Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
for Tattoo Artists, Piercers, and PMU Artists

Get the right BBP course for your work location, and build the safe habits clients trust.

OSHA Compliant
Body Art Industry Specific

Get the BBP Certificate You Need, Without the Hassle

You need the right BBP training for where you work—and you don’t want to waste time or money taking the wrong course.

  • Works on phone or computer
  • Pause anytime
  • Download your certificate
  • Automatic renewal reminders

Created by a former health inspector who understands body art safety in the real world, our courses show you how to work safely with every client, every time.

Clients notice the difference—and it sets you apart.

Tattoo artist explaining safety procedures to a client before a tattoo session.

How Safety Builds Client Trust

Clients can’t see every safety measure, but they notice three everyday habits.

Learn how to develop and maintain each one.

Communicate Clearly

Clear communication about safety helps clients understand what you're doing—and why it matters.

Work Consistently

Following the same safety practices every time helps prevent missed steps—and protects both you and your clients.

Stay Organized

Staying organized helps appointments run smoothly—and gives clients a professional experience.

When clients feel informed, respected, and safe, they're more likely to trust you, recommend you, and keep choosing you.

Want the full picture? Read more about how these habits build trust →

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From Skilled Artist to Trusted Professional

Before Training

  • Clients may leave with unanswered questions.
  • Missed steps can put your health, your clients' health, your license, and your business at risk.
  • Rushed or disorganized appointments can make clients uneasy.

After Training

  • You can answer client safety questions with confidence.
  • Following the same safe steps every time helps protect you, your clients, your license, and your business.
  • Organized appointments give clients a smooth, professional experience.

Getting Your Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate Is Easy

1. Select Course

Choose a course according to your work location.

2. Complete Course

Go at your own pace; pause anytime.

3. Download Certificate

Use it for licensing, registration, or renewal.

Not Sure Which Course You Need?

Requirements vary by state, and if your health department won't accept your certificate, it can delay your license or registration. Our one-page guide shows which BBP course is right for your state, including what to do if you work conventions in multiple states.

Our 60-Day Guarantee

Purchased the wrong course? We’ll give you access to the right one.

Changed your mind? Request a full refund for any reason.

Both options are available within 60 days of purchase, as long as you haven’t completed the course.

Why Tattoo Artists, Piercers, and PMU Artists Choose Our Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Real feedback from body art practitioners who use our training in their daily work.

4.8 Star Rating from 1,300+ reviews

“I have learned a lot from this course. The protection and care we must take are essential to be able to do our work safely, both for the client and for ourselves.”

Navil

“I have been taking this course every year for the past eight years. Easy to use, I highly recommend!”

Laura T.

“This was a great class! I'd definitely recommend it. I was able to do the entire course on my phone. It was easy to use, and I felt like the prompts and notifications were very clear.”

KC McCall

Meet Your Coach—and Get Real Support

Kathy Hartman, Registered Environmental Health Specialist and founder of Body Art Training Group.

Kathy Hartman

Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Before starting Body Art Training Group, Kathy spent years as a health inspector, so she knows how stressful an inspection can be. Our training helps you build the safe work practices inspectors expect to see, and real people are here when you have questions.

About Kathy
About Body Art Training Group

Have Questions? Need Help?

We answer our phone 7 days a week.

Your Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate

OSHA-compliant. Widely accepted. Easy to verify.

Complete your course and get a certificate you can verify online—plus a safety training badge that helps build client confidence.

Your BBP Certificate

Sample Body Art Training Group bloodborne pathogens training certificate.

Anyone can verify our OSHA-compliant BBP certificates online. The Certificate Verification Tool shows your name, course, and completion date.

Your Safety Training Badge

Body Art Training Group safety training badge.

After you finish your BBP class, we'll send you a link to access our safety training badge—available in five colors.

Display it on your website, in emails, and on social media.

Training you actually use is training that pays off.

Apply what you learn in our courses and see the difference it can make—in reviews, referrals, repeat business.

Free practical guide

Just Beginning Your Body Art Career?
Start With the Basics.

Experienced tattoo artist holding gloves while explaining safety practices to an apprentice

Download our free five-page guide for apprentices and new practitioners. Learn the body art safety practices that help protect you, your clients, and your professional reputation.

Download Your Free Guide

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For California Registered Environmental Health Specialists

Do You Inspect Body Art Facilities?

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Learn what body art practitioners should be doing, spot potential problems, and ask better questions during inspections.

3 REHS Continuing Education Contact Hours

The California Department of Public Health has approved Your Training Place, LLC dba Body Art Training Group to operate as an Accreditation Agency for continuing education course providers for Registered Environmental Health Specialists.