Mastering Cranial Prostheses (CPIS-301 → CPIS-306)

Hairline Illusions™ Arts, Science & Technology Institute (HIASTI)

Since 2007, HIASTI has taught the science and practice of medical-grade wigs. The CPIS series gives professionals a rigorous path—from business setup and credentialing to conversion, repair, full fabrication, and advanced consultation—grounded in ethical care, documentation, and quality control.

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Compliance reminder: Training provides education only—not legal, tax, or billing advice. Credentialing and reimbursement outcomes vary by payer, plan, and jurisdiction.

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CPIS-301 — How to Start a Medical Wig Business

Course description
Build a medical-wig practice the right way from day one. You’ll design your service menu and workflows for clinical clients, set up compliant intake/consent, map sourcing standards, and establish a pricing approach that protects both clients and brand.

What you’ll learn

• Business structure, licensing, EIN/NPI basics, banking & insurance readiness

• Medical vs. cosmetic service boundaries; scope and referral etiquette

• Intake/consent, HIPAA-aware file structure, QC overview for traceability

• Premium pricing logic, deposits, cancellations, and warranty language

Practice & deliverables

• Startup checklist, intake/consent templates, QC starter pack

• Draft service menu and client journey map

Formats & fees

• Live Online (group): $695

• In-Person (group): $995

• Private 1:1: $1,950

 

CPIS-302 — Meeting Insurance Standards & Credentialing

Course description
Get credentialed the right way and submit claims correctly. This module blends payer enrollment, documentation, and submission flow so you can operate audit-ready and ethically.

What you’ll learn

• Credentialing & Enrollment: CAQH profiles; NPI Type 1 & 2; taxonomy selection; payer applications; COI/W-9 packages; in-network vs. out-of-network strategy; re-credentialing cycles

• Documentation & Claims: LMN elements, HCPCS/diagnosis mapping, benefit checks, prior auths, submissions, denials & basic appeals

• Operations: Eligibility→authorization→fulfillment→billing workflow; audit-ready records; compliant marketing language

Practice & deliverables

• Credentialing packet (checklist + mock CAQH/NPI set)

• Payer-specific claim packet and denial→appeal map

Formats & fees

• Live Online (group): $1,895

• In-Person (group): $2,295

• Private 1:1: $3,250

 

CPIS-303 — How to Convert Any Wig to a Medical Wig

Course description
Transform a commercial wig into a medical-grade cranial prosthesis. Learn candidate selection, cap modifications for comfort/safety, component swaps, and finishing techniques that protect sensitive scalps without sacrificing aesthetics.

What you’ll learn

• Candidate evaluation: fiber, cap type, ventilation pattern, weight/distribution

• Cap modifications: pressure relief, lining, smoothing, and stability upgrades

• Medical-grade component swaps; hygienic finishing and sanitation

• Fit testing and daily-wear stability checks

Practice & deliverables

• Hands-on conversion of a unit to medical-grade spec

• Post-conversion QC checklist and client care sheet

Formats & fees

• Live Online (group): $2,995 + $150 kit

• In-Person (group): $3,495 + $150 kit

• Private 1:1: $4,650 + $150 kit

 

CPIS-304 — Repair & Longevity of Medical Wigs

Course description
Extend the life of clinical units safely. Diagnose wear patterns, repair lace/base damage, restore fibers, and decide when replacement is ethically indicated.

What you’ll learn

• Triage & failure points: shedding, lace tears, base delamination, hardware issues

• Repair techniques: lace mends, re-ventilation, strap/clip replacement, resealing

• Thresholds for “repair vs. replace” and documenting recommendations

• Post-repair sanitizing, finishing, and warranty language

Practice & deliverables

• Perform common repairs on practice pieces

• Repair report template and post-service care guide

Formats & fees

• Live Online (group): $1,095 + $200 kit

• In-Person (group): $1,595 + $200 kit

• Private 1:1: $2,750 + $200 kit

 

CPIS-305 — Making Medical Wigs from Scratch (Cap-to-Finish)

Course description
Engineer and build a clinic-ready cranial prosthesis from raw materials. You’ll master cap construction, zone-specific ventilation/injection, density/weight planning, and documentation that supports medical use.

What you’ll learn

• Materials selection; cap engineering and molding

• HLIM™ measurement workflow and template accuracy

• Zone strategies (hairline, temples, crown/occipital) for realism and comfort

• Final finishing, sanitation, and full QC traceability

Practice & deliverables

• End-to-end build of a medical-grade unit

• Complete QC dossier (measurements, materials lots, build notes)

Formats & fees

• Live Online (group): $6,950 + $350 kit

• In-Person (group): $7,950 + $350 kit

• Private 1:1: $9,800 + $350 kit

 

CPIS-306 — Advanced Consults, Scalp Analysis, Marketing, Finance & Credentialing Mastery

Course description
Bridge technical excellence with business performance. Conduct structured clinical consults and scalp observations, coordinate with dermatology/oncology, and run a financially strong, credentialed practice with premium positioning.

What you’ll learn

• Advanced consultation & scalp observation frameworks

• Medical referral etiquette and documentation handoffs

• Premium pricing models, COGS/KPIs, and cash-flow planning

• CE eligibility pathways, certification mapping, and re-credentialing cycles

• Brand positioning and compliant marketing communications

Practice & deliverables

• Consult script and observation worksheet

• Pricing/KPI dashboards and quarterly credentialing calendar

Formats & fees

• Live Online (group): $2,095

• In-Person (group): $2,595

• Private 1:1: $3,950