Esthetician - Basic

30-502-2 Technical Diploma
Offered at Rice Lake

Health. Fitness. Beauty.

The Esthetician - Basic program offers the opportunity to enter a career in a rapidly growing industry to those interested in the study of skin care, health or fitness. Licensed Estheticians are needed in a wide range of businesses, from day spas and salons, to patient care in conjunction with dermatologists and plastic surgeons.

A minimum of 450 theory and practical hours of training including the study of the history of esthetics (skin care) and professional image will be completed. The effects of sun and aging, consultation and skin analysis, facial and body treatments, histology of the skin, skin disorders and diseases, massage, make-up application techniques and color analysis will be studied. You will utilize machine facials and study Wisconsin laws, safety, and sanitation. Students discover the importance of a business plan, customer service and retail sales.

Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the Wisconsin Aesthetician Credentialing Exam.

Empathetic. Creative. Personable.

As you prepare for your career, you should strive to reach a comfort level in the following courses or skills:

Chemistry
Biology

Program-Specific Requirements

Program Outcomes

At the completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

Perform facial treatments
Demonstrate machine facials
Perform make-up applications
Perform spa body treatments
Perform hair removal techniques on face and body
Practice spa management skills
Follow state rules and regulations using safety and sanitation
Apply general science concepts

Program Costs

The estimated total program cost for the one-year Esthetician - Basic program is approximately $2,100. This program is eligible for financial aid. View more information on program and costs.

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