Esthetics & Medical Spa Therapies

This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:

• Evaluate, select and perform a variety of specialized body and skin care treatments following correct procedures and precautions and supporting client needs (including and not limited to facials, manicures, pedicures, hair removal, makeup applications and medical esthetics treatments)
• Explain the principles and processes of chemistry and physics for specialized equipment and products in compliance with established national, provincial, industry and other related standards, regulations, policies and procedures
• Identify and distinguish among the structures and functions related to the anatomy, physiology and histology of the skin and body for the purposes of diagnosing, problem solving and creating specialized and medical esthetics treatments and services for identified client skin and body conditions
• Adhere to health, safety, sanitation and infection and prevention control guidelines, according to current legislation and national, provincial, municipal, and industry standards and regulations
• Identify business skills and activities required for the successful establishment and operation of a small esthetic business in a salon or spa environment
• Recommend the use of specialized and medical esthetics products and product ingredients to clients according to their health and needs
• Establish and maintain professional relationships in adherence to standards and ethics associated with the profession
• Develop customer service strategies that meet and adapt to individual needs and expectations in accordance with professional standards and ethics
• Determine professional development strategies that lead to the enhancement of work performance and career opportunities and keep pace with industry change
• Explain and perform a range of medical and holistic therapies that address specific client needs and concerns

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