The document discusses careers as a clinical esthetician. It notes that clinical estheticians deal with clinical skin procedures and require specialized training programs. It recommends gaining basic esthetic experience first before pursuing clinical education. It also stresses the importance of checking state licensing requirements and choosing an accredited school that offers both classroom and practical training to qualify for exams and licensure. Finally, it outlines opportunities for licensed clinical estheticians to work in medical spas, dermatologist offices, or with cosmetic surgeons.

1. By Jenny Janice

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The field of Esthetics is wide and varied. Instead of working as a
professional in a day spa or salon, you can work in a specialized area,
that is clinical in nature. A licensed clinical esthetician deals with
clinical procedures. There are special training programs for anyone who
is interested in this field of profession. In fact, all estheticians must be
licensed by their state of residence and different states have different
requirements.

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Before pursuing your clinical education, you may want to obtain a
basic esthetics license and have some hands-on experience working in
a day spa or salon. Though there are differences working in a clinical
setting vs a salon setting, but in general estheticians must learn the
basic ropes of interpersonal skills. Like dealing with people of
different backgrounds, having good sales talk and skills to move a
certain line of product as well as knowing the latest techniques in skin
care.

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After you have considered the field of esthetics a career possibility,
looking into the requirements for licensing in your state and the
schools in your is necessary. School cosmetology programs and
distance learning may not be as ideal as enrolling in a school with
accredited facility that provides a classroom setting and combining
both academics with practical techniques that you need so as to
qualify for the state exam and license.

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An array of opportunities lies ahead for
a licensed clinical esthetician as job
options are unlimited in the field of
esthetics. Your job specialty allows you
to either work for a medical spa, a
dermatologist or a cosmetic surgeon. As
the job search skills are highly
important, most programs offer
education and assistance that will guide
you in this area.