Medical Spa Advanced Therapist Diploma in Markham

Get in touch with Redwood Beauty College for a Medical Spa Advanced Therapist Diploma in Markham. We have a qualified team of highly-skilled and experienced instructors who will guide you through our current and comprehensive curriculum. Additionally, we invite guest speakers and conduct field trips for enhanced learning and understanding. Besides, we have built good connections with well-known leaders in the industry. Enroll today!

Course Description
This comprehensive diploma program is designed to offer the trainees exposure to a variety of advanced skincare, laser, light–based and radio frequency services. Upon completion, the graduate will be able to offer numerous skin care and laser services in a medispa, laser clinic, dermatology clinic, advanced spa or wellness centre. The graduate will be extremely marketable as a Medical Spa Therapist professional and will be able to join this rapidly expanding, multi-billion dollar anti-aging industry.

Prerequisites

Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (18 years +) with passing score on Wonderlic Form A Metric Test

Graduation Requirements

Student must obtain a 70% overall average with no grade less than 60% in all examinations, to be awarded the Diploma (please refer to the Student Handbook for complete details)

Course Length

22 weeks full time Mon - Fri 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Here are some of the highlights of the training:

Client selection, consultation, and charting
Treatment package sales techniques
Treatment protocols, pre-treatment, and post-care
Laser techniques and modalities (Medlite, Picoway, GentleMax, Icon, EndyMed, Nordlys, Thermage, Ultherapy)
Basic, advanced, and exfoliating facial treatments (Hydrfacial, Microdermabrasion, Hyfrecator 2000)
Retail products for home care (Skinceuticals, Babor)
How to combine procedures with other services to enhance results and clinic revenues
Oncology aesthetics treatment protocols

Course Modules

Module 1: Skin Care and Facials Fundamentals (4 weeks)
Module 2: Advanced Skin Care (4 weeks)
Module 3: Advanced Techniques and Exfoliants (4 weeks)
Module 4: Cosmetic LASER Physics and Modalities (4 weeks)
Module 5: Medispa Operations Management (2 weeks)
Module 6: Introduction to Injectables (1 week)
Module 7: Clinic Operations and Job Readiness Coaching (3 weeks)

In-clinic, Practical Hands-on of the Following Services

Variety of Facial Treatments using the latest techniques
Fractional resurfacing treatment for wrinkles
Radio frequency skin tightening and lifting
Microdermabrasion
Photo rejuvenation for hyperpigmentation clarity
Chemical Peels
Acne and acne scar treatment
Body contouring
Cellulite reduction
Vascular reduction
Laser hair removal
Dermaplaning
Microneedling, Collagen Induction Therapy
Pricing, marketing, and branding
Job readiness coaching
Variety of field trips and guest speakers

Module 1 – Skincare and Facials Fundamentals (4 weeks)

Your professional Image
Sanitation and Sterilization methods
Skin anatomy and physiology
Skin typing and conditions
Skin disorders and diseases
Skincare products (Eve Taylor)
Client medical history and general consent forms
Facial equipment (Steamer, High frequency, ultrasonic, galvanic)
Facial modalities
Basic facial treatments (classic facial, back facial)
Massage techniques (Swedish massage and facial lymphatic drainage massage)

Module 2 – Advanced Skincare (4 weeks)

Introduction to skin health and basic nutrition
Cosmetic ingredients
Advanced Skin Assessment and Analysis
Customized facial for a variety of skin conditions
Holistic skin care – Chinese Acupressure, Facial Cupping
Oncology skin care

Module 3 - Advanced Techniques and Exfoliants (4 weeks)

History of exfoliants
Assessing client suitability
Indications and contraindications
Understanding wound healing
Microdermabrasion and other methods of advanced exfoliants
Introduction to chemical peels – AHA, BHA, AFA, Designer Peels
Introduction to medical skin care lines (Alumier, Obagi, Image, Skinceuticals, PCA)
Dermaplaning procedure
Epidermal Collagen Induction Therapy (MCIT) – Microneedling and MicroPen
Delivery of OxyGeneo
Delivery of microdermabrasion treatments
Delivery of chemical peels
Healing peeled or exfoliated skin

Module 4 – Cosmetic LASER Physics and Modalities (4 weeks)

Laser hair removal
Photo facial for pigmented and vascular Lesions
Fractional and skin resurfacing
Acne treatments
Body contouring and cellulite reduction
Skin tightening
Introduction to laser tattoo removal
Carbon facial
Introduction to latest technologies and trends – feminine rejuvenation and laser hair stimulation

Module 5 – Medispa Operations Management (2 weeks)

Introduction to spa and medispa business operations
How to create a professional business plan
Financing your business
Understanding the balance sheet, income statement, and budgets
Understanding Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Pricing strategies and medispa menu building
Services and retail sales in the medispa
Hiring, training, and proper staffing
Marketing, advertising, and promotions
How to post on social media platforms – Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Developing clinic protocols and professional code of ethics
Developing a medispa price menu and understanding pricing strategy
Project submission by end of program – “Medispa Business Plan”

Module 6 – Introduction to Injectables (1 week)

Introduction to advanced medical aesthetics procedures
Neuromodulator
Dermal fillers
Patient consultation and disclaimer forms
Pre and post care instructions
Neurotoxins and dermal fillers techniques and results
Pricing and booking
Practical demonstration by a medical professional
Field trip to a medispa

Module 7 – Clinic Operation and Job Readiness Coaching (3 weeks)

Review of clinic daily operations and professional protocols
Review of daily performance expectations during clinic hours
Client service and retention
Client booking using the Insight software system
Performing all services on clients in accordance to industry standards
Promoting series of treatments to achieve desired results
Marketing and retail product sales
Review of medispa business plan
Career opportunity and interview preparation

Job search and resume preparation assistance
Conducting mock interviews
Review of how to handle a variety of interview questions
On-line job search using a variety of applications
How to book a job interview
Discussion on how to proceed with entrepreneurial opportunities

Adopted Textbook
Milady’s Fundamentals Esthetics