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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Dermatology | Health Science | Medical Technology
Area of study
Health
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


This one-year Medical Skin Care Therapies Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides comprehensive training in advanced skin care treatments and esthetics. Students gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in medical esthetics, working with medical professionals to develop treatment plans and referrals. Clinical placements offer supervised experience under licensed professionals, preparing graduates for careers in dermatology clinics, medical spas, and other healthcare settings.

Program Outline


Outline:

  • Program Length: 1 year
  • Delivery: Full-time, in-person
  • Program Focus: Theory and practice of medical esthetics, working with medical professionals, providing treatment plans and referrals.
  • Practice: Clinical lab/clinic environment adhering to best practices, regulations, and protocols.
  • Clinical Placements: Supervised experience under registered or licensed professionals.
  • Courses:
  • MDSC 1000 – Medical Skin Care Science
  • MDSC 1001 – Medical Skin Care Techniques
  • MDSC 1002 – Medical Skin Care Applications
  • MDSC 1003 – Oncology Esthetics
  • MDSC 1004 – Medical Skin Care Clinic

Teaching:

  • Facilities: Exceptional facilities and equipment.
  • Faculty: Experienced faculty.

Careers:

  • Potential Careers: Employed in dermatology clinics, medical spas, laser care facilities, wellness centres, plastic surgeons’ offices, dental spas, resort spas, day spas, and physicians’ offices with cosmetic practices.

Other:

  • Admission Requirements: Postsecondary public college diploma in esthetician program or CIDESCO or esthetics diploma from private college (selection based on competency test).
  • Additional Information:
  • Level HCP CPR and Standard First Aid required upon registration (online courses not acceptable).
  • Level HCP CPR certification renewal required annually.
  • Up-to-date immunization record required.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination recommended.

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:


Admission Requirements for the Medical Skin Care Therapies program:

  • Postsecondary public college diploma in an esthetician program: This is the mandatory requirement for all applicants.
  • Applicants with a CIDESCO or esthetics diploma from a private college: May be considered for admission based on a competency test.

Additional Information:

  • Level HCP CPR and Standard First Aid: Required upon registration to the program.
  • Online courses are not acceptable.
  • Renewal of Level HCP CPR certification: Required annually while in the program.
  • Up-to-date immunization record: Required in compliance with the Public Hospitals Act.
  • Completion and submission of this record is required during registration to secure placement in clinical and field placement facilities.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination: Required for safety.
  • Can be obtained at a reduced cost through the student insurance plan.
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