Health & wellness
Massage Therapy
600 clock hours · 7 months (33 weeks)
Hands-on clinical training in massage techniques, hydrotherapy and allied modalities.
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(Skin care)
Diploma programAdvanced Spa Aesthetician
Advanced training in skin care: the composition, function and types of skin, skin disorders and disease, advanced facial treatment, massage, advanced makeup application and hair removal, including other body areas.
- Length
- 4.5 months
- Hours
- 360 clock hours
- Credential
- Diploma
- Program cost
- $3,500.00
- 253 online theory
- 107 lab on campus
(The program)
What you will learn.
Designed in accordance with the regulations and requirements of the State of Florida for the license entitled “Facial Specialist or Esthetician Technician,” the program provides advanced training for people interested in work as a facial specialist or esthetician in salons and in medical or resort spas, as a manager, skin consultant or technician.
Courses are taught in English and Spanish. All theory and exam hours are online; lab hours are completed on campus.
Completing a Course or Program in a Language Other Than English May Reduce Employability Where English is Required.
(Program outline)
16 courses.
Open a course to see what it covers and how its hours split.
ASA101Sanitation / Disinfection 10 hrs
Sanitation and disinfection for infection control, client safety and one’s own safety; the rules for sanitizing implements and equipment in the salon.
ASA102Electricity and Facial Machines 11 hrs
The proper use of electricity and machines, tools and electrotherapy.
ASA103Facial Techniques and Contraindications 75 hrs
Facial techniques, procedures on clients, facial treatments and contraindications.
ASA104Product Chemistry 11 hrs
The basics of chemistry and the effects of the major ingredients of skin care products on the skin.
ASA105Hair Removal 8.5 hrs
Hair removal techniques, benefits and risks.
ASA106Make Up Application 8.5 hrs
Color theory and analysis, facial features and shapes, camouflage and corrective makeup, client consultation, tools and products.
ASA107Skin Theory 85 hrs
Anatomy, physiology and dermatology of the skin; common disorders and diseases, and skin care.
ASA108Florida Laws and Rules & Ethics 7 hrs
Florida laws and the rules of professional conduct in the profession.
ASA109HIV/AIDS 4 hrs
HIV and how it relates to health care professionals: origin, transmission, prevention and diagnosis.
ASA210Advanced Professional Image 5 hrs
Professional conduct in the salon, appearance and ethics.
ASA211Advanced Facial Machines / Products 18 hrs
Advanced facial machines and processes, advanced skin care products, chemistry and ingredients.
ASA212Advanced Laser, Energy & Frequency 22 hrs
Laser, light energy and radio frequency therapy, treatments and how they relate to the skin (lipo laser and radio frequency).
ASA213Advanced Skin Disorders 14 hrs
Skin disorders, precautions and the procedures used to treat them.
ASA214Advanced Eyelash and Brow Treatments 18 hrs
Eyelash and brow tints and eyelash application.
ASA215Advanced Bacteriology, and Sanitation 18 hrs
Bacteria, proper sanitation and infection control.
ASA216Advanced Body Sculpting 45 hrs
Nonsurgical body contouring: wood therapy, vacuum therapy, cavitation, body wrapping and thermal blanket.
253 online + 107 lab = 360 clock hours
(On campus)
Where you practice.
(Cost)
Program cost
- Tuition
- $2,620.00
- Registration Fee
- $150.00
- Uniforms & Supplies
- $730.00
- Program cost
- $3,500.00
From the Florida Professional Institute catalog. The registration fee is $150.00 in every program.
(Ways to pay)
Payment options
- Full payment when you sign the enrollment agreement
- The registration fee, then a monthly or weekly payment plan based on the cost and length of the program
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Ready to start?
Visit the campus, meet the admissions team and tour the labs. Classes run mornings, afternoons and evenings.