Collections
Spa Training Manuals by Smart Start Consulting (no defined license; provided free of charge).
The Esthetician community of Saskatchewan has created these educational resources that are high-quality Canadian content. The FREE Esthetics Technical Training Manuals are meant to be in all Canadian jurisdictions and will ease the process of additional provinces wishing to designate this trade. Available as a .pdf download.
Courses
This course will introduce you to entrepreneurship and business planning. By way of introduction, the word entrepreneur originates from the French word entreprendre, meaning “to undertake”. Today, we define an entrepreneur as an owner or manager of a business enterprise who attempts to make profits by starting and growing his or her business. In earnest, entrepreneurs are a diverse group of risk-takers who share the same goal of cultivating ideas and developing them into viable business opportunities. Take a quick look at the statistics below to get a sense of some of the (potentially surprising) qualities that have been attributed to entrepreneurs
CUST105: Customer Service provided by Saylor Academy (CC-BY 3.0).
This course is designed to teach you about the customer service work environment, methods for successful customer relations, and career advancement tactics.
Journals
“An international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that focuses on the latest clinical and experimental research in all aspects of skin disease and cosmetic interventions. Normal and pathological processes in skin development and aging, their modification and treatment, as well as basic research into histology of dermal and dermal structures that provide clinical insights and potential treatment options are key topics for the journal.” — website
Cosmetics by various (MDPI open license).
“Cosmetics provides an advanced forum for fundamental and applied research on skin, cosmetic product formulations and ingredient research, clinical and experimental research including cosmetic surgery, light sources and technical devices for dermatological treatment. It publishes reviews, original research papers, communications, case report, letters and short notes in the fields of cosmetic research.” — website
The International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork by various (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0).
“The International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (IJTMB) is an open access, peer-reviewed publication intended to accommodate the diverse needs of the rapidly-expanding therapeutic massage and bodywork community. Principal sections of the journal span the areas of research, education, and clinical practice.” — website
Journal of Cosmetology & Trichology by various (publisher’s open license)
“The Journal of Cosmetology and Trichology collects data from reliable source of information on discoveries and current developments as original article, review articles, case reports, short communications, etc. It consists of the information about the new inventions and the use of different cosmetics.” — website
Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship by various (DOAJ policy – various licenses).
“The Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship is dedicated to exchanging the latest academic research and practical findings on all aspects of innovation and entrepreneurship in spatial context and over time.” — website
Journal of Small Business Strategy by various (various licenses).
Covers topics related to entrepreneurship and small business operations.
Textbooks
Communicate with Style: A Handbook for Personal Care Trades by Wendy Ward (CC-BY-NC-SA).
Understanding and improving our communication, personally and professionally, is an ongoing journey. This Handbook provides a base understanding of the process and essential elements of communication so you can build what suits you and your situation best. The content covers the Essential Employability Skills established by the Ontario Government for Hairstylists that relate to communications.
Evidence-Based Massage Therapy: A Guide for Clinical Practice by Richard Lebert (CC BY).
This clinical practice handbook will prove essential to massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, medical doctors, psychologists and other health professionals who care for people with musculoskeletal pain. It is a living document and will be continuously updated as new research becomes available. Published by eCampusOntario.
