Advanced Practice Esthiology
Certificate - 20 credits
About this program
This certificate is for licensed estheticians and licensed cosmetologists. Advanced practice services include: dermaplaning; skin needling in the epidermal layer; advanced extractions; microdermabrasion; chemical peels that treat the epidermal layer of the skin; and electrical energy treatments using galvanic current, high frequency, radio frequency, ultrasound or light. Anyone who performs advanced practice esthetic services must have an Advanced Practice Esthetician Operator or Advanced Practice Esthetician Salon Manager License.
Program outcomes
- Relate the knowledge and technical procedures to perform proficiently in all advanced practice esthiology skills.
- Apply ethical behaviors and human relation skills with patrons, employers and co-workers.
- Demonstrate professionalism in response to all relationships in the medical or salon environment.
- Know and understand Minnesota state laws, rules and regulations that pertain to the individual policies and responsibilities of all cosmetology and esthiology license holders.
- Employ sanitation procedures and perform safety procedures in compliance with Minnesota laws and rules.
- Evaluate disorders or diseases that should be referred to a physician.
- Prepare and know the specific uses and safety of all equipment and supplies used in the salon.
- Prepare chemical formulas necessary to ensure accurate product knowledge to perform esthetist services.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
Tracks
Curriculum overview
| Credits | Requirement type |
|---|---|
| 10 | Required courses |
| 10 | Restricted electives in special requirements |
| 20 | Total |
Advanced Practice Esthiology
Required Courses:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ESTH1003 - License Preparation AP Esthetician | 1 |
| ESTH1901 - Advanced Skin Treatments | 3 |
| ESTH1903 - Advanced Exfoliation | 3 |
| ESTH1904 - Advanced Skin Care Techniques | 3 |
Additional Requirements:
| Requirement |
|---|
| 10 ESTH1201 Salon Practicum AP Esthetician (10 credits) |
Plans
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1st Fall Term - 20 credits
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ESTH1003 - License Preparation AP Esthetician | 1 |
| ESTH1901 - Advanced Skin Treatments | 3 |
| ESTH1903 - Advanced Exfoliation | 3 |
| ESTH1904 - Advanced Skin Care Techniques | 3 |
Additional Requirements:
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| ESTH1201 Salon Practicum AP Esthetician (10 credits) | 10 |
