COVID19-Pandemic Response
- The Skin Institute of Atlanta is following all sanitation guidelines set forth by the Georgia Board of Cosmetologists and Barbers. Please refer to the most current directives located on the board’s website at https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/16.
- Before attending class, attendants and instructors must have their temperatures checked and complete a COVID-19 wellness form. Instructors or attendants that have a temperature above 99°F will be sent home immediately.
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, live classes are limited to 5 attendants (10 attendants max if models are required). Each practitioner will have their own workstation and must adhere to the standards set forth by the Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers when performing hands-on demonstrations for models.
- All attendants should maintain proper social distances while in The Skin Institute of Atlanta facility.
- Attendants must wear masks and other applicable personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves as needed.
- Wash stations are available throughout the facility and attendants are encouraged to wash their hands as needed. Additionally, hand sanitizer is available to use as needed.
Classes and Workshops – General Policies
- Post-graduate classes, business workshops, and the Instructor Learning Series are open to licensed estheticians and cosmetologists only. Students are able to attend a Student Learning Series, but are not eligible to attend post-graduate classes or business workshops.
- Estheticians and cosmetologists must have skincare liability insurance to attend post-graduate classes.
- During both live and virtual classes, video recording and photography is strictly prohibited. For live classes, videos and photographs are allowed after the class concludes, with the consent of other class participants.
- All registration for classes, workshops, or series is non-cancellable, non-transferable, and non-refundable. No exceptions.
Attending Live Classes
- Proper identification is required before entering class (state ID, driver’s license, or passports are acceptable). The identification must match the name on the official class registration and the esthetics or cosmetology license.
- Appropriate esthetics attire is required for live classes.
- Black scrubs are recommended, but not required. Clothes should be appropriate for performing esthetics services.
- Hair should be pulled back and secured away from the face.
- Jewelry should not be excessive and dangling. Hand and arm jewelry such as watches and bracelets are discouraged.
- Closed toe shoes must be worn.
- Nails should be short, neat, and clean.
- Plan to arrive early to allow sufficient time for ID verification. Class will start promptly at the designated start time. If an attendant arrives late, they may have to wait until there is a break in the class so that ID can be properly verified before entering, and so that a COVID-19 wellness check can be performed.
- Only registered attendants are allowed to attend class. Models are allowed in the training during the designated hands-on time only. If a model arrives at the start of the training, they should wait in the car until the designated time for the hands-on portion. Perimeter Mall, Starbucks, and other eateries are nearby to help pass the time until the hands-on portion of the class begins. Please refrain from bringing friends, family, or any other personnel to the training as they will not be allowed inside.
Attending Virtual Classes
- Virtual class attendants MUST have their cameras on and be visible for the duration of the class.
- Virtual attendants are expected to dress in proper professional esthetics attire, be in a proper learning environment free from distractions, and be an active participant during class. If an attendant does not have their camera on for most of the duration of the class, they may be removed, and registration fees forfeited. Class will start on time. Please log into the training session a few minutes early to sort any technical difficulties that may arise.
Classroom Rental/Hosting a Class
- The Skin Institute of Atlanta does not offer marketing or advertisement services. It is the sole responsibility of the educator to properly market, advertise, and fill classes.
- A projector, wifi, whiteboard, markers, tables, chairs, facial beds, stools, carts, magnifying lamps, and trash cans are available for use. Any additional supplies and equipment must be provided by the educator. NO EXCEPTIONS. Some esthetics supplies are available for purchase on-site for convenience, but are subject to availability.
- It is the responsibility of the educator to ensure that all attendants are properly licensed/credentialed and insured to perform the scope of services/procedures presented in the class.
- The Skin Institute of Atlanta cannot be held liable for any mistakes, accidents, or catastrophes that may occur as a result of an attendant or educator performing services/procedures in class.
- To secure the reservation, a 50% deposit of the rental rate for each date requiring a reservation must be paid. The remaining balance is due on the day of the class, prior to the start of the class.
- Deposits are refundable up to 21 days before the reservation date. To cancel a class, please send an email to venivia.arnold@theskininstiuteatl.com. If the date of the cancellation is more than 21 days before the reservation date, the reservation will be canceled, and the deposit will be refunded. All refunds are issued via check. Please allow up to 30 days to receive a refund. If the reservation is canceled less than 21 days before the class date, the deposit is forfeited and will not be returned.