Bloodborne Pathogens for Tattoo Artists & Piercers (All States – Except CA, FL, MN)

Description

This course (Bloodborne Pathogens for Tattoo Artists and Piercers) provides customized body art industry-specific training as mandated by OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29CFR 1910.1030). Bloodborne Pathogens for Tattoo Artists and Piercers course is designed by an experienced professional working with the body art industry and public health. The material covered in this comprehensive course includes body art industry-specific information on preventing transmission of bloodborne pathogens and other contagious diseases. 

Upon completion of this course (Bloodborne Pathogens for Tattoo Artists and Piercers), you will be able to:

• Review the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030.
• Discuss the transmission, control, and symptoms of the diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens.
• Discuss the tasks involved in performing body art and how those tasks may expose the client or practitioner to bloodborne pathogens.
• Discuss the types and uses of Personal Protective Equipment (i.e., gloves, aprons, bibs, masks, and eye protection), their limitations, proper task technique, and the order of tasks before and after putting on and removing Personal Protective Equipment to avoid contamination.
• Discuss the importance of hand hygiene and demonstrate proper hand hygiene techniques.
• Discuss the choice, use, and storage of disinfectants and antiseptics specific to Bloodborne Pathogen diseases.
• Discuss the signage required for biohazard materials and the importance of properly labeling chemicals and supplies.
  Review information on the hepatitis B vaccine, including safety and accessibility.
• Discuss what constitutes a bloodborne pathogen exposure incident and the procedure to follow after an exposure incident, including medical follow-up. Also, discuss what actions to take to prevent or minimize future exposures.

Course Format: Online Independent Self-Study Course (Need Computer & Internet).

Contact Hours: 2 Hours (Minimum 2 Hours Required) 

Course Completion Certificate: Printable (PDF) Certificate via email.

Bloodborne Pathogens for Tattoo Artists and Piercers course is approved by:

• Alabama Department of Public Health
• Alaska Board of Barbers & Hairdressers – approval
• Arkansas Department of Public Health
• California Counties Approvals – Approved by all Major Counties in California, including Los Angeles County Department of Public Health- For a Full List Click Here
• Denver Department of Public Health
• Florida Department of Health (Tattoo & Annual Body Piercers)
• Oregon Health Licensing Agency – 2011-06T (4CE for Tattoo)
• South Carolina Department of Health & Env. Control Approved
• Minnesota Department of Health approval
• Iowa Department of Health Recognized Provider
• Philadelphia Department of Public Health Approved
• Washington State Department of Licensing Recognized Provider
• Louisiana Dept of Public Health – Food & Drug Unit approval
• Hawaii Department of Health approval

All Other States: Many States & Local Health Departments or Licensing Agencies do not endorse or approve bloodborne pathogen classes or trainers but accept Nationally accredited courses that meet OSHA requirements. Our course is accepted by Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York (Except New York City-classroom course required), North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.