Career Path

There are many career paths associated with the beauty and massage industries . With the proper training and license, you can become a stylist, barber, manicurist, esthetician, massage therapist , instructor, owner or manager of a salon or spa, product and equipment sales representative, product educator, platform artist, member of the state board of licensing, owner of a school, representative for NACCAS, skincare consultant, competitor or judge.

Programs

Six programs of study are offered in the field of Cosmetology Arts and Science

Science and Theory • Infection Control • Diseases and Disorders of the scalp, Hair, Nails and Skin • Shampooing • Hair Cutting • Hair and Scalp Analysis • Principals of Hair Design and Styling • Artificial Hair • Cutting and Trimming of Facial Hair • All Chemical Procedures Including Permanent Waving and Coloring • 100 Hours of Manicuring and Pedicuring • 100 Hours of Esthetics • Safety • Sanitation • First Aid • Disinfection • Client Services • Laboratory and Practical Experience

100 hours of this program are for Advanced Training, Electives, Orientation, WAC’s and RCW’s, Career Research, Salon Management and breaks.

Science and Theory • Infection Control • Diseases and Disorders of the scalp, Hair, Nails and Skin • Shampooing • Hair Cutting • Hair and Scalp Analysis • Principals of Hair Design and Styling • Artificial Hair • Cutting and Trimming of Facial Hair • Safety • Sanitation • First Aid • Disinfection • Client Services • Laboratory and Practical Experience

50 hours of this program are used for Advanced Training, Electives, Orientation, WAC’s and RCW’s, Career Research, Salon Management and breaks.

Science and Theory • Infection Control • Client Services • Artificial Nail Technology • Nail and Skin Disorders and Diseases • Principals of Manicuring and Pedicuring •Cleaning, Shaping and Polishing of the Nails of the Hands and Feet • Laboratory and Practical Experience • Client Services • Safety • Sanitation • First Aid • Disinfection • Client Services • Laboratory and Practical Experience

50 hours of this program are used for Advanced Training and Electives, Orientation, WAC’s and RCW’s, Career Research, Salon Management and breaks.

Skin Science and Theory • Infection Control • Skin Disorders and Diseases • Anatomy and Physiology • Skin Histology • Cosmetic Ingredients • Chemical Compounds • Exfoliation • Extractions • Contraindications • Masks and Packs • Professional Skin Treatments • Cellulite and Body Wrap Treatments • Medical Professional Interaction • Skin Care • Manual and Electrotherapy Facials • Hair Removal • Make-up Application • Client Services • Laboratory and Practical Experience • Salon and Business Management • Safety • Sanitation • Disinfections • First Aid • Practical Experience in all Areas of the Curriculum

50 hours of this program are used for Advanced Training and Electives, Orientation, WAC’s and RCW’s, Career Research, and breaks.

Victoria's Academy is internationally certified by NCEA as a training facility. All students graduating from our Esthetics+ program may be NCEA internationally certified.

Basic and advanced Massage Therapy • Anatomy and Physiology • Pathology • Kinesiology • First Aid • CPR • Aids and HIV Training • Hygiene • Recordkeeping • Insurance Billing • Communications Awareness • Business Management • Professional Ethics • Human Behavior • Client Interaction • Body Mechanics of the Practitioner • Chair Massage • Hydrotherapy • Reflexology • Aromatherapy • Sports Massage • Body Mechanics • Medical Terminology • Documentation • Cranial Sacral • Process Acupressure • Shiatsu • Hospice Massage • Trigger Point • Stretching • Yoga • Body Wraps • Therapeutic/Deep Tissue Massage • Polarity • Thai and Oriental Massage • Stone Therapy • Elderly Therapy • Pregnancy Massage • Infant Massage • Remedial Movements • Integration of Techniques • Lymphatic Drainage • Positional Release • Myofascial Release • Connective Tissue Massage • Neuromuscular Therapy • EFT – Emotional Release Techniques • Nutrition • Sexual Misconduct • Washington State Department of Health WAC's and RCW's and Test Preparation.

Also available is a 100 hour stand alone curriculum for Animal Massage.

Our program will provide the foundation for understanding and correcting muscle/soft tissue aberrations in the entire body through palpation, conceptual theory, and hundreds of specific detailed corrective strokes. Maximum class size is 20 students per instructor.

Teaching Techniques and Principals • Lesson Planning • Evaluation Methods • Clinical Supervision • Preparation for Classroom Activities and Information • School Operations • WAC’s and RCW’s • Safety • Sanitation • First Aid • Disinfection