Esthetician Program
Educational Objectives
The education system at Dalton Institute includes a comfortable learning facility, experienced and competent instructors, and a comprehensive curriculum. It is intended to provide guidance to students through education, competency, and quality of instruction for students to become competent in the esthetics field.
Our educational objectives for the Esthetics Program are:
• To educate students to be professional, knowledgeable, and skilled for employment within the industry.
• To maintain a program that is constantly updated so students will have comprehensive knowledge to compete in the field of Esthetics.
• To promote the educational growth of the students using current teaching methods and techniques.
• To teach students to perform the basic manipulative skills in the areas of facials, body treatments, makeup application, massage techniques, skin analysis, and full body waxing services.
• To teach courtesy and professionalism as the foundation of a successful career.
• To prepare the student to successfully pass the State Licensing Exam for entry-level employment.
Grading Procedure
Academic learning is evaluated after each unit of study by a written exam. Practical assignments are evaluated as completed and counted toward course completion only when rated as satisfactory. If the performance does not meet satisfactory requirements, it is not counted, and the performance must be repeated. At least two comprehensive practical skills evaluations will be conducted during the course of study. Practical skills are evaluated according to text procedures and include Facials (with mask and massage), Makeup Application, and Hair removal (tweezing, soft waxing, and hard waxing).
• Students must pass with a 75% to be making academic satisfactory progress and to be eligible for graduation.
• Students must maintain a written grade average of 75% and pass a FINAL written exam prior to graduation.
• Students must make up any failed or missed exams.
Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale:
• A 90-100%
• B 80-89%
• C 75-79%
• F 74% and Below
The curriculum for students enrolled in the esthetics program will satisfy the required minimums set by the state of Georgia and will include at least nine (9) months of academic study and 1,000 clock hours consisting of theory, practical training, and technical instruction covering all aspects of the industry, including advanced treatments. Theory classes are taught every day during the academic week. Each student is required to complete (obtain) 250 total clock hours of theory to complete Level I. During this time, students are in group theory classes designed to provide them with the information needed to pass the written portion of the State Board Exam and begin practical training. Each student must complete 150 clock hours defined as Professional Practices, complete 20 clock hours of Professional Ethics, and complete 80 clock hours of Business Practices. An outline of the requirements of the 250 clock hours in Level 1 is provided to the student and tracked by the instructor.
At the conclusion of Level 1 and the documentation of the completed 250 clock hours, students must be able to demonstrate the correct procedures of the practical tasks learned in Level I and pass all given written and practical tests with a minimum of 75%. Upon completion, students are moved to the clinic floor. Students now enter Level 2 of the program and may now work with clients and perform learned tasks on customers. The school offers a minimum of four (4) hours of theory training per week for the remaining enrollment time at Level 2 for each student. Instructors are constantly present to further demonstrate, supervise, and inspect students’ work.
Students will also participate in field trips to The International Dermal Institute in Atlanta for undergraduate classes on the latest trends in treatments, equipment, and career development. Our Esthetics program includes advanced certifications in Chemical Peels, Spray Tanning, and Microdermabrasion.
The 1,000 clock hours of continuous instruction shall be distributed as follows:
LEVEL 1 Total Hours: 250
1. Professional Practices = 150 clock hours: bacteriology, sterilization, and sanitation, personal hygiene, public health and safety, EPA; OSHA; infection controls standards; and blood spill procedures, AIDS; HIV and communicable diseases, methods, facility hygiene; clean-up applications and procedures.
2. Professional Ethics = 20 clock hours: personal attitude, personal image.
3. Business Practices = 80 clock hours: state board rules laws and rules, esthetician salon development, business insurance, client records, confidential ethics, medical record keeping, resume preparation, and employment interview.
When the student has successfully completed 250 clock hours in the above curriculum with a minimum passing score of 75%, the student may progress to the clinic floor to perform clinical services on patrons. The curriculum shall be as follows:
LEVEL 2 Total Hours
1. Sciences – 320 clock hours: histology of skin, cell, tissue, dermatology and physiology, structure of the skin and glands, functions of the skin and glands, conditions and disorders of the skin, physiology of color, medical terminology, medical charting, clinical sanitation and sterilization, patient psychology, customer service, advanced skin analysis/diseases, camouflage make-up.
2. Body Treatment – 75 clock hours: massage, wraps, aromatherapy, and cellulite.
3. Facials – 115 clock hours: client consultations and skin analysis, manipulations, cleansing, toning, post-op therapy, pre-op therapy, spa facials, European massage, aromatherapy, product therapy, mask therapy, machines.
4. Make-up – 90 clock hours: client consultation and skin analysis, contouring, application, color accent, camouflage make-up, eyelash tabbing and strips.
5. Hair Removal – 750 total clock hours in the following required disciplines:
Lip, chin, face: 20 clock hours (40 applications)
Leg: 10 clock hours (5 applications)
Bikini: 10 clock hours (20 applications)
Brow waxing: 15 clock hours (3A0 applications)
Brow arching: 35 clock hours (70 applications)
Brow/Lash tint: 5 clock hours (10 applications)
Brow tweezing: 15 clock hours (30 applications)
6. Spa/Salon Management – 75 clock hours: front desk, marketing (business, client, product), administration responsibilities, client retention and tracking, business management, business record management, profit and loss statement management.
Total Hours =1,000
Full Time Esthetics Syllabus
| Week | Subject |
| 1 | History and Career Opportunitiesin Esthetics. |
| 2 | Life Skills |
| 3 | Your Professional Image. |
| 4 | Communicating for Success |
| 5 | Infection Control: Principles and Practices. |
| 6 | General Anatomy and Physiology. |
| 7 | Basics of Chemistry. |
| 8 | Basics of Electricity. |
| 9 | Basics of Nutrition. |
| 10 | Physiology and Histology of the Skin. |
| 11 | Disorders and Diseases of the Skin. |
| 12 | Skin Analysis. |
| 13 | Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection. |
| 14 | The Treatment Room. |
| 15 | Facial Treatments |
| 16 | Facial Massage. |
| 17 | Facial Machines. |
| 18 | Hair Removal. |
| 19 | Advanced Topics and Treatments. |
| 20 | The World of Makeup. |
| 21 | Career Planning |
| 22 | The Skin Care Business. |
| 23 | Selling Products and Services/Review and State Board Preparation/State Board Rules and Laws |
Course Curriculum
All courses taught at Dalton Institute will be offered in the English language.
There are:
1,000 total hours of coursework required for Esthetics students.
When coursework has been successfully completed and all fees have been paid, students will then be eligible to take the GA State Board Exam. The Georgia State Board evaluates practical work, theory comprehension, and state board rules and laws.
Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology utilizes the Milady curriculum for each course. The books are as follows:
Milady Standard Esthetics Fundamentals, 12th Edition- ISBN-14:9780357263792
Teaching Methods
Our school provides many teaching methods to offer you a comprehensive education, regardless of your learning style. The academic programs are designed to provide theoretical training and practical applications to instill good work habits, ethics, and professionalism. These methods include Interactive Lecture, Demonstration, Individualized Instruction, Group Discussion, Question and Answer, Role Playing, Field Trips, Guest Speakers, Problem Solving, Assignments, and Stories/Testimonials. Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology believes that for our students to succeed, they will experience a three-step approach to our education model:
Students will:
LEARN IT with lectures and visual aids,
WATCH IT with live demonstrations by instructors and guest presenters, and
DO IT by performing services on mannequins and real clients.
Tuition and Other Costs
Program Costs:
Esthetics – $17,900
Books/Kit/Tuition Included
Administrative Fee for all students: Application Fee $20.00 (Non-Refundable)
Administrative Fee for all TRANSFER students: Registration Fee $125.00 (Non-Refundable)
WITHDRAWAL FEE FOR ALL PROGRAMS: Withdrawal Fee $100.00 (Non-Refundable)
Tuition Breakdown for Charges by Payment Period in Esthetics
900 hours (90% charged/disbursed in two equal charges: 0 hours & 450 hours) = Tuition of $8,055. Each 450 hours of instruction.
100 hours (10% charged/disbursed at 900 hours) = Tuition $1,790.
Total Cost $17,900
All Tuition Will Be Charged And All Financial Aid Eligible Funds Are Processed For Each Of The Payment Periods
Esthetics
Payment Period 1: 1-450 Hours
Payment Period 2: 451-900 Hours
Payment Period 3: 901-1000 Hours
Student Kits
You will receive your student kit that is specific to the program you have enrolled into. Each kit is included in the price of tuition and the supplies in this kit are the tools for your success during your time here at Dalton Institute. It is extremely important that you take care of your kit and the supplies, as you should be using them every day for the duration of your education. The student kit must be kept at the school. We provide you with a student kit so that you may practice your new skills in school. If for any reason, your student kit needs to be replaced, this will be the financial responsibility and obligation of you, the student. Students are to use supplies from their kits for practice during all course instruction. Additional scrubs, t-shirts or other Dalton Institute apparel may be available for purchase. Check with your Instructor for a current list of items.
Esthetics Kit
1. Tweezers
2. Comedone Extractor
3. Daily Micro exfoliant
4. Ultra-Calming™ Cleanser
5. Active Moist
6. Colloidal Masque Base
7. Massage Cream
8. Calming Botanical Mixer
9. Solar Defense Booster SPF30
10. Special Cleansing Gel
11. Pre-cleanse
12. Concealing Spot Treatment
13. Scaling Fluid
14. Post Extraction Solution
15. Welcome Pack
16. Facial Sponges (2-pk)
17. Fan Masque Brush
18. Product Wheel
19. Oil Free Massage
20. Multivitamin Power Recovery® Masque
21. Professional Pencil Sharpener
22. Make-Up Kit
23. Multi-Active Toner
24. Speed Mapping Pad
Maximum Time Frame
The maximum time frame a student must complete the course is within 150% of the contracted end date. Periods during which a student has formally requested and received a leave of absence will extend the student’s contract and maximum time frame by the exact number of days in the leave of absence. Scheduled holidays or bad weather will not count in this calculation. Periods of illness, excused or unexcused absences, are counted in this calculation. Transfer hours from another institution that are accepted toward the student’s educational program are counted as both attempted and completed hours for the purpose of determining when the allowable maximum timeframe has been exhausted. SAP periods are based on scheduled contracted hours at this institution.
The chart below gives an example of the maximum time allowed for regular full-time and part-time scheduled students:
Esthetics - Full time 32 hours per week: 1000 hours ÷ 32 hours/week = 32 weeks. 32 weeks x 150% = 48 weeks max
The maximum time allowed for transfer students who need less than the full course requirements or part-time students will be determined based on their scheduled hours.
Any student exceeding the maximum time frame will be considered as passing if academic and theory grades are satisfactory. Any student who exceeds the maximum timeframe will be terminated from the program and would thereafter be permitted to re-enroll into the same program on a prorated cash-pay basis.
Career Opportunities
Educational Instructor
Make-up Artist
Medical Esthetician
Platform Artist
Product Trainer
Product/Equipment Sales
Resort/Destination Esthetician
Salon Management
Spa Director
