NOTE: This curriculum is the National Standard of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals www.spcp.org the largest non profit organization for this industry which also sets the standard in state regulations. They ARE the world wide leaders, promoting education, ethics and education in this field. The membership must abide by a strict code of ethics and stay current in education and safety. Beware of oraganizations with similar sounding names. They are not the SPCP. Do your research before deciding.

PART I

	Introduction
	History
	Benefits, and limitations
	Introduction to different types of equipment, pros and cons about each
	Needle sizes and groupings
	Practice with different types of tools (coil and hand tools) and needles
	Intro to the rotary, set up, parts, maintenance of and practice with synthetic skin

PART II

	Sterilization and sanitation procedures
	Autoclave procedure/spore testing
	State law and OSHA regulations regarding tattooists
	Anatomy of the eye and skin
	Skin diseases, disorders, and medical conditions to be aware of and avoid
	Reviewing health history, client’s informed consent
	Test on sterilization, sanitation, and blood borne pathogens

PART III

	Color Theory
	Primary, secondary and tertiary colors
	Learn to mix and change colors
	Different pigment manufacturers, ingredients, MSD sheets
	Determine client’s undertone
	Five ways to select the right colors to harmonize with the skin tone
	Blue lip factor
	Fade out, residual changes over time
	Color correction
	Color theory test

PART IV

	Facial Morphology
	Analyzing facial shapes and features
	Practice on head forms
	Practice holding and stretching eyelids

PART V

	How to set up simple systems in your clinic including forms and filing
	Business and business law, including liability, insurance, and guidelines to becoming an independent contractor
	Marketing and promotions that inexpensively bring clients to you
	Procedures test

PART VI

	Client consultation and evaluation
	Chart notes

Preparing models for procedures

• Use conventional makeup to review client expectations before procedure
• Pre-and post-care instructions 
• Following your clients and touch-up visits 
• See an actual client consultation by instructor and perform consultations with and without assistance
• Photographing models during consultation 

Techniques and applications

• Patch testing and allergies 
• Correct practitioner positioning and posture to ensure safe application 
• Pigment acceptance 
• Blending pigments 
• Rules never to be broken

PART VII

Sharpen your skills with hands-on practice with live models including:

• Observe instructor’s application, reinforcing the knowledge gained in Sections I through VI 
• You will complete 2 each of brows, upper and lower eyeliner and lip liner on actual client/models who are willing to let students work on them for a greatly reduced cost to them. 
• Questions and answers, course evaluation, and receive certificate upon satisfactory test results and practical performance.