Esthetics: Medical Esthetics


Prepares for entry-level positions as a medical esthetician in medical offices, plastic surgery centers, as well as dermatology offices.


Participate in realistic training through the student-operated clinic on campus.

Perform services on live models. Services performed include chemical peels, micro-current, and micro-dermabrasion. Curriculum includes all related first aid, safety, and sanitation procedures. Lectures on laser physics and contraindications to services are included.

This program is approximately two quarters in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.

Prerequisite: Current Esthetics license issued by Washington State Department of Licensing - High School Diploma or GED required

Admission Dates: Summer and Winter quarters

Program Requirements

Catalog No.

Course Name

Credits

ES 201

Pharmacology for Estheticians

3

ES 205

Introduction to Esthetic Medical Office Procedures

4

ES 211

Infection Control for Medical Estheticians

1

ES 216

Camouflage Makeup

2

ES 221

Medical Esthetics Procedures

6

ES 227

Medical Esthetic Machinery

4

ES 230

Patient Education

1

ES 236

Independent Research Project for Medical Esthetics

2

ES 240

Business Skills & Professional Development for Medical Esthetics

5

ES 242

Laser Theory

4

ES 252

Advanced Cosmetic Chemistry

2

ES 256

Clinical Laboratory for Medical Esthetics

10

Total Credits for Completion

44

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