Microdermabrasion & Skin Care Technician

Class B — No Prerequisite

Master the essentials of skin care.

The Microdermabrasion & Skin Care Technician program teaches students how to operate high-frequency, galvanic, and ultrasonic devices. Students also learn how to effectively use medical exfoliators, pore extraction techniques, toners, and moisturizers. This foundational program builds the hands-on skills needed to deliver professional-quality skin care treatments and serves as the prerequisite for the Advanced Skin Care Program.

Tuition
$2,800 + taxes

Total Cost
$2,885 + taxes

Hours
20 hours

Length
1 week (FT)

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Skills You Will Develop

Techniques covered in this program.

Hands-on training across the core skills of professional skin care.

Aesthetic Facial Assessment Skin Anatomy Toners & Moisturizers Pore Extraction & Deep Cleansing Medical Exfoliation Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion Chemical Peel Treatments High-Frequency Treatment Galvanic & Ultrasonic Techniques Client Consultation & After-Care Equipment Maintenance & Safety

Learning Objectives

What you will be able to do.

Perform an aesthetic facial assessment
Understand the anatomy of human skin
Use toners and moisturizers effectively
Perform pore extraction and deep cleansing techniques
Conduct initial client consultation and provide after-care guidance
Perform medical exfoliating procedures
Discuss safety and disposal standards
Operate and maintain treatment equipment
Use the Diamond tip microdermabrasion effectively
Perform microdermabrasion and chemical peel treatments
Perform high-frequency treatments
Perform galvanic and ultrasonic techniques

Admission Requirements

How to qualify.

Minimum age: completed grade 12 or be a minimum of 19 years of age
Photo ID required (Driver's License, Passport, or BCID)
Completed Student Enrolment Contract before application is processed

This is a Class B program — no prior experience or prerequisite program is required. Ashford Career College nor the student applicant may waive the admission requirements.

Pathway Note:

This program is the prerequisite for the Advanced Skin Care Program.

Start Dates

Year-round enrollment. Begin once registration and payment are complete. Spots are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Location

1214-2929 Barnet Highway
Coquitlam, BC V3B 5R5

Certification

Upon completion, students will receive a certificate issued by Ashford Career College.

The Microdermabrasion & Skin Care Program was reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca