Aesthetics Institute - Curriculum

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:

            1. coil, rotary, hand method, digital.
            2. 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 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES
Continuing Education classes may be taught to students only if the student is a graduate of a minimum of a 60 hour class, has completed a minimum of 300 procedures, and has been in the industry for three years.

       
Face Up  AESTHETICS INSTITUTE, INC.
Permanent Cosmetics & Aesthetic Training Center
Approved Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals
& Certified American Academy of Micropigmentation Trainer
Beginner & Advanced

Ruth Bailey-Dancy, CT, CMI, CPCP, FAAM
CIDESCO Diplomat
Director of Education