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Level 1
Course details
Anatomy and Physiology (Esthetician)
ANAT1090
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
Conestoga 101
CON0101
The Basics of Skin Care
ESTH1300
Basic Manicure Techniques
ESTH1310
Basic Pedicure Techniques
ESTH1320
Spa Health and Safety
OHS1420
Level 2
Course details
Introduction to Customer Service
BUS1085
Introduction to Retailing, Merchandising and Promotions
BUSS1000
Enhanced Skin Care
ESTH1331
Enhanced Manicure Techniques
ESTH1341
Enhanced Pedicure Techniques
ESTH1351
Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Introduction to Spa Management
ENTR2080
Body and Spa Services Techniques
ESTH2000
Specialized Skin Care
ESTH2010
Specialized Nail Techniques
ESTH2020
Waxing Techniques
ESTH2030
Field Placement 2(Esthetics)
FPLT2391
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
Advanced Spa Business Skills
BUS2190
Advanced Spa Therapies
ESTH2040
Make Up Applications
ESTH2050
Advanced Ingredients
ESTH2060
Advanced Skin Care
ESTH2070
Field Placement 3 (Esthetics)
FPLT2400
Wellness and Self-Care for Estheticians
MNHL1200
Please note:
Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.
Program outcomes
- Perform a variety of specialized body and skin care treatments following correct procedures and precautions and supporting client needs (including and not limited to facials, manicures, pedicures, hair removal, and make up applications).
- Use a range of specialized equipment and products, in compliance with established national, provincial, industry, and other related standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Apply relevant knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and histology to the provision of specialized esthetic treatments and services.
- Adhere to health, safety, sanitation, and infection and prevention control guidelines, according to current legislation and national, provincial, municipal, and industry standards and regulations.
- Identify business skills and activities required for the successful establishment and operation of a small esthetic business in a salon or spa environment.
- Select and recommend the use of esthetic products and product ingredients to clients, taking into account health status and identified needs.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships in adherence to standards and ethics associated with the profession.
- Develop customer service strategies that meet and adapt to individual needs and expectations in accordance with professional standards and ethics.
- Determine professional development strategies that lead to the enhancement of work performance and career opportunities and keep pace with industry change.
- Use beauty electrical equipment safely to perform facial treatments effectively.