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Basic training programs should include the following topics
 

  1. Consultation
    1. Client Profile 
    2. Medical History
    3. Consent Forms
    4. Chart Notes
  2. Office Set up
    1. All aspects
  3. Sterilization & Sanitation
    1. Machines/Needles
    2. Pigments
    3. Procedure Set Up
    4. Procedure Clean Up
    5. OSHA & CDC Guidelines for bloodborne pathogens
    6. Equipment
  4. Preparation of client
    1. Pre-procedure care
    2. Topical anesthetics
  5. Color Theory
  6. Machine Theory
    1. Technical aspects and capabilities
  7. Needles
    1. Options and selections
  8. Photography
    1. Rationale & Equipment
  9. Business set-up
    1. Basic Marketing & Advertising Guidelines
    2. Legal Requirements & State Regulations
    3. Insurance
  10. Eyebrows, Eyeliner, Beauty Marks (Beginning)
    1. Issues
    2. Practice work
    3. Hands-on work on models
  11. Lipliner & Blend
    1. (as for above)
  12. Skin Anatomy
  13. Diseases and Disorders of the Skin
  14. After Care
    1. Client Follow-up

Optional Topics: Supplies/Suppliers, Needle Making, Machine Repair, Working with doctors, Review of all machines and devices available.

Before deciding on a trainer; be sure to read  "Careers in Permanent Cosmetics".

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Before you take training, it is your responsibility to research and to comply with the laws governing permanent makeup and/or tattooing in your city, county and state.


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Last modified: January 06, 2008