Basic Esthetician Course
and Medical Emphasis

Advanced Medical Aesthetics Center (AMAC, a school designed to teach medical/cosmetic skin care treatments and procedures) is a teaching facility sanctioned by the Colorado State Commission on Higher Education. It is the only medical aesthetics school supervised and/or instructed by board certified cosmetic surgeons, Jeffrey R. Raval, MD, FACS and Ben Lee, MD, MBA. AMAC (Advanced Medical Aesthetics Center) an all inclusive teaching facility aimed at providing a full array of courses needed to start or augment a non-surgical cosmetic medical practice. Instructional courses available will include: laser hair reduction, laser tattoo reduction, laser vein reduction, as well as an aesthetician certification (to include basic services to be taught such as: facials, mild chemical peels, and microdermabrasion). Learning can then branch out to more advanced training, such as, chemical peels, acne reduction, and facial rejuvenation/laser skin resurfacing. The latest technologies will be reviewed and advantages/disadvantages of each will be discussed.

Physicians/nurses may also acquire training for injectables used in the cosmetic industry. Botox® and fillers (Restylane®, Perlane®, Juverderm Ultra™ and Ultra Plus™, Radiesse®, and Sculptra® )Jeffrey R. Raval, MD, FACS is a national trainer for Botox®, Juvederm™, Restylane®/Perlane®, and Sculptra®. In addition to these instructional courses, practical courses discussing how to start, market, and succeed in the cosmetic industry will be covered.

Courses will be supervised by our board certified cosmetic surgeons, Jeffrey R. Raval, MD, FACS and Ben Lee, MD, MBA. All other instructors are certified laser specialists certified by the Colorado State Commission on Higher Education.

The courses taught at AMAC (Advanced Medical Aesthetics Center) will be held at one of Denver, Colorado’s two most prestigious cosmetic offices either at Dr. Jeffrey R. Raval’s office at Rocky Mountain Laser Aesthetics, 250 Steele Street, Suite #206 Denver, Colorado 80206, or Dr. Ben Lee’s office at 3701 South Clarkson Street, Suite #200 in Englewood, Colorado 80113.

AMAC offers a variety of times to fit any schedule. Please see the link for scheduled class times.

Qualified students will be required to submit a resume that includes prior schooling and detailed career history. Attendees will be required to provide copies of medical license, board certifications and other supporting documentation that is requested by the AMAC Director. Students will be required to have at least two years of college or two years of work experience and provide the necessary documentation that supports the requirements for each class. An entrance exam may be required depending on the course. There is no credit for previous training, education or experience. Upon satisfactory completion of these courses, the student will receive state approved certification necessary for career advancement and for malpractice insurance coverage. Please note rules and regulations for laser aesthetic providers vary from state to state. Students will be responsible for checking with their own state regulations regarding the practice of laser cosmetic procedures. The school does not discriminate based on race, sex, religion, ethnic origin, or disability. We cannot guarantee student placement in the program/course without an application and deposit. AMAC Advanced Medical Aesthetics Center neither actively assists nor guarantees job placements of graduates.

Students may choose to attend individual courses separately or may choose to take all courses provided for a discount where applicable. AMAC encourages you to contact us prior to applying for any of the courses to assist you through the application process. AMAC encourages you to contact us prior to applying for any of the courses to assist you through the application process.

AMAC curriculum is designed for licensed health care providers and other professionals that will be governed under the terms of the current Rule 800 of the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners. These classes are designed for industry professionals to increase their skin care procedure offerings thereby increasing the revenue for their current practice.

The courses include: basic esthetician with a medical emphasis, microdermabrasion, basic peels to advanced peels, laser classes including hair reduction, vein reduction, facial rejuvenation, acne, tattoo reduction and injectable classes.

The laser courses will include everything from laser safety, types of lasers, procedures, patient selection, contraindications and clinical applications, as well as, “real time” practice in the AMAC lab. Individuals interested in the laser courses must be certified in the basic 40 hour basic hair reduction course before taking any advanced laser courses. Please check all courses thoroughly for their pre-requisites. AMAC curriculum includes clinical applications for all courses where the student will perform treatments related to the particular class.

AMAC is owned and operated by two premier Denver plastic surgeons. Offering advanced educational classes in their aesthetics field in which they practice is important to them. They want to promote a higher standard of practice in the aesthetic field and an opportunity to the consumer to have access to more aesthetic education.

AMAC encourages you to contact us prior to applying for any of the courses to assist you through the application process.

What does it take to succeed?

Knowing what is actual and what is possible.
An energized and imaginative spirit.
Strong ethics and illustrate principles.
Enjoy continuing education and being ahead of the curve.
The ability to organize and be methodical.
To be able to serve.

The courses taught at AMAC (Advanced Medical Aesthetics Center) will be held at one of Denver, Colorado’s two most prestigious cosmetic offices either at Dr. Jeffrey R. Raval’s office at Rocky Mountain Laser Aesthetics, 250 Steele Street, Suite #206 Denver, Colorado 80206, or Dr. Ben Lee’s office at 3701 South Clarkson Street, Suite #200 in Englewood, Colorado 80113.

Do you need a career makeover? Have you become tired of a dead end, no fun stale jobs? Attend one of the premier education facilities in Colorado for training estheticians. Employment prospects are strong for people trained as qualified medical estheticians. More people are seeking advanced aesthetic treatments to maintain a youthful appearance, reduce stress, diminish acne scars and other skin imperfections, and improve health and wellness. Become part of a fast fun growing industry.

With age comes wrinkled and sagging skin. The epidermis, the skins outer layer becomes thin. Pigment containing cells called melanocytes decrease in number and the remaining cells become larger, paler and more translucent. Increased skin conditions occur such as liver spots, dark brown areas, warts and other growths are more common. The skin may develop a more leathery appearance and the connective tissue loses strength and elasticity. Older skin gets drier as sebaceous glands produce less and less oil. An esthetician can provide services that slow the aging process down or improve an already aging skin. This advanced course is designed to instruct and train the participant in all areas of the esthetic profession. In addition, the student will be instructed in Anatomy, Physiology and basic laser safety and practices. The student will receive their state certification in microdermabrasion and chemical peels applications and should be knowledgeable in combination treatments which can only be practiced under the supervision of a medical doctor. This is considered an advanced aesthetic class. The student will have the knowledge to prepare them for their written and practical exam within the Office of Barber and Cosmetologist licensing. Prerequisite is two years of professional work experience in the medical field or related industry or two years of college. Be apart of a growing industry in the aesthetics medical industry. Learn anti-aging treatments for age intervention and much more! Go into a field where your income expands as your knowledge increases.

Course Objective: The graduate should be able to proficiently demonstrate an understanding of safe and sanitary skin services preformed in a learning environment that is like a medical spa setting. The graduate will be issued a certificate of completion and be prepared to take the State Licensing examination.

Fee is $8,500.

Esthetician

This course is designed to instruct and train the student in all areas of the Esthetic industry in order to prepare the student for written and practical exam within the Office of Barber and Cosmetologist Licensing. In addition, the student will be instructed in Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peel applications and should be knowledgeable in Anatomy, Physiology, and basic safety laser practices. Prerequisite is two years of professional work experience in the medical industry or related field or two years of college.