PROGRAM · CERTIFICATE + PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
An accelerated program in esthetics and medical esthetics, from chemical peels and HydraFacial treatments to lash extensions and brow lamination, preparing you for state licensure and immediate employment.
ADVANCED ESTHETICSProgram overview
The primary purpose and goal of the Advanced Esthetics Program is to rapidly train students to have a strong and advanced foundation in esthetics and medical esthetics. Using an up-to-date career text, students begin with introductory topics such as science basics, infection control, manipulative skills, safety judgements, proper work habits and the attitudes necessary for competency in entry-level job skills. Students are trained to receive state licensure and gainful employment. This is a 750 clock-hour course that may run 23 weeks (full-time) or 35 weeks (part-time).
A combination of lecture, problem solving, question and answer, role-playing, competitions, student presentations and projects, classroom activities and games, demonstrations and student participation. Instruction is supplemented with guest artists, visual aids and other instructional techniques. Exams are given at the end of each unit of study, and practical procedures for each unit are evaluated by the instructor.
Theory and practical content is taught through reading, online content, in-person training, lecture, video media, computer-based learning activities and in-person demonstrations by instructors or licensed professionals. Online lectures and demonstrations (live or virtual) use the CIMA platform and Zoom where applicable, with reading assignments, practice quizzes, games and videos assigned for every chapter. All methods of delivery are also taught in person, and all practical applications are reviewed by a licensed instructor. Practical evaluations and mock exams are held in person in a proctored environment. A laptop or other electronic device is required to access CIMA, Zoom and other learning platforms.
Course goals
Upon completion of this 750 clock-hour course, students will have demonstrated the practical and advanced skills and the theoretical key competencies required to pass the state exam through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Students may take the exam at 400 clock hours or upon completion of the 750-hour course. Students will have demonstrated the ability to:
Credentials
Certificate of Completion
Certification
Certification
Certification training
Curriculum
750 clock hours organized into Fundamentals and Foundations, built on the Milady curriculum, with written exams at the end of every unit and practical evaluations wherever procedures are performed.
Fundamentals
Fundamentals · Part 1
Fundamentals · Part 2
Foundations
Foundations · Part 1
Foundations · Part 2
Foundations · Part 3
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Practice HydraFacial, microdermabrasion, electrotherapy, chemical peels and lash extensions with Dermalogica and HydraFacial partners, the treatments clients ask for most, guided by licensed instructors.
Hands-on training
Class times
| Day class | Tuesday 8:30am – 3:30pm · Wednesday – Saturday 8:30am – 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Evening class | Tuesday – Friday 5:00pm – 9:00pm · Saturday 8:30am – 4:00pm |
| Makeup Mondays | Hybrid only (optional, at the instructor’s discretion) |
All students are expected to attend classes and be involved in the learning process. Students are required to attend 35 hours per week (full-time) or 23 hours per week (part-time) unless specific curriculum changes have been approved. Students must be clocked in by 8:30am (day) or 5:00pm (evening). A student who is late cannot clock in unless authorized by the school director or instructor.
Evaluation
Written exams are given at the end of each unit of study, and practical procedures are evaluated during the units that require them. Students are assigned a minimum number of lab requirements and receive progress reports throughout their training. Final evaluations are based on written and practical applications and lab work.
| Grade | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| A | 90 – 100% | Excellent |
| B | 80 – 89% | Good |
| C | 75 – 79% | Satisfactory |
| F | Below 75% | Failing |
Required materials
Official curriculum and course outline as published by Dymond Designs Beauty School. Printable copy (PDF)
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