OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens: Body Art Professional
$44.95
The online OSHA compliant Bloodborne Pathogens: Body Art Professional bloodborne pathogen certification for tattoo artists provides you with important information about OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and specific training required by those who work in a body art environment.
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Bloodborne Pathogens tattoo training is mandated by OSHA for any person who may be reasonably anticipated to have contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials as a result of performing their job duties. This course contains additional bloodborne pathogens training content suitable for tattoo and piercing artists, microblading artists and others working in a body art workplace.
The Bloodborne Pathogens Certification for Tattoo Artist is for every professional that works in studios that perform procedures that pierce or break the skin.
This includes but is not limited to, tattoo artists, tattoo studio staff, body piercers, permanent makeup artists such as eyebrow tattooists, microbladers and body modification artists.
Our Bloodborne Pathogens Training for Tattoo and Body Art Professionals is vetted and listed as an Approved Provider by numerous States and Counties including:
Credentials accepted by OSHA and most State Environmental Health Departments.
Bloodborne Pathogens for Tattoo Artists Course Outline
| Module | Lessons & Course Content |
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| Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens |
Bloodborne Pathogens Introduction: Comprehensive course overview. What are Bloodborne Pathogens?: Types of pathogens commonly encountered in the workplace. Spread and Transmission of BBP: Bodily fluids and primary methods of infection spread. Sharps Injury Statistics*: Analysis of how and why sharps injuries occur. *Additional content not required by OSHA The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: History, primary goals, and purpose of the OSHA standard. Who is covered by the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: Identifying personnel and roles under OSHA coverage. |
| Common Bloodborne Pathogens |
Hepatitis B: Transmission, infection risks, symptoms, and vaccination/treatment. Hepatitis C: Transmission, infection risks, symptoms, and treatment options. Comparison Between HBV and HCV: Analysis of risk profiles, prevalence, and treatment differences. HIV: Understanding the virus, transmission methods, and symptoms. |
| Exposure Controls and PPE |
Employer Obligations: Mitigation strategies to control BBP in the workplace. Employers Control Plan: Minimum mandatory requirements for a written Exposure Control Plan (ECP). Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Mandatory OSHA requirements, frequency, and annual retraining rules. Universal Precautions: Definition, importance, and workplace implementation. Work Practice Controls: Behavior-based safety measures and implementation. Engineering Controls: Physical devices and technology used to mitigate risk. Personal Protective Equipment: Selection, standards, use, and employer obligations. Proper Glove Removal: Protocols for correctly donning and doffing nitrile gloves. HBV Immunization: Rights to free vaccination and formal declination protocols. Exposure Incidents and Reporting: Immediate action steps and required post-exposure protocols. Housekeeping: Cleaning, sanitization, and employer maintenance responsibilities. Sharps Injury Logs: Mandated tracking protocols (includes downloadable pro forma log). |
| Body Art Professional Module |
Why do Body Artists need additional BBP training?: Addressing the unique risks of intentional skin-breaking procedures. Anatomy of the skin: Understanding the epidermis and dermis layers as they relate to pigment placement and infection risk. How a tattoo is created: The mechanical process of tattooing and how it facilitates pathogen entry into the body. Tattoo and piercing related medical issues: Common complications, including localized infections and allergic reactions. Other communicable diseases: Risks beyond BBP, such as MRSA, Staph, and other skin infections relevant to studios. Requirements in a Body Art workplace: Facility standards, layout, and ventilation requirements for safe operation. Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization: Differentiating between surface disinfection and the autoclave sterilization of reusable tools. PPE for Body Artists: Specific use of barriers, gloves, and aprons during a procedure to prevent cross-contamination. Preparing to tattoo or pierce: Aseptic station setup, skin preparation, and the use of single-use items. Tattoo and piercing aftercare: Educating the client on wound management to prevent post-procedure infection. Biohazard waste: Proper disposal of sharps and blood-soaked materials in a studio setting. Additional exposure control regulations: Reviewing state-specific and local health department mandates for body art. Post exposure requirements: Specific steps for artists to follow after a needle stick or splash incident in a studio. |
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Launch Live Demo| Feature | Bloodborne Certification | Body Art Training Group | Pro Bloodborne | Red Cross |
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| Learning Format | ✓ Interactive Micro Learning |
Talking Head Video | Talking Head Video | Talking Head Video |
| Mobile Optimized | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| QR Code Verification | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Manual Code Verification | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Direct Link Cert Sharing | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Tattoo-Specific Cert | ✓ Custom Frameable |
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| Annual Discount | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Refund Guarantee | ✓ Full Refund |
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Why Choose Our BBP Tattoo Certificate?
After successfully completing the training, you receive the official Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate for Tattoo & Body Artists.
Your certificate will be permanently stored in your account where it can be verified via QR code or re-printed any time.
Who Needs This Training?
Whether you’re in a studio or salon — this interactive, mobile-friendly Bloodborne Pathogens Tattoo Training ensures you’re compliant, protected, and ready — with confidence.
Bloodborne Pathogens Certification for Tattoo Artists: Learning Outcomes
| Competency Area | Learning Objectives: “The Student Will Be Able To…” |
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| Phase 1: Regulatory Foundations |
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| Phase 2: Protective Strategies |
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| Phase 3: Clinical & Legal Rights |
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| Phase 5: Body Art Mastery |
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Our bloodborne pathogens certificate for tattoo artists is full US letter size – which is suitable for framing and display in your tattoo studio, cosmetic tattoo clinic or any other workplace to prove your OSHA certification status.
Tattoo licensing requirements differ from state to state and even by individual county, so it is important to research your local requirements. You can find out everything you need to know in the guide: How to get a tattoo license in the USA (2026 State-by-State Guide).
The OSHA rule is that all INDIVIDUALS must be bloodborne pathogen certified. You can enter anything you want in the name fields at checkout, but this does not make your studio ‘certified’. In some cases studios do want to display a certificate with a studio name in addition to individual artists certificates to make customers feel more comfortable – in this scenario an additional certificate for the studio name can be purchased under a different email and account.
The tattoo certification expires one year after issue. This is a requirement under the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
Yes. The Body art professional course is suitable for bloodborne pathogens certification for microblading artists and permanent cosmetic artists.
Several other countries follow the OSHA BBP standard for tattooing, for example, New Zealand and South Africa, and in countries that have no specific requirement many artists do still benefit from undergoing the training. Our focus is on providing bloodborne pathogen training for tattoo artists, piercers and microbladers in the United States in line with OSHA standards. If you live outside the US you are welcome to take the course however you should check your local rules and regulations thoroughly beforehand.
Yes, our courses are designed with a ‘mobile first’ approach and work perfectly on any device. We also use file compression and a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to deliver a lighting fast experience on any internet or data connection.
When your bloodborne pathogen certification for tattoo artist is close to expiry, you will automatically receive a discount code to re-certify at a 15% discount.
No, sorry. Our bloodborne pathogen training for tattoo artists is accepted in all other states. Florida has some unique and onerous requirements so you will need to seek training from a local provider.
18 reviews for OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens: Body Art Professional
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Andy M –
Nice course covered everything I expected, fast and easy
Rachelle C –
3rd year doing it did red cross before this is WAY better and breezy on iphone
Brendan R –
Great course a lot of detail for tattoo artists.
Steve H –
Everything was covered in detail, easy to use and fast cert, the QR code worked straight away
Nicole M –
This was a great way to get a verified certification! Easy and efficient!
Rob O –
Great way to get my cert, was done quickly and a nice looking certificate.
Jenny T –
I’ve taken this course for the past 3 years and it’s great for information and easy to learn. The graphics help a lot for visual learners too. I’ve had an issue after purchasing of the course not populating fo me. I sent an email and got a very quick response with a fix done right away. Very impressed with the speed I was helped.
Lee S –
Not the cheapest but course is very well put together and has a ton more content specific to tattooing than others I have tried. Process was fast from start to finish.
Peyton O –
Easy to understand and works well on mobile phones! Certified immediately after. Never better!
May W –
It’s very good, my only complaint is I would like some of the lessons put together into longer form some are a bit short. I have tried quite a lot of training sites for my annual BBP including pro bloodborne and blx and this one is by the far the best way of showing the required content.
Travis D –
I have used BBC in years past and everything always goes smoothly with quick certificate delivery.
Jared W –
Very straight forward, simple and always useful!
Cecilia A –
easy to understand and packed with important information!
Marissa F –
A quick and affordable class with tons of great information for new artists to learn!
Violet M –
Lots of Information to learn as a new artist. Easy modules
Tabitha B –
Easy course. Everything is explained easily where anyone can understand it. Will recommend to others
Hew J –
Have to do the cert every year for the last five years ive been an artist, have tried a few courses and this is the best one so far, easy to use, looks modern and could do it on my iPhone, will use again next year thanks
Fran S –
its a bit of a yearly chore to it but as tattooists we have to keep current and follow the codes, this site is the best course I have find and makes it almost fun, salute!