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Permanent Makeup /Cosmetics Training 40 Hour Class, 5 Day Training, 3 Days of School, Video Instruction, International Certification, Digital Rotary, Coil (tattoo) Machine and a Micropigmentation Academy- What does it take and what do you get for your money. USE CAUTION!! Training (and some horrible things I've heard) Legislation & Licensing Before you even start to find training, do you even know whether you can do it once your "trained"? Need Licensing? Permits? Internship? Where do you start? Information on state legislation is available at www.spcp.org and was at www.micropigmentation.org. Then you have to check local authorities. You are ultimately responsible for getting the right information, however, the instructor should be able to help with some of the answers. There are states that would require you to work under a doctor, directly or indirectly, or would require a one year internship or require documents of multiple procedures under a practitioner. More states are requiring that you must adhere to the training standards of the SPCP or AAM.
I've heard: Students have gone for training, only to learn that they can't work in their state or that in order to comply to regulations, their training now costs twice as much as originally budgeted. Certification There is NO International Certification!! What you will (should) get is a certificate stating that you have completed the required course and that your found competent. The Insurance companies now want to know how many procedures and total hours of training. There is also no board. AAM came up with this one. They decided they are "The Board" and to be "Board Certified" you have to join their organization, buy their books and pay to take their test. However they have excellent conferences that offer continuing education and valuable information not to mention great artists and wonderful members. States are recognizing that technicians must take training as outlined by the SPCP and AAM. I've heard: Trainers guaranteeing that their certification is accepted anywhere. Authorities allow you to practice only if you complete the required training and that's usually 50 hours and 6 procedures. NJ is 20 procedures. Training Class As previously mentioned, more states are requiring a minimum of 50 hours , including a minimum of 6 FULL procedures. This does not include practice pads, manikins or oranges. You have to do 2 complete eyeliners, 2 complete eyebrows and lip liner. There is a maximum of 2 students. Not 30 people to a room with 4 tables and 3 interpreters and a basket full of fruit to work on.
I've heard: 30 students taking a class together and not completing one procedure. However they did get a free machine but didn't learn a thing. Procedures Not all states require the start and completion of 6 procedures, but to accept less than 6 in training is almost like committing professional suicide. Every procedure is unique, same as your client. So, to assume you know how to handle different skin types would be in err.
I've heard: A student working on 6 models, but not one student started and completed one full procedure. She paid $3500 for a 40 hour class and $2500 for a digital machine. Now she does the SofTap Hand Method. Infectious Disease Control /Bloodbourne Pathogens Some States and Cities have testing that touch on this material. Just remember that this is a matter of life and death. Certification requires a 6 hour class and testing from a OSHA/Red Cross instructor. Not a subject that should be overlooked.
I've heard: Technicians giving the used needle to their client to hold onto until the next procedure. Equipment There are 3 methods for application. Coil Machine (tattoo machine), rotary (including digital) and the hand method. There are some great artists out there and it doesn't matter what their tool is, they're great with that tool. This is all tattooing and tattooing is permanent, no matter what tool you use to put the pigment in. What matters to the client is "will it hurt ?" and "is it safe?".
I've said: The best way to sell your trade is to be educated in you trade. It's imperative that you familiar with all techniques so you can answer clients questions with knowledge and honesty. Our training program conforms to the AAM and the SPCP training criteria. Our goal is to get you into business.
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