Skin Care & Massage Therapy Program Overview
Avi Career Training is now certified Virginia Esthetic Licensing becomes effective in July 2007. All those working in Virginia as an Esthetician will be required to have a license. The Virginia Legislature has adopted a 2-tier system:
- Basic Esthetics
- Master Esthetics
- Master Esthetics-Electrolaze Program
- Medical Esthetics
- Esthetics-Electrolaze
- Makeup Artistry
- Cosmetology
- Nail Technician
- Wellness & Makeup Artist
- Electrolysis
- Permanent Makeup
- Beauty Wellness Therapy
- Massage Therapy
- Spa Salon Management
- Instructor Program
- Waxing
- Micro Dermabrasion
- Body Spa Wellness
- Stone Therapy
- Reflexology
- Yoga
- Laser Program
Our courses are developed to reflect these changes. View each course descriptions then request a catalog and come in for a complementary treatment and orientation to talk to teachers and see the books by contacting us today!
Basic Esthetics 600 hours: Theory and practical techniques include:
- The Natural Sciences, Nutrition & Wellness
- Makeup Artistry
- Eyebrow and Eyelash Tinting, Eyelash Perm
- Face and Body Waxing
- Basic Mask Treatment with Enzyme Exfoliation
- Specialty Mask Treatments including paraffin
- Basic Hot Towel Facial Treatments
- Deep Pore Cleansing Facial Treatments
- Hand and Foot Exfoliating/Hydrating Treatments
- Deep Pore Cleansing Back Treatments
- Stress Reduction Body Scrubs
- Body Wraps, Body Treatments/spray tan
- Stone Therapy
Master Esthetics Program 600 hours: Theory and practical techniques include:
- Orientation, advanced business subjects, and infection control
- State laws, rules and regulations
- Advanced anatomy and physiology
- Advanced skin care and advanced modalities
- Advanced procedures and chemical exfoliation
- Lymphatic drainage
Master Esthetics Program 1200 hours: Theory and practical techniques include:
- Orientation and business topics
- Laws and Regulations
- General Sciences
- Applied Sciences
- Skin Care
- Makeup
- Body and other treatments
- Hair removal
- Orientation, advanced business subjects
- & infection control
- State laws, rules and regulations
- Advanced anatomy and physiology
- Advanced skin care & advanced modalities
- Advanced procedures & chemical exfoliation
- Lymphatic drainage
Master Esthetics-Electrolaze Program 900 hours: Theory and practical techniques include:
- Orientation, advanced business subjects
- & infection control
- State laws, rules and regulations
- Advanced anatomy and physiology
- Advanced skin care and advanced modalities
- Advanced procedures and chemical exfoliation
- Lymphatic drainage
- Business Practices-Job Skills
- Electrolysis Principles & Equipment
- Trichlolgy (Hair Growth)
- Endocrinology
- Dermatology
- Neurology/Angiology
- Bacteriology
- Laser Hair Removal
Medical Esthetics 150 hours: This course is intended for the esthetician interested in working in a medical setting.
- Medical Esthetics, Consultation and Office Visits
- Medical Chart Writing
- Skin Conditions, Treatments
- Home Care and Self-Care for Health-Compromised Clients
- Small Procedures and Special Clinics
- Cosmetic and Dermatologic surgery procedures
- Standard for Peels
- Mayotonology in theory and some practice
- Laser Treatments
- Plastic Surgery Procedures
Facial Treatments Refresher: (for licensed cosmetologists & nurses) this course will review all the theory of Esthetics and practice Basic Facial Treatments that are currently taught in our Basic Esthetic Course. You can invite friends/family to be your model. The flexibility of this course allows you to request certain treatments to practice.
Esthetics-Electrolaze Program 900 hours: Theory and practical techniques include:
- Anatomy & Pathology
- Facial and Body Procedures
- Color Theory & Make-up
- Methods of Hair Removal
- Massage/Advanced Body Techniques
- Electricity/Machines/Light Therapy
- Business Practices-Job Skills
- Electrolysis Principles & Equipment
- Treatments & Procedures
- Laser Hair Removal
- Ethics, Codes & Regulations
- Insertion, Sanitation, Pain Management
Makeup Artistry 75 hours: : Makeup Artistry is taken with students in the Esthetics Course. Theory & practical techniques:
- Day & Evening Looks
- Makeup Application of False Eyelashes
- Contour/print Makeup
- Wedding Makeup / Bridal Makeup
- Makeup Application and Corrective Makeup
- Importance of Lighting
- Color Analysis and Personal Preferences
- Selecting Colors for all Skin Types
- Tweezing and Grooming Eyebrows
- Marketing yourself as a Makeup Artist
Cosmetology Program 1500 hours: Gain competence in all aspects of the field of cosmetology to include the study of skin care, manicuring, hair care, hair shaping, chemical designing and relaxing, permanent waving and hair coloring, business theory and ethics.
- Orientation
- Manicuring and pedicuring
- Shampooing and rinsing
- Scalp treatments
- Hair styling
- Hair cutting
- Permanent waving/chemical relaxing
- Hair coloring and bleaching
- Skin care and makeup
- Wigs, hairpieces and related theory
- Salon management
Nail Technician Program 150 hours: Gain competence in all aspects of the field of manicuring and pedicuring, sanitation and safety as well as business theory and ethics.
- Anatomy and physiology
- Diseases and disorders
- Procedures to include both natural and artificial application
- Sterilization
Wellness & Makeup Artist Program: Objective of this program is to have the student mastered in the following courses:
- Body Spa Wellness
- Permanent Make-up
- Make-up Artistry
- Waxing
- Micro Dermabrasion
- Stone Therapy
Electrolysis 600 hours: Electrolysis course offers a comprehensive study in galvanic electrolysis, thermolysis and blend epilation as well as sterilization, sanitation and marketing strategies of permanent hair removal of superfluous hair. Upon completion of this course you will be confident and qualified in the permanent hair removal process.
- Anatomy & Pathology
- Electrolysis Principles & Equipment
- Treatments & Procedures
- Ethics, Codes & Regulations
- Electrolysis
- Thermalysis
- Blend
- Insertion
- Sanitation
- Pain Management
Permanent Makeup 90 hours: Dermal Pigmentation, known as tattooing, has been present for centuries in our cultures for the purpose of body adornment. Intra dermal implantation of pigment, color or dyes results in permanent alteration of tissue to gain a cosmetic effect. The pigmentation effect is obtained by a procedure in which in a minute, metabolically inert pigment granules are mechanically placed beneath the epidermis. When the procedure utilizes microscopes or magnifying loupes, the appropriate term is micro pigmentation. We also use SofTap method to implant permanent color into the skin for needle configurations are designed for comfort, fast healing, control, little touch ups for natural look and it is for eye lining, lip lining, lip filling, eyebrow, and beauty mark.
- Introduction, Instructions, Machine and Needles
- Professional standards and Safety
- Anatomy
- Color theory
- Immunization
- Procedures and Techniques (specific areas), Anesthetics
- Blood borne pathogen standards
- Sterilization, sanitation, aseptic techniques, disinfection
- Transmission cycle of infectious diseases
- Record keeping, legal considerations
- Virginia tattooing laws and regulations
- Marketing Promotion
Beauty Wellness Therapy Program 1350 hours: Teaches nature & health of the skin and professional art of scientific skin care treatments, including: Make-up, Waxing, Permanent Hair Removal, Electrolysis and Massage Therapy and information on the types of products and equipment used. In the past, these programs were offered separately. The purpose of this program is to combine all three courses, thereby rendering the student as a certified Beauty Wellness Therapist, having all the skills desired to assist in all aspects of full service spas and resorts, as well as numerous other venues.
- Anatomy & Pathology
- Preparation for Beauty Wellness, Nutrition
- Consultation, Diagnosis & Facial & Male
- Color Theory and Make-up, Hand and Foot
- Methods of Hair Removal
- Advanced Body Techniques and Aging Factor
- Electrolysis
- Electricity/Machines/Light Therapy
- Massage Therapy, Day Spa, Body Treatment
- Business Practices, Job Skills & Product
Massage Therapy 600 hours: Enable its participants to help others to enhance their wellbeing by through massage therapy. Rather than approaching every client with the same "formula," students are trained to tailor each massage treatment to the specific needs and objectives of the individual. Graduates of this program are provided with the tools to practice in a variety of settings, including private practice, health clubs, chiropractic or osteopathic offices, beauty salons, stress reduction centers, sport centers, as well as many other locations
- Anatomy & Pathology
- Massage/Body Work
- Applied Modalities (Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hydrotherapy)
- Health and Hygiene, CPR, First Aid
- Business Mgt. & Ethics
Spa & Salon Management Program 600 hours: Student mastered in the Management of Spa and Salon. This course will enhance the multitalented professional and introduce them to new techniques and products in the beauty, health and Spa industry.
- Salon Types and Their Locations
- Types of Leases and Rent Agreements
- Permits, Public Utilities, and Insurance
- Financing the New Salon, record keeping items
- Decorating and Arranging the Reception Area
- Supply Room, merchandising, operating costs
- Salon Personnel, forms
- Labor-Related & successful, Laws-Key points
Instructor Program 400 hours: This program is to master the student subject matter and to be able to impart this knowledge to others by using latest teaching principles and to become one who sincerely cares for the education of each student.
- Science of teaching, Ethics
- Teacher assistance and observation
- Performance of demonstration
- Clinic and supervised practice teaching
- How to seek and obtain employment
- State Board rules
- Safety, management, retailing, people skills
- Advanced Techniques
- Chemistry
Waxing 115 hours: Provide students depilatory hair removal techniques known as waxing with useful tips and techniques. The vocational competency to be attained by graduates is a development of waxing skills that will earn students praise with a Paraffin warm wax, Azulin cold wax, green facial wax, thick and thin spatulas, muslin cloths, as well as oil and Aloe Vera lotion.
- Personal hygiene, Sterilization
- Skin theory, structure and composition
- Client consultation and different areas treatment
- Waxing procedures (brow, lip, leg, arms, underarm, chest, back, bikini)
- Salon Management, Business, Ethics, Equipment
Micro Dermabrasion: Teach students microdermabrasion, also known as particle skin exfoliation. This is the mechanical removal of part of the epithelial stratum corneum (skin outer layer). This in turn stimulates the basal layer that promotes cellular re-growth, stimulating a reaction at the dermis level as evidenced by increased blood flow.
- Introduction, Equipment and Supply
- Safety & Sanitation Techniques
- Indications, Contra-Indications
- Client Consultation and Preparation
- Treatment Protocol (Esthetics vs. Clinical)
- Application & Techniques (Hands-on)
- Post Treatment Care/ Home Care
- Business, marketing and law
Body Spa Wellness: Teaches how you to become a body treatment professional and be competent in all aspects of treating the body, caring for the client and demonstrate a professional body treatment, including seaweed, mud, and aromatherapy
- Detailed Body Treatments
- History of the evolution of the spas
- Water and its uses
- Sterilization and sanitation
- Business and law
Stone Therapy: Utilize hot/cold stones as an added tool to your practice. The program consists of lecture, exchange massage sessions, group evaluation, and video presentations, professional massage sessions and exams. Students learn and apply basic hot/cold stone massage with foundation layouts and advanced healing technique.
- About Stones
- Consultation/Evaluation
- Indications, Contra-Indications
- Setup and Treatment
- Business Considerations
Reflexology Program: Teach Reflexology through lectures, Exchange massage sessions, group evaluation, Video presentations, professional massage sessions and Exams. Students will learn how to apply basic reflexology treatments with foundation layouts and guided practical sessions. The course teaches the main concept of Reflexology, in which points in the hands and feet are mapped and correspond to organs, glands and other parts of the body. These reflex points are then manipulated to effect and enhance the health and well being of the receiver.
- History
- Major Principles and Concepts
- Techniques
- Evaluation and Setup
- Consultation and Treatment
- Contra-Indications
- Ethics and Development
Yoga Program: Enjoy and benefit from this ancient form towards achieving a healthier, more joyful living. A vocational competency is to increase self-awareness, confidence and independence, breathe properly, dialogue with their own mind and body, move away from pain and into pleasure, subsequently, discover for themselves, the joy of Yoga. You will be able to work in an established salon, fitness center or start your own business.
- History
- Major Principles and Concepts
- Techniques
- Evaluation and Setup
- Consultation and Treatment
- Wellness Integration
- Ethics and Development
Laser Program: Develop and perfect the permanent hair removal technique that leaves the skin smooth and silky hair free. A vocational competency is to use the revolutionary long-pulse high-energy alexandrite laser emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin to the hair follicle where it is absorbed. The laser energy is transformed into heat, which destroys the hair follicle leaving the surrounding skin unaffected.
- History
- Major Principles and Concepts
- Techniques and Equipments
- Evaluation and Setup, Legal form
- Consultation and Treatment
- Indications & Contraindications
- Ethics and Development
