Please select from the following for more information... SofTap Certifications Basic Program Outline and Curriculum Advanced Program Outline and Curriculum SofTap Supplies Apprenticeship Program 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. Classes are scheduled over the 1st weekend of every month. Tuition: $2,198.00 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. 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 |
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 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).
* 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.