ADVANCED ESTHETICS PROGRAM
Our Advanced Esthetics Program is designed for the licensed esthetician looking to expand into the Advanced Esthetics field.
AESTHETICS INSTITUTE
Advanced Esthetics
Often referred to as "Medical Esthetics," this is our advanced-level program designed for currently licensed estheticians.
New to esthetics? Learn about our beginning-level Esthetics Program here.
The Aesthetics Institute offers a comprehensive list of industry-leading services and skills taught by our expert instructors. Our class sizes are extremely small with most having between 6-8 students. Our technology is cutting-edge and we have the machines and modalities you will be expected to know and use working as an Advanced Esthetician.
We are one of three schools who offer Advanced Esthetics in the Portland-area and only one of six in the entire state of Oregon. We are local, family-owned, and only focus on skincare. We are not a big chain, and that allows us to provide individualized training and support to the students in our small, hands-on classes.
For nearly 40 years, this successful teaching model has produced more than 2000 graduates and we are not about to change it.
No matter how long you have been an esthetician, our Advanced Esthetics Program was designed to take you to the next level of your career. We invite you to come meet us and take a tour of our school.
Services, Skills, and Modalities included in your training:
All the skills and services listed are INCLUDED in our course at the advertised price. There are NEVER any additional add-on or surprise fees.
Services, Skills, and Modalities included in Advanced Esthetics:
- Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photorejuvenation & Dyschromia
- Microneedling Treatments and Modalities
- Radio Frequency Microneedling Treatments
- Radio Frequency Body Contouring & Cellulite Reduction Treatments
- Radio Frequency Skin Tightening Treatments
- Non-Ablative Fractional Laser Resurfacing Treatments
- Laser & IPL Hair Removal Treatments
- Non-Ablative Laser Tattoo Removal Treatments
- Advanced Dermaplaning Procedures
- DiamondGlow Microdermabrasion Treatments
- Advanced Skin Analysis Technologies
- Jessner's Advanced Chemical Exfoliation
- MandeliClear Advanced Chemical Exfoliation
- DermaFrost Advanced Chemical Exfoliation
- Medical Terminology & Charting
- Pre & Post-Client Care Protocols
- CPR & First Aid Certification
- Clinical Photography Skills
- Client Consultations & Procedures
- Laser Safety Training Officer Guide
All the skills and services listed are INCLUDED in our course at the advertised price. There are NEVER any additional add-on or surprise fees.
The Aesthetics Institute provides additional certifications as well as the standard certifications required by the state of Oregon to become an Advanced Esthetician.
We include these certifications in our program at no additional cost because we know these are the skills that are most sought-after by employers.
These additional certifications include:
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The first seven weeks of the Advanced Esthetics course are entirely online, utilizing an instructor-supported skincare theory curriculum that is 100% on-demand.
Students can complete their weekly assignments, readings, and quizzes from anywhere they can access the internet, on the days and times that best fit their schedule.
The online modules work in conjunction with our Advanced Esthetics Workbook, Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Lasers and Lights textbook, along with the internationally recognized Milady Advanced Esthetics digital textbooks.
Skincare Theory Curriculum Online Modules:
- Introduction to Advanced Esthetics & Laser Physics
- Structures of the Skin & Appendages and Anatomy, Physiology, & Histology
- Diseases and Disorders of the Skin, Dermatology Science, Wound Healing Therapies, and Fitzpatrick & Glogau Skin Classification Scales
- Safety, Sanitation, & Infection Control
- Oregon Rules & Regulations for Certified Advanced Estheticians
- Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Standards and HIPPA Compliance
- American National Standard Institute (ANSI) Standards & Protocols
- Laser & IPL Theory, Laser & Light Physics, History, Contraindications, and Safety Procedures
- Treatment Technologies including Ultherapy, Enhanced LED Treatments, Photodynamic Therapy, & Laser Therapy for Acne
- Medical Spa Consultation Best Practices, Client Care & Charting, and Ergonomics
- Laser & IPL Hair Removal Modalities and Protocols
- Photo-rejuvenation & Dyschromia Reduction and Pigmentation & Vascular Lesions
- Ablative vs. Non-ablative Skin Rejuvenation and Resurfacing Treatment Science and Certified Advanced Esthetician Scope of Practice
- Laser Tattoo Removal Science, Modalities & Protocols
- Cellulite & Body Contouring Technologies, Skin Tightening Modalities and Radiofrequency Science
- Medical Terminology & Procedures including Application Theory of Injectable Neurotoxins, Fillers, and Ultrasound Science
- Dermaplaning Advanced Techniques & Procedures
- Microdermabrasion Application with Diamond Dermal Infusion and Lymphatic Drainage Theory
- Collagen Induction Therapy with Microneedling Treatment Modalities
- Advanced Chemical Peels and Chemical Exfoliation Chemistry
- Personal & Professional Development, Salon & Medical Spa Business Essentials and Career Planning for Advanced Estheticians
Please note that this list serves as an overview of the program’s curriculum and is subject to change at any time and without notice. Please schedule a campus visit with one of our admissions representatives today to learn about the most up-to-date curriculum information included in this program.
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" The curriculum is much more in-depth than other schools, you will get much more hands-on experience, and you will leave here with the tools to truly thrive in the industry. After working in the industry, I can attest that the education you get here is way beyond what other schools are teaching, even in other states."
Jade Mora
Advanced Esthetics 2019
Advanced Esthetics 2019
" The curriculum is much more in-depth than other schools, you will get much more hands-on experience, and you will leave here with the tools to truly thrive in the industry. After working in the industry, I can attest that the education you get here is way beyond what other schools are teaching, even in other states.
Jade Mora
Advanced Esthetics 2019
Advanced Esthetics 2019
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Advanced Esthetics Program Details
As an Advanced Esthetics student, you will learn many different modalities and receive comprehensive training on multiple pieces of industry-leading equipment.
The Aesthetics Institute heavily invests in cutting-edge technology and stays up on the latest trends in the beauty industry to make sure you are learning the services and skills that make you the most highly competitive you can be in the job market.
Our hybrid program allows you to complete the first seven weeks of the theory portion of the program entirely online, with the dedicated support of one of our highly qualified advanced esthetics instructors.
You will then come into the school to complete your hands-on, in-person training. We offer both full-time and part-time attendance options. Most full-time students will finish the program in four months. Part-time students in six months. See below for schedule details.
" It is awesome to watch something ‘click’ in a student's head just because I explained it a certain way. Not everyone learns the same way, so it's truly a great feeling when I figure out what works for each student."
Tashauna Carter
Lead Advanced Esthetics Instructor, LEI, CAEI
Lead Advanced Esthetics Instructor, LEI, CAEI
" It is awesome to watch something ‘click’ in a student's head just because I explained it a certain way. Not everyone learns the same way, so it's truly a great feeling when I figure out what works for each student."
Tashauna Carter
Lead Advanced Esthetics Instructor, LEI, CAEI
Lead Advanced Esthetics Instructor, LEI, CAEI
Our curriculum uses only FDA-approved devices and prepares our students to hit the ground running.
Our challenging curriculum will prepare you for the Oregon license exam.
Attendance Options & Graduation Requirements
Classes start approximately every two months and have a full-time or part-time attendance option.
Advanced Esthetics has an hours-based graduation requirement.
500 Total Clock Hours Including:
225 Online theory hours
275 In-person training hours
Full-Time Attendance Calendar Example:
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Part-Time Attendance Calendar Example:
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From medical esthetics to lasers, our dedicated and experienced instructors are ready to help you advance your skills as an esthetician.
