JQU0054 - Micropigmentation

Unit code: JQU0054 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
City King St
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit will give students the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to perform a range of cosmetic and reconstructive micropigmenation procedures. Topics will include infection control in skin penetration techniques, indications and contraindications for micropigmentation procedures, complications and the management of adverse events that arise from micropigmentation procedures, as well as the implications of using pigments in skin penetration for wound repair.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Discuss and demonstrate an understanding of indications and contra-indications for micropigmentation;
  2. Assess, recommend and perform appropriate micropigmentation techniques for a range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures;
  3. Assess the implications for infection control in the use of skin penetration techniques;
  4. Discuss and assess the implications for wound repair when using pigments inserted into the skin with skin penetration techniques;
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology to design and undertake micropigmentation procedures; and
  6. Perform a range of cosmetic and reconstructive micropigmenation procedures to the standard of a professional dermal clinician.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
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Grade: Pass/Fail
4 x 10 minute multiple choice online tests assessing theoretical knowledge
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Practical Examination (1 hour)

Required reading

Dermatologic Complications with Body Art
de Cuyper, C. (Ed), Cotapos, M. L. (Ed) (2010)| Springer Link (electronic book)

Required Journals: Vassileva, S. & Hristakieva, E. (2007). Medical applications of tattooing. Clinics in Dermatology. 25, 367-374 Garg, G.,& Thami, G. (2005) Micropigmentation: Tattooing for medical purposes. Dermatologic Surgery. 31, 928-931 De Cyper. / 2008 / Permanent makeup: Indications and complications Clinics in Dermatology. 26, 30-34

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Micropigmentation and Cosmetic Tattooing for Professionals
JQMP | Non-award course | Duration: 54 hours

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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