Our Georgia State Board of Cosmetology approved 1000 clock hour program is taught in five esthetician training courses. Introduction to Esthetics, a 280 clock hour course, is a prerequisite for other esthetician courses. The program is divided into 712 clock hours of classroom instruction and 288 clock hours of clinic instruction. The full-time Esthetics Program typically takes 9 months to complete. The part-time Esthetics Program typically takes 12 months to complete.

Students are required to earn 485 treatment credits during the program. A treatment credit may be a facial, body treatment, makeup, hair removal or tinting application. Each esthetician training course includes a specific number of treatment applications that must be completed before continuing to the next course.

The clinic internship provides the opportunity to practice techniques and interactive skills, with the public, in a real- life setting supervised by a state licensed esthetics instructor.  Our curriculum is designed to provide you with all the basic skills necessary to perform a facial, back facial, hair removal, or add-on-service by the end of the introductory esthetician course. You will have the opportunity to master your techniques as you continue to provide esthetic services to the public throughout your advanced training.

As part of the 1000 clock hour program you will receive certifications in Microdermabrasion, Spa Therapies and Reflexology.

Introduction to Esthetics

280 clock hours

The Introduction to Esthetics course is comprised of 280 clock hours of classroom instruction and it’s designed to introduce you to the field of esthetics. It prepares you to perform a basic facial, back facial, hair removal, add-on services and provide you with the foundation necessary for advanced study. The introductory esthetics course includes Ethics, State Board Rules & Regulations, OSHA Standards, Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology, Infection control, Skin Physiology, Introduction to Chemistry, Introduction to Electricity & Machines, Diseases & Disorders, Introduction to Hair Removal, Basic Facial, and Clinic Internship Preparation.

Basic Esthetics

Prerequisite: Introduction to Esthetics
180 clock hours

The Basic Esthetics course is comprised of classroom instruction and the clinic internship. This esthetics course is designed to further educate the esthetic student to perform comprehensive facial services and become knowledgeable on all aspects of makeup history, industry, and application. The Basic Esthetics course includes classes on Advanced Anatomy & Physiology, Advanced Hair Removal, Advanced Facial Machines, Makeup, and Clinic Internship.

Spa Therapies

Prerequisite: Introduction to Esthetics
180 clock hours

The Spa Therapies course is comprised of classroom instruction and the clinic internship. This esthetician training course is designed to meet the increased market demand for total body esthetic services. The Spa Therapies course includes classes on Spa History, Aromatherapy, Spa treatments (Body Exfoliation, Mud Wrap, and Cellulite Wrap), Reflexology, Advanced Facial treatments, and the Clinic Internship. At the completion of this course you will have certifications in Reflexology, Aromatherapy, and Spa Therapies.

Clinical Esthetics

Prerequisite: Introduction to Esthetics
180 clock hours

The Clinical Esthetics course is designed to provide an overview of what can be expected in a clinical setting.  Students can develop an understanding of advanced skin analysis, microdermabrasion, age management treatments, and corrective makeup. This course includes Advanced Skin Analysis, Microdermabrasion, LED, Micro-current, Laser theory, and the Clinic Internship.

Medical Esthetics

Prerequisite: Introduction to Esthetics
180 clock hours

The Medical Esthetics course is designed to provide an overview of what can be expected when working in a medical setting. Students can develop an understanding of medical terminology, medical charting, chemical exfoliations & peels, first aid & wound healing, and a more advanced evaluation of skin care products and ingredients. The Medical Esthetics course includes Advanced Cosmetic Chemistry, Medical Charting, Medical Terminology, First Aid & Wound Healing, Chemical Exfoliations, Pharmacology of esthetics, Oncology of esthetics, Camouflage Makeup and Peels.