PARAMEDICAL TRAINING, 3 – 6 DAYS
COURSE OUTLINE
PRE-REQUISITE
For the 3 day Paramedical Course, training in Cosmetic Micropigmentation (Eyebrows, Eye & Lip Liner & Full Lip Shading) is preferred or a medical background. For the 6 day training, no pre-requisites are identified.
CERTIFICATION
Graduates receive a certificate from the Centre for Permanent Makeup and certification for Blood Borne Pathogens & Communicable Diseases as well as Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System from a Department of Health approved educator.
EARNINGS’ POTENTIAL
Paramedical artists initially charge a minimum of $150 per hour, with the goal of $200 an hour - $250 a half hour.
CORE
About the Owner
Grading & Certification
Earnings & Performance Indicators Equipment, Permanent Makeup & Tattoo Pathologies
Certification for Blood Borne Pathogens & Communicable Diseases Eye Pathologies
Pathologies of the Scalp
Health & Safety, A Review Infection Prevention & Control Standard Precautions Vaccinations
Testing for Hepatitis C Cross-contamination Accidental Exposure
Chart for Sterilization & Disinfection Disposal of Biohazards
Storage & Record Keeping
Legal Responsibilities of the Practitioner Colour Theory
Terminology Wheel Mixing
Shadows & Highlights Schemes
Perception Contrast
Skin Tone & Undertone
Essential Pigments (Permanent Makeup & Tattoo) Permanent Makeup & Tattoo Removal
PARAMEDICAL PROCEDURES
Medical Alert Warnings Alopecia
Cleft Lip
Areola & Nipple Pigmentation Birth Marks
Vitiligo
Scalp Micropigmentation (hair Simulation for hair loss) Dermal Needling aka Micro-Needling
Platelet Rich Plasma Explained Dry Needling
Scar Therapy & Camouflage
PRACTICUM – WORKING WITH THE MODELS[1]
NEXT STEPS
Practise, practise, practise
RECOMMENDED READING
CANADA’S CAPITAL, OTTAWA, ONTARIO
Downtown hotels like the Lord Elgin, Novotel & Albert at Bay are located within walking distance of the Parliament Buildings, Rideau Canal (skating & boat tours), restaurants, the Rideau Shopping Centre, Byward Market (outdoor fruits & vegetables, restaurants, many with outdoor patios), Bytown for movies, National Arts’ Centre and National Gallery. Also close by are the War Museum, Museum of Civilization and Museum of Nature. Walking & biking tours abound.
From May – August, rooms are also available at the University of Ottawa residences. Costs are one third of hotel rates and the campus is in the downtown core.
Westboro, Ottawa
Westboro is a 10 minute bus ride from downtown Ottawa with transit every 5 minutes (#87, #94, #95, #96 and #97).
The neighbourhood has many restaurants, cafes, dessert, coffee and tea shops, hair and nail salons, boutiques offering gifts and clothes, outdoor and sports’ outfitters and some pubs.
In the commercial building where we are located, other tenants include an esthetician, registered massage therapists, electrologist, psychotherapist and computer company.
Hotel Accommodation in downtown Ottawa, Ontario
Lord Elgin Hotel, 100 Elgin Street, Ottawa, 800 916.4339, shuttle service available from/to airport, must be booked 12 hours in advance, 613-680-3313. Hotel is in the heart of downtown Ottawa.
Novotel, 33 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON, K1N9M7, phone 844-421-4590
Albert at Bay Suite Hotel, 435 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON, K1L 7X4, phone 1 800 267-6644
From May – August, rooms are also available at the University of Ottawa residences. Costs are one third of hotel rates and the campus is in the downtown core.
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[1]For students residing more than 2 hours’ drive from Ottawa, model recruitment will be arranged by the Centre for Permanent Makeup. For local students, model recruitment is a joint effort. For courses in cities other than Ottawa, model recruitment is the responsibility of the student.