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Medical Esthetics & Spa Management

◉ Diploma Program

Turn your passion for beauty, skincare and wellness into professional skills. This program combines hands-on esthetics and advanced skincare training with the business knowledge needed to work in or manage today's spa and beauty industry — with practical skills in medical esthetics, skincare, facials, laser treatments, hair removal, chemical exfoliation, makeup, manicure and pedicure, body treatments, spa massage, spa management, accounting, finance, taxation, human resources, marketing, social media, website design, and business planning.

✦ 97 Weeks ◈ 2,425 Hours ✓ In Person / Hybrid ◉ Career Colleges Act, 2005
Medical Esthetics and Spa Management Diploma
Medical Esthetics and Spa Management Diploma — Elite College
Beauty & Wellness

Medical Esthetics & Spa Management

97 weeks 2,425 total hours Diploma Markham, Richmond Hill Next start: Fall 2026 In Person / Hybrid delivery
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Turn your passion for beauty, skincare and wellness into professional skills. The Medical Esthetics and Spa Management Diploma combines hands-on esthetics and advanced skincare training with the business knowledge needed to work in or manage today's spa and beauty industry.

This program is designed to develop practical skills in medical esthetics, skincare, facials, laser treatments, hair removal, chemical exfoliation, makeup, manicure and pedicure, body treatments and spa massage, along with spa management, accounting, finance, taxation, human resources, marketing, social media, website design and business planning.

This program is approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

Skills You'll Master

01

Medical Esthetics

Understand advanced esthetics and medical skincare treatments.

02

Skincare & Facials

Master professional skincare treatments and facial techniques.

03

Laser Treatments

Learn laser technology and clinical laser treatment applications.

04

Hair Removal

Master various hair removal techniques and client care.

05

Chemical Exfoliation

Learn mechanical and chemical exfoliation treatments.

06

Makeup

Develop professional makeup application skills.

07

Body Treatments

Learn body treatments, spa massage and wellness therapies.

08

Spa Management

Understand spa business operations and management.

09

Business & Marketing

Develop accounting, finance, HR, marketing and business planning skills.

Introduction to Medical Esthetics
25 Hours — Introduction to the field of medical esthetics and skincare.
Health and Safety
50 Hours — Health, safety and hygiene protocols for esthetics and spa settings.
Anatomy and Physiology
50 Hours — Study of human anatomy and physiology for esthetics practice.
Skin Care & Facials
150 Hours — Comprehensive skincare treatments and facial techniques.
Skin Diseases & Disorders
75 Hours — Understanding skin conditions and disorders for treatment planning.
Introduction to Botox and Fillers
25 Hours — Introduction to injectable cosmetic treatments and client care.
Hair Removal Techniques
50 Hours — Various hair removal methods and professional applications.
Lasers
48 Hours — Laser technology and safety for esthetic treatments.
Clinical Laser Treatment
150 Hours — Hands-on clinical laser treatment training.
Mechanical & Chemical Exfoliation
125 Hours — Exfoliation techniques for skin renewal and treatment.
Makeup Fundamentals
100 Hours — Professional makeup application for esthetics practice.
Manicure and Pedicure
100 Hours — Nail care and spa manicure/pedicure techniques.
Body Treatments & Spa Massage
125 Hours — Spa body treatments and massage techniques.
Spa Business Operations
25 Hours — Understanding spa business operations and management.
Bookkeeping & Financial Accounting – Level I
75 Hours — Foundation of bookkeeping and financial accounting.
Bookkeeping & Financial Accounting – Level 2
75 Hours — Advanced bookkeeping and financial accounting principles.
Business Mathematics
50 Hours — Mathematical concepts for business and financial problems.
Business Finance
50 Hours — Financial management and business finance strategies.
Business Plan
50 Hours — Creating comprehensive business plans for spa businesses.
Introduction to Personal and Corporation Taxation
75 Hours — Understanding personal and corporate taxation basics.
Human Resource Management
50 Hours — HR functions and workforce management for spa businesses.
Recruitment and Selection
50 Hours — Hiring, interviewing and selection processes.
Introduction to Marketing Management
50 Hours — Marketing principles and management for beauty businesses.
Social Media Marketing
75 Hours — Building brand presence and engagement on social media.
Customer Service Management
100 Hours — Customer service strategies and service excellence.
Website Design
150 Hours — Website design principles for beauty and spa businesses.
Brochure & Marketing Materials
150 Hours — Creating brochures and marketing materials for spa businesses.
Internship
250 Hours — Supervised internship in a spa or beauty industry setting.

Graduates develop skills applicable to opportunities in:

Medical Spas Skincare Clinics Beauty Clinics Salons Wellness Centres Spa Businesses Spa Management Entrepreneurship
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
  • English proficiency (minimum Grade 12 or equivalent)
  • Admissions interview with program coordinator
  • Basic computer skills (recommended)

Total Tuition

$19,500

Includes all materials, textbooks, and internship placement support.

Financial Aid Available

OSAP, Better Jobs Ontario, and flexible payment plans available.

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What career opportunities are available after graduation?
Graduates find opportunities in medical spas, skincare clinics, beauty clinics, salons, wellness centres, spa businesses, spa management and entrepreneurship.
Is this program accredited?
Yes, the Medical Esthetics and Spa Management Diploma program is approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
How much internship experience is included?
The program includes a 250-hour supervised internship in a spa or beauty industry setting, providing extensive hands-on experience.
What delivery formats are available?
The program is offered in In Person and Hybrid formats to suit different learning preferences and schedules.

Beauty Skills. Business Skills. One Career-Focused Program.

Build professional esthetics skills and the business knowledge to grow in the beauty and wellness industry.

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