Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

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12.0409 - Aesthetician/esthetician and skin care specialist

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to cleanse, depilate, massage, and beautify the human body and to function as licensed estheticians and skin care specialists. These programs include courses in skin anatomy, physiology, and health; principles of nutrition; decontamination and infection control; health and safety; facial and body massage; body wrapping and spa treatments; temporary hair removal including waxing and tweezing; colour and skin analysis; client consultation and care; applicable laws and regulations; business practices; and sometimes related alternative healing regimens.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • aesthetics
    • basic aesthetician
    • basic esthetician
    • esthetician
    • esthetics
    • skin and beauty care
    • skin care
    • waxing (hair removal)
  • Exclusion(s)

    • cosmetician(12.0401)
    • facial skin care(12.0408)
    • massage therapy(51.3501)
    • medical esthetician(12.0414)
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