Skin care

Diploma program

Facial Specialist

A facial specialist first assesses the condition of a client’s skin and recommends what can be done to improve it, then cleanses, exfoliates, waxes, moisturizes and applies makeup to enhance the client’s overall appearance.

Length: 3.25 months
Hours: 260 clock hours
Credential: Diploma
Program cost: $1,800.00

194 online theory
66 on campus

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Treatment lab at Florida Professional Institute: rows of tables with purple covers, magnifying lamps and supply carts — Campus photo

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 trains people interested in work as a facial specialist or esthetician in salons and spas, as a manager, skin consultant or technician, or in a skin salon or spa of their own.

Students learn the composition, function and types of skin, the difference between skin disorders and skin disease, and the steps of a facial treatment, including massage, makeup application and hair removal.

All theory and exam hours are online. The clinical practicum is completed on campus.

Program outline

10 courses.

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FSD101Sanitation / Disinfection 10 hrs

Why sanitation and disinfection matter for infection control and client safety, and the rules for sanitizing implements and equipment in the salon.

10 online0 on campus

FEM102Electricity and Facial Machines 10 hrs

The proper use of electricity and machines, tools and electrotherapy.

8 online2 on campus

FTC103Facial Techniques and Contraindications 106 hrs

Facial techniques, procedures on clients, facial treatments and contraindications.

66 online40 on campus

FCH104Product Chemistry 12 hrs

The basics of chemistry and the effects of the major ingredients of skin care products on the skin.

8 online4 on campus

FHR105Hair Removal 8 hrs

Hair removal techniques, benefits and risks, and how to perform them.

3 online5 on campus

FMA106Make Up Application 18 hrs

Color theory and analysis, facial features and shapes, camouflage and corrective makeup, client consultation, tools and products.

3 online15 on campus

FST107Skin Theory 85 hrs

Anatomy, physiology and dermatology of the skin; the most common disorders and diseases, and skin care.

85 online0 on campus

FPE108Professional Ethics 2 hrs

Professional conduct and communication.

2 online0 on campus

FHI109HIV / AIDS 4 hrs

HIV and how it relates to health care professionals: origin, transmission, prevention and diagnosis.

4 online0 on campus

FLR110Florida Laws and Rules 5 hrs

Florida laws and the rules of professional conduct in the profession.

5 online0 on campus

194 online + 66 on campus = 260 clock hours

On campus

Where you practice.

Treatment lab at Florida Professional Institute seen from the doorway, with tables, lamps and carts — Campus photo

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Cost

Program cost

Registration Fee: $150.00
Uniform & Supplies: $150.00
Tuition: $1,500.00
Program cost: $1,800.00

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

How to enroll