Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics
Medical Based Skincare Training &
Internationally Recognized Credentials
804.908.3223

Start your career in 24 weeks!


According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Employment of skincare specialists is projected to grow 40 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. The desire among women and a growing number of men to reduce the effects of aging will result in rapid employment growth. Good job opportunities are expected.


Basic  Esthetician Components:

    • Skin Analysis & Consultation
    • Spa Management: Client Booking, Retail Sales Specialist & Inventory Control Specialist
    • Treatment & Program Design and Implementation
    • Facials and Skin Treatments (Manual)
    • Masks & Treatments
    • Facials and Skin Treatments (Machine)
    • Make up application
    • Lash & brow treatment intro
    • Hair Removal
    • Body Treatments (includes back treatments)
Master Esthetician Components:
corrective & anti aging specialty

    • Microdermabrasion Exfoliation Techniques
    • Enzymes
    • Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Peels
    • Jessner and Trichloracetic Acid Peels
    • Light Therapy treatments, LED
    • Ultrasound and Microcurrent technology
    • Advanced Treatments of the Face and Body
    • Lymphatic Drainage: Manual and Machine

Do you want to stand out amongst all the other candidates for a job in a spa, doctor's office, medi-spa or wellness center?

Ask us about how you can earn the ability to sit for your ITEC exam by attending the Institute.

The Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics is proud to be one of the first esthetics schools in Virginia to hold accreditation by the International Therapy Examination Council.   ITEC is the largest multidisciplinary international examination board, issuing 28 professional diplomas that are recognized and respected by employers in more than 35 countries.



Why is this important for you as a student?

ITEC Diplomas open the doors to a global - world wide career andallows you to practice Esthetics anywhere abroad or even on a luxury cruise ship!

ITEC credentialed individuals are able to work WORLDWIDE
  • As independent professional therapists
  • As salon/clinic owners or as visiting therapists
  • In clinics and salons
  • At sports centers and leisure centers
  • At holiday resorts and spas
  • Beauty Farms and European Destination Spas
  • On cruise liners and even on some airlines

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    MASTER ONLY PROGRAM APPLICANTS REQUIRE a letter of recommendation from one of our senior staff members.  ​You will NOT be considered for admissions  without this.  If you did not attend our school for Basic, it is unlikely you will be able to secure a letter of recommendation.
    Important message from the Director of Admissions: If you want apply for the next class opening or to be put on a wait list you must have submitted a fully and accurately completed admissions packet. Because we offer some classes online, this process is considered a part of your admissions interview and exam. Fully completed admissions packets (according to the admissions pdf checklist) receive first priority for call backs with enrollment inquiries, as all info is provided on the admissions and program pages.  See the full letter from the director of admissions and the admissions pdf checklist on the admissions page. 
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