General Medico-Aesthetic Course
$1,200
IPL Lab’s Medico-Aesthetic course in Montreal (Aesthetic General Principles) is a 64-hour, beginner-friendly certification delivered one-on-one over about two months — the foundation for a career in medico-aesthetics.
Eight 8-hour modules take you from the role of the esthetician, hygiene and skin science to professional consultation, skincare actives, facial treatments and laser hair removal basics, ending with a career-path module. Each module combines theory, guided practice and a knowledge check. Graduates receive a recognized professional certificate and a solid base to specialize in laser, advanced facials or business.
- 1. Introduction to Aesthetics (8 h) — what aesthetics is, the esthetician’s role, main areas of practice, beginner activity
- 2. Health & Safety in Aesthetics (8 h) — hygiene & sanitation, sterilization & disinfection, practitioner and client safety protocols, documentation
- 3. Skin Types & Common Anomalies (8 h) — skin anatomy and functions, skin types, common anomalies, case studies
- 4. Consultation & Interaction (8 h) — stages of a professional consultation, skin analysis and client goals, recommending treatments and products, challenging cases
- 5. Skincare Product Knowledge (8 h) — product categories, active ingredients, recommending products to clients
- 6. Facial Treatments Basics (8 h) — regular and deluxe facials, microneedling basics theory, hands-on facial practice
- 7. Laser Hair Removal Basics (8 h) — goals and expectations, hair growth cycle and number of sessions, laser safety controls, laser types
- 8. Career Perspectives Overview (8 h) — medispa or aesthetic cabinet, sales and brand representative, starting your own business, career path test day
- 64 hours of one-on-one training, flexible over about two months
- Theory, guided practice and case studies in every module
- Knowledge checks and written assignments after each module
- Online access to all course material in the IPL Lab student dashboard
- A recognized professional certificate on completion
- Beginners launching a career in medico-aesthetics
- Professionals strengthening their fundamentals before specializing
- Requirement: a genuine desire to grow
Description
Description
Medico-Aesthetic Course Montreal — Launch Your Career
This medico-aesthetic course Montreal is a 64-hour, beginner-friendly program at IPL Lab, delivered one-on-one over about two months to give you a confident foundation in skin and client care. You will combine in-depth theory with personalized, hands-on training and finish with a recognized certificate. The complete syllabus is outlined on our Aesthetic General Principles program page.
What this medico-aesthetic course Montreal covers
The curriculum builds the essentials step by step: an introduction to aesthetics, health and safety, skin types and common anomalies, client consultation and interaction, skincare product knowledge, the basics of facial treatments, an introduction to laser treatments, and an overview of career perspectives. Strong fundamentals in skin analysis and skin care basics underpin everything you’ll learn.
How the training works
Teaching is one-to-one and led by certified professionals, so the pace adapts to your learning rather than a fixed group schedule. The program balances theory and practice across 64 hours, preparing you to work in medispas, aesthetic clinics, or dermatology offices — or to start your own business.
Who this course is for
This program is designed for beginners entering medico-aesthetics, as well as professionals who want to strengthen their fundamentals before specializing. Once you have the foundation, you can advance into focused training such as our professional microneedling course.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the medico-aesthetic course Montreal?
The program is 64 hours of one-on-one training, typically spread over about two months of combined theory and hands-on practice.
Do I need experience to enroll?
No. The course is beginner-friendly — the main requirement is a genuine desire to grow. Each module adapts to your starting level.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Graduates receive a recognized certificate that supports roles such as aesthetician, laser technician, or skincare specialist.
What can I do after the medico-aesthetic course Montreal?
You can work in medispas, clinics, or dermatology offices, start your own practice, or continue into specialized certifications in laser, skincare, and business development.
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