Body Art Establishment Training
ARM 37.112.147 requires operators and artists to complete training for general sanitation, first aid, and universal precautions for preventing the transmission of blood-borne pathogens. This training is necessary because tattooing and piercing are invasive procedures that can lead to fainting, excessive bleeeding, infection, and blood-borne disease such as hepatitis and HIV.
Training must be completed before receiving a license. Artists working under someone else's license must complete training within 60 days of hire, contract, or apprenticeship with an operator. Training must be renewed annually. Each course must provide written documentation to trainees indicating successful completion of the course.
Operators and other artist must complete training provided by the department or from an approved training course. First Aid courses must be equivalent to the American Red Cross or American Heart Association courses. Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention courses must be equivalent to OSHA standards 1910.1030. General sanitation training will be conducted through the department or its designee.
Online courses meeting the criteria above may be approved. Contact the department at (406) 444-5303 for more details. Please keep in mind that the department does not maintain suggested web sites, and cannot verify their validity at all times. Use reasonable precautions when conducting business over the internet.
