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Programs Overview
AVI Career Training has programs leading to certifications in Esthetics, Master Esthetics, Cosmetology, Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing, Electrolysis, Massage Therapy, Instructor-Esthetics and Instructor-Cosmetology.
AVI Career Training offers the following programs
- Cosmetology
- Basic Esthetics
- Master Esthetics
- Instructor-Esthetics
- Instructor-Cosmetology
- Electrolysis
- Massage Therapy
Financial Aid Eligible Programs
- Basic Esthetics
- Master Esthetics
- Cosmetology
- Massage Therapy
- Electrolysis
High-quality training and education
AVI Career Training supports the professional Code of Ethics, as well as the standards of expert training. Students learn from experts to represent themselves professionally at all times until they graduate and get job placed by our career placement team.
Cosmetology
Objective : To train students in the challenging and fast-growing field of cosmetology. Students will gain competence in all aspects of the field of cosmetology to include: The study of skin care, nail care, hair care, hair shaping, chemical designing and relaxing, permanent waving and hair coloring, business theory and ethics. The student will be prepared to pass the state board examination to obtain their license to practice and transition to the workforce.
Occupations Available: Numerous positions are available in the field of cosmetology such as: owner or manager of a salon, the entertainment industries, as well as working as an instructor.
Textbook: Milady Standard Cosmetology, 13th Edition, Milady, New York, 2016. ISBN-13: 9781285769417
Cosmetology 1500 Clock Hours
| Theory: 690 Cl., Practical 810CL. Total: 1500Cl Hrs. | |||
| Courses | Theory | Practical | Total |
| Orientation | 60 | 30 | 90 |
| Manicuring & Pedicuring | 30 | 45 | 75 |
| Shampooing & Rinsing | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Scalp Treatments | 15 | 30 | 45 |
| Hair Styling | 120 | 120 | 240 |
| Hair Cutting | 135 | 175 | 310 |
| Permanent Waving Chemical Relaxing | 135 | 190 | 325 |
| Hair Coloring & Bleaching | 120 | 135 | 255 |
| Skin Care & Make up | 30 | 45 | 75 |
| Wigs, Hairpieces & Related theory | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Salon Management | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| TOTAL Cl. | 690 | 810 | 1500 |
Clinical Requirements: The curriculum requirements for cosmetology must include the following minimum performances:
- Hair and scalp treatments 10
- Hair styling 320
- Tinting 15
- Bleaching and frosting 10
- Temporary rinses 10
- Semi-permanent color 10
- Cold permanent waving or chemical relaxing 25
- Hair shaping 50
- Wig care, styling, placing on model 5
- Finger waving and thermal waving 30
- Manicures and pedicures 15
- Basic facials and waxings 5
- Sculptured nails, nail tips, and wraps 20
Basic Esthetics
Objective : The program prepares the student to become a professional esthetician. You will be competent in all aspects of treating the skin, caring for the client, business theory and ethics, as well as manual and machine facial techniques. The student will be prepared to pass the Virginia State Board examination to obtain their license to practice and transition to the workforce.
Occupations Available: Numerous positions are available for the licensed esthetician including resorts, local salons, the leisure and entertainment industries as well as working with Dermatologists.
Textbook: Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals, 11th Edition, Milady, New York, 2013. ISBN-13: 9781111306892
Additional Video Series: Milady’s Professional Skin Care.
Basic Esthetics ( 600 Clock Hours)
| Theory: 390cl, Practical 210Cl.Total 600Cl Hrs. | |||
| Courses | Theory | Practical | Total |
| Orientation & business topics | 30 | 25 | |
| Laws and Regulations | 10 | 10 | |
| General Sciences | 60 | 15 | 80 |
| Applied Sciences | 75 | 20 | 95 |
| Skin Care | 150 | 105 | 255 |
| Make-up | 35 | 30 | 65 |
| Body & other treatments | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Hair Removal | 20 | 30 | 50 |
| State laws, rules & regulations | 10 | 10 | |
| TOTAL Cl. | 390 | 210 | 600 |
Clinical Minimum Requirements: The curriculum requirements for Basic Esthetics includes the following minimum performances and logged:
- Consultations, cleansings and analysis of face and body 35
- Manual facials and treatments 65
- Tinting 15
- Machine or electrical facials and treatments 50
- Body treatments and back treatments 20
- Makeup 25
- Hair Removal 25
Observation and weekly evaluations will be conducted. Students will have the opportunity to work on each other, as well as clients visiting the salon.
Instructor-Cosmetology, Instructor-Esthetics
Objective : To master the subject matter, be able to impart this knowledge to others using the latest teaching principles, and to become an Instructor-Esthetics and Instructor-Cosmetology. The curriculum below is common between both Instructor-Cosmetology and Instructor-Esthetics programs.
Textbook: The Standard Milady Educator, Milady Publishing Corporation, Bronx, New York, 2002 edition.
The student instructor observes and assists experienced/ licensed instructors in the performance of their duties as part of their practical learning process.
The profession is in need of well-trained, qualified teachers. This course of study is planned to present a program for the training of the personnel required to supply the need of education in the field. In addition, the course will include information on preparing a resume for seeking and obtaining employment as well as preparing for the state board exam. Instructors should attend a Continuing Education Seminar, at least once every two years.
The student instructor observes and assists experienced/ licensed instructors in the performance of their duties as part of their practical learning process.
The profession is in need of well-trained, qualified teachers. This course of study is planned to present a program for the training of the personnel required to supply the need of education in the field. In addition, the course will include information on preparing a resume for seeking and obtaining employment as well as preparing for the state board exam. Instructors should attend a Continuing Education Seminar, at least once every two years.
| Theory: 180cl, Practical 220Cl.Total 400Cl Hrs. | |||
| Courses | Theory | Practical | Total |
| Orientation | 5 | 5 | |
| Curriculum | 5 | 5 | |
| Course outline and development | 10 | 10 | |
| Lesson planning | 10 | 10 | |
| Classroom management | 5 | 5 | |
| Teaching techniques | 15 | 15 | |
| Methods of instruction | 15 | 15 | |
| Learning styles | 5 | 5 | |
| Learning disabilities | 5 | 5 | |
| Teaching aids | 5 | 5 | |
| Developing, grading and administering examinations | 15 | 15 | |
| School administration | 5 | 5 | |
| Record keeping | 5 | 5 | |
| Laws and regulations | 15 | 15 | |
| Presentation of theoretical subjects | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Presentation of practical subjects | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Supervision of clinic floor | 80 | 80 | |
| Practicum teaching | 80 | 80 | |
| TOTAL Cl. | 180 | 220 | 400 |
Massage Therapy
Objective : To enable its participants to help others enhance their wellbeing through massage therapy. Rather than approaching every client with the same “formula,” students are trained to tailor each massage treatment to the specific needs and objectives of the individual.
Occupations Available : Graduates of this program are provided with the tools to practice in a variety of settings, including private practice, health clubs, chiropractic or osteopathic offices, beauty salons, stress reduction, sport centers, as well as many other locations.
Textbooks :
- Beil, Andrew, Trail Guide to the Body. 4rd Edition, Books of Discovery, Boulder, CO, 2005
- Beil, Andrew, Trail Guide to the Body: Student Workbook. 4th Edition, Books of Discovery, Boulder, CO, 2010
- Beck, Mark F., Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage. 5th Edition, Milady, New York, 2010
- Beck, Mark F., Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage Workbook. 5th Edition, Milady, New York, 2010
Clinical Requirements:
Minimum of 100 treatments on the general public in our Salon.
Text books:
Minimum of 50 Massages on the public in our Salon.
Massage Therapy (600 Clock Hours)
| Theory: 250 Cl, Practical 350 Cl. Total : 600Cl Hrs. | |||
| Courses | Theory | Practical | Total |
| Foundation of Massage Therapy | 50 | 50 | |
| Anatomy Physiology 1: Head, Neck & Face | 50 | 30 | 80 |
| Anatomy Physiology 2: Torso | 50 | 20 | 70 |
| Anatomy Physiology 3: Lowe Leg & Foot | 50 | 40 | 90 |
| Anatomy Physiology 4: Hip and Thigh | 50 | 20 | 70 |
| Anatomy Physiology 5: Shoulder, Lower Arm and Hand | 50 | 40 | 90 |
| Pathology | 40 | 40 | |
| Massage: Sports , Swedish and Deep Tissue | 80 | 80 | |
| Professional Ethics and Business Management | 30 | 30 | |
| TOTAL Cl. | 370 | 230 | 600 |
Electrolysis
Objective : To offer comprehensive studies in electrolysis, thermolysis, blend epilation, sterilization and sanitation as well as marketing strategies. Upon completion of this course, students will be confident in the permanent hair removal process.
Occupations Available: You will be able to work in an established salon or start your own business. Updated materials, articles, & magazines from different Electrology associations will also be studied. Students will review videotape presentations of Electrolysis, Thermolysis, Blend & Galvanic methods. In addition, there will be classroom discussion and demonstration on each other regarding these methods. There will be a quiz following each section of study, a mid-term, and a final exam. A final average of 70% is required to complete the course.
Textbook: Modern Electrology, By Fino Gior.
Clinical Requirements: Minimum of 25 hrs. on the general public in our Salon.
Electrolysis (600 Clock Hours)
| Theory: 390 CL, Practical 210 CL. Total : 600CL Hrs. | |||
| Courses | Theory | Practical | Total |
| Orientation Introduction to Electrolysis | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Trichology ( Hair growth) | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Endocrinology | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Dermatology | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Neurology & Angiology | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Bacteriology | 25 | 65 | 90 |
| Principles of Electricity | 20 | 80 | 100 |
| Equipment | 65 | 85 | 150 |
| Business Development | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| TOTAL Cl. | 240 | 360 | 600 |
Clinical Minimum Requirements:
- Consultations, cleansings and analysis of face and body 35
- Manual facials and treatments 65
- Tinting 15
- Machine or electrical facials and treatments 50
- Body treatments and back treatments 20
- Makeup 25
- Hair Removal 25
Observation and hands-on training with evaluations will be conducted. Students will work on each other, as well as on clients and on models visiting the salon.
Each student should practice and perform a total of 50 procedures required for Virginia Licensure.
Master Esthetics
Objective : The program prepares the student to become a master esthetician and to be competent in all aspects of treating the skin with chemical acid peels, microdermabrasion, and IPL facials with micro current treatments, caring for the client, business theory, and ethics, as well as manual and machine facial techniques. Advances in cosmetic chemistry, advanced anatomy and physiology, stone therapy, ultrasound facial treatments, treating ethnically diverse skin, Causes and treatments of hyper pigmentation, understanding rosacea and skin sensitivities, salon/business management, advances facials using machines, acne treatments and management, and aromatherapy.
Clinical Minimum Requirements:
The curriculum for master estheticians shall include the following minimum performances needs to be performed.
- Advanced treatments 40
- Microdermabrasion 50
- Chemical exfoliation 75
- Lymphatic drainage treatments 50
Observation and weekly evaluations will be conducted. Students will have the opportunity to work on each other, as well as clients visiting the salon.
Text books:
Minimum of 50 Massages on the public in our Salon.
Master Esthetics (600 Clock Hours)
| Theory: 330cl, Practical 270Cl.Total 600Cl Hrs. | |||
| Courses | Theory | Practical | Total |
| Orientation, Advanced subject & Infection Control | 45 | 45 | |
| State laws, rules & regulations, Safety, Health & Fire Prevention | 10 | 10 | |
| Advanced anatomy & physiology | 65 | 65 | |
| Advanced skin care & advanced modalities | 30 | 60 | 90 |
| Advanced procedures chemical exfoliation | 135 | 135 | 155 |
| Lymphatic Drainage | 45 | 75 | 120 |
| TOTAL Cl. | 330 | 270 | 600 |
Others:
AVI Career Training additionally offers CE (Continuing Education) and short programs like Eyelash Extension, Make up Artistry, Nail Technician and Waxing.
High-Quality Training and Education
AVI Career Training supports the professional Code of Ethics, as well as the standards of expert training. Students learn from experts to represent themselves professionally at all times until they graduate and get job placed by our career placement team.
We provide real-world experience through hands-on training and internships with leading beauty professionals. Our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and experience necessary to start their own businesses or find employment in salons, spas or other industries related to beauty therapy
We provide real-world experience through hands-on training and internships with leading beauty professionals. Our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and experience necessary to start their own businesses or find employment in salons, spas or other industries related to beauty therapy
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