California Bloodborne Pathogens Certification for Body Art Practitioners
OSHA-compliant bloodborne pathogens exposure control training designed for California tattoo artists, body piercers, permanent makeup artists, microblading artists, and other body art practitioners who must meet annual training requirements.
Who This California Training Is For
This training is intended strictly for California body art practitioners. Whether you are a veteran artist or an apprentice, if you perform body art in California, you need this certification.
Tattoo Artists
Including cosmetic and traditional tattooing professionals.
Body Piercers
Professionals performing body piercing procedures.
Permanent Makeup Artists
Including PMU and permanent cosmetics practitioners.
Microblading & Branding Artists
Specialists in microblading, branding, and scarification.
California does not issue a "tattoo license." Instead, individuals who perform body art must register as body art practitioners with their local enforcement agency.
Important:
What Are California's Bloodborne Pathogens Training Requirements?
California body art practitioners must complete bloodborne pathogens training that meets the strict requirements of the Safe Body Art Act.
Training must be specific to the practice of body art
Training must be provided by a person knowledgeable in exposure control and infection prevention in the body art setting
The trainer must be approved by the local enforcement agency
The course must include at least two hours of instruction in required topics
Training must be renewed annually
Who Else in a California Body Art Studio May Need BBP Training?
The requirement isn't just for artists. It can also apply to other individuals in a body art studio who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
- Staff working in decontamination or sterilization areas
- Staff working in procedure areas
- Any employee whose duties involve exposure risk
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Who Enforces California Bloodborne Pathogens Training Requirements?
Local enforcement agencies are responsible for enforcing the Safe Body Art Act requirements for annual bloodborne pathogens training for body art practitioners.
The Safe Body Art Act defines the Local Enforcement Agency as the local health agency of the county, city, or city and county. In some jurisdictions, where the local health agency and environmental health agency are separate, the jurisdiction determines which entity serves as the local enforcement agency.
Accepted by California Local Enforcement Agencies
Certificates issued by A+ BBP Certification are approved or accepted by California local enforcement agencies throughout the state. This training is widely recognized by California jurisdictions and designed specifically for body art practitioners.
California Local Enforcement Agencies That Have Named A+ BBP Certification an Approved Bloodborne Pathogens Training Provider
- Alameda
- Butte
- Contra Costa
- El Dorado
- Fresno
- Humboldt
- Kern
- Long Beach
- Los Angeles
- Merced
- Monterey
- Nevada
- Orange
- Pasadena
- Placer
- Riverside
- Sacramento
- San Bernardino
- San Diego
- San Luis Obispo
- San Mateo
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Cruz
- Shasta
- Sonoma
- Stanislaus
- Sutter
- Ventura
- Yolo
California Local Enforcement Agencies That Accept A+ BBP Certification Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certificates
FAQs About California Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certification for Tattoo Artists and Other Body Art Practitioners
Get Certified for California Body Art Compliance
Choose the correct course for your location and complete your annual bloodborne pathogens training online.