Esthetics College Program Takes Hands-on Approach

If you’re looking for an esthetics college program that prepares you for the industry through as much hands-on practice as possible, you may want to consider applying to Centennial College’s Esthetician undertaking. The offering prides itself on offering students the advantage of developing their skills by using brand new esthetician lab facilities and cutting-edge equipment that are common in today’s wellness and medical spas as well as combining this learning with important theory. This two-year esthetics college program gives its students the knowledge and skills for spa applications and skin care as well as business operations.

To apply for Centennial College’s esthetics college offering, all you require is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older) as well as the compulsory English Grade 12 C or U or equivalent, or skills assessment.

The labs in which students learn the skills they need to succeed as estheticians, are based in Centennial College’s most high-tech location, Morningside Campus. Through the hands-on esthetics college program approach, they master the proper use of specialized equipment and products, as well as how to apply knowledge of business operations, exceptional customer service and diverse population needs to daily operations of an esthetic business in a controlled salon or spa environment.

Qualified instructors deliver a comprehensive curriculum that incorporates anatomy, physiology, practical applications, product knowledge, sales techniques, skin care theory, skin care practices, manicures and pedicures, spa health and safety, introduction to wellness, and much more.

Not only do esthetics college program students benefit learning in life-like labs but they also get a taste of real-life experience in the school’s student clinic (which is supervised by qualified faculty) and field placements in the best spas in the city. Clinic practice takes place during semesters two, three and four, and covers a variety of topics. Meanwhile, the practicum component of the esthetics college program takes places in semester four and allows students to apply everything they have learned as well as network with professionals in the industry. Please be advised that students must have completed a standard first aid and CPR (healthcare provider level) course, a vulnerable sector background police check, and an immunization review form before they can be sent out on the esthetician work placement. 

Once they graduate from the esthetics college program, students have the ability to: perform a variety of specialized body and skin care treatments following correct procedures and precautions, and supporting client needs (including but not limited to facials, manicures, pedicures, hair removal and make-up applications); use a range of specialized equipment and products, in compliance with established standards, regulations, policies and procedures; select and recommend the use of esthetic products and product ingredients to clients, taking into account health status and identified needs; 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; and more.