Our Dedication to You
We are very proud of offering the best professional environment and course curriculum to our students when preparing them for their New York State Board Exam.

The three major skin care subjects covered are

• facials
• make up applications
• waxing
  

New York State requires a student successfully passes the 600-hour Esthetic course before taking the State Board Exam.

Esthetics
The word esthetics originates from the Greek word aesthetikos, which means perceptible to the senses. The primary role of an esthetician is to enhance and correct the beauty and health of the skin.

We encourage you to review our course outline and enrollment procedures. We are available for any additional questions and to schedule a visit of our skin care facilities.

The Spa
Tarrytown Day Spa is an integral part of the schools and training and is located in the school. When students pass 300 hours they can work on clients in the spa setting.

Course Outline
This course teaches students the many facets of skin care. The three major subjects are facials, make up applications, and waxing. Course also includes certification in Microdermabrasion.

Other subjects covered are people skills, spa managements, etc. These and many other subjects are designed to prepare the student for employment.

Course Goals
The Esthetics course is designed so that students who graduate are prepared to pass their State Board and to attain an entry-level job in Esthetics.

Although placement assistance service is provided, the school cannot guarantee a job to any student or graduate.

Course Topics
The program is comprised of the following topics:

• Orientation
• Safety and Health
• Bacteriology
• Nutrition, Anatomy & Physiology
• Structure & Functions of Skin
• Superfluous Hair
• Chemistry
• Chemistry applied to Cosmetics
• Electricity & Machines
• Facial & Body Procedures
• Make up Techniques
• Business Practices
• Job Skills
• Intro to Paramedical Esthetics
• State Board Preparation

Course Format
All units of this course are taught both in theory and practical aspects of esthetics. The teaching techniques used are lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops. Classes are taught in English.

Course Requirements
Pass all written and practical exams, attend in no less than 80% of each subject (class) and hold a 70% or better grade point average.

Course Grading
Homework, practical and written exams (85%). Professionalism, attendance and class participation (15%).

Students are required to maintain a 70% or C average. Written and practical tests are given throughout the entire course. Instructors sign off clinical practice work. Theory exams will be graded numerically. Practical exams will be graded on preparation, performance, cleanliness, and end results.

Course Evaluations
Written evaluations of satisfactory progress will be conducted at the end of each marking period and given to the student. Scheduled hours are determined by date of enrollment and evaluations are given when that number of hours has been offered to the student. Actual hours a student has attended at that time may differ.

Academic and Attendance progress will be measured at each evaluation. Students who meet the minimum requirements for attendance and academic progress shall be considered to be making satisfactory progress until the next evaluation. In order for a student to be considered making satisfactory progress, the student must meet both attendance and academic minimum requirements on at least one evaluation by the midpoint of the course.

Instructional Methods
Lectures, guest speakers, videos, conferences, software training, practical (hands-on) practice, reception, and sanitation.