Education

Education built for a clinical discipline

Curriculum, faculty, and continuing competency designed to prepare practitioners for restorative work — grounded in safety, ethics, and empathy.

Structured Curriculum

A defined syllabus mapped to the national standards.

Expert Faculty

Clinicians and experienced restorative practitioners.

Competency-Based

Progress measured by demonstrated skill, not seat time.

Continuing Education

Ongoing credits to maintain certification.

Curriculum Modules

What certified practitioners study

01

Foundations of Restorative Practice

Skin anatomy, colour theory for restoration, and the distinction between restorative and cosmetic work.

02

Clinical Safety & IPAC

Infection prevention, single-use protocols, and safe environment standards.

03

Trauma-Informed Care

Working with patients after cancer, surgery, burns, and congenital difference.

04

Areola & Nipple Restoration

3D techniques for realistic nipple-areola complex reconstruction post-mastectomy.

05

Scar & Vitiligo Camouflage

Colour matching, texture, and expectation-setting for camouflage work.

06

Consent, Ethics & Documentation

Legal and ethical practice, records, and outcome review.

CCPM maple leaf mark

Knowledge guides the hand.Compassion guides the practitioner.

Continuing Competency

Certification is a commitment, not a certificate.

Certified practitioners maintain their standing through annual education credits, peer case review, and re-attestation to the code of ethics — ensuring the standard evolves with the evidence.

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Forthcoming Publication

The national reference textbook is in development

A definitive Canadian text on restorative paramedical micropigmentation — the core resource for CCPM certification. Preview the table of contents.