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​​​​What is included in the Kit?

This kit will enable you to do 35 to 50 clients maybe more

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​​​What does it mean when the courses say hands on?

 

All of our classes include live models, and the theoretical coursework is provided before the class once payment is made. Hands-on training means that you will be directly involved in various cases of breast and scar work. We strive to have one or two models each day, though this depends on our bookings and any cancellations. During the class, you will either observe or work directly on models, providing a balanced mix of both experiences.

Primarily, your trainer Bianca, who has extensive experience in medical tattooing, will have you observe her performing 3D areola tattoos. You will also engage in hands-on activities such as practicing sanitation procedures and witnessing the day-to-day operations of running a medical tattooing business. This comprehensive approach ensures that you gain practical skills and real-world insights.

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How many people are in a class?

Each class is limited to two or three participants to ensure personalized attention and a more effective learning experience. Bianca is dedicated to ensuring you leave the course feeling confident and well-equipped with the necessary skill set. Individualized attention is crucial in this type of work, and Bianca is available to provide extra assistance after class if needed. Check dates of classes to see how many can enroll.

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What if I've never tattooed?

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Our class is designed so that anyone can learn, regardless of prior tattooing experience. You will receive ongoing support after the course to help you develop your skills gradually and build your practice. We recommend starting with practice models for your first five clients to gain confidence and proficiency. Our goal is to equip you with the foundational skills necessary, allowing you to develop and refine them over time.

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Who should take the course-

Those who want and have a passion for this industry and know that with passion you can build your skills and excel.

People who are comfortable with hands-on work and the fast-paced, intensive learning schedule over four days.

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Is the course a separate state license ?

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In the permanent makeup (PMU) industry, it is typical to obtain certificate of completion of the course through a course offered by a trainer, either online or in-person. This certificate signifies the completion of the course, rather than serving as a separate state license. There is no such thing as a paramedical tattooing state license , just like there is no such thing as a microblading tattooing state license or with any other pmu service. it's all a form of tattooing and falls under a tattoo license issued by the state of Florida.

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What do I need to take the course? 

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A Florida Tattoo license

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What is it like at the International Institute of Medical Tattoo Science and Artistry?

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The International Institute of Medical Science and Artistry provides a tranquil and inviting atmosphere, crucial for both educational pursuits and client comfort.  Guests and students will only work and interact with Bianca, their dedicated trainer. This focused staffing approach helps maintain a peaceful environment, ensuring a personal and undisturbed experience for everyone involved. Bianca is the staff.

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Q: How much does paramedical tattoo training cost?

A: Paramedical tattoo training costs range widely across the industry — from as low as $299
for a basic online-only course to $7,500 or more for advanced in-person programs with live
client experience. The price difference comes down to what you are actually getting. At the
International Institute of Medical Tattoo Science and Artistry, tuition is $7,500 for our 4-day
advanced program. That includes training on real surgical cases — not silicone or
simulations — with a maximum of two students per class, direct mentorship with Bianca, and
a full year of post-training support. Many programs charge $2,500 to $4,000 but train 10 to
20 students at a time, which means less hands-on time, less individual feedback, and less
confidence when you leave. Your training investment should be measured by what you can
actually do with clients on day one — not by the lowest price tag.

Q: Why is your paramedical tattoo training more expensive than other programs?

A: Because you are paying for an entirely different level of education. Most programs put 10
to 20 students in a room with one client and call it hands-on. Our classes are limited to two
students maximum. You work on multiple real clients — real scars, real surgical outcomes,
real skin — under direct one-on-one supervision. You are not watching from the back of the
room. You are doing the work. On top of that, you get one full year of post-training
mentorship. When you get your first difficult case six months from now and you are not sure
how to approach it, you can call me. That ongoing support is what separates someone who
earns a certificate from someone who builds a career. Most students recoup their
investment with one or two complex cases after graduating.

Q: Do you offer payment plans for paramedical tattoo training?

A: Yes. We understand that $7,500 is a significant investment, and we want this training to
be accessible to serious students who are committed to doing this work at the highest level.
Contact us directly to discuss payment plan options. We also encourage prospective
students to consider that a single scar camouflage treatment can range from $500 to
$3,500 depending on the area, and full areola restoration cases can be $1,800 or more. The
return on this investment is real when you are trained to handle complex cases confidently.

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Paramedical Tattoo Training Florida

Q: Where can I find paramedical tattoo training in Florida?
A: The International Institute of Medical Tattoo Science and Artistry is located in St.
Petersburg, Florida, and offers in-person paramedical tattoo training with live client
experience. Florida is one of the top states in the country for paramedical tattooing because
of the high volume of plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, and cosmetic procedures
performed here. Training in Florida also gives you direct exposure to the state’s tattoo
licensing process — Florida requires a tattoo artist license issued by the Department of
Health and a licensed tattoo establishment. Students travel from across the country and

internationally to train with us because of the clinical depth of the program and the real-
world case exposure.

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Q: Is it worth traveling for paramedical tattoo training instead of taking a course near
me?

A: Yes — and here is why. Paramedical tattooing is a highly specialized clinical skill. The
quality of your training directly determines the quality of your results, your confidence with
clients, and the trajectory of your career. A convenient location does not mean quality
education. Students travel to us from across the United States and from other countries
because our program offers something most local options cannot: real surgical clients,
ultra-small class sizes of just two students, direct mentorship with an artist who has
performed over 500 documented cases, and training that covers advanced areola
restoration, scar camouflage, stretch mark camouflage, and complex color correction. You
are investing in your career — not just checking a box. Choose the program that will actually
prepare you to do this work, not just the one closest to your zip code.

Q: What do I need to participate in paramedical tattoo training in Florida?

A: To participate in hands-on paramedical tattoo training in Florida, you need a Florida
tattoo artist license. If you do not already have one, we provide guidance on the licensing
process before you enroll. Florida requires completion of a Department-approved
bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases course, a government-issued photo ID
proving you are 18 or older, and application through your local county health department.
The state fee is $60 for a tattoo artist license and $200 for a tattoo establishment license.
You do not need to be an esthetician or cosmetologist — tattooing in Florida falls under the
Department of Health, not the Board of Cosmetology.

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Training — The Legal Truth
Q: Is inkless scar revision the same as paramedical tattooing?

A: No. Inkless scar revision — sometimes called ISR or inkless stretch mark camouflage — is
not tattooing. It is microneedling. During an inkless procedure, a needle device creates
controlled micro-channels in the skin while a serum is infused into those channels. No
pigment, no ink, no dye is implanted. That is the clinical definition of microneedling, also
known as collagen induction therapy. Tattooing, by every state legal definition in the United
States, involves the implantation of pigment, dye, or ink into the skin. Florida statute
381.00771 defines tattooing as “a mark or design made on or under the skin of a human
being by a process of piercing and ingraining a pigment, dye, or ink in the skin.” No pigment
means it is not tattooing. It is a completely different procedure with different licensing
requirements.

Q: Can I legally perform inkless scar revision with a tattoo license?

A: This is where the industry has a serious problem. A tattoo license authorizes you to
implant pigment, dye, or ink into the skin. That is what tattooing is — by legal definition in
every state. Inkless scar revision does not use pigment. It uses serums containing amino
acids, hyaluronic acid, vitamins, and collagen-stimulating ingredients delivered through
microneedling. Because there is no pigment involved, this procedure does not fall under
tattoo licensing jurisdiction. It falls under microneedling regulation, which in most states
requires either a medical license or physician supervision. The American Med Spa
Association has stated clearly that in much of the United States, aestheticians cannot
legally perform microneedling without operating under physician supervision or holding a
medical license. Performing inkless procedures under a tattoo license is operating outside
your scope — regardless of what your training program told you.

Q: Why are so many paramedical tattoo training programs teaching inkless
procedures?

A: Because it is profitable to sell as an add-on module, and most students do not know
enough about licensing law to question it. Inkless scar revision has been packaged and
marketed as a paramedical tattoo service for years — bundled into training programs
alongside legitimate pigment-based procedures like scar camouflage and areola restoration.
The problem is that trainers are teaching a modality that students cannot legally perform
under their tattoo license. They are sending graduates out into the field to perform a
medical procedure — microneedling — without the appropriate licensure. At the International
Institute of Medical Tattoo Science and Artistry, we do not teach procedures that put our
students in legal jeopardy. We teach pigment-based paramedical tattooing — the work your
tattoo license actually authorizes you to do.

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Q: What is the difference between inkless stretch mark revision and pigment-based
stretch mark camouflage?

A: The difference is the mechanism and the legality. Pigment-based stretch mark
camouflage uses skin-tone pigments implanted into the skin to visually reduce the contrast
between stretch marks and surrounding skin. This is tattooing. It falls under your tattoo
license. Inkless stretch mark revision uses a needle device to create micro-punctures and
infuse a serum that stimulates collagen production — no pigment is implanted. This is
microneedling. It falls under medical or esthetician licensing depending on your state, and in
most states requires physician oversight. Both techniques have legitimate clinical
applications. The issue is not whether inkless works — it does. The issue is whether you are
legally authorized to perform it. If your only license is a tattoo license, the answer in every
state is no.

Q: Can an esthetician perform inkless scar revision or stretch mark treatments?

A: It depends on your state, but in most states the answer is limited.

 

Estheticians are
generally authorized to work within the epidermis — the outermost layer of skin — at depths
of approximately 0.25 mm or less. Standard microneedling and inkless scar revision
procedures often penetrate deeper than that, into the dermal layer, which moves the
procedure outside an esthetician’s legal scope of practice. In many states, microneedling at
therapeutic depths requires either a medical license or supervision by a licensed physician.

The American Med Spa Association has confirmed that even within a medical spa setting, it
is typically the physician’s license — not the esthetician’s — that authorizes the procedure. If
you are an esthetician interested in paramedical work, the most legally sound path is to
obtain your tattoo license and learn pigment-based procedures like scar camouflage,
stretch mark camouflage, and 3D areola restoration. These are the services your tattoo
license actually covers.

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​How to Become a Paramedical Tattoo Artist
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Q: How do I become a paramedical tattoo artist?

A: Becoming a paramedical tattoo artist requires three things: proper licensing, quality
training, and clinical experience.

 

First, you need a tattoo artist license in the state where you
plan to practice. In most states, this requires completing a bloodborne pathogens course,
passing an exam, and registering with your local or state health department.

 

Second, you
need training specifically in paramedical tattooing — this is not the same as traditional
tattooing or permanent makeup. You need education in skin biology, scar behavior, pigment
science, color theory for skin tones, and hands-on practice with real surgical cases. Third,

you need mentorship and real-world experience to build confidence. At the International
Institute of Medical Tattoo Science and Artistry, we cover all of this in our 4-day advanced
training program, including one full year of post-training support as you begin working with
your own clients.

Q: How much do paramedical tattoo artists make?

A: Income for paramedical tattoo artists varies based on location, case volume, and pricing
structure. Individual procedures typically range from $500 to $3,500 depending on the
service and treatment area. Full 3D areola restoration cases can range from $1,800 to
$3,500 or more. Scar camouflage treatments for tummy tuck scars, breast surgery scars, or
C-section scars commonly fall between $800 and $2,500. Artists with a steady referral
network — especially those working with plastic surgeons — can realistically generate
$10,000 to $30,000 or more per month. The key is not just technical skill but also building
relationships with surgeons, oncologists, and reconstruction teams who refer patients to
you consistently. We teach our students how to build those referral relationships as part of
our training.

Q: Do I need to be a nurse or esthetician to become a paramedical tattoo artist?

A: No. You do not need to be a nurse, esthetician, or have any medical background to
become a paramedical tattoo artist. What you need is a tattoo license issued by your state
and specialized training in paramedical tattooing techniques. Many successful paramedical
tattoo artists come from backgrounds in permanent makeup, traditional tattooing, esthetics,
or healthcare — but some of our strongest graduates started with no prior experience in any
of those fields.

 

What matters is your commitment to learning, your attention to detail, and
your willingness to do the clinical work required to master this skill. Our program is
structured to meet you where you are and build your competency from the ground up.

Q: What is the difference between paramedical tattooing and permanent makeup?

A: Permanent makeup focuses on cosmetic enhancement — eyebrows, eyeliner, lip color —
on healthy, undamaged skin. Paramedical tattooing is a clinical discipline focused on
restoring the appearance of skin that has been altered by surgery, trauma, medical
conditions, or scarring. Paramedical tattoo artists work on compromised tissue — scar
tissue, irradiated skin, reconstructed breasts, skin grafts, and stretch marks. The technical
demands are completely different. Scar tissue does not absorb pigment the same way
healthy skin does. Needle depth, pressure, angle, and speed must be adjusted in real time
based on tissue response. Color matching on damaged skin requires a deeper
understanding of undertones, vascularity, and healing behavior. This is why generalized
permanent makeup training does not prepare you for paramedical work. You need
specialized paramedical tattoo training to do this safely and effectively.

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Q: What is 3D areola tattoo training and why does it require specialized education?

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A: 3D areola tattoo training is specialized education focused on creating realistic, three-
dimensional areola and nipple tattoos for clients who have undergone breast surgery —

including mastectomy, breast reconstruction, breast reduction, breast augmentation, or
breast lift procedures. This is not a flat circle of color. A realistic 3D areola tattoo requires
building visual depth through highlights, shadows, and midtones, replicating Montgomery
glands, matching natural skin coloration across different Fitzpatrick skin types, and working
on tissue that has been surgically altered, irradiated, or reconstructed. The skin you are
working on is not normal skin — it is compromised tissue with different elasticity, pigment
absorption, and healing behavior. This is why 3D areola tattoo training must be hands-on,
with real post-surgical clients, under expert supervision.

Q: How long does it take to learn 3D areola tattooing?

A: You can learn the foundational techniques of 3D areola tattooing in a focused training
program like our 4-day advanced course. But mastering areola restoration — truly mastering
it — takes ongoing clinical experience and mentorship. That is why we include one full year
of post-training support. During training, you learn color mapping, pigment selection,
needle configuration, depth control, shading techniques for realistic dimension, and how to
assess different types of reconstructed breast tissue. After training, the real learning begins
as you work on your own cases with mentorship guidance. Every breast reconstruction is
different. Every scar pattern is different. Every skin tone is different. The artists who excel
are the ones who continue learning with support after their initial training ends.

Q: Who should take 3D areola tattoo training?

A: Our 3D areola tattoo training is designed for licensed tattoo artists, permanent makeup

professionals, nurses, estheticians (with a tattoo license), and anyone in the medical-
aesthetic field who wants to offer areola restoration services. You do not need prior tattoo

experience to enroll — our program is structured to accommodate beginners and
experienced artists alike. What you do need is a Florida tattoo license to participate in
hands-on training (we help you navigate that process), a genuine interest in restorative
work, and the patience to learn a highly specialized skill. Many of our students are
permanent makeup artists looking to expand into paramedical work, and some are
healthcare professionals who see the need for these services in their patient communities.

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​Camouflage Tattoo Course

Q: What types of scars can be treated with scar camouflage tattooing?

A: Scar camouflage tattooing can address a wide range of scar types including tummy tuck
(abdominoplasty) scars, breast surgery scars (augmentation, reduction, mastectomy,
reconstruction), C-section scars, facelift and neck lift incision scars, arm lift (brachioplasty)
scars, thigh lift scars, burn scars, trauma scars, self-harm scars, skin graft scars, and
hypopigmented scars where the skin has lost its natural color.

 

Not every scar is a candidate
for camouflage — factors like scar maturity, texture, color, vascularity, and location all
determine whether tattooing is appropriate. In our training, we teach you how to assess
scars properly, identify cases that should not be treated, and develop treatment plans for
the ones that can. This clinical judgment is one of the most important things you will learn.

Q: What makes scar camouflage training different from regular tattoo training?

A: Regular tattoo training teaches you to work on healthy, undamaged skin. Scar camouflage
training teaches you to work on tissue that has been surgically altered, traumatized, or
compromised.

 

The differences are significant. Scar tissue absorbs pigment differently than
normal skin — it can reject pigment, pull color unevenly, or heal unpredictably. Needle depth
and pressure must be adjusted constantly because scar tissue density varies even within
the same scar.

 

Color matching on scars requires understanding how undertones shift in
healed tissue, how vascularity affects pigment appearance, and how the final result will look
after healing.

 

Getting undertones wrong is the number one reason scar camouflage fails.

These are skills you cannot learn from watching a video or practicing on silicone.

 

You learn
them by working on real scars under expert supervision — which is exactly what our training
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Q: Can I learn paramedical tattooing online?

A: You can learn theory online — anatomy, color theory, pigment science, scar biology, and
treatment planning concepts. But you cannot learn to tattoo online.

 

Paramedical tattooing is
a hands-on clinical skill. The tactile feedback of needle entering scar tissue versus healthy
skin, the real-time color adjustment when a pigment reads differently than expected, the
pressure modulation required on reconstructed breast tissue — these things can only be
learned by doing them on real people under direct supervision.

 

We offer a live online scar
camouflage theory course for students who want to begin their education before attending
in-person training.

 

But the hands-on component is non-negotiable. If a program tells you

that you can become a paramedical tattoo artist through online training alone, they are not
preparing you for the reality of this work.

Q: What should I look for when choosing a paramedical tattoo training program?

A: Ask five questions before enrolling in any program. First — is the instructor actively
performing paramedical tattoo procedures on real clients, or did they do a few cases and
then start teaching? Look for verified client results and real reviews. Second — how many
students are in each class?

 

If you are in a room with 15 to 20 other students and one client,
your hands-on time is measured in minutes, not hours. Third — are you working on real
clients or silicone models? Silicone does not replicate scar tissue, skin elasticity, bleeding,
or pigment absorption. Fourth — what post-training support do you receive?

 

Mastery in
paramedical tattooing comes from ongoing mentorship as you build your practice. Fifth —
does the program teach procedures you can legally perform under your license? If a training
program is teaching inkless procedures under a tattoo license curriculum, that is a red flag
about their understanding of licensing law.

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Stretch Mark Camouflage Training

Q: What is stretch mark camouflage training?

A: Stretch mark camouflage training teaches you how to use skin-tone pigments to reduce
the visible contrast between stretch marks and surrounding skin. Stretch marks — whether
caused by pregnancy, weight changes, growth spurts, or bodybuilding — create areas
where the skin appears lighter, darker, or textured differently than the surrounding tissue.
Through pigment-based camouflage tattooing, trained artists can blend these areas to
create a more uniform skin appearance. Our training covers pigment layering techniques,
pattern recognition for different stretch mark presentations, treatment planning for various
body areas, and color matching across skin types. This is a pigment-based procedure that
falls under your tattoo license — unlike inkless stretch mark treatments, which are
microneedling and require different licensure.

Q: How much can I charge for stretch mark camouflage treatments?

A: Stretch mark camouflage pricing varies based on the size and location of the treatment
area. Small areas like a localized section of the abdomen may start around $500. Larger
treatment areas — full abdomen, thighs, hips, or multiple body areas — can range from
$1,500 to $5,000 or more depending on the extent of the work. Many paramedical tattoo

artists offer package pricing for multi-session treatments. This is one of the most in-
demand services in paramedical tattooing because stretch marks are incredibly common

and most people do not know that effective camouflage options exist.

 

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visibility around stretch mark camouflage services is one of the fastest ways to attract new
clients to your practice.

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​ Paramedical Tattoo Training for Specific
Professionals

Q: Can a permanent makeup artist transition into paramedical tattooing?

A: Absolutely. Permanent makeup artists already have foundational skills in pigment
implantation, machine operation, and client consultation. Paramedical tattooing builds on
that foundation with specialized clinical knowledge — working on compromised tissue,
advanced color theory for scar camouflage, 3D areola restoration techniques, and treatment
planning for post-surgical clients. The transition from cosmetic to paramedical work is one
of the most rewarding career moves in the industry. You are going from enhancing
appearances to restoring them — and the emotional impact of that work is profound. Many
of our students are experienced PMU artists who want to add depth and meaning to their
practice while significantly increasing their earning potential.

Q: Can a nurse or medical professional take paramedical tattoo training?

A: Yes — and nurses and medical professionals bring an incredibly valuable perspective to
this work. Your understanding of anatomy, wound healing, surgical procedures, and patient
care gives you a clinical foundation that most tattoo artists have to learn from scratch. What
you need in addition to your medical background is a tattoo license (since paramedical
tattooing involves implanting pigment, which is legally defined as tattooing) and specialized
training in the artistic and technical aspects of scar camouflage, areola restoration, and
stretch mark camouflage.

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Our program is designed to meet each student where they are. If
you are a nurse with zero tattoo experience, we build your technical skills from the ground
up while leveraging the clinical knowledge you already have.

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Q: What paramedical tattoo certification will I receive after completing training at the
International Institute of Medical Tattoo Science and Artistry?

A: Upon completion of our 4-day paramedical tattoo training program, you receive a
professional certification from the International Institute of Medical Tattoo Science and
Artistry documenting your training hours in 3D areola restoration, scar camouflage, and
stretch mark camouflage. Our program exceeds the 100-hour education threshold
referenced by the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP) for their Certified

Paramedical Tattoo Professional (CPTP) designation. You also receive a full year of post-
training mentorship, which counts toward your continuing education requirements. Many of

our graduates go on to pursue CPTP board certification, and our training is structured to
prepare you for that path — not just hand you a certificate and send you home.

Q: What is the difference between a paramedical tattoo certificate and CPTP board
certification?

A: A paramedical tattoo certificate is what you earn from a training program — it documents
the hours you completed and the modalities you studied. CPTP certification is a separate
board-level credential issued by the SPCP after you meet specific education hour
requirements, hold a current bloodborne pathogens certificate, and pass a proctored exam.
Think of your training certificate as the foundation and CPTP as the professional credential
you build on top of it. Our program is designed to give you the clinical depth and
documented hours you need to pursue board certification with confidence.

Q: Do I need paramedical tattoo certification to practice legally?

A: Paramedical tattoo certification from a training academy is not what makes you legal to
practice. What makes you legal is your state tattoo license. In Florida, for example, you must
hold a tattoo artist license issued by the Florida Department of Health and work in a
licensed tattoo establishment. Certification from a training program documents your

education and skill level, but it does not replace your tattoo license. We walk every student
through the licensing requirements for their home state before, during, and after training so
there are no surprises when you go home and start building your practice.

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