CSMP Exam Application

Scalp Micropigmentation Certification

CSMP Exam Application Form

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Bloodborne Pathogens Completion

CSMP Eligibility Requirements

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• Certification through the SPCP is voluntary and to maintain my certification, the candidate must maintain SPCP membership or member eligibility by abiding by the SPCP Code of Ethics.

• The candidate must have recently completed a fundamental training or be active in the permanent cosmetic, SMP or paramedical tattoo industry.

• The candidate must provide proof of 100 hours coursework in the area of body art or permanent cosmetics, with designated training hours in scalp micropigmentation (SMP). If certificates do not reflect hours, additional documentation from an instructor specifying the number of hours taken, is accepted.

• The CSMP exam is a 100-question multiple-choice exam and the candidate has 90 minutes to complete it.

• During the exam, the candidate must not have items such as phones, tablets, smartwatches, recording devices, books, etc. These are not permitted when taking the exam.

• If the candidate is more than than 15 minutes late, they will miss the exam window and the exam will be canceled. To re-apply requires a new registration fee and re-register.

• CSMP Certification must be renewed every two years and the applicant must meet renewal eligibility requirements for approved renewal.

• The renewal requires a renewed & valid Bloodborne Pathogens certificate and a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education in the field of permanent cosmetics and/or paramedical permanent cosmetics every two years

• The applicant must not have been denied SPCP membership in the past, nor had SPCP membership revoked.

• If the applicant does not pass the exam, they will be required to reapply, and an additional fee will apply.

• You can read the full list of TERMS & CONDITIONS on the SPCP website at https://spcp.org/terms-and-conditions