Who is this for?  High School Graduates, Non-health professionals

Prerequisites: GED

Hours: 600

Accreditation: Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board (AZBCB)

What is Medical Aesthetics? 

Medical aesthetics brings together the worlds of beauty and health. Medical aestheticians frequently work in spas or medical aesthetic practices delivering a diverse array of services including facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and full-body treatments. The focus is on biology and the science of aging  to understand the function and internal structure of the skin. Read more in our Aesthetics vs. Cosmetology blog post.

Program Overview: 

The Med-Surg MedAesthetics Program for Arizona state licensure is a 600-hour curricula of targeted material designed for the aspiring aesthetician who wishes to become licensed in the state of Arizona, and desires to work in a medical environment. This innovative coursework was thoughtfully curated in subject areas we aptly named Harmony, Reform, Balance, and Mastery. Each unit focuses on the assessment, goals, methods, materials, and procedures related to their lessons. This ensures a well-rounded understanding of each concept presented.

Upon graduation from this Arizona Board of Barbering and Cosmetology approved program, you will feel confident in the skills needed to pass state board examinations. Additionally, with our medically-focused program, you'll gain an unprecedented amount of select knowledge to elevate treatment capabilities and increase your earning potential in the workplace. Knowing how to care for skin maladies, navigate chronic illnesses and disorders, and maintain the scope of practice while respecting the treatment plan of the patient’s physician can be a delicate balance, and it is not taught in traditional aesthetics programs. Our expert instructors are all seasoned, career medical aesthetics professionals who have the experience and insight, as well as the teaching expertise to lead our students into the career of their dreams. 

Our program offers hands-on training in over 20 facial techniques and equips you with expertise in cutting-edge medical aesthetics services. You'll dive into advanced skincare treatments such as microdermabrasion, microcurrent facials, chemical peels, and dermaplaning. Hands-on training enables you to master the art of addressing clients' unique skincare needs and crafting personalized treatment plans to achieve their desired results.​

MedSurg Academy offers a large inventory of medical grade supplies and equipment enabling our instructors to provide students with practical experience and a profound understanding of the aesthetic industry. In this program, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how the skin works and learn techniques used in top spas and salons. You’ll be trained in facial and body treatments, along with clinical therapies that address various skin conditions. To ensure you’re fully prepared, you’ll complete practice state board exams and additional assessments, building the confidence and skills needed to excel in both the written and practical state board tests.

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Bio Elements
• Clinical Therapies
• Acne Treatment
• Facials
• Chemical Exfoliations
• Body Treatments
• Spa Certification
• Arizona State Law
• Doing Business
• Microdermabrasion
• Sun Damaged Skin Treatment
• Sun Tan Application
• Brow and Lash Tints
• Fundamentals of Makeup
• Treatment Planning
• Mature Skin Treatment
• Waxing
• Microcurrent
• Disease Recognition
• Treatment Programs
• Makeup Application

To accomplish its mission, Med-Surg Aesthetics and Laser Academy is committed to providing a safe, supportive, interactive, dynamic, and creative learning atmosphere for every student. We are committed to:

• Developing medical aesthetics programs collaboratively with input from industry leaders

• Focusing on state-of-the-art aesthetics instruction with a medical aesthetics emphasis

• Maintaining small classes for personalized training

• Creating a practical learning environment for success in medical aesthetics

• Providing closely supervised, dedicated instruction.

• Implementing regular assessment for student potential optimization

• Ensuring instructors stay current in the evolving field of Aesthetics

• Offering comprehensive career development and employment assistance for a smooth transition to industry professionals in medical aesthetics

Testing & Completion Requirements 

Students must maintain a minimum 80% grade average as well as a minimum 80% overall progress and attendance during the 600-hour aesthetics training for state board eligibility. 

Students must complete a 200 question final exam and project. 

Upon Successful Completion: 

After completing course work and passing state exams, students receive an Arizona Aesthetics State license making you eligible for employment in an entry-level job in the field of medical aesthetics or a related discipline.