Long Island Nail & Skin Care Institute, in New York, has an esthetics training program that trains students for licensure by New York's state cosmetology board. Students can become licensed estheticians after completing a 600-hour program and passing state board exams. The curriculum includes a variety of courses on skin care and learning to work with cosmetic lasers, microdermabrasion machines and other esthetic technologies. The classes include safety and health, anatomy, physiology, bacteriology and sanitation, skin structure and function, waxing and laser hair-removal techniques and related spa services. The course concludes with a review to help students prepare for the state board exams.
Long Island Nail & Skin Care Institute
3709 Hempstead Turnpike
Levittown, NY 11756
516-520-4800
linailskincare.com
Located in Tempe, Arizona, the Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics offers two esthetician programs, a 200-hour laser technician training and an 800-hour advanced skincare and laser technician training. The program is open to licensed cosmetologists, as well as medical or qualified professionals, such as nurses, physicians and naturopathic students. The 200-hour program teaches students to administer microdermabrasion, chemical peels and photofacial techniques. The 800-hour program focuses on advanced skincare techniques, such as laser treatments, hair-removal techniques, advanced chemical peels and microdermabrasion. Upon completion of the school's programs, students will be eligible to sit for the Arizona state board exams to become a licensed esthetician and laser technologist.
Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics
1460 E. Southern Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282
888-504-9106
naturalbeautyaz.com
The Elase Academy is located in South Jordan, Utah, and offers a medical esthetics and laser technology program to train people for work at medical centers, day spas and similar environments. The program offers hands-on training using the latest cosmetic laser and esthetic equipment. Upon completion, graduates will be eligible for a license as a Master Esthetician or to get a certification in advanced laser techniques. The course also qualifies for continuing medical education credit. The 600-hour program includes a 40-hour externship at a medical spa. The curriculum includes basic education about skin care and facials, performing laser resurfacing, laser hair removal and learning to administer BOTOX injections and dermal fillers. Students also take business and sales courses to prepare them to run their own practice.
Elase Academy
10714 S. River Front Road
South Jordan, UT 84095
801-302-1650
elaseacademy.com