Bodycare

Code	4731
Diploma	STC
Sector	Beauty Care
Length of training	615 hours
Number of credits	41

This program is offered in French:
4231 - Soins du corps

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Program Objectives

The Body Care program prepares students to practise the occupation of body care specialist. Body care specialists provide body treatments and services, which may be preventive in nature, with a view to maintaining or enhancing their clients’ appearance and promoting their physical and mental well-being. This may include such services as body firming, body sculpting, circulation-boosting, skin remineralization and treatments to promote fitness and relaxation.

Occupation

Body care specialist

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
STC 231-001	Occupation and Training	15	1
STC 231-026	Skin and Body Shape	90	6
STC 231-032	Preventive Approach	30	2
STC 231-044	Skin and Body Analysis	60	4
STC 231-053	Cosmetic Products	45	3
STC 231-062	Holistic Approach	30	2
STC 231-076	Body Treatment Techniques and Methods	90	6
STC 231-082	Moisturizing Treatments	30	2
STC 231-095	Manual Lymphatic Drainage	75	5
STC 231-102	Circulatory Treatments	30	2
STC 231-112	Cellulite Treatments	30	2
STC 231-122	Firming Treatments	30	2
STC-231-132	Slimming Treatments	30	2
STC-231-142	Personalized Treatment Programs	30	2
		615	41

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to the Body Care program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
• be at least 18 years of age and hold a DVS in Aesthetic Care
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• be at least 18 years of age, have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister and have taken at least 400 hours of training leading to a certificate in massage therapy