Ottawa School of Beauty Ltd

Professional Medical SPA Specialty Program

Our Medical Spa Specialist Diploma delivers the education you need to succeed in this growing fast paced career. Our experienced and qualified instructors ensure students have the skills and the knowledge to excel through hands on training, many hours of theory classes and practical. Conducting client consultation for every medical esthetic course and service.

Program Information

Course Start dates:

January, May, September 

Program Length:

40 weeks, 750 Hours

Education Requirements:

Grade 12 OR equivalent

This Diploma Program is not available at the London Campus

Our curriculum includes

Electrolysis (permanent hair removal)

Permanent method of hair removal and the only method approved by FDA. This course involves learning about histology and trichology of the hair, hair follicle appendages, biological causes of the hair growth, current types, treatment protocol, client consultation, general treatment, neurology and angiology, post care instructions and documentation of client chart.

Laser Hair Removal

Understanding the physics of laser light, different laser technologies and their wavelengths, laser tissue interaction, laser settings vocabulary, treatment protocol, Fitzpatrick skin types, properties of light, laser safety, different laser modes, medical history intake form, indications, contraindications, client consultation, client chart documentation, pre and post care instructions.

Intense Pulse Light

Light based device that uses multiple wavelengths to address different conditions such as skin rejuvenation, local and diffused hyperpigmentation, diffused redness, and mild rosacea, client consultation, IPL best candidate, different IPL handpieces, difference between laser and IPL, full treatment protocol, IPL safety and precautions, contraindications / indications, Fitzpatrick skin types, pre / post care instructions, and treatment record documentation.

Micro Needling

Microneedling is a minimally non-invasive collagen induction therapy cosmetic procedure that is anti-aging. It treats many skin concerns by stimulating the fibroblast cells of collagen and elastin. This course provides extensive theory and hands on training with our medical grade digital Dermastamp technology.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a mechanical resurfacing treatment using corundum crystals / diamond peel technology that addresses many skin issues such as pigmentation, sun damage, uneven skin tone, minimizes pore size, fine lines and wrinkles. This course provides theory, demos and hands on training in our Academy.

Infection Control / Health and Safety

Levels of sterilization, disinfection, sanitation, and antiseptics, infection control vocabulary, federal and regulatory agencies, modes of transmission and their transmission, different types of bacterial  infection, viruses, incubation and containment, fungi, parasites, biofilms, employ the principles of prevention, common antiseptics and disinfectants used in the salon / spa, disinfectants tips and safety, standard and safety precautions, guidelines, demonstrating safe work practices and responsibilities of the beauty professionals.

Basics Facial

Students will learn how to perform cleansing manipulations, facial muscles, difference between skin type and conditions, how to analyze / examine client skin, detailed client consultations, relaxing facial massage movements, basic facial protocol, methods of extraction, learning the importance of skin care ingredients, product knowledge and application / removal of products.

Guest Speakers

Experts in the beauty industry.

Job Connect program

On going job search assistance, references available upon request, highest rate recruitment for our graduate students by high Elite Medi spas and cosmetic clinics.

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