Beauty and Wellness Related Services
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Beauty and Wellness Related Services provides the theoretical knowledge and practical techniques needed to perform basic professional aesthetics in clinical spa settings, including facial and decollete treatments and skin resurfacing. The program also provides training in safety and infection control procedures.
Details
Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management
Academic Plan Code
1144N
Total Clock Hours Required
60
Catalog Year
2026 - 2027
Course resources provided by student:
Models will be required for each course participant
Models must be 21 years or older and sign a consent form for services
Models cannot have a contraindication to the services
What You'll Learn
- Review the structure of the skin.
- Demonstrate professionalism.
- Demonstrate proper use of aesthetic equipment, including safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrate understanding of aesthetic product labels.
- Perform skin analysis.
- Identify contraindications.
- Perform facial treatments.
- Document client services.
Admission criteria
Current unencumbered medical license in the state of AZ (LPN, RN, NP, PA, MD, DO, DMD, DDS).
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by block. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with a navigator to discuss their academic and career goals.
- The course sequence is laid out by block and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- This is a cohort program in which students progress through their course of study together in the required course sequence.
Courses Sequence
Block 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHC101 | Basic Clinical Aesthetics | 60 |
Official Curriculum Documentation
View catalog page
Catalog page: https://gatewaycc.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/1144N-GWC03
Disclaimer
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.