Esthetics & Medical Esthetics Foundations
This program is aligned with Canadian health standards (e.g., Health Canada) and designed to meet the demands of Toronto’s growing spa, wellness, and medical aesthetics industry.
Duration: 56 weeks
Total Hours: 1,120 instructional Practicum hours: 80
Delivery Mode: Hybrid & In-Person
Language: English
Credentials: NACC Diploma
Course Overview:
This foundational module provides students with the core knowledge and practical skills essential for a career in esthetics and medical esthetics. With a focus on general sciences and skin care technologies, students gain a deep understanding of safety protocols, sanitation practices, anatomy, histology, cosmetic chemistry, and professional skincare treatments.
Learners will be introduced to both traditional and advanced techniques, including chemical and mechanical exfoliation, hair removal, makeup application, body treatments, and the fundamentals of photo-rejuvenation, laser, IPL, and radio frequency technologies. The program also emphasizes client consultation, nutrition, business operations, and the scope of practice for medical estheticians.
What you will learn:
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
Apply proper infection control and public health guidelines
Understand advanced skin histology, anatomy, and physiology
Assess how hormones affect the skin and body
Recognize the medical esthetician’s scope of practice
Identify cosmetic product ingredients and chemical formulations
Communicate professionally and conduct thorough client consultations
Perform advanced skin analysis and treatment planning
Understand the pH balance and its role in skin health
Apply mechanical and chemical exfoliation techniques
Operate facial and body treatment devices
Conduct laser, IPL, and RF-based procedures
Provide makeup application and basic waxing services
Perform body treatments, cellulite reduction, and skin tightening
Deliver personalized facial protocols and treatment plans
Understand Canadian product safety standards
Prepare professional resumes and succeed in job interviews
Maintain ethical, client-centered practices in clinical settings
Career Opportunities for Esthetics Graduates:
Graduates may pursue roles in:
Spas and salons
Medical spas and medi-aesthetic clinics
Dermatology and plastic surgery clinics
Hotels and destination resorts
Cruise ships and wellness centers
Payment Plans and Financial Support:
Payment Plans and Financial Support:
Flexible Interest Free Payment Plans
- For domestic students (Canadian citizens, PR holders, or refugees):
- Assistance with Better Jobs Ontario applications or microloans through third-party providers.
Financial Aid:
- Assistance with getting up to $28,000 in Better Jobs Ontario funding application.
- Micro-loans through third-party providers.
- Flexible Payment Plans
