Cutting Edge Studio of proud to announce their alliance with the
Permanent Solutions Institute of Permanent Cosmetics.
Bill Brickell, Instructor at the Permanent Solutions Institute of
Permanent Cosmetics, is also the only Certified Micropigmentation
Instructor by the American Academy of Micropigmentation in the state of
Arkansas.
Permanent Solutions Institute of Permanent Cosmetics
provides the most up-to-date knowledge and techniques in the Industry.
If you would like to know more about the Course contact us at:
We also train in
Body Piercing
&
Tattooing
The following is the Course Catalog:
Course Description
Permanent Cosmetics for Arkansas Licensure - 375 hours
Permanent Cosmetics is a cosmetic technique which employs tattoos
(permanent pigmentation of the dermis) as a means of producing designs
that resemble makeup, such as eyelining (eye shadows and mascara) and
other permanent enhancing colors to the skin of the face, lips and
eyelids. It is also used to produce artificial eyebrows, particularly in
people who have lost their eyebrows as a consequence of old age,
disease, such as alopecia, chemotherapy or a genetic disturbance, and to
disguise scars and white spots in the skin such as in vitiligo. It is also
used to restore or enhance the breast's areola, such as after breast
surgery.
Students will receive:
MANUAL: A comprehensive authorized training manual will be provided.
The book will give in-depth instructions, questionnaires, release and
other important forms, quick checklists, etc.
PIGMENT: The pigment we shall use in class will be supplied for all
procedures.
EQUIPMENT: The supplies used for practice of instruction (in the
classroom) will be provided. You will need to purchase your own
machine and power supply (if needed) after you decide the method of
Permanent Cosmetics you will use.
MODELS: Students may schedule friends, relative, etc. to use as models.
If students wish to work on each other, this is permissible, however,
eyeliner procedures cannot be performed until course work is complete.
We shall have release forms at class for anyone who wishes to have any
procedure performed on them. Students cannot solicit models for money.
CERTIFICATE: Upon satisfactory completion of the course, which will
include a written examination.
Upon successful completion of the Program, the student will be
scheduled by their instructor with the Arkansas Department of Health to
take their final Practical Exam. When the Practical Exam is passed the
student is then eligible to purchase a license to practice Permanent
Cosmetics in the State of Arkansas.
REFUND POLICY
If a student withdraws from the school before class has begun, a $50.00
Administrative Fee will be retained by the
Permanent Solutions Institute of Permanent Cosmetics, plus any credit
card fees (if a credit card was used to pay
Tuition), plus the application fee of $25.00. The balance, if any, will be
refunded. The student may choose to
reschedule their class date and incur no penalty, based on class
availability.
Once class has begun, if a student withdraws, is dismissed or removed
from class with less than 25% (less than 94
hours) of training completed, Permanent Solutions Institute of Permanent
Cosmetics will retain a $50.00
Administrative Fee, plus any credit card fees (if a credit card was used to
pay for Tuition), plus the application fee of
$25.00 and remaining balance will be on a pro rata basis.
Once class has begun, if a student withdraws, is dismissed or removed
from class within completion of at least 25%
but less than 50% (at least 94 hours but less than 188 hours) of training,
Permanent Solutions Institute of
Permanent Cosmetics will retain a $50.00 Administrative Fee plus any
credit card fees (if a credit card was used to
pay for Tuition), plus the application fee of $25.00 and not less than 50
percent of balance of tuition, if any, will be
refunded.
Once class has begun, if a student withdraws, is dismissed or removed
from class within completion of 50% but less
than 75% (at least 188 hours but less than 281 hours) of training,
Permanent Solutions Institute of Permanent
Cosmetics will retain a $50.00 Administrative Fee plus any credit card
fees (if a credit card was used to pay for
Tuition), plus the application fee of $25.00 and not less than 25 percent of
balance of tuition, if any, will be
refunded.
Once class has begun, if a student withdraws, is dismissed or removed
from class within completion of 75% (at
least 281 hours but less than 375 hours) of training, no refunds will be
made by Permanent Solutions Institute of
Permanent Cosmetics.
All Refunds shall be made by are processed by the Business Office of the
Permanent Solutions Institute of
Permanent Cosmetics to the student or lender no later than thirty (30)
calendar days after the student withdraws or is
terminated from the program. Proof of refund(s) shall be placed in the
student’s file. If refunds are made by check,
proof shall be a photocopy of the refund check and proof that it has
cleared the bank such as the bank statement. If
refunds are made by electronic funds transfer, the refund shall be
recorded on the student’s account record and proof
of refund shall be provided to Board staff upon request. If refunds are
made to a credit card the credit receipt shall
serve as proof of the refund.
Prerequisites
Training for Permanent Cosmetics in the Permanent Solutions Institute
for Permanent Cosmetics cannot begin until the student is certified by
the Arkansas Department of Health as a Permanent Cosmetic Apprentice.
Permanent Solutions Institute of Permanent Cosmetics must set up the
Apprentice exam, which is a written test given by the Arkansas
Department of Health in their headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas. This
test is given on the 3rd. Monday of each month unless the date falls on a
State holiday, in which case it will be given the following day. The cost of
the test is $50.00 and is paid to the Arkansas Department of Health. A
study guide for this test will be provided by Permanent Solutions Institute
for Permanent Cosmetics upon completion of Enrollment agreement and
Contract and Training Agreement.
Other prerequisites to be met by the Arkansas Department of Health are:
A certificate of completion of a Bloodborne Pathogens course.
Documentation certifying that the student is free from Hepatitis B.
Documentation of a negative TB skin test for the student.
Documentation of a color vision test.
Documentation of a High School Diploma or GED.
Please note that these documentations are to be provided to the
Arkansas Department of Health before the Apprentice exam can be
given. It is not necessary to mail these before the test is scheduled, just
bring copies of these to the facility on the day of the test. The cost/fees
for all these prerequisites are the sole responsibility of the student.
Catalog
Please note that the following information contained in this catalog will
remain in effect thru December 31 2007.
Any changes in this catalog will be given in advance notice to the
Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education
for approval.
Policy Regarding Credit for Previous Education/Training
The Arkansas Department of Health does not acknowledge reciprocity of
any license or experience as a Permanent
Cosmetic Artist from any other state; therefore Permanent Solutions
Institute of Permanent Cosmetics cannot give
any credit for previous education, training and/or work experience.
Primary Class Curriculum (class outline)
The following is the Class Outline for the Permanent Cosmetics Training
Course for Arkansas Licensure. There are
375 clocked hours required to complete this course.
INTRODUCTION TO PERMANENT COSMETICS: (7 hours) Learn the history,
benefits and its limitation.
SANITATION/STERILIZATION: (14 hours) Learn Standard Precautions, cross-
contamination, all appropriate procedures, methods and techniques.
FACIAL MORPHOLOGY & PHYSIOGNOMY: (28 hours) Learn to see the
entire face; learn to identify facial shapes and the characteristics of each
feature. Learn to create the ideal and appropriate shape and placement of
eyebrows, eyeliners, lash enhancements and lip liners.
ANATOMY OF THE EYE (7 hours) Learn the anatomy of the eye and eyelids
and the areas safe for tattooing and
those that are not and why. Learn safe tattooing techniques that enhance
and flatter the shape of the eyes.
SKIN/SKIN DISORDERS: (14 hours) Learn where and how pigment is
placed into the skin. Disorders, scar tissue, Fitzpatrick Scale, textures &
tones, ageing, elasticity and how all of these factors affect the ultimate
healed results.
PATIENT/CLIENT TREATMENT: (14 hours) Learn how to evaluate each
client, consult and offer Informed Consent. Live models are scheduled so
the trainee can observe the instructor during the initial consultation.
Identifying areas that require medical clearance prior to tattooing.
Application of cosmetic rules regarding shape, color and amount of
permanent cosmetic appropriate for the client are shown as well as
evaluating the client’s expectations of the procedure(s). Over-the-
counter cosmetics are applied to the client and review of realistic
expectations will be reiterated.
PATIENT/CLIENT MANAGEMENT: (13 hours) Description of procedure and
instructing clients on their before and after care. Describe to each client
when they should seek medical treatment for possible contraindications.
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: (21 hours) Learn types, maintenance,
sources, needle clusters, pigment knowledge. A supply list of each item
used in practice will be provided along with vendors.
HANDS-ON EXERCISES AND DEMONSTRATIONS: (215 hours) Learn
applications of eyebrows, eyeliners and lip liners. Learn appropriate
selection of pigment colors, use of (OTC) topical anesthetics for client
comfort and tips for working conservatively. Observance of the
instructor’s techniques & form while doing procedures. Proper
position of technician’s body, especially the arm and hand, and correct
use of machine for a safe and stable application.
EXTENSIVE COLOR THEORY: (28 hours) Learn color control with tried and
true formulas and comprehensive appreciation for color behavior intra-
dermally. Altering and correcting color versus color removal.
MARKETING AND BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS: (14 hours) Learn business
laws; the business aspect of your clinic regarding liability, insurance and
guidelines to becoming an independent contractor will be covered. A
list of insurance providers will be included. All client forms are supplied
for you so you can focus on just performing the procedure, (I.e. Health
History, Pre-procedure, Informed Consent Form, Re-Consent Form,
Consultation/Incident Sheet, Formula Record, etc.) will be included.
Class requirements:
ATTIRE: We request student’s attire be casual professional and
comfortable shoes. (Sneakers and Scrubs are fine.)
YOU WILL NEED: Camera. Students are required to begin cataloging
before and after pictures, (preferable on a
camera with macro setting for close-up shots).
Notebook and Pen.
Equipment: You will also need to purchase your own machine and power
supply (if needed) after you have decided
the method of Permanent Cosmetics you will use. The price of this
equipment varies, depending on the Brand make
of machine and where it is purchased, ranging anywhere from $230.00 up
to $5,000.00. The average cost is
approximately $500.00. Your instructor will assist you in finding the best
product of your choice for the price when
deciding what to buy. You may also use any equipment you may have
already providing it is in satisfactory
working condition.
