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DermaTech
Specialist
Petcare 100 Program |
The DermaTech
Specialist certification program is designed for individuals wishing
to specialize and certify in animal management and skin & coat care
programs. It is also the first step to becoming an ISCC Certified
Master Pet Stylist. It encompasses the understanding of animal behavior
and handling techniques, skin and hair anatomy, topical conditioning
of canine/feline coats, basic canine anatomy, health & first aid,
ectoparasites & insecticides, basic canine terminology & breed ID
and coat characteristics.
Written
Exams
| 101 |
Skin
& Hair Anatomy
Required reading: ISCC Study Guide, Sec. 1 |
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| 102 |
Topical
Conditioning of Skin & Coat
Required reading: ISCC Study Guide, Sec. 1 |
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| 103 |
Ectoparasites
& Insecticides
Required reading: ISCC Study Guide, Sec. 1 |
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| 104 |
Basic
Clipper Techniques
Required lecture: Basic Clipper Art |
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| 105
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Health
& 1st Aid
Required reading: ISCC Study Guide, Sec. 2 plus "Pet First Aid"
by Bobby Mammato, DVM |
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| 106 |
Animal
Behavior, Part I
Required reading: ISCC Study Guide, Sec. 3 plus "Behavior Problems
in Dogs" by William Campbell |
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| 107
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Animal
Behavior, Part II
Required reading: ISCC Study Guide, Sec. 3 plus "Behavior Problems
in Dogs" by William Campbell |
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| 108 |
Anatomy
- includes eyes, ears, anals, airways
Required reading: ISCC Study Guide, Sec. 2 plus Shear Illusions
workbook, pages 4-5 |
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| 109 |
Zoonotic
Diseases & Sanitation
Required reading: ISCC Study Guide, Sec. 2 |
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| 110 |
Breed
ID, Terminology & Coat Characteristics
Required reading: AKC book - pictures, coat & color for each
breed plus pages 703-745 |
Practical
Skills Exam
Please
visit the Practical Skills Testing page for additional information
| 112 |
You
must identify topical condition of animal's coat and skin, outline
the ideal method for topical conditioning of the coat and demonstrate
proficiency in bathing, drying and conditioning of coat |
Study
Aids & Preparatory Programs
The
ISCC Study Guide Addendum, which consists of practice tests, covers
all aspects of the DermaTech 101-110 programs and is designed to
help you study and prepare for the extensive written examinations
offered in this program.
ISCC also
hosts the following DermaTech preparatory seminars, workshops
& symposiums:
SuperCoats
An 8-hour seminar covering programs 101-103 plus a practical skills
demo to assist individuals who are preparing to take their practical
skills exam. Visit our Events page for more details and to view
location and date of the next seminar.
Animal
Behavior & Management
An intensive 8-hour seminar covering DermaTech programs 106-107
plus a 2-hour class for practical application of the management
techniques. Visit our Events page for more details and to view
location and date of the next seminar. Advanced Pet Styling Symposium
An intensive 4-day symposium covering DermaTech theory programs
101-105, 108 & 112. Visit our Events page for more details and
to view location and date of the next symposium.
Awards
and Certificates
A
certificate of completion is awarded upon successfully passing each
exam. Individuals who complete all ISCC Petcare 100 written and
practical skills examinations with a grade of 70% or higher will
be certified by ISCC as possessing the skills required of a Petcare
DermaTech Specialist and will be awarded the title of such.
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