinic 4
Students apply learned theoretical knowledge and skills, delivering services on-site in a supervised lab setting. Prerequisites: ESTH 1012, ESTH 1013, and ESTH 1014
PLAC 1012 Placement 2
Goals are set and strategies are identified for students to apply theory in the clinical setting.
BUSI 1005 Entrepreneurship
In this course students will learn about the skills, competencies and challenges of self employment. By the end of the course, students will have researched and written a comprehensive business plan.
