World Trichology Society & Academy

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The World Trichology Academy (WTA) is an educational institution dedicated to raising the educational standards of trichology through programs and continuing education opportunities, leading to improved hair health worldwide.

Together, with the World Trichology Society (WTS), the organization is committed to help the hair care industry to broaden their employee education in the trichology field to improve productivity and increase client satisfaction.

To this end, the WTA presently offers one vocational Certified Trichologist program, which is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. The program is available entirely online, though in person Clinical Training is available to interested individuals.

The WTA, in conjunction with the WTS also offers post-Certification continuing education opportunities including:

  • Trichology Certification for Medical Professionals,
  • Fundamentals in Trichology,
  • Society membership features including monthly newsletters,
  • Additional classes and webinars,
  • alumni and employer networking opportunities, and
  • seminar and conference events.

  • Vision

    Worldwide excellence in Trichology.

  • Mission

    To promote leadership in trichology and excellence in client/patient care through education and advocacy.

  • Objectives

    • Provide the public with access to competent and ethical trichologists.
    • Provide educational materials for the public who seek up-to-date and reliable information for their hair or scalp problem.
    • Provide continuing education for members of the World Trichology Society.

  • Values

    • Compassion and caring for clients/patients to deliver the highest quality trichological care.
    • Promote excellence in educational standards for student-trichologists worldwide.
    • Adherence of members to a strict standard of clinical conduct and ethics so that the public and other professionals may derive confidence.
    • Promote interdisciplinary interaction between trichologists, physicians and other specialties for the benefit of the client/patient.
    • Acknowledging, respecting and valuing differences in approach, ideas and practice styles.