Face Up AESTHETICS INSTITUTE, INC.

Permanent Cosmetics & Aesthetic Training Center

 

FUNDAMENTAL CURRICULUM FOR BEGINNER TECHNICIANS

I. Introduction to Permanent Cosmetics

 

A. History of tattooing as it applies to permanent cosmetics

B. Overview of the different types of machines and devices available

 

II. Consultation

A. Client profile

1.    Analyze character of client and client selection
2. Client  expectations
3. Discuss overall aspects of permanent cosmetics

B. Medical history/client information form

1. Identify potential problems for permanent cosmetics
2. Determine when physician review is advised

C. Consent forms

1. Discuss informed consent
2. Liability issues

 

III. Office set-up

 

A. Physical setting

1. General Equipment

a. table, chair, work surface, lighting

B. Building codes

 

IV. Sanitation and Sterilization

 

A. Equipment

1. Discuss acceptable forms of sterilization

a. autoclave
b. dry heat

2. Overview of other means of sterilization
3. Disinfectants and antiseptics

B. OSHA and CDC guidelines regarding blood borne pathogens

C. Technician safety

1. Hand washing
2. Hepatitis B vaccination
3. Gloves

 

D. Proper handling of devices, needles, and pigments

E. Sanitary measures during procedure set-up

F. Sanitary measures during procedure clean-up

 

 

 

 

V. Client preparation

 

A. Pre-procedure care

1. Preparing the client’s skin
2. Ways of marking the skin

B. Anesthetics and physician relationships

 

VI. Color and pigment theory

 

A. Knowledge and use

B. Pigments

1.    Preparation, mixing

2.    Storage

 

VII. Skin anatomy

 

A. Composition/layers

B. Healing process of skin and its care

C. Diseases, disorders and conditions

1.    Infection

2.    Herpes

3.    Moles, warts, freckles

4.    Psoriasis, eczema

5.    Reactions

 

VIII. Machine theory

 

A. Review machine (device) for technical aspects

1. Operation and maintenance
2. Use: speed, pressure, angle
3. Trouble-shooting

B. Evaluate capabilities of machine

C. Only one type of device will be taught hands-on at the

     fundamental level:

coil, rotary, hand method, or digital.

     Other devices may be discussed or presented in your manual.

 

 

 

 

IX. Needles

 

A. Appropriate needle selection and applications

1. Groups, numbers and configurations

B. How mechanically used in the skin

C. Maintenance

1. Check for damage
2. Storage and disposal
3. Preparation for sterilization

 

 

X. Photography

 

A. Rationale

B. Equipment and methods

1. Clarity
2. Presentation

 

XI. After Care

 

A.   Client follow-up

B. Forms and instructions to provide

 

XII. Procedure experience: Eyebrows, Upper and lower eyeliner, lip liner/ full lip color, optional beauty marks.

 

A.   Lips

1. Overview of the color red
2. Lip structure, anatomy
3. Diseases of the mouth
4. Review basic issues, procedures
5. Observe procedures
6. Hands-on work
7. Follow-up

B. Review issues, discuss

1. Facial morphology
2. Variations

C. Work on pigskin & simulated skin

D. Observe procedures

E. Hands-on work

 

XIII. Business set-up

 

A. Basic business and marketing guidelines
B. Legal requirements
C. Insurance/liability

Face Up  AESTHETICS INSTITUTE, INC.

Permanent Cosmetics & Aesthetic Training Center

Certified Program – Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools

& Certified American Academy of Micropigmentation Trainer

Beginner & Advanced

 

Ruth Bailey-Dancy, CT, CMI, CPCT, FAAM

CIDESCO Diplomat

Director of Education

         

         

                                                                    Phone:  (330)  966-1604

                                                                                 1-888-966-1604

                                                                                                                         Fax:  (330)  966-1607

                     5622 Fulton Dr NW Ste. A                                                           E-mail:  faceup@prodigy.net

                     Canton, Ohio 44718                                                      www.faceuppermanentcosmetics.com