Alberta Academy of Aesthetics | Programs & Courses

Specializing in all area of the Aesthetic Industry, the Academy has researched the field, the products and the employers. This has given us a consensus of the marketplace and has allowed us to prepare our students to succeed in this growing and demanding industry. Using the latest in skincare, bodycare and essential oils in our training, the Academy compliments this with the most advanced esthetic machinery and equipment.

Along with recently upgraded curriculum and an increase in the number of services taught, the Academy employs versatile and highly trained instructors and support staff, each catering to different areas of the industry. Each instructor gives their specialized and unique talents to their classes and the program.

Currently we offer a new full time, 9.5 month program consisting of 1330 hours. This extended AESTHETICS program provides the training for all the different facets of the industry. The entire Aesthetics Curriculum in one program in Alberta! We also offer part time day and evening programs for those individuals who would like to complete training in more specialized areas of aesthetics.

*New Program! - 5 day all intensive Part Time Make-up program

The students who take this program will gain complete knowledge of corrective make-up skills. Learning how to work with all face, eye and lip shapes and how to correct them. They will also learn the basic color theory techniques used to help pick the right color combinations for their clientele.

Tuition $1350.00. Next program August 23-27, 2010

Topics Covered

1- Skin
2- Sanitization
3- Color Theory
4- Face Shapes and Corrections
5- Eye Shapes and Corrections
6- Lip Shapes and Corrections
7- Day Make-up
8- Evening Make-up
9- Dramatic and Smokey Eye Make-up
10- False Lash Application
11- Bridal Make-up Application

Included in this program is a Basic Make-up Starter kit

The students that pass this Make-up level 1 program will have the confidence to do make-up application on clients. They will have the assurance to apply for jobs at make-up counters, salons and spas and can begin their own bridal make-up application business.

Aesthetics Program - Full-Time Studies

1330 hours 9 1/2 months, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - includes Kit, Textbooks and Uniform. Program starts on the first business day of each month. Contact the school for exact start dates and tuition fees.
Manicures Pedicures Nail Tips Silkwrap Nails Fibreglass Nails Body & Spa Treatments Acrylic & Gel Nails	Waxing Make up Artistry Facial Treatments Color Tinting Electrolysis Business & Industry Preparation
The Program also includes 2 new Modules: 1. Holistic Aesthetics: Indian Head Massage, Swedish Body Massage, Aromatherapy Facials, Aromatherapy Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology and all related theories. 2. Advanced and Medical Aesthetics: Brazilian Bikini Waxing, Permanent Lash Extensions, Advanced Pedicures, Micro-Dermabrasion Skin Treatments, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Skin Treatments and all related theories. Includes all topics listed in the part-time programs below (except Complete Film, Fashion & Theatre Make Up Course).

Nail Technician

Bacteriology
Sanitation
Nail Structure
Nail Disorders
Nail Tips
Silkwrap Nails
Fibreglass Nails
Gel Nails

Acrylic Nails
Basic Manicure
Hot Oil Manicure
French Manicure
Paraffin Wax Treatments
Pedicure
French Pedicure
Reflexology

Make Up Artistry

Color Theory
Cosmetic Products
Product Knowledge
Day Make up Application
Evening Make up Application
Black & White Photography.Make up

Color Photography Make up
Fashion & Bridal Make up
Fantasy Make up
Special Effects Make up
Lash & Brow Tinting

The Complete Film, Fashion & Theatre Make Up Course

Under the leadership of Prudence Olenik, a 27 year Industry professional this course encompasses a range of Make Up training and preparation for a Union Make Up Trade Test.
Tools of the Trade Facial Anatomy Color Theory Natural Make Up Fashion Make Up Bridal Make Up Film Make Up Television Make Up Black & White Photography Make Up Color Photography Make Up	Fantasy Make Up Period Make Up Character Make Up Airbrushing Techniques Hair Styling Wigs & Beards Basic Special Effects Introduction to Prosthetics Portfolios & Resumes

Facials and Body Treatments

Bones & Muscles
Circulatory System
Glands
Digestion
Aromatherapy
Skin Structure
Skin Types
Skin Disorders
Product Knowledge
Basic Facial Techniques

Electric Machine Facials
Glycolic Acid Treatments
Paraffin Wax Treatments
Thermal Masques
Electric Muscle Stimulation
Cellulite Treatments
Marine Therapy and Water Treatments
Algae Body Scrubs & Wraps
Back Treatments