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Basic Program Outline - Tuition and Class Schedules
Digital Machine Method Basic Class:
  • Classes are limited to 2-3 students to ensure proper training.
  • Tuition: $2898.00 standard rotary and digital; five day classes.
  • Registration: Call (262) 470-0077 to register for your seat.
  • If room is available, a $500.00 deposit is required to hold your seat.
  • Full tuition is due two weeks prior to the start of class.
  • Deposits are non-refundable.
  • Flexible scheduling - including weekends

Basic Program Curriculum

1. 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

2. Consultation
A. Client profile -analyze character traits and client selection; client expectations
B. Discussion of overall aspects of permanent cosmetics

3. Medical History/Client Information Form
A. Identify potential problems for permanent cosmetics
B. Determine when physician review is advised

4. Consent Forms - discuss Informed Consents;
    liability issues


5. Office Set-Up
A. Physical setting - general equipment; floor plan; building codes

6. Sanitation and Sterilization
A. Equipment - discuss acceptable forms of sterilization,
       i.e., autoclave vs. dry heat
B. Overview of other means of sterilization
C. Disinfectants and antiseptics
D. OSHA and CDC guidelines regarding bloodborne pathogens
E. Technician safety - handwashing, Hepatitis B vaccination; gloves
F. Proper handling of devices, needles and pigments
G. Sanitary measures during procedure set up and clean up

7. Client Preparation
A. Pre-procedure care; preparing the client's skin; ways of marking the skin
B. Anesthetics and physician relationships

8. Color and Pigment Theory
A. Knowledge and use; pigment preparation, mixing; storage

9. Skin Anatomy
A. Composition/layers; healing process of skin and its care
B. Diseases, disorders and conditions, i.e., infection, herpes, moles,
warts, freckles, psoriasis, eczema; reactions of skin to various materials

10. Machine Theory
A. Review machine (device) for technical aspects
B. Machine operation and maintenance; use of the machine -
       speed, pressure, angle and trouble-shooting
C. Evaluate capabilities of machine

11. Needles
A. Appropriate needle selection and applications,
      i.e., groups, numbers and configurations
B. How mechanically used in the skin
C. Maintenance, i.e., check for damage; storage and disposal;
      preparation for sterilization

12. Photography
A. Rationale
B. Equipment and methods, i.e., clarity and presentation

13. After-Care
A. Client follow-up
B. Forms and instructions to provide

14. Procedure experience: Eyebrows, eyeliner, beauty marks

A. Review issues, discuss facial morphology and variations
B. Work on pigskin or craftfoam
C. Observe procedures
D. Hands-on work

15. Business Set-Up
A. Basic business and marketing guidelines
B. Legal requirements
C. Insurance/Liability
D. Discussion of Professional Organizations