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I.
BUSINESS SET-UP
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Business shall be in compliance
with all state educational statues, zoning regulations
and health ordinances.
II.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
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Each trainer will have a
minimum of five (5) years experience in the application of
permanent cosmetic procedures and have completed a minimum
of three hundred (300) procedures for each procedure type
that is taught and must be verifiable.
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Trainers will complete not less than sixteen (16)
hours of continuing education over a two (2) year
period. This may include attendance at conventions
and other classes pertinent to the permanent
cosmetics field.
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The following programs must be submitted as separate
programs and the trainer may apply to teach any or
all of them:
Fundamental
Program eyeliner, eyebrows
(100
hours, 65 hours must be classroom)
(Lip liner, shaded lip liner is optional)
Intermediate Program
full lip procedures
Advanced Programs
camouflage/repigmentation, breastwork
(Three
years experience required)
Continuing Education
Programs have no predetermined guidelines other than the
student must have completed a permanent cosmetic
fundamental program.
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Each trainer shall have a high school diploma, GED,
or equivalent.
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Each trainer must attend a “Train the Trainer”
program (offered twice a year by the SPCP.)
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Each trainer must maintain Certified Permanent
Cosmetic Professional (CPCP) certification.
III.
STUDENT GUIDELINES
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The student must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of
age and have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
for the fundamental program.
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The student must document one hundred (100) brow and
liner procedures and has completed an acceptable
fundamental training program to take the above
intermediate or advanced education classes.
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All rules regarding private post secondary education
must apply for each locality
IV.
FUNDAMENTAL CLASSROOM GUIDELINES
- Each location will be
maintained in a physically clean manner in accordance with a
strict asepsis program.
- Fundamental program
facilities must be licensed to conduct permanent cosmetic
procedures.
- Each training facility must
have on site, an autoclave and/or FDA registered dry heat
sterilizer for student instruction and use, unless a
pre-sterilized, disposable system is being taught
exclusively.
- Pigments shall be
purchased from reputable suppliers and must be in accordance
with SPCP Pigment Guidelines*.
- The instructor may determine
basic theory class size.
- Trainers will not oversee
multiple procedures simultaneously. The student to trainer
ratio for all hands-on training shall be one to one.
- Assistant (or guest)
trainers for the purpose of overseeing hands on procedures
must be CPCP certified and have three (3) years of
experience in permanent cosmetics. Assistant trainers may
not conduct classroom presentations.
- There will be hot and cold
running water on site with separate toilet and sink facilities.
V.
TRAINING GUIDELINES
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Only new, sterile needles will be used for each
procedure.
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Trainers will not teach the use of any tattooing
device that cannot be sterilized in a satisfactory
manner; i.e., any part that comes in contact with
pigments or body fluids must be sterile prior to use
and disposable and/or able to be sterilized after
use.
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Medical history/client information forms will be
kept for five (5) years (or longer as required by
state or local statutes) on each model. Trainers
must insure proper follow-up for each model.
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Each procedure taught at the fundamental or
intermediate levels will consist of: A) a complete
procedure demonstrated by the instructor and B) two
procedures completed by each student.
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A complete procedure shall include: client
assessment, completion of client history and
informed consent forms, set-up of the work area,
start-to-finish procedure, clean-up of the work
area, and after-care instructions to the client.
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A follow-up appointment should be scheduled after
each procedure, with the recommended time for
touch-up being at least four weeks (many choose six
weeks).
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Centers for Disease Control (CDC) standards as
applicable to permanent cosmetics and OSHA
guidelines will be mandatory in the handling of all
materials relative to the procedures.
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Pigments poured will be disposed of after each
client.
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New gloves will be worn for each client and changed
when needed and for clean up procedures.
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Each
Fundamental Course of instruction shall consist of a
minimum of one hundred (100) hours of instruction
including not less than sixty-five (65) hours of
practicum and theory (classroom hours).
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Lip liner (or shaded lip liner) is optional at the
fundamental level but if included must be in
accordance with V.4.
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A file must be kept for each student and will
include student information, an assessment of each
procedure performed, model releases, photos, test
copies (if one is given) and the trainer’s final
student evaluation.
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The trainer will be available for post-graduate
support by email and/or telephone for one (1) full year. Each trainer should
be prepared to offer additional hours of contracted training as
required based upon the needs of the student as a
separate class.
FUNDAMENTAL CURRICULUM FOR BEGINNER TECHNICIANS
I.
Introduction to Permanent Cosmetics
A.
History of tattooing as it applies to permanent
cosmetics (optional)
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. Client 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.
Disinfection and Sterilization
A.
Equipment
1.
Discuss acceptable forms of sterilization
2.
Disinfectants and antiseptics
B.
OSHA and CDC guidelines regarding bloodborne
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 devices
C.
Only one type of device will be taught at the
fundamental level once a preferred method is established
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 if not pre-sterile
when purchased
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: two (2) of each complete
procedures: eyebrows, eyeliner, (optional at
fundamental level – lip liner, shaded lip liner, beauty
marks)
A.
Review issues, discuss
1.
Facial morphology
2.
Variations
B.
Work on pigskin or similar practice medium
C.
Observe procedures
D.
Hands-on live model work
XIII.
Business
set-up
A.
Basic business and marketing guidelines
(optional)
B.
Legal requirements
C.
Insurance/liability
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
At
least two beginning to end complete procedures must be
provided each student. The student must document one
hundred (100) brow and liner procedures and has
completed an acceptable fundamental training program to
take continuing/intermediate education classes.
I.
Full
Lips
A.
Overview of lip colors
B.
Lip structure, anatomy
C.
Diseases of the mouth
D.
Review basic issues, procedures
E.
Observe procedures
F.
Hands-on work
G.
Follow-up
Note: The trainer is
at liberty to teach each topic in any
order or combination as long as each area of study is
presented.
ADVANCED EDUCATION
CLASSES
Advanced Education
classes may be taught to students only if the student
has completed a minimum of a one hundred (100) hour
fundamental class. The SPCP recommends a technician
complete 100 basic procedures before proceeding to
advanced work.
II.
Camouflage, Scar Correction, Breastwork
A.
Skin tones
B.
Overview of skin-toning/breastwork pigments
C.
Review anatomy of normal skin
D.
Abnormal skin: disease, discolorations, growths
E.
Scars
F.
Review basic issues, procedures
G.
Observe procedures
H.
Hands-on work
I.
Follow-up
III.
Thick Eyeliners, Blush, Eye Shadow
Thick eyeliners should
be considered advanced procedures. While blush and eye
shadow are still taught on occasion and their practice is
not forbidden, the SPCP does not consider these to be
mainstream procedures as there are more contraindications
than appropriate indications for them to be performed.
Note: The trainer is
at liberty
to teach each topic in any order or combination as long
as each area of study is presented.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Trainers who wish
to exclusively teach classes such as needle workshops,
color theory, etc., must meet the guidelines required to
teach at the Fundamental level as outlined in II.
Professional Background.
CERTIFICATES
Trainers cannot “certify” their students unless allowed
to do so as a formal part of a state’s educational
system. Trainers who do not have state sanctioned
certifying educational programs may only provide
certificates of completion of a core curriculum. The
following is an example of this requirement:
The
certificates should be specific to the education and
should make statements such as, “STUDENT NAME
has successfully completed one hundred (100) hours
of instruction in permanent cosmetics”; or more
specifically
“completed a XXX-hour program for permanent eyeliner (or
as appropriate for the procedure type) procedures”, etc.
In this way, the insurance company will only insure them
for what is taught and the student must return for more
training if they wish to conduct intermediate or
advanced procedures.
Guidelines for Pigment
Manufacturers
*SPCP Trainer Members must train with (or sell to students)
pigments that meet these guidelines.
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Origin of Color Additives to Be Used In the Formulation of
Pigments:
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It is recommended by the SPCP that inorganic or organic
colorants should come from the FDA FD&C and D&C listings
21-CFR-73 and 74.
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MSD Sheets:
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MSD Sheets must be made available.
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Pigment Bacteria, Mold, Yeast, and Fungus Retardant
Ingredient:
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Pigment ingredients shall include a process or an ingredient
that is known to retard the growth of bacteria, mold, yeast, and
fungus.
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Pigment Container Labeling:
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Pigment container labeling shall, as a minimum, state: “For
Professional Use Only,” provide a lot number, an expiration
date, and contact information.
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Patch/Spot/Pigment Test/Scratch Test:
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If a manufacturer requires, suggests, or recommends a
patch/spot pigment test/scratch test be performed, the
manufacturer or distributor of that pigment shall, upon request,
provide detailed instructions in written format as to how to
properly perform the testing procedure and how to determine the
outcome.
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Pigment Ingredient Full Disclosure:
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Full disclosure of all pigment ingredients shall be provided
on at least one of the following documents:
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The MSD Sheet |
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The Pigment Label |
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A Pigment “Full Disclosure List” provided upon request
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Additionally, regardless of where the full disclosure of
ingredients is provided, they should be listed in descending
order.
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All SPCP members who are pigment manufacturers and/or
distributors are expected to adhere to these guidelines. It is
the goal of the SPCP Board of Directors to present guidelines
that are fair and helpful to the industry without causing harm
or financial loss to our supplier members.
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