The pastiche learning pathway currently consists of two steps; Foundation knowledge and Master Class seminars. For maximum learning potential, the seminars should be attended in order along the pathway, however prior learning may have provided sufficient knowledge and experience for individuals to attempt the Master Class series as their first step. 
In the near future there will be three steps in the Pastiche learning pathway as follows:

Core Information Webinars (Coming  2011)
These webinars are designed for individuals with limited knowledge about the skin, typically therapists and estheticians with less than 1200 hours base training and limited post graduate experience. The goal of these e-seminars is to provide core knowledge to enable participants of the Foundation seminars to better assimilate the information and be more confident during the practical sessions. The format will be a presentation followed by an on-line assessment.

Foundation Knowledge Seminars
The Advanced Skin Analysis seminar is considered the foundation seminar as the skills learned here are the foundation of understanding for all subsequent Master Class programs. This is intensive education that will require participants to prior lean many facets of the anatomy and physiology of the skin in order to understand the topics and techniques discussed. 
The book "Advanced Skin Analysis" provides much of this information.

Master Class Seminars
As the name suggests, Master Class seminars are designed primarily for graduates of Foundation classes, and individuals with a high level of prior learning and industry experience. The goal of these seminars is to provide advanced information, skills and techniques to enable clinical aestheticians and skin treatment therapists to be able to confidently work with Physicians and other medical professionals or just provide advanced and effective corrective skin treatments.
Current Master Class seminars include: Diagnostic Analysis Masters, Cosmetic Chemistry, Pigmentation & Melanogenesis, Ageing skin and Skin Disorders.
Learning credits for continuing education
All Pastiche programs provide individuals with the ability to register their studies toward most CPD (Continuing professional Development or CPE (Continuing Professional Education) programs. Pastiche recognize that the best and most efficient way for therapists and practitioners to maintain and improve their skills is through a planned programme of continuing professional education.

CPD point allocation

In accordance with international CPD guidelines, Pastiche Resources allocates 5 (five) points per day for educational seminars. 
Point allocations are as follows:
 
One day seminars: Two day seminars: Three day seminars : Four day seminars:

5 points

10 points 15 points 20 points

Pastiche Learning Credits (PLC)
All Pastiche educational programs earn credits to reward participants and encourage them to continue their education. PLC's are earned from each seminar and can be used to reduce the cost of subsequent Pastiche courses or exchanged for vouchers to purchase goods from participating beauty and skincare suppliers. The charts below shows how the points are earned and how they can be applied for future training events.


Seminar type

Duration Non-graduate
 cost US$
Foundation graduate
 cost US$
PLC's
awarded
Repeat attendance
(2nd time) cost US$
Foundation ASA
(Including Master Class)
4 Days $730 N/A 10 N/A
Foundation ASA
(Excluding Master Class)
3 Days $625 $500 8 $425 (With 10 PLC's)
Cosmetic Chemistry
Master Class
2 Days $500 $450 5 $365 (With 10 PLC's)
Diagnostic Skin Analysis
Master Class
1 Day $250 $200 2 $175 (With 5 PLC's)
Pigmentation
Master Class
1 Day $250 $200 2 $175 (With 5 PLC's)
Ageing Skin 
Master Class
1 Day $250 $200 2 $175 (With 5 PLC's)
Skin Disorders
Master Class
1 Day $250 $200 2 $175 (With 5 PLC's)


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