Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 18. Professional and Occupational Licensing |
Agency 41. Board for Barbers and Cosmetology |
Chapter 50. Tattooing Regulations |
Section 200. Apprenticeship curriculum requirements
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Apprenticeship curriculum requirements are as follows:
1. Microbiology.
a. Microorganisms, viruses, bacteria, fungi;
b. Transmission cycle of infectious diseases; and
c. Characteristics of antimicrobial agents.
2. Immunization.
a. Types of immunizations;
b. Hepatitis A—G transmission and immunization;
c. HIV/AIDS;
d. Tetanus, streptococcal, zoonotic, tuberculosis, pneumococcal, and influenza;
e. Measles, mumps, and rubella;
f. Vaccines and immunization; and
g. General preventative measures to be taken to protect the tattooer and client.
3. Sanitation and disinfection.
a. Definition of terms.
(1) Sterilization;
(2) Disinfection and disinfectant;
(3) Sterilizer or sterilant;
(4) Antiseptic;
(5) Germicide;
(6) Decontamination; and
(7) Sanitation.
b. The use of steam sterilization equipment and techniques;
c. The use of chemical agents, antiseptics, disinfectants, and fumigants;
d. The use of sanitation equipment;
e. Preservice sanitation procedure; and
f. Post-service sanitation procedure.
4. Safety.
a. Proper needle handling and disposal;
b. How to avoid overexposure to chemicals;
c. The use of Material Safety Data Sheets;
d. Blood spill procedures;
e. Equipment and instrument storage; and
f. First aid and CPR.
5. Bloodborne pathogen standards.
a. OSHA and CDC bloodborne pathogen standards;
b. Control plan for bloodborne pathogens;
c. Exposure control plan for tattooers;
d. Overview of compliance requirements; and
e. Disorders and when not to service a client.
6. Professional standards.
a. History of tattooing;
b. Ethics;
c. Recordkeeping:
(1) Client health history;
(2) Consent forms; and
(3) HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 Privacy Rule) Standards.
d. Preparing station, making appointments, parlor ethics:
(1) Maintaining professional appearance, notifying clients of schedule changes; and
(2) Promoting services of the parlor and establishing clientele.
e. Parlor management:
(1) Licensing requirements; and
(2) Taxes.
f. Supplies:
(1) Usages;
(2) Ordering; and
(3) Storage.
7. Tattooing.
a. Client consultation;
b. Client health form;
c. Client disclosure form;
d. Client preparation;
e. Sanitation and safety precautions;
f. Implement selection and use;
g. Proper use of equipment; and
h. Material selection and use;
i. Needles;
j. Ink;
k. Machine:
(1) Construction;
(2) Adjustment; and
(3) Power supply;
l. Art, drawing; and
m. Portfolio.
8. Anatomy:
a. Understanding of skin; and
b. Parts and functions of skin.
9. Virginia tattooing laws and regulations.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. October 1, 2006.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.