Go beyond a weekend course. The Paramedical Apprenticeship gives you focused, real-client reps across high-impact medical tattoo services—plus the support to build a bookable practice with confidence.
Prefer a shorter path? See the Paramedical Certificate »
Tuition, Deposits & Inclusions
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Tuition (Paramedical Apprenticeship): $6,850
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Standard Deposit to Enroll (50%): $3,425 (applies to tuition; non-refundable)
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Boot Camp: 5 days in person • Kit included
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Clinics: 6 in-person clinic blocks with instructor feedback
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Hybrid Support: In-person Boot Camp with virtual check-ins available through your clinics
Cadence: Boot Camp and clinics are spaced; clinics release monthly while you’re current (overall timeline up to ~10 months for access/spacing).
What You’ll Learn
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Scar Camouflage
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Inkless Scar Revision
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Tattoo Removal
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Areola Repigmentation & 3D Nipple Tattoo
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SMP (Scalp Micropigmentation)
Finish Line: Finals after 5 approved models. (AAC may require additional models to ensure mastery.)
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Payment Options
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Pay in Full (5% off): $6,508
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Regular Monthly (matches program length): $3,425 deposit, then $856/mo × 4
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Flex 10 (extended): $1,000 deposit, then $670/mo × 10
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Looking for 100% financing with no upfront cost? Apply directly with SweetPay.
General financing info: academyofadvancedcosmetics.com/courses/financing
The Apprenticeship Journey
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Phase 1 — Boot Camp (5 Days, In Person)
Accelerated paramedical foundations, safety/asepsis, color theory for skin irregularities, needle selection, mapping, case planning. Kit included.
Phase 2 — Guided Clinics (6 Blocks)
Real models, instructor feedback, repeatable workflows for consistent healed results, photo & charting standards, and communication for sensitive cases.
Phase 3 — Finals & Portfolio
Submit 5+ approved models across key paramedical tracks. Capstone includes compliance completion and your go-to market checklist.
Business & Compliance Checklist (Paramedical)
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Licensure & compliance calendar by state/county
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HIPAA-aligned intake/photos & consent workflow
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Niche service menu (oncology, surgical, SMP) with pricing ladders & packages
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Referral/partnership pipeline (plastics, oncology, med-spa, barbering for SMP)
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30/60/90-day content & outreach plan (case studies, before/after, physician packets)
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Prefer a shorter path? See the Paramedical Certificate »
Schedule & Formats
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Start: Rolling cohorts (clinics fill; enroll early)
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Clinics: Weekday or select weekend rotations
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Check-ins: Virtual support available between clinic blocks
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