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Cosmetic Laser Technician

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Course Overview

We are excited to offer the Cosmetic Laser Technician diploma course that is designed to offer the student knowledge in a variety of basic & advanced skincare, exfoliants and laser, IPL, radio frequency techniques.

 

The graduate will be able to offer a plethora of technology-based services in a medispa, laser clinic, dermatology clinic and advanced spa. The professional graduate will be able to join an industry that is filled with many opportunities and financial rewards.

Here are some of the course highlights:

  • Basic facial steps and techniques

  • Use of a proper facial analysis system

  • Client selection, consultation and SOAP charting

  • Treatment package sales techniques

  • Treatment protocols for a variety of services

  • Pre-treatment and post-care home recommendations

  • Variety of laser techniques and modalities

  • Variety of advanced exfoliating facial treatments

  • Retail products for home care solutions

  • How to combine procedures with other services

  • How to enhance client expectations

  • How to expand clinic revenues

Massage Therapy

Didactic & Interactive Applications

Course Modules

  • Skin Care Fundamentals

  • Advanced Skin Care

  • Microdermabrasion & Chemical Peels

  • Microneedling, Dermaplaning & OxyGeneo, Potenza

  • Cosmetic LASER Theory & Applications

  • Clinic Operations & Resume Building

Practical Application Services:

  • Facial application techniques

  • VISIA Skin Analysis application

  • Facial massage techniques and applications

  • Fractional resurfacing

  • Skin tightening and lifting using radio frequency

  • Photo rejuvenation for hyperpigmentation clarity

  • Chemical peels and microdermabrasion

  • OxyGeneo

  • Potenza RF microneedling

  • Acne and acne scar treatment

  • Body contouring and cellulite treatments

  • Vascular reduction

  • Laser hair removal

  • Tattoo removal

  • Dermaplaning and microneedling

  • Job planning and coaching

  • Industry guest speakers

Prerequisites

Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (18 years +) with passing score on Wonderlic Scholastic Exam Test

Graduation Requirements

Student must obtain a 70% overall average with no grade less than 60% in all examinations, to be awarded the Diploma

 

Adopted textbook:  Milady’s Advanced Esthetics

 

Course Length: 18 weeks – full time – Monday – Friday 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM  

Course Structure

Skincare Fundamentals (4 weeks)

  • Anatomy and physiology

  • Professional image

  • Sanitation and sterilization methods

  • Skin typing and skin conditions

  • Disorders and diseases

  • Skincare products (Image Skincare)

  • Consultation medical history and consent forms

  • Variety of facial equipment (steamer, high frequency, ultrasonic, galvanic)

  • Variety of facial treatments and techniques

  • Relaxation facial massage techniques (Swedish massage, lymphatic drainage massage)

  • Essential oils and aromatherapy (Eve Taylor)

Advanced Skincare (3 weeks)

  • Skin nutrition

  • Cosmetic ingredients

  • Advanced skin assessment and analysis using VISIA

  • Customized facial

  • Holistic skin care

  • Lymphatic system

  • Oncology skin care protocols

  • Skincare product knowledge

  • Introduction to a medispa cosmeceutical product line

Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels (2 weeks)

  • History of exfoliants

  • Assessing client suitability

  • Indications and contraindications

  • Understanding wound healing

  • Microdermabrasion and other methods of advanced exfoliants

  • Introduction to designer chemical peels

  • Delivery of microdermabrasion

  • Delivery of chemical peel treatments

Microneedling, Dermaplaning, OxyGeneo (2 weeks)

  • Healing peeled or exfoliated skin

  • Indications and contra-indications

  • Dermaplaning procedure and protocols

  • Epidermal Collagen Induction Therapy (MCIT) – microneedling with eDermaStamp device

  • OxyGeneo protocols and treatments

  • Introduction to Potenza RF microneedling

  • Client assessment and waiver forms

  • Perform a dermaplaning, microneedling, and OxyGeneo treatment

  • Pre and post-treatment recommendations

Cosmetic LASER Theory & Applications (4 weeks)

  • Introduction to laser theory

  • Laser physics

  • Laser terminology

  • Skin typing (Fitzpatrick Scale and Lancer Ethnicity scale)

  • Client consultation

  • How to set up for a patch test

  • Client waiver forms

  • Pretreatment recommendations

  • Introduction to other laser technologies

  • Laser hair removal (Diolaze)

  • Photo facial for pigmented and vascular Lesions (Lumecca)

  • Fractional and skin resurfacing and acne scarring (Fractora)

  • Body contouring and cellulite reduction (Body Fx)

  • Skin tightening face and neck (Forma)

  • Skin tightening body (Forma Plus)

  • Introduction to laser tattoo removal (Picosure)

  • Post-treatment care instructions

Clinic Operations & Resume Building (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 with industry standards

  • Promoting series of treatments to achieve desired results

  • Demonstrate responsibility, leadership and accountability

  • Marketing and retail product sales

  • Present your “Medispa business plan”

  • Career opportunity and interview preparation

    •     Job search techniques

    •     Resume preparation assistance

    •     Preparing a cover letter

    •     Participate in mock interviews

    •     How to respond to a variety of interview questions

    •     Online job search using a variety of applications

    •     Schedule a job interview

    •     Entrepreneurial opportunities

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