10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 211, § 8

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 144-211-8 - EDUCATION AND TRAINING

A background in cosmetology or medical field provides a base for training in micropigmentation. The amount of specific training in micropigmentation depends upon the professional background of the applicant.

A. Applicants with a professional license in cosmetology including standard cosmetology (hair) and aestheticians (skin care) need the following for licensing as a practitioner of micropigmentation:

1. Medical aspects - 7 hours

2. Cosmetic aspects - 6 hours

3. Micropigmentation - 8 hours

4. Color application labs - 10 hours - 1 procedure each of brows, eyes, lips

5. Misc. - 6 hours discussion

B. Applicants with a professional license in cosmetology - nail technicians need the following for licensing as a practitioner of micropigmentation:

1. Medical aspects - 15 hours

2. Cosmetic aspects - 14 hours

3. Micropigmentation - 10 hours

4. Color application labs - 10 hours - 1 procedure each of brows, eyes, lips

5. Misc. - 6 hours discussion

C. Applicants who are licensed electrologists need the following for licensing as a practitioner of micropigmentation:

1. Medical aspects - 4 hours

2. Cosmetic aspects - 9 hours

3. Micropigmentation - 8 hours

4. Color application labs - 10 hours - 1 procedure each of brows, eyes, lips

5. Misc. - 6 hours discussion

D. Applicants with a professional license in the medical field, including medical/dental and para-medical professionals need the following for licensing as a practitioner of micropigmentation:

1. Medical aspects - 4 hours

2. Cosmetic aspects - 9 hours

3. Micropigmentation - 8 hours

4. Color application labs - 10 hours - 1 procedure each of brows, eyes, lips

5. Misc. - 6 hours discussion

E. Candidates without professional license in any of the above fields need the following for licensing as a practitioner of micropigmentation:

1. Medical aspects - 50 hours

2. Cosmetic aspects - 50 hours

3. Micropigmentation - 50 hours

4. Color application labs - 50 hours - 14 completed procedures : 4 eyebrows, 4 eyeliner, 4 lipliner, 2 full lip color

F. Applicants with a professional license in tattooing will need the following for licensing as a practitioner of micropigmentation:

1. Medical aspects - 7 hours

2. Cosmetic aspects - 6 hours

3. Micropigmentation - 8 hours

4. Color application labs - 10 hours - 1 procedure each of brows, eyes, lips

5. Misc. - 6 hours discussion

G. Applicants from the State of Maine who were trained in micropigmentation but have been unable to practice due to Maine law which made it illegal to practice micropigmentation prior to January 1, 1998:

1. Micropigmentation review - 8 hours

a. Medical aspects, cosmetic aspects, micropigmentation: 4 hours

b. Color application lab to include 1 completed procedure on brows, eyes or lips: 4 hours.

H. Applicants from other states wishing to be licensed to practice micropigmentation in the State of Maine:

1. Must show proof of training documenting hours of written and practical instruction, equal to the training requirements of Maine practitioners as listed in Section 8, herein.

2. Must be Board Certified by the American Academy of Micropigmentation, as proof of basic competence, within two years of obtaining a license to practice.

I. All applicants practicing in the State of Maine shall become Board Certified by the American Academy of Micropigmentation, within 2 years of obtaining their license to practice.

J. Instructors of micropigmentation must meet the following requirements:

1. Educational

a. They must have proof of having completed a training course of a minimum of 36 hours of instruction.

b. They must have Board Certification from the American Academy of Micropigmentation.

c. They must have at least 8 hours of Continuing Education yearly. This must be related to aspects of micropigmentation and can be in the form of research on the subject.

2. Practical

a. Must have proof of 1 year clinical practice to be documented by proof of business license.

b. Must show proof of 50 completed micropigmentation procedures.

K. The following guidelines should be followed to help assure quality training in the State of Maine.

1. Practical portions of classes where color application is performed on models or clients should have a 1 to 1 student to teacher ratio. This should be reflected on the certificate.

2. Trainers must schedule a follow-up session with the student with-in one year of course completion, at no additional cost to the student, to review material and observe a minimum of one procedure performed by the student. A certificate reflecting this should be issued by the instructor.

10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 211, § 8