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Basic Program Outline - Tuition And
Class Schedules* SofTap (Hand-Held Method) Basic Class Outline:
- Classes are limited to 2-3 students to ensure proper training.
- Tuition: $2,898.00
- 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
SofTap Basic Training 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 |
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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
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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
Students
will also be provided with a list of recommended permanent
makeup suppliers. Again, they are not suppliers or solicitors
of any particular company or product line, they recommend
only "the best" based on experience.
All
necessary equipment and supplies are available to students
during class, and included in the class fee.
However,
if students are interested in purchasing their own equipment
and supplies to use during class or for future use, reasonably-priced
student kits are available for purchase, including a state-of-the-art
coil machine and power pack. (Starting at 350.00 - 1,000.00).
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* Apprenticeship Programs
are excluded from the above-posted class and fee schedules and include
the comprehensive training of both machine and hand-held methods. As of
January 1, 2004, Wisconsin Law requires a minimum of 1,000 hours of training.
Please see the Apprenticeship
Program page for full details.
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