PMU Fundamentals Course
100 hours
A beginner course for all things Permanent Make Up.
Looking to get into the fast-growing Permanent Make Up industry?
Learn the basics and practice your technique with the guidance of Certified PMU & Cosmetic Educator, Shirley Lee Sanford.
Includes:
Fundamental Textbook (400 pgs) & additional Student Workbook
SPCP’s Book: Principles of Infection Control for the Tattoo Industry
Observation of instructor procedures
Practice on practice medium (design and technique)
Procedures on models
Daily evaluations
Practical written exam
Curriculum
Skin Anatomy
Composition/layers
Healing process of skin and its care
Diseases, disorders, and conditions
Infection
Herpes
Moles, warts, and freckles
Psoriasis & eczema
Machine/Manual Device Theory
Review equipment for technical aspects
Operation and maintenance
Speed, pressure, and angle
Troubleshooting
Evaluate the capabilities of equipment
Only one type of machine/manual device will be taught at the 100-hour fundamental level once a preferred method is established
Needles
Appropriate needle selection and application
Groups, numbers, and configurations
Proper use on the skin
Maintenance
Preparation for sterilization, if not pre-sterile when purchased
Check for damage
Storage and disposal
Photography
Rationale
Equipment and methods
Photo quality
Presentation
Aftercare
Client follow-up
Forms and instructions to provide
Procedure Experience
2 of each complete procedure (6 total): eyebrows, eyeliner
Optional at fundamental level: lip liner, shaded lip liner
Review issues & discuss
Facial morphology
Work on practice medium
Hands-on, live-model work
Business Set-Up
Basic business and marketing guidelines (optional)
Insurance/liability
Introduction to Permanent Make Up
History of tattooing, as applies to permanent cosmetics (optional)
Overview of the different types of machines and devices available
Consultation
Client profile
Client selection and character analysis
Client expectations
Explaining permanent cosmetics to clients
Medical history/client information form
Identify potential problems
Determine when physicians review is advised
Consent Forms
Discuss informed consent
Liability issues
Office Set-Up
Physical setting
General equipment
Table, chair, work surface, lighting
How to check for location/building requirements
Disinfection & Sterilization
Equipment
Discuss acceptable forms of sterilization
Disinfectants and antiseptics
OSHA and CDC guidelines (or comparable) regarding bloodborne pathogens
Technician safety
Technician Safety
Hand washing
Hepatitis B vaccination
Gloves
Proper handling of devices, needles, and pigments/inks
Sanitary measures during procedure set up
Sanitary measures during procedure clean up
Client Preparation
Pre-procedure tasks
Preparing the client’s skin
Creating the procedure template
Anesthetics
Color & Pigment/Ink Theory
Knowledge and use
Pigments/inks
Preparing, pouring, mixing
Storage