Prospective Student Guide 2023
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Welcome from our School Director 3 4 Masters Esthetics vs. Advanced Esthetics 7 Masters Esthetics Program 8 Masters Esthetics Cost & Payment Options 10 Student Kit & Supplies 13 Masters Esthetics Attendance Options & Graduation Timeline Competency-Based Education 14 17 Advanced Esthetics Program 18 Technology 20 Advanced Esthetics Cost & Payment Options 23 Advanced Esthetics Attendance Options & Graduation Timelines In-House Hands-On Advanced Training 24 25 Program Start Dates 30 Alumni Careers 35 Student Reviews 38 Meet Our Instructors Meet Our Staff 40 42 The Aesthetics Institute Difference 43 The Spa Experience 44 Our Daily Equipment 46 Curriculum 47 Teaching Philosophy 48 Our Commitment to Inclusion 51 Application Process Explained Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the Aesthetics Institute! Founded in 1985 by my family, the Aesthetics Institute is proud to have helped nearly 2000 graduates complete their studies and begin their careers in the beauty industry. We are currently offering two cutting-edge programs in high-level skincare and are one of the very few beauty schools in Oregon that offers both of these programs. Our Masters Esthetics Program is our beginning-level esthetics program that requires no previous esthetics experience. Our Advanced Esthetics Program is our continuing esthetics program which requires a current Oregon esthetics license. Throughout these structured, hands-on interactive courses, students learn advanced techniques and practice with the modern tools and cutting-edge equipment used in salons and spas today. Our mission is to give students practical knowledge and a unique job market advantage upon graduation. We accomplish this through a rigorous program with very high standards. 1
Equipment Supported Many schools promote training with modern equipment, but their students have only a brief exposure to it within the curriculum. At the Institute, using industry-leading machines, tools, and tables will be part of your daily learning experience. Spa Experience The Institute’s medical day spa gives students the additional real-world experience that sets them apart from other beauty school graduates. By serving clients here, you’ll not only hone your skills as an esthetician, but you’ll also come to understand the demands and rewards of a professional in the beauty industry. Cutting-Edge Curriculum We invest in our expert-level instructors. The Institute sends its instructors to conferences across the US to keep current on industry changes and trends. This commitment to continued professional development ensures students receive an education that truly prepares them to thrive in today’s industry. After looking through this Guide, we hope you will schedule a campus tour of our professional facilities. While we hope to be able to answer all of your questions with this Guide and our comprehensive website, we know nothing beats spending an hour at our school to speak with our staff and perhaps, even a student or two. Thank you again for taking the time to look at our school and the programs we offer, and I wish you luck in taking your first steps into a new and thrilling career in esthetics! Monique Raab Director, Aesthetics Institute 2
MASTERS ESTHETICS VS. ADVANCED ESTHETICS At our school, our beginning-level general esthetics course is called Masters Esthetics. 1 HAVE A CURRENT OREGON ESTHETICS MASTERS ESTHETICS REQUIREMENTS LICENSE? We call our beginning-level esthetics course Masters Esthetics because you learn far more than what is required OUR ADVANCED for Oregon’s general esthetics license. Our course has ESTHETICS IS FOR maintained this name for more than 30 years, far before Oregon had multiple tiers of esthetics training. YOU! GO TO PAGE 14 When you complete this course, you can test with the state of Oregon and receive your general esthetics license. Advanced Esthetics is our higher level of esthetics education that requires a current Oregon esthetics license. 2 ADVANCED ESTHETICS REQUIREMENTS No matter where you receive your general esthetics “I received my Master of course training, you must have a current Oregon Esthetics at The Aesthetics general esthetics license to attend an Oregon Institute and was so impressed Advanced Esthetics course. that I attended the Advanced After obtaining your current Oregon general Esthetics program directly after. esthetics license, you can apply and attend our Advanced Esthetics course. The instructors are extremely When you complete our knowledgeable, helpful, patient, and Advanced Esthetics course, professional. In addition, the space is clean and the curriculum is Kristi Hamilton you can again test with thorough. You will receive a lot of the state of Oregon to Masters & Advanced receive your Advanced one-on-one instruction and Esthetics certificate. encouragement to be the Esthetics 2021 best you can be.” 3
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MASTERS ESTHETICS PROGRAM Our Masters Esthetics Program is our beginning-level esthetics course that requires no prior esthetics experience. This hybrid course combines an online and in-person competency-based curriculum model, which can be completed in as little as four months. MASTERS ESTHETICS TRAINING The first eight weeks of the course are spent entirely “I chose to attend online, utilizing an instructor-supported curriculum that is the Aesthetics 100% on-demand. You can complete this theory Institute because I portion of the course from anywhere you have an wanted a hands-on internet connection, on the days and times that best fit your schedule. learning experience that I The second half of the course consists of knew I would get. I was in-house, hands-on, technology-supported, excited to take on clients competency-based training. Alongside our expert and see people instructors, you will learn and operate cutting-edge experience real equipment, utilize professional beauty products, and results.” provide high-demand services to real clients at our in-house, industry-leading medical spa facilities. Jen Dean Masters Esthetics 2020 PARTNERSHIPS You also receive multiple partnerships with your enrollment in this program. Associated Skin Care Professionals includes discounts on insurance and to future services and products. SugarLash is an internationally renowned company specializing in lash extensions. This partnership includes complimentary access to volume training, a complete lash kit, SugarLash certification, and product and future course discounts. Vagaro is an industry leader in spa scheduling software, and you will gain access to their suite of products and services while a student at our school. You will receive a discount on your membership of their services, if you so choose, upon graduation from our program. 5
MASTERS ESTHETICS PROGRAM SERVICES TAUGHT: Microdermabrasion High Frequency Dermaplaning Woods Lamp European Facials Skin Analyzation Skin Scope Galvanic Current Chemical Peels Natural Product Development Body Treatments Photo Light Therapy Aroma Therapy Back Facials Extraction Techniques Product Making Waxing Soft and Hard Acne Therapies Viennese Massage Lash and Brow Tinting Microcurrent Swedish Massage Brow Shaping Safety and Sanitation Shiatsu Massage Lash Extensions Makeup Skills Lash Lifting We teach significantly more services than are offered by other schools or even required by the state. We have pioneered this model for 40 years because we do not believe in doing “just the minimum.” Each service has been vetted and included because it is what top-level estheticians are expected to know in this industry. We believe providing such a comprehensive and robust selection of services sets up our students for success in their long-term careers. THEORY AND EDUCATION: Rules & Regulations Rosacea Salon and Spa Business Electricity and Equipment Career Planning Wrinkles and Pigmentation Client Care and Charting Lymphatic Drainage Theory Histology of the Skin Ergonomics Anatomy and Physiology Dermatology Cosmetic Chemistry Fitzpatrick Skin Classification Disorders of the Skin Infection Control Wound Healing ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDE: Lash Extensions All the skills, services, and certifications listed above are INCLUDED Dermaplaning in our course at the advertised price. Chemical Peels Microdermabrasion There are NEVER any additional add-ons or surprise fees. Shiatsu Massage 6
MASTERS ESTHETICS COST & PAYMENT OPTIONS MASTERS ESTHETICS PROGRAM COST 2023 Total Program Cost: $12,800 The Enrollment Fee and the Kit Fee are both non-refundable. Listed prices include all fees Non-refundable Enrollment Fee: $250 and expenses. There are no hidden costs or fees associated with any of our programs. Non-refundable Kit Fee: $2,900 Please note that all payments made with a card, both debit, and credit, Tuition: $9,650 will be charged a 3% processing fee. There are no fees for check, money order, or cash payments. All prices listed are subject to change at any time, without notice. Please check our website or call the school for the most up-to-date program cost information. The non-refundable enrollment fee of $250 is to secure your enrollment for your desired start date and is paid when you return your enrollment documents to the school. At least two weeks prior to your program start date, your non-refundable kit fee of $2,900 is due, and you will need to come to the school to collect your kit supplies and textbooks. These fees cannot be financed. Only tuition can be financed, as detailed below. MASTERS ESTHETICS TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS Please note that all payment plans below require both the non-refundable enrollment fee and kit fee to be paid no later than two weeks prior to the course start date. 1 OPTION 1 2 OPTION 2 Paid in Full In-House Tuition Financing with 0% Interest Tuition is due 2 weeks after While there is no interest on the payments, all tuition must be starting your program. paid in full prior to taking your final exams. Tuition: $9,650 Tuition: $9,650 Full Time Student: $9,650 / 5 months = $1,930 / month Part Time Student: $9,650 / 6 months = $1,608 / month. 3 OPTION 3 In-House Extended Payment Plan with Interest For this option, we have partnered with Tuition Options, a third-party loan servicing company, to offer extended payments past graduation. Tuition: $9,650 plus payment interest Due in monthly installments for up to 36 months. Interest rates are locked-in at the time of loan origin, and there is no penalty for early repayment. Interest rates start at 8.5% and go up from there, based on your credit score. You are able to add a co-signer if you wish. Payments begin once you start your program. 7
STUDENT KIT & SUPPLIES The Aesthetics Institute Masters Esthetics Kit has been expertly curated by our instructors and contains everything we anticipate you will need while you are a student at our school. We don’t release an itemized list of what the kit contains due to the possibility that items in the kit can change and vary from class to class, as the curriculum is adjusted to meet the ever-changing beauty industry. Also, on occasion, products or tools may be discontinued by the manufacturer, and we have to then adjust the kit to find adequate substitutes. We must ensure that all students have the same professional-level tools and products to ensure we can provide you with the highest level of education. Our Masters kit includes all of the consumables, back bar products, tools, palettes, brushes, bowls, makeup, waxing supplies, lashes, and all other supplies you will need while a student at the Institute. It also includes your uniform, textbooks, and the insurance premiums we pay while you are a student at our school. 8
“I chose to attend the Aesthetics Institute because I Googled ‘what is the best esthetics program in Oregon?’ and this school was the first search result, without any ads. So I started looking at their website and reading the reviews from past students and I was like “Wow, I think this is the place I want to go!” Sarah Rudd But I knew I needed to do my homework, so I looked at other schools in the area and even took some of their Masters Esthetics tours. I actually even had a service at one of them, and can assure you, not one of those schools even came Graduate 2021 close to what the Aesthetics Institute has to offer to its students and clients.” 9
MASTERS ESTHETICS ATTENDANCE OPTIONS & GRADUATION TIMELINE Online theory, paired with in-house, hands-on training, based on our competency-based education model, allows you maximum flexibility to complete our program. MASTERS ESTHETICS COMPLETION TIMELINE The first eight weeks of the class are entirely online for both full and part-time students. After you complete the online portion of the course, you will move to the in-house, hands-on practical training portion of the course at our school facilities. Full-time students, on average, spend between 2-3 months in the building completing their hands-on competency-based portion of the course. Part-time students on average spend between 4-5 months in the building. Full-time students complete Masters Esthetics in four to five months total Total Completion Time: 4-5 Months Online Instructor Supported: 2 Months In-House, Hands-On: 2-3 Months MONTH 1 MONTH 2 MONTH 3 MONTH 4 MONTH 5 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Eight weeks of online learning paired with 2-3 months of in-house, hands-on training equals 4-5 months of total time to complete the program. Part-time students complete Masters Esthetics in six to seven months total Online Instructor Supported: 2 Months Total Completion Time: 6-7 Months In-House, Hands-On: 4-5 Months MONTH 1 MONTH 2 MONTH 3 MONTH 4 MONTH 5 MONTH 6 MONTH 7 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Eight weeks of online learning paired with 4-5 months of in-house, hands-on training equals 6-7 months of total time to complete the program. 10
-THE BREAKDOWN- Online Instructor Supported Learning: Two Months The first eight weeks of the Masters Esthetics Program are entirely online for both full-time and part-time students. MONTH 1 MONTH 2 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY While there are weekly coursework assignment deadlines, this first portion of our course allows students to complete their coursework at their own weekly pace, at any time of the day, and on any day of the week that best works for their schedule. Weekly Zoom Check-In Your instructor conducts a live weekly hour-long class over Zoom to help keep you on track as you progress through the online portion of the course. This meeting provides the opportunity to go over the material covered for the week with your classmates and your instructor. All students are considered “full-time” during the online portion of the course. Student time actually completing coursework each week will vary from student to student and from the difficulty of the material being presented each week. *The Zoom meeting, while encouraged to attend, is not required. We record them and make them availble to view for those who have scheduling conflicts. 11
-The Breakdown- In-House Hands-On Learning After you complete the online portion of the Masters Esthetics course, you will move to the in-house, hands-on practical training portion of the course at our school facilities. Full-Time Completion Time: -or- Part-Time Completion Time: Most full-time students spend 2-3 months Most part-time students spend 4-5 months attending 4-days-a-week completing the attending 2-days-a-week completing the in-house portion of the program. in-house portion of the program. In-House Full-Time Attendance Schedule MONTH 3 MONTH 4 MONTH 5 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Full-time attendance is Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm. Most students finish within 2-3 months in the building, as they complete their competency-based training. In-House Part-Time Attendance Schedule MONTH 3 MONTH 4 MONTH 5 MONTH 6 MONTH 7 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Part-time attendance is Monday/Wednesday -OR- Tuesday/Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm. Most students finish within 12 4-5 months in the building, as they complete their competency-based training. *The first week of in-house training requires ALL students to attend full-time. After the first week, you move to your part-time schedule* Please note that ONLY our Masters Esthetics program (our general esthetics program), is offered as a competency-based course. Our Advanced Esthetics program is not offered as a competency-based course. The state of Oregon requires Advanced Esthetics to be taught as a 500-resident hour course.
COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION In-House Hands-On Training Our competency-based Masters Esthetics program is not intended as a shortcut to licensing, but it does allow you the opportunity to advance within parts of the curriculum based on how dedicated you are to your education. While the online portion of the program will always be eight weeks long, once you are in-house for your hands-on learning portion of the program, your progression may be quicker than your classmates, based on your dedication to your studies. The length of our in-house, competency-based portion of the Masters Esthetics Program is contingent on your commitment to your studies, speed of learning, the diligence of attendance, and speed of completing a minimum number of services required by our program. Our competency-based program allows you the opportunity to finish our Masters Esthetics program more quickly than other non-competency-based schools and the opportunity to even finish more quickly than other students studying in your program at our school. Here is how that works: After you learn each of the approximately 18 services we teach in this program, you must perform and complete each a certain number of times in a satisfactory manner. You will provide these services to a mix of your fellow classmates and paying clients. All services performed are tracked and documented by the student and confirmed and checked on by our instructors. Based on many factors, including but not limited to your regular attendance, personal learning style, and work ethic, you can finish all of your required services before other classmates and graduate earlier than others. The last month of the program is designed to allow you to either graduate early or complete all your required services. See how our competency-based timeline applies to your graduation timeline, depending on your full-time or part-time enrollment status, on page 10. 13
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ADVANCED ESTHETICS PROGRAM Our Advanced Esthetics Program is our higher-level esthetics course that requires a current esthetics license in the state of Oregon. This hybrid course combines an online and in-person curriculum model, which can be completed in four months for full-time students. ADVANCED ESTHETICS TRAINING Our hybrid program allows you to complete the first seven weeks of the theory portion of the program entirely online, with the dedicated support of one of our highly qualified advanced esthetics instructors. You will then come into the school to complete your hands-on, in-person training using our cutting-edge technology. Our school uses only FDA-approved devices and prepares our students to hit the ground running to further their careers in esthetics. “The curriculum is much more in-depth than other schools, you will get much more hands-on experience, and you will leave here with the tools to truly thrive in the industry. After working in the industry I can attest that the education you get here is way beyond what other schools are teaching, even in other states.” Jade Mora Advanced Esthetics 2019 15
ADVANCED ESTHETICS PROGRAM SERVICES TAUGHT: Microneedling Advanced Dermaplaning Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) DiamondGlow Microdermabrasion Hair Removal Advanced Skin Analysis Technologies Laser and IPL Dyschromia Reduction Consultations Laser and IPL Photo Rejuvenation Medical Terminology & Charting Laser and IPL Vascular Treatments Pre and Post-Client Care Non-ablative Laser Tattoo Removal Advanced Chemical Peels Non-ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing Practical Laser Safety Training Body Contouring Cellulite Reduction THEORY AND EDUCATION: Anatomy and physiology Dermatology Injectable Neurotoxins and Fillers Structures of the Skin and Appendages (application theory) Wound Healing Ultrasound (application theory) Fitzpatrick Skin Classification HIPAA Compliance FDA Compliance Rules & Regulations Laser Physics and History Salon and Spa Business Pigmentation and Vascular Lesions Career Planning Laser Safety Client Care Ergonomics Infection Control ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDE: Advanced Chemical Peels All the skills, services, and certifications listed above are INCLUDED Advanced Dermaplaning in our course at the advertised price. Microneedling Diamond Glow Peel There are NEVER any additional add-ons or surprise fees. Laser Safety Officer CPR and First Aid 16
TECHNOLOGY Advanced Esthetics students learn many different modalities and receive comprehensive training on multiple pieces of industry-leading equipment. These machines and modalities include: Viora Body Contouring & Skin Tightening Machines Viora capitalizes on the advanced and proprietary technologies by delivering the most effective results possible, quickly, safely, painlessly, and with little to no downtime. Treatments include skin tightening, lifting, stretch marks, post-acne scars, body and facial contouring and circumferential reduction, cellulite reduction, hair removal, and hyperpigmentation correction. SkinPen & Exceed Microneedling Devices Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation procedure that helps minimize the signs of aging, improve the appearance of acne scars and rejuvenate aging skin. Microneedling pens work by creating a series of hundreds of microscopic channels into the dermis to stimulate the skin’s natural production of new collagen and elastin, helping the skin to look and feel healthier. Icon Aesthetic System Laser & IPL The Icon system offers industry-leading IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and laser therapies, as well as Skintel™, the industry’s first live melanin reader. Developed with safety and efficacy in mind, these features provide the confidence you need and the results patients want for facial vessel clearance and pigment reduction, surgical and acne scar treatment, stretch mark treatment, wrinkle reduction, leg vein clearance, permanent hair reduction, and fractional skin resurfacing. 17
ADVANCED ESTHETICS COST & PAYMENT OPTIONS ADVANCED ESTHETICS PROGRAM COST 2023 Total Program Cost: $19,800 The Enrollment Fee and the Kit Fee are both non-refundable. Listed prices include all fees Non-refundable Enrollment Fee: $250 and expenses. There are no hidden costs or fees associated with any of our programs. Non-refundable Kit Fee: $3,750 Please note that all payments made with a card, both debit, and credit, Tuition: $15,800 will be charged a 3% processing fee. There are no fees for check, money order, or cash payments. All prices listed are subject to change at any time, without notice. Please check our website or call the school for the most up-to-date program cost information. The non-refundable enrollment fee of $250 is to secure your enrollment for your desired start date and is paid when you return your enrollment documents to the school. At least two weeks prior to your program start date, your non-refundable kit fee of $2,600 is due, and you will need to come to the school to collect your kit supplies and textbooks. These fees cannot be financed. Only tuition can be financed, as detailed below. ADVANCED ESTHETICS TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS Please note that all payment plans below require both the non-refundable enrollment fee and kit fee to be paid no later than two weeks prior to the course start date. 1 OPTION 1 2 OPTION 2 Paid in Full In-House Tuition Financing with 0% Tuition is due 2 weeks after Interest starting your program. While there is no interest on the payments, all tuition Tuition: $15,800 must be paid in full prior to taking your final exams. Tuition: $15,800 Full Time Student: $15,800/ 5 months = $3,160 / month Part Time Student: $15,800 / 6 months = $2,633 / month. 3 OPTION 3 In-House Extended Payment Plan with Interest For this option, we have partnered with Tuition Options, a third-party loan servicing company, to offer extended payments past graduation. Tuition: $15,800 plus payment interest Due in monthly installments for up to 36 months. Interest rates are locked-in at the time of loan origin, and there is no penalty for early repayment. Interest rates start at 8.5% and go up from there, based on your credit score. You are able to add a co-signer if you wish. Payments begin once you start your program. 18
“I received my Master of Esthetics at The Aesthetics Institute and was so impressed that I attended the Advanced Esthetics program directly after. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable, helpful, patient, and professional. In addition, the space is clean and the curriculum is thorough. You will receive a lot of one-on-one instruction and encouragement to be the best you can be. The Aesthetics Institute is a step above other schools in the area. I would recommend it to anyone Kristi Hamilton interest in pursuing a career in Esthetics.” Masters & Advanced Esthetics 2021 19
ADVANCED ESTHETICS ATTENDANCE OPTIONS & GRADUATION TIMELINE Our hybrid program of online theory, paired with in-house, technology-supported, hands-on training, allows you maximum flexibility without sacrificing the quality of your education. ADVANCED ESTHETICS COMPLETION TIMELINE The first seven weeks of the class are entirely online for both full and part-time students. After you complete the online portion of the course, you will move to the in-house, hands-on practical training portion of the course at our school facilities. Full-time students spend approximately 2 months in the building completing their hands-on portion of the course. Part-time students on average spend between 4 months in the building. Full-time students complete Advanced Esthetics in four months total Total Completion Time: 4 Months Online Instructor Supported: 7 Weeks In-House, Hands-On: 2 Months MONTH 1 MONTH 2 MONTH 3 MONTH 4 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Seven weeks of online learning paired with 2 months of in-house, hands-on training equals approximately 4 months of total time to complete the program. Part-time students complete Advanced Esthetics in six months total Online Instructor Supported: 7 Weeks Total Completion Time: 6 Months In-House, Hands-On: 4 Months MONTH 1 MONTH 2 MONTH 3 MONTH 4 MONTH 5 MONTH 6 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Seven weeks of online learning paired with 4 months of in-house, hands-on training equals approximately 6 months of total time to complete the program. 20
-The Breakdown- Online Instructor Supported Learning: Seven Weeks The first seven weeks of the Advanced Esthetics Program are entirely online for both full-time and part-time students. MONTH 1 MONTH 2 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY While there are weekly coursework assignment deadlines, this first portion of our course allows students to complete their coursework at their own weekly pace, at any time of the day, and on any day of the week that best works for their schedule. Weekly Zoom Check-In Your instructor conducts a live weekly hour-long class over Zoom to help keep you on track as you progress through the online portion of the course. This meeting provides the opportunity to go over the material covered for the week with your classmates and your instructor. All students are considered “full-time” during the online portion of the course. Student time actually completing coursework each week will vary from student to student and from the difficulty of the material being presented each week. *The Zoom meeting, while encouraged to attend, is not required. We record them and make them availble to view for those who have scheduling conflicts. 21
-The Breakdown- In-House Hands-On Learning After you complete the online portion of the Advanced Esthetics course, you will move to the in-house, hands-on practical training portion of the course at our school facilities. Full-Time Completion Time: -or- Part-Time Completion Time: It takes full-time students approximately 2 months It takes part-time students approximately 4 months to complete the in-house, hands-on training to complete the in-house, hands-on training portion portion of our Adavanced Esthetics program. of our Advanced Esthetics program. In-House Full-Time Attendance Schedule MONTH 3 MONTH 4 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY ull-time attendance is Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm. Most students spend approximately 2 months in the building, as they complete their hands-on training. In-House Part-Time Attendance Schedule MONTH 3 MONTH 4 MONTH 5 MONTH 6 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Part-time attendance is Monday/Wednesday -OR- Tuesday/Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm. Most students spend approximately 4 months in the building, as they complete their hands-on training. *The first week of in-house training requires ALL students to attend full-time. After the first week, you move to your part-time schedule* 22
In-House Hands-On Advanced Training You will hit the ground running by reviewing your online studies and then quickly move to train on our state-of-the-art advanced esthetics equipment. Instructor-supported, hands-on training in your small class ensures more than enough time to become comfortable with all of the equipment and modalities before you begin your time seeing advanced clients in the spa portion of our school. Our Advanced Esthetics program is not offered as a competency-based course. The state of Oregon requires Advanced Esthetics to be taught as a 500-resident hour course. Our curriculum uses only FDA-approved devices. 243
PROGRAM START DATES MASTERS ESTHETICS CLASS START DATES We STRONGLY recommend applying at least TWO MONTHS prior to your desired class start date, as applications exceed space capacity for all Masters Esthetics classes. 2023 July 14, 2023 January 13, 2023 September 8, 2023 March 10, 2023 November 3, 2023 May 12, 20232 ADVANCED ESTHETICS CLASS START DATES We STRONGLY recommend applying at least SIX WEEKS prior to your desired class start date. 2023 July 14, 2023 January 13, 2023 September 8, 2023 March 10, 2023 November 3, 2023 May 12, 20232 SCHEDULED SCHOOL CLOSURES 2023 2023 Summer Break: January 2, 2023 July 3–July 6 May 29, 2023 September 4, 2023 2023 Winter Break: November 22-24, 2023 December 25– January 1, 2024 24
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ALUMNI CAREERS We have spent nearly 40 years working hard to collaborate and foster positive relationships with many local and national spa and healthcare businesses that love to work with and hire our talented graduates. Esthetics is a fast-growing and dynamic industry and we want to ensure our graduates are some of the most qualified, skilled, and highly educated estheticians when they enter the job market. “I recommend the Aesthetics “My experience attending the Institute of Portland because it Aesthetics Institute was prepares you for real life. It gives fabulous and family-oriented, you the education, the welcoming, loving, and all of hands-on training, and the the instructors were very close practice so that when you walk with their students, and I loved out that door, you can step into that.” any job and feel comfortable. We work with all of our students Your employers will know the when they are nearing their difference, mine did. And they graduation to help them determine actually asked if there were any their next steps and assist them in more people like me, and I had any way we can to help them find a to tell them it was because of position in the esthetics field that is where I went to school, the the best fit for their professional Aesthetics Institute.” goals. 26
ALUMNI CAREERS Our school teaches our students business, marketing, and financial planning throughout our comprehensive academic curriculum. In addition to offering business plan, resume, and cover letter writing support, we also provide professional brand partnership resources to all our graduates. “I feel very lucky and fortunate Our graduates also find success for choosing the Aesthetics working for themselves by opening Institute because of the amount their own businesses. These of knowledge they give you is businesses can be home-based beyond the basics, it’s amazing! workspaces or can be found in a The amount of hands-on variety of professional spa and training and experience, and healthcare settings where they rent a instructors and teachers being space to provide esthetics services. next to us all the time and This option allows our graduates the literally leading us and utmost opportunity to create and shadowing us, and helping us, it control their own schedules and have was amazing! flexibility in their work hours. I graduated from the Aesthetics “The Aesthetics Institute Institute feeling super confident teaches you a lot of skill sets in my knowledge and super you really need to succeed in inspired to start taking clients this industry and helps you and seeing people and overcome your own changing their lives.” insecurities as an esthetician.” 27
ALUMNI CAREERS Many of our graduates have successful careers as spa technicians and wellness facility managers. In addition, there are many opportunities in product education and equipment sales, healthcare facility operations and training, and various other industry-related job settings. “My experience attending the Aesthetics Institute was actually a really good one. I’ve made a lot of really good connections in the industry and have a lot of estheticians I can turn to and lean on, and it’s become a really good community. “My experience attending the Aesthetics Institute was actually a really good one. I’ve made a lot of really good connections in the industry and have a lot of estheticians I can turn to and lean on, and it’s become a really good community. These partnerships can include resources on building your own website, setting up social media marketing, budgeting for your working for yourself, or simply offering additional online and in-person resources at discounts exclusively for our students and graduates. The school has cultivated these professional partnerships with leading esthetics companies, such as Circadia, OnlyYourRX, SugarLash Pro Eyelash Extensions, MUD Cosmetics, Clean+Easy Spa Wax, Cirepil by Perron Rigot, Intensive Lash and Brow Tint, and Elleebana Lash Lift. These products and lines are subject to change at any time or may be substituted based on adjustments in curriculum and availability. 28
“I I chose to attend the Aesthetics Institute because I wanted a hands-on learning experience that I knew I would get. I was excited to take on clients and see people experience real results. The first time I walked in the door at the Aesthetic Institute, everyone was warm and welcoming and the school had a positive energy which seemed like a good sign. I am truly grateful I chose to attend the Aesthetics Institute!” Jen Dean Masters Esthetics Graduate 2020 29
Student Reviews 30
STUDENT REVIEWS In nearly 40 years of teaching esthetics, we have had the incredible opportunity to meet a fantastic and diverse array of highly talented students from all over the state, country, and even the world. We are so proud of our graduates, and we know we would not be here without their continued love and support for our school. “The number of clients I was able to take during school greatly prepared me to enter the aesthetics field as a new professional. I was so prepared and ready for my new field I actually had multiple job offers before I even graduated! The amount of knowledge and experience all the instructors have is definitely top-notch, and I dare say, unmatched. I believe in the Aesthetics Institute and the students and instruction so much that I will continue to return for services even though I am long graduated!” Anna Sellman Masters & Advanced Esthetics Program Graduate 2021 “I toured pretty much all of the Portland area esthetics schools. The Aesthetics Institute really stood out for their flexibility in their offered class schedule, specifically the option to attend either full or part-time. This was very important to me, as it has allowed me to work and attend school, which was not an option at other schools. Of all the other schools in the area, the Aesthetics Institute teaches the most services for the most competitive price. And lastly, when I took a tour here, compared to all of the other tours, I felt the most at home here right from the beginning. The instructors and staff are all super friendly, welcoming, and helpful and I am grateful for all the help and support they provide.” Savannah Pizzuti Masters Esthetics Program Graduate 2020 31
“My experience at the Aesthetics Institute was more than I could’ve imagined. I came in with little to no knowledge about lasers, IPL, and advanced aesthetics and left feeling like I can conquer the world. The staff and resources that I received here left me feeling so competent and ready to start my own business. The Aesthetics Institute is the ONLY place to go for Aesthetics.” Bailee Decker Advanced Program Graduate 2020 “I knew I would get an excellent education from attending this school, but I was honestly overwhelmed by how kind and caring my instructors were. This doesn't just feel like a school, this feels like a family, and while I am excited to start my career, I am also truly sad that my time here has come to an end.” Carrie McGeehan Masters Esthetics 2021 “I feel confident that I can leave here and immediately launch my own business on the Oregon Coast. Even more importantly – I know I’ll be able to answer all my clients' questions and can explain the science behind the services without stumbling. Due to our small class sizes, we were able to ask as many questions as we needed and got loads of hands-on practice. Our instructors made sure we completely understood the WHY and the HOW behind each service. After all, if you don’t understand the science, how will you ever have confidence in the treatment room? The Aesthetics Institute gives you that. And I’m grateful for all the time each instructor spent teaching me and being patient and personable while doing so.” Becca Storm Advanced Esthetics Program Graduate 2021 32
“I had an excellent experience at Aesthetics Institute. The level of competency, professionalism and dedication to student growth is unparalleled. Their staff is highly qualified to teach both theory and hands-on, as they each have extensive real-life industry experience and well-respected expertise to bring to the table. I felt like each of my instructors and the Director was individually invested in seeing me not only finish the program but leave with the knowledge I needed to excel and to best serve my cherished clientele.” Lynne Sanders Advanced Esthetics Program Graduate 2021 \"The program at the Aesthetics Institute is the best, most-comprehensive curriculum in the area. And trust me, I have done my research. I also felt really comfortable and welcomed on my tour, which was important to me. Attending the Aesthetics Institute was exactly what I imagined. They have truly caring teachers and kind students who help and support you during your studies. I am really happy I chose this school.” Itzahiana Uriarte Masters Esthetics Graduate 2019 “I chose to attend the Aesthetics Institute because of all the 33 schools I researched and toured, this one just ‘clicked’ a bit more than the others. I liked that the teachers are super hands-on with the students and the class sizes are not too big, and coupled with their central location, it just made the most sense.” Sam Koehler Masters Esthetics Program Graduate 2020 Please read more reviews from our graduates on Google.
“I am SO glad I chose the Aesthetics Institute for my education. I spent the majority of 2020 and part of 2021 enrolled in both the Master’s and the Advanced programs. I feel confident that I can leave here and immediately launch my own business at the Oregon Coast. Even more importantly – I know I’ll be able to answer all my clients questions and can explain the science behind the services without stumbling. If you’re thinking about attending this school – stop comparing and just go here! Trust me. Give them a call, come take a tour with Ryan and meet Monique and the instructors. You’ll see what it’s all about. ” Becca Storm Advanced Esthetics 2021 34
Meet Our INSTRUCTORS 35
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS Our professional and highly talented instructors provide highly-technical comprehensive training in the esthetics industry and have built the reputation of the Aesthetics Institutes as one of the most respected schools in the northwest. This reputation allows us to welcome students from all over the United States and the world to our programs on a regular basis. Our instructors continue to maintain ties to the beauty industry, and many still practice professionally to keep ahead of industry trends. We believe that you must keep your skills current in order to teach, which is why our instructors stay up-to-date with additional training on the newest, most cutting-edge equipment and trends. Meet our amazing instructors & staff: “I believe our professional responsibility is to teach to the highest standard. I hear people often say, ‘you will learn once you start working or just go to a quick school.' If you want to be seen as a professional and work in the industry's top tier, you need to take time and invest in yourself.\" Monique Raab, Director of Education, LEI, CAEI “We spend a great deal of energy and effort to create and foster a ‘culture of inquiry’ here at the Aesthetics Institute. It means our school is a safe place for learning, making mistakes, and overcoming challenges. Students are encouraged to ask questions, delve deep into the technology, and ultimately make mistakes, without the fear of reprimand or punishment.” Laura Larrabee, Lead Instructor, LEI, CAEI 36
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS “It is so awesome to watch something ‘click’ in someone’s head just because you explained it a certain way. Not everyone learns the same way, and one subject may have to be taught in three different methods for everyone to learn it correctly. So when I figure out what really worked for that specific student, it’s truly a great feeling!” Tashauna Carter, Lead Advanced Esthetics Instructor, LEI, CAEI “It is pretty incredible to come full circle, from being a student at the Aesthetics Institute to going out and working in the industry for many years, to now be back helping students learn how to be top-notch professionals who love this field. I want each one of my students to leave the Institute with confidence they are highly trained and ready for any challenges ahead of them!” Raquel Schalck, Lead Lash Extensions Instructor, LEI “My goal is for my students to not just know how to perform the skills we teach, but help them understand why they are doing it that way as well. I would like my students to know that my goal is always for them to be confident in what they do. I never want a student to be afraid to ask questions. This program is a safe place to learn and make mistakes. Our school is like a family and everyone is welcome here.” Annie Richardson, Lead Advanced Esthetics Instructor, LEI, CAEI 37
MEET OUR STAFF “I want people new to receiving esthetics services to trust the process – and be patient with your skin. I’ve always struggled with skin issues, and I didn’t realize I was using all the wrong products that didn’t benefit my skin type. What a difference it makes!” Mikaela Bledsoe, Clinic Coordinator “I love watching the students learn new techniques and become confident in their skills. I love passing on my knowledge and personal experiences. I hope each student comes to our school with an open mind and is willing and ready to learn. Don’t be afraid to ask questions!” Jennifer VanTassell, Director of Admissions “I love coming to the school every day because, in many ways, I feel the excitement of being a student myself in this industry. I really enjoy the opportunity to sit in on classes and hands-on demonstrations while learning from our super talented instructors.” Ryan Klute, Director of Communications 38
“T he instructors might have been my favorite part. I also didn’t know what to expect when it came to instructors, but they were kind, educated, thoughtful, attentive, communicative, and organized. Teaching is rough stuff, but somehow all of them knew exactly the kind of help I needed or knew how to explain something to me so that I understood and absorbed the material.” Devin Merriott Masters Esthetics Graduate 2021 39
THE Aesthetics Institute DIFFERENCE 40
THE AESTHETICS INSTITUTE DIFFERENCE For nearly 40 years, the Aesthetics Institute has committed to teaching highly personalized, hands-on esthetics training. THE AESTHETICS INSTITUTE DIFFERENCE We ensure each student receives the highest level of individualized instruction by limiting the number of students we enroll for each class. With our small class sizes, we can ensure we can continue to offer an unparalleled level of esthetics education and allow each student to have ample one-on-one time with our instructors. Our mission is to give students practical knowledge and a unique job market advantage upon graduation. The unmatched training provided by the Aesthetics Institute has made it one of the most respected schools in the country. Many of our instructors continue to work in the industry part-time, keeping their skills sharp and staying on top of esthetics industry trends. “Their comprehensive online curriculum was very good, but it was the hands-on learning that helped me gain the confidence that I have today. I loved doing all the in-house esthetic services on my classmates and clients because every day I was at school, I was learning a little bit more, and I truly loved that.” Sarah Rudd Masters Esthetics 2021 The Aesthetics Institute makes investing in the school a high priority. This investment is reflected in the equipment that supports the instruction. Students use this equipment daily with direct supervision from our expert instructors. Not just for special classes or single-day use. 41
SpaTHE EXPERIENCE Your education should prepare you to enter the workforce confidently. In the cosmetology industry, your education is not complete until you have experienced working with clients. The Aesthetics Institute has created an atmosphere to assist students in attaining that real-life experience. Students first learn how to treat clients in our group practical area. Next, our students use private treatment rooms to treat clients. Private treatment rooms replicate a work setting as closely as possible. Instructors check each treatment before it is performed and are always available for assistance. 42
OUR DAILY EQUIPMENT DiamondGlow Microdermabrasion Device The DiamondGlow device is a general dermabrasion device that gently removes the top layer of skin and delivers topical cosmetic serums onto the skin. Lorem ipsum content goes here.... European Facial Equipment This equipment utilizes a combination of technologies and modalities including a brushing unit used for cleansing and exfoliating the face. A steaming unit to hydrate, decongest and soften the skin. A mag light/woods lamp to be used as an analyzation tool to best assess the correct treatment of the skin. A vacuum/spray unit that plumps fine lines, loosens debris, aids in lymphatic drainage. This requipment also contains both galvanic and high-frequency electricy current devices to aid in deep pore cleansing, acne treatment, to stimulate blood flow and oxygen to the skin’s surface Glownar Pro LED Light Therapy Equipment Photo light therapy is highly effective for skin rejuvenation and deploys different light wavelengths to treat different skin conditions. These conditions include inflammation, wrinkles, aging, lymphatic drainage, and acne and redness reduction. This device delivers these treatments using Light Emitting Diodes to produce light of the required wavelength to achieve the selected result. 43
CURRICULUM The Aesthetics Institute of Portland has been offering advanced beauty education since 1985. After decades of teaching dedicated students and producing nearly 2000 of the beauty industry’s leading professionals, we’ve built a reputation for excellence. Currently, the school focuses exclusively on esthetics. We are proudly second-generation family-owned and operated. We are also a veteran and Latinx-owned business. The Institute is located in southeast Portland, offering students the perfect backdrop for an education in the beauty industry. The Rose City is a place where individuality reigns supreme, which means we get to practice outside the box with creative styles and techniques. OUR CURRICULUM The curriculum at the Aesthetics Institute is based on the techniques for providing services, unlike other schools that base their curriculum around a specific product line. Our graduates are prepared to work in any environment; they are not limited by only one product line and can quickly assimilate into the industry as a leader. We invest our time and resources because we care about, and believe in, our students and their success. We recognize that each student learns differently, so we invest heavily in providing materials directed at the four different styles most people learn: Visual, Auditory, Practical, and Social. Our academic program includes elements of each of the four learning styles along with multidisciplinary practicum and education. These can include: Live Lectures Pre-Recorded Instructions Video Demonstrations Textbooks Hands-on Training Workbooks Tests and Quizzes Other Reference Materials Practical Applications & Demonstrations Lab Work Group Work 44
“I feel incredibly lucky to have gone through both the Masters and Advanced programs through the Aesthetics Institute. My time there was nothing but positive. All the teachers are amazing, but Laura was a true mentor to me and an incredible teacher who was honest yet encouraging. I owe my confidence and skill to the school, and I’ll never forget how it has helped to shape the esthetician I am today.” Rachael Almada Masters & Advanced Esthetics 2021 45
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY Everyone is welcome at the Aesthetics Institute. OUR TEACHING PHILOSOPHY “As a student at this school, I We are a hands-on technology and equip- definitely felt very ment forward program. Unfortunately, the confident leaving. standard in the esthetics industry is to not Instructors are always train students by using the actual equip- available to help and I felt ment they will be expected to use once like I couldn’t have gone they are working. We disagree with this model. to a better school to While buying and maintaining the newest and learn everything and highest-demand technology is expensive, the anything about value our students receive from being able to skin.” touch and practice with our machines every day is unparalleled in the industry. Hailey Serrano Masters Esthetics Graduate 2020 We believe that a combination of small class sizes, multi-method teaching, and detailed hands-on training is key to a solid esthetics and cosmetology education. We cater to each student’s unique abilities and ambitions. Our goal is for you to be an expert in the field on the FIRST day you start your career in esthetics after graduating from our Institute. We recognize that your reputation is OUR reputation, and we do not take this responsibility lightly. 46
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION Our commitment to excellence includes our dedication to making every person who walks through our doors feel welcome and excited to learn in a positive environment with has zero-tolerance for unkindness or harsh instruction. The esthetics industry, much like the world, is a diverses place that brings together people from a variety of interests, passions, and walks of life. We recognize and celebrate that it is these differences that make our industry and school the amazing and high-energy place it is today. We are committed to ensuring all people at our school feel included, valued, and heard. We do this through our commitment to building a “Culture of Inquiry” at our school. The Culture of Inquiry at the Aesthetics Institute strives to make students feel empowered to take charge of their own learning and to always feel comfortable to ask questions without fear of judgment, shame, or reprimand from our instructors and from their fellow students. We believe life to be too short to allow others to feel excluded or inferior and we understand that we all want to feel welcomed, valued, and included in a community. We strive every day to be that community for our students, staff, and clients. We hope you will join us. 47
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