ITEC
Are You
Interested in Working Abroad?
Atelier
Esthetique Institute of Esthetics is proud to be the
first American school affiliated with the International
Therapy Examination Council, or “ITEC”.
ITEC is the
largest multi-disciplinary international examination
board, issuing 28 professional diplomas that are
recognized and respected by employers in more than 30
countries. ITEC’s diplomas are widely considered to be
the highest professional standing that an esthetician
can currently hold, and they are easily transportable
from country to country. Presently, they are widely
considered to represent the highest esthetic quality in
Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa, enabling members to
work in a wide variety of spas, salons, resorts, cruise
liners, TV/theatre make-up, holistic centers, clinics,
medical esthetics, and other health and leisure centers
worldwide.
In 2004,
ITEC expanded its global span even more by introducing
their education and testing program to the United States
in affiliation with Atelier Esthetique Institute of
Esthetics. This addition will quickly add the U.S. to
the list of countries where an international diploma is
not a novelty, but a necessity for denoting excellence
in esthetics. In fact, some U.S.-affiliated companies,
such as Steiner Cruise Lines, which is based in Miami,
are already requiring that their estheticians be
ITEC-certified.
Prerequisites: Licensure in NY Sate (or permit) or full
licensure from another state in Esthetics or cosmetology
is required for admission.
Follow
this link for more information about ITEC classes,
schedules, diploma information and upcoming ITEC
training at Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics.
CALL 800-626-1242 FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION. OUTSIDE
OF THE U.S. CALL 212-725-6130
International Certification Is the Next Wave of
Esthetics
Atelier Esthétique Institute of Esthetics is proud to be
the first American esthetics school accredited by the
International Therapy Examination Council, or "ITEC".
ITEC is the largest multi-disciplinary international
examination board, issuing 28 professional diplomas that
are recognized and respected by employers in more than
30 countries. ITEC's diplomas are widely considered to
be the highest professional standing that an esthetician
can currently hold, and they are easily transportable
from country to country. Presently, they are widely
considered to represent the highest esthetic quality in
Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa, enabling members to
work in a wide variety of spas, salons, resorts, cruise
liners, TV/theatre make-up, holistic centers, clinics,
medical esthetics, and other health and leisure centers
worldwide.
In 2004, ITEC expanded its global span even more by
introducing their education and testing program to the
United States in affiliation with Atelier Esthétique
Institute of Esthetics. This addition will quickly add
the U.S. to the list of countries where an international
diploma is not a novelty, but a necessity for denoting
excellence in esthetics.
In fact, some U.S.-affiliated companies, such as Steiner
Cruise Lines, which are based in Miami, are already
requiring that their estheticians be ITEC-certified.
ITEC Graduates Are Able To Work WORLDWIDE Without Having
To Take Another Exam!
· 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
History of ITEC
ITEC was founded in 1947 by Dr. William Anould Taylor.
Prior to this, Taylor owned and operated an esthetics
equipment manufacturing company. As an adjunct to
producing beauty treatment equipment, Taylor initiated
training courses, to instruct estheticians on the proper
use of his products. It soon became apparent to him that
beauty practitioners were sorely lacking education about
their treatments in general. So Taylor developed a
syllabus that extended far beyond the scope of the items
he was producing as a manufacturer. This eventually
became ITEC, which was formally launched in its present
state in 1973.
Over the years, ITEC's syllabus has grown increasingly
diverse. Eventually, it incorporated programs of study
covering everything from body and facial treatments to
body massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, sports therapy,
and gym, aerobics and fitness.
Ilene Goldberg- who recently received her ITEC Beauty
Specialist Diploma (with credits) had this to say to
Atelier's President, Annette Hanson:
"It was because of my commitment to further my education
with ITEC that I was offered an esthetician position at
Great Jones Spa, NY, winning out against 5 other
candidates. You are placed on a higher ladder when
looking for a job. Not only does ITEC raise your
confidence and credibility in the field, but it
increases one's salary, also."
A New York esthetician needs to further their education
with a deeper knowledge of anatomy, physiology, skin
disorders, first aid, and more in order to work as a
qualified allied health professional and treat a variety
of individuals. The basic curriculum of 600 hours is
simply not enough for an ever-changing industry that is
using high- tech electrical devices.
ITEC allows you to fulfill your dreams of going to the
top of your field, by giving you a greater understanding
and instilling a greater passion for continuing
education.
Taylor finally retired in 1998-at the age of 87. At that
time the reins were handed to Jane Foulston, who had
been with the company for some time as an ITEC Chief
Examiner and Lecturer. Foulston assumed the role of
President.
ITEC continues to grow, and is currently the largest,
most successful international examination council for
beauty and related therapies, currently awarding
diplomas to over 32,000 students per year.
Adaptability and Progressive Training Are Key
Foulston realized that a successful international
program must be progressive and flexible. She has
initialized the U.S. ITEC curriculum by offering two
diplomas-one for Beauty Specialists and one for Facial
Electrical Treatments. Plans are to soon expand the U.S.
program to include Holistic Massage and other areas.
Foulston's philosophy is to tailor training to each
geographic area, while still ensuring that all ITEC
certified estheticians are up to European and
international standards. Thus, the core syllabus remains
the same in all 30 ITEC member countries.
As an example of adaptability, although "manicure and
pedicure" is normally part of the ITEC Diploma for
Beauty Specialists, and is part of the esthetics
profession in some other countries, American students
are exempt from learning this unit. Other changes are
brought about by legislative restrictions. For example,
equipment such as Faradism is not allowed to be used by
estheticians in the U.S. and therefore has been removed
from the American curriculum for ITEC's Facial
Electrical Treatment Diploma.
Building a Strong International Program
Foulston points out that major factors in ITEC's
strength lie in two aspects of the organization. The
first is ITEC's external, independent testing
procedures. This helps guarantee the most capable,
knowledgeable and responsible practitioners, enabling
ITEC members to flourish in the international esthetics
market, where they are in high demand. After extensive
training in a student's local facility, an ITEC examiner
from overseas travels to the school to test candidates'
theoretical and practical skills, as well as assess
their case study portfolios to ensure they comply with
ITEC's commitment to quality. The case studies section
is extensive-requiring studies in 5 different areas,
which are designed to demonstrate thorough knowledge of
the field. ITEC also routinely sends representatives to
examine its member schools, assessing their facilities
and teaching methods.
The second aspect that Foulston cites as a major
component of ITEC's strength is that fact that
candidates may study as much or as little as they wish,
and still achieve a qualification to offer a skill that
will blossom into a successful career. For example, a
student may only be interested in facial treatments, and
thus only study for their ITEC Beauty Specialist
Diploma. This aspect is a major departure from competing
international diploma organizations such as CIDESCO,
which requires 1200 hours study for face and body
combined-they cannot be taken separately. CIDESCO does
not offer other career pathways or progression routes,
and currently has only 140 colleges registered,
conducting approximately 4000 exams per year, versus
ITEC's 675 accredited schools and 32,000 exams per year.
CALL 212-725-6130 FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
Follow
this link for more information about ITEC classes,
schedules, diploma information and upcoming ITEC
training at Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics.
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