2. Clinical esthetician training will lead to an exciting career
in a medical setting. Clinical estheticians work to provide
beauty services, in a medical context. Unlike
cosmetologists and beauticians who work in salons and
spas, estheticians provide facials, chemical peels, waxing
and other procedures in a physician's office. In a plastic
surgery clinic, the esthetician may assist with cosmetic
surgery procedures.
3. An effective esthetician school consists of a
core curriculum focused on real-life, hands-
on experience. A quality program
interweaves plentiful fieldwork or on site
method training with classroom curriculum.
4. Searching for local, accredited programs is as easy as typing a
phrase into a search engine. Weed out schools that will not
sufficiently prepare you for the state licensing exam. Be weary
of programs that are 100% online. Employers are weary of
clinicians who only possess theoretical knowledge. Even if you
have mastered learning the proper procedures reading
instructions on how to perform the procedures, the most valid
experience is gained from working under the supervision of a
licensed instructor. Avoiding cosmetology programs is also
important since these schools will not prepare you for working
in a clinical environment (such as physician's offices.)
5. Choosing a training program that best suits you requires proactive legwork,
on your part. Compile a list of accredited, on-site programs and schedule
visits to ascertain which school has optimum fieldwork experience, state
exam preparation, and financial aid arrangements. Coursework may include
classes such as laser physics, tissue interaction, hair and skin review, intense
pulsed light, cellulite treatments, photo facial rejuvenation, laser vein
reduction, face and body contouring, and radio frequency skin tightening.
Clinical esthetician training will be an exciting first step towards a glamorous
career, in a medical setting.