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Advanced Practice Esthiology

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Designed for licensed estheticians and cosmetologists who want to offer more complex skincare services and procedures than the standard facials, waxing and body treatments of traditional esthiology, this hands-on certificate program offers knowledge, skills practice and exam preparation to help you ready yourself for advanced practice licensure.

Degrees

Degree:

Certificate

Location:

Wadena Campus

Credits:

Overview

Program Overview

Anyone who performs advanced esthetic services in Minnesota must have an Advanced Practice Esthetician Operator or Advanced Practice Esthetician Salon Manager License; this certificate program offers the knowledge, skills practice, and state exam preparation to ready you for advanced licensure.

Through a combination of classroom-based learning and a hands-on salon practicum, you’ll learn to safely perform advanced esthetic services such as dermaplaning, skin needling, advanced extractions, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and electrical energy treatments. You’ll take mock tests and prepare the paperwork needed for required state exams: the general theory exam, written practical exam, and Minnesota laws and rules exam, issued by the Minnesota State Board of Cosmetology.

Our program covers:

Knowledge and technical procedures of advanced practice esthiology
Ethical and professional behaviors and human relations skills within a salon environment
Minnesota state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to cosmetology and esthiology license holders
Compliant sanitation and safety procedures
Disorders and diseases that should be referred to a physician
Chemical formulas necessary to ensure accurate product knowledge for esthetic services

Related Programs

You may also be interested in our Massage Therapy diploma program or Nail Technician certificate program.

Scholarships/Cost

M State has one of the lowest tuition rates in Minnesota, and thanks to grants, scholarships and sponsorships, more than half of all M State students have a completely tuition-free experience.

Learn all about our low tuition rates and fees at Detailed Cost. To explore financial aid options, visit Paying for College. We also offer Zero Textbook Cost programs and courses, which can save you substantial money on books; learn more at Z-Degrees.

Program Cost Estimate

Advanced Practice Esthiology - Certificate

Foundation Scholarships

M State's two foundations award more than $280,000 in student scholarships each year. You may be eligible — learn more at Foundations.

Workforce Development Scholarships

More than 40 programs at M State offer Workforce Development Scholarships to new students. See if your program is eligible and apply at Workforce Development Scholarships.

Business and Industry Sponsorships

M State collaborates with local businesses to offer valuable student support, such as financial assistance, internships, part-time jobs and full-time career opportunities. Find details at Business and Industry Partner Sponsorships.

Sample Classes

ESTH1201 - Salon Practicum AP Esthetician

Credits:

1 - 12

In this course, students will work in a licensed school salon to meet requirements stipulated by the State Board of Cosmetology. The course includes instruction in applied science and skills in skin analysis, client consultation, dermaplaning or a machine exfoliation service, chemical peels (alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, trichloroacetic acids and blended acid peels), electrical energy services (direct current, indirect current, sound energy and light energy), advanced facial treatments using lymphatic drainage and advanced extractions, skin needling, and infection control and safety procedures. Each student is required to complete a specific minimum number of clinical exercises as well as a minimum number of clinical hours to fulfill requirements set by the State Board of Cosmetology.

ESTH1903 - Advanced Exfoliation

Credits:

3 (3/0/0)

This course will provide practical knowledge and practice of exfoliation using advanced chemicals and devices, including but not limited to BHA chemical peels, AHA chemical peels, TCA chemical peels, crystal and diamond microdermabrasion, hydro dermabrasion and dermaplaning. Students will learn to recognize and treat skin conditions, conduct advanced consultations, and perform client charting and health screening. Students will understand wound healing as it relates to advanced esthetics and proper pre- and post-surgical at-home care. This class will cover training in advanced product chemistry and ingredients.

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Facilities

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Services to the public

M State Cosmetology and Massage Therapy students gain valuable real-world experience by offering reduced-rate salon and spa services to the public at our in-house student salon on the Wadena campus.

Read the Advanced Practice Esthetician Spa Menu to learn more about the advanced practice services offered and hours of availability. To make an appointment, call 218.631.7880.

Advanced Practice Esthiology

Program Overview

Related Programs

Scholarships/Cost

Program Cost Estimate

Foundation Scholarships

Workforce Development Scholarships

Business and Industry Sponsorships

Sample Classes

Meet the Faculty

Student Stories

Additional Details

Facilities

Services to the public

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