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 maintena?nce; 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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