Are there programs, online, or in person, that give certification for
medical Estheticians?  The Esthetician that works at our dermatology
clinic received training at a cosmetic esthetician school. In order to
maintain her certification, she needs to provide proof of hours
worked, but the cosmetic industry will only recognize hours in a salon
to grant (re)certification.  The procedures she is doing are well
beyond salon training and is under the supervision of a physisican. 
She is performing medical strength glycolic peels and assisting with
botox and restylane injections, assiting in laser hair removal and
acne laser treatments.  There are many Estheticians working in
medical/dermatology ofices and in a similar situation.  Are there
programs or examinations available to get certified as a MEDICAL (not
cosmetic/salon)
esthetician or that will give certification for someone working in a
medical (i.e. not salon)  setting?
Thanks,
Dr. Crutchfield
www.CrutchfieldDermatology.com

Dear Dr. Crutchfield,

Below you will find the results of my research regarding Medical Esthetics
Certificate Programs.


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Medical Esthetics
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Prepares for entry-level positions as a medical esthetician in medical
offices, plastic surgery centers, as well as dermatology offices.

What are Enrollment Requirements?
For more information, contact the instructor, Melissa Siedlicki at
(253) 589-5741. While applicants may enroll any time, start dates are
based on available openings.

https://www.cptc.edu/cptc/pages/Esthetics_med.html

Tuition and Fees
http://www.cptc.edu/feelist/feelists.asp?func=display&program=205


Clover Park Technical College 
4500 Steilacoom Boulevard S.W.
Lakewood, Washington 98499
253-589-5678

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Medical Esthetics Program
Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics

The 1200 Hour Medical Esthetics Program aligns the medical
esthetician's training firmly with current medical esthetic needs. The
curriculum provides an overview of what can be expected in a medical
setting, and bridges the gap between medical and esthetic theory and
treatment. Students can expect to develop an understanding of surgical
and laser procedures, evaluate skin care products and ingredients, and
practice pre- and post-operative care routines.
http://catherinehinds.com/medical.php3

Contact information:
Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics 
300 Wildwood Avenue, 
Woburn, MA 01801 
Phone: 781.935.3344 
Fax: 781.932.6215 
http://catherinehinds.com/contact.php3

Information
http://www.greathires.org/mech/owa/dese.program?x_mts=849&x_hash=50683&x_cip=511604

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Aesthetic Medicine Program
Austin, Texas
January 22-29, 2005 
http://www.medicalaesthetics.com/

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MEDICAL SKIN CARE SPECIALIST 
Technical Certificate of Credit 

?The Medical Skin Care Specialist technical certificate is designed to
offer medical training for students to assist in Dermatology offices
as well as Plastic Surgery offices. After completing the certificate,
students will be trained to assist with minor surgery as well as
advanced skin care treatments such as scar removal, microdermabrasion,
chemical peel, and laser treatments. Program graduates will be
prepared to take the Medical Esthetics Certification exam. This is a
31-credit hour technical certificate.?
 http://www.cgtcollege.org/catalog/section6/ah/medicalskincarespecialist.htm

Central Georgia Technical College

Macon Campus   
Phone: (478) 757-3400   
Fax: (478) 757-3454   

Milledgeville Campus 
Phone: (478) 445-2300 
Fax: (478) 445-2334 
    
Crawford County Center 
Phone:  (478) 836-9698 

Putnam County Center 
Phone:  (706) 923-5000  
    
Jones County Center 
Phone:  (478) 986-4370  

Twiggs County Center 
 (478) 945-6951 
    
E-mail Address: info@centralgatech.edu
 
http://www.cgtcollege.org/catalog/section2/General_Information_2.htm#mission


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Medical Esthetics Certification Training. 
ONGOING WASHINGTON, DC

Open enrollment, on-site and tutor-assisted long-distance learning
programs for beginning and advanced certification. Topics include
medical and esthetic certification training, cosmetic camouflage
rehabilitation, skin care management for menopause and hormonal
dysfunction, appearance counseling, patient profiles, insights into
clinic activities, legal documentation, safety practices, OSHA
standards, charting and legal documentation, advanced marketing
management, advertising, promotional strategies, cross-marketing and
networking, business and career counseling.
Rayner Institute for Career Advancement, 
202-667-9596, 
Email: victoriarayner@hotmail.com


Medical Esthetics Certification Training. 
ONGOING CALIFORNIA

Open enrollment, on-site and tutor-assisted long-distance learning
programs for beginning and advanced certification.
Center for Appearance and Esteem Vocational Placement Training, 
San Francisco, 
415-398-6013, 
Email: victoriarayner@hotmail.com

Source: Skin Inc. magazine
http://www.skininc.com/magazine/education


Dermatologic Skin Care 
30 hrs.  

?This is the only accredited esthetic program that has been approved
by four separate licensing Boards including the Board of Registered
Nursing that is offering legitimate instruction & certification for
the specialty of medical esthetics. The curriculum in this program is
based on 12 years of actual clinical experience working in conjunction
with 17 professors on-site in teaching hospitals in both the medical
specialties of dermatology and plastic surgery. It offers insights
into clinical activities, dermatologic disorders, medical and esthetic
therapies, roles & responsibilities of the esthetic clinician,
authentic patient scenarios, charting and issues pertaining to legal
documentation, patient safety and injury protection and OSHA
Standards. This course will provide all the in-depth knowledge
necessary to meet the needs of a medical practice. Training is
available through our correspondence courses or on-site.?
http://www.victoriarayner.com/courses/index.html

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MEDICAL & ESTHETIC ASSOCIATES
http://www.medical-esthetics.com/index.htm

Medical Esthetics Specialist Certification Application
http://www.medical-esthetics.com/next_level.htm

FAQ
http://www.medical-esthetics.com/q_a-1.htm


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Polytech Institute of Advanced Studies
http://www.hcpolytech.org/


?A new Medical Esthetician program that is being offered at Hunterdon
County Polytech?s Institute of Advanced Studies will enable
estheticians, cosmetologists, and nurses to get in on the ground floor
of this burgeoning new field.?

CONTACT: Susan Marshall, Adult Education Coordinator 
PHONE: (908) 806-7853. 

Read about it here:
http://www.hcpolytech.org/docs/Polytech_PR_MedicalEsthetician_100704.doc


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The Sydney College of Skin Care
Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Aesthetics)

?During the past few years the role of the skin care therapist has
evolved to complement the rapidly expanding field of cosmetic
medicine. As more people are seeking physical improvement through
cosmetic surgery, the paramedical aesthetician has become an integral
part of the cosmetic surgery procedure to perform the pre and post
operative care.

Sydney College of Skin Care together with the University of New
England are now offering the Advanced Diploma of Health Science
(Aesthetics) to bridge the gap in medical aesthetics.?

Sydney College of Skin Care
Level 1, 375 Pennant Hills Rd, Pennant Hills NSW 2120
Ph: (02) 9481 7811 Fax: (02) 9481 7822 
http://www.skincarecollege.com/college.htm

University of New England
http://fehps.une.edu.au/f/d/health/awards/BHealthSci1Aesthetics.html

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Medical Esthetician Program at the Capilo Institute
http://www.capilo.com/html/medical_esthetician.html

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I hope you find this information helpful!

Best regards,
Bobbie7

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Request for Answer Clarification by crutchfield-ga on 29 Dec 2004 17:44 PST

Thanks. Since we already have a trained, certified esthetician working
in our office, I guess what I am looking for is the ability to get
credit for her current experience or for her to take (minimal)
additional accredited online (distance) learning/training or take a
certifying examination that, if passed,  would certify her as a
medical esthetician.  I am not interested in her traveling to "start
over" and take a new 6 month couse elsewhere. She is currently
certified (but certification is running out, and will only be
recertified if hours are documented in a salon, not medical office),
so the request may fall under the category of "re-certification", but
for the experience of a 'medical' esthetician.
thanks
Thanks

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Clarification of Answer by bobbie7-ga on 29 Dec 2004 19:52 PST

Dear Dr. Crutchfield,

Thank you for your clarification.

Please let me know if this is what you require?
http://www.medical-esthetics.com/news-0602.htm

(To bypass M&EA training classes and apply for exam on years of
experience- (must hold over 8 yrs. experience to be approved by ETS
Testing, pay addt?l $75.00 application fee, complete all requested
info including training info on certification application - mail in to
ETS for approval.  Upon approval - proctor fee may apply for exam
dates - this is a longer exam, (most order the manual MediEsthetics to
assist with studying for this exam) and locations plus exam fee of
$295.00)

If this isn't the exact information you need, just let me know and I
will request the removal of my answer. That way another researcher can
try to answer your question.

Thanks,
Bobbie7

fast helpful information
thanks!