Students interested in being certified in laser operation for cosmetic practices may train at the Northern Virginia Laser Training (NVLT) college, with a goal of obtaining the Advanced Laser Specialist Certification. Students cover topics such as hair removal techniques, laser physics and safety, selecting patients, tissue interaction, hair biology, photorejuvenation, ethics and patient consults. Students wishing to further their education may take a seven-hour injectables training course, which includes information on Botox, Juviderm, Restylane and Radiesse. Graduates must pass a Certified Laser Specialist Exam with a score of at least 90 percent and cannot miss more than an hour of class time. Applicants to the school must be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of a high school diploma or GED; experience in medicine or laser technology is not required. NVLT is located in Stafford, less than a half hour from Quantico.
Northern Virginia Laser Training
2785 Jefferson Davis Highway
Suite 119
Stafford, VA 22554
(866) 781-6858
northernvirginialasertraining.com
Located a half hour from Quantico in Springfield, the ITT Technical Institute offers technical training and associate's or bachelor of science degrees in fields such as software applications development, construction management, criminal justice, paralegal studies, visual communications, digital entertainment and game design, computer drafting and information systems security. Students at ITT may get involved in on-campus activities such as career and technology fairs, college spirit days and open houses. Course work may include classes such as statistics, economics and change, hacker techniques, legal and security issues, social psychology and research methods. Some classes may be available online through distance education.
ITT Technical Institute
7300 Boston Blvd.
Springfield, VA 22153
(866) 817-8324
itt-tech.edu
Westwood College offers two locations near Quantico--Annandale and Arlington. Students in either location can seek online degrees in fields such as animation, interior design, business administration, computer forensics, criminal justice and information technology, with both associate's and bachelor's degrees available. Bachelor's degrees may be completed in three years instead of the traditional four-year college path. Westwood offers students financial aid, loans, scholarships and career assistance. The school can also help students find nearby housing, provides computer laboratories and libraries, tutoring, mentors and activities such as dances and volunteer opportunities.
Westwood College
7619 Little River Turnpike
Suite 500
Annandale, VA 22003
(877) 305-0049
westwood.edu