Aesthetic Dermatology & Skin Care Technician
From ~$167/mo with financing · payment plans available
Reserve your spot with a $50 Registration Deposit (deducted from tuition)
This program teaches students how to operate laser IPL machines for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, pigmentation treatment, and spider vein removal. Students will identify common skin disorders while learning to perform full facial treatments using ozone therapy, steaming, and high-frequency and radio-frequency devices.
Our Aesthetic Dermatology Technician program will teach students how to operate laser IPL machines for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, pigmentation treatment, and spider vein removal. Students will identify common skin disorders while learning to do full facial treatments using ozone therapy, steaming, and high-frequency and radio-frequency devices. The curriculum includes performing aesthetic facial assessments, understanding the anatomy of human skin and skin disorders, deep vacuum pore cleansing and extraction, client consultation and after-care, safety and disposal standards, equipment maintenance, galvanic lifting and ultrasonic treatments, microdermabrasion, high-frequency treatments, radio frequency treatments, intro laser IPL treatments, and intro training to chemical peels.
Duration
20 hours
Category
Skin Care
Certification
Included
Class Size
Small Groups
Course Investment
$4,000
or approx. $167/mo with iFinance (24 months)
Reserve your spot with a $50 Registration Deposit (deducted from tuition)Duration
20 hours
Flexible Start Dates Available
No fixed intakes — you schedule your training after enrolling, around your availability and the instructor’s.
“The equipment was great and we didn't just learn textbook theory — we used real, modern tools. They always kept things current and relevant. I love…”
— Sherri Tabish
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“The equipment was great and we didn't just learn textbook theory — we used real, modern tools. They always kept things current and relevant. I loved being able to practice on real models and real time experience was awesome.”
Sherri T.
Google review · 2025“I had an amazing experience! With 1-1 learning, he was able to customize my learning experience to best suit me. With hands on learning, I was able to gain confidence quickly.”
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