Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Course Approvals for Body Art Professionals
⚠ Note: Training requirements may change. Always verify with your local health department before applying for or renewing a license.
About Our BBP Training
We offer four body art–specific courses:
- California BBP - 420
- Los Angeles County BBP - 420
- Alameda County BBP - 420
- Nationwide BBP - 420
We also provide: Bloodborne Pathogens & Infection Prevention and Control Plan (IPCP)
All courses meet or exceed OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030). OSHA requires any worker with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials to take annual BBP training.
Nationwide BBP Course Approval Guide
Alaska – Approved
The Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers has approved our Nationwide course for tattooing, PMU, and piercing.
Alabama – Approved
Alabama Public Health recognizes our Nationwide BBP course for tattooing, piercing, branding, and scarification. Listed as “Online Bloodborne Pathogens Training Program.”
Arkansas – Approved
Arkansas Department of Health Body Art Program approves our OSHA-compliant BBP training for tattoo, PMU, piercing, and branding professionals.
California – Approved
We are a Los Angeles County–approved BBP trainer for body art practitioners. All other California counties approve or accept our California BBP Exposure Control course.
Colorado – Accepted
Denver Department of Environmental Health requires an OSHA-compliant BBP certificate within the past 12 months. Our Nationwide course qualifies.
Connecticut – Accepted
Nationwide course complies with CT Gen Stat § 20-266o(b)(1)(B) requirements for tattoo technicians.
Florida – Approved
Florida Department of Health approves our Florida BBP course under 381.00775 and Rule 64E-28.006, F.A.C.
Georgia – Approved
Georgia DPH requires OSHA-compliant BBP training for Body Artist Certification. Our Nationwide course qualifies.
Delaware – No Statewide Requirement
Check with your local health department for BBP training rules. Our OSHA-compliant course is often accepted.
Arizona – No Statewide Requirement
No state BBP training requirement. Check with your county or city health department to confirm acceptance of our OSHA-compliant Nationwide course.
Idaho – No Statewide Requirement
Local jurisdictions may require BBP training. Our OSHA-compliant course is often accepted.
Maryland – Local Requirements Only
Allegany & Calvert counties require proof of BBP training; our Nationwide course is accepted.
Hawaii – Approved
Hawaii DOH Sanitation Branch has approved our online Nationwide course.
Iowa – Approved
State of Iowa requires BBP training. Nationwide course meets this requirement.
Illinois – Accepted
Illinois requires proof of OSHA-standard BBP training for artists working in registered body art establishments. Our Nationwide course qualifies.
Indiana – Accepted
Our interactive Nationwide course meets Indiana State Department of Health BBP requirements.
Kansas – Approved
Kansas Board of Cosmetology approves our industry-specific Nationwide course for 3 hours.
Kentucky – Approved
Complies with 902 KAR 45:065 and 902 KAR 45:070 BBP requirements.
Louisiana – Accepted
Louisiana Department of Health accepts our Nationwide BBP training
Maine – Approved
Maine DHHS approves our skills-focused Nationwide BBP course for body art practitioners.
Michigan – Accepted
State licenses facilities, not artists, but requires OSHA-compliant, site-specific BBP training. Our course meets standards.
Minnesota – Approved
MDH accepts our Nationwide course for 2 hours; our Minnesota course covers 5 hours.
Mississippi – Approved
MSDH accepts our Nationwide course as a Disease Prevention Course.
Missouri – Accepted
Complies with Missouri Office of Tattooing, Body Piercing & Branding BBP requirements.
Montana – Accepted
Montana accepts our self-paced Nationwide course
Nebraska – Accepted
DHHS accepts our Nationwide OSHA-compliant BBP course.
Nevada – Approved
Accepted by Southern Nevada and Washoe County health districts.
New Hampshire – Accepted
Meets microblading practitioner BBP course requirements.
New Jersey – Accepted
NJ DOH accepts our career-oriented Nationwide course.
New Mexico – Approved
NM Board of Body Art Practitioners requires BBP training; Nationwide course meets this requirement.
Ohio – Accepted
Meets Ohio Administrative Code BBP training requirements for body artists.
Oklahoma – Approved
OSDH accepts our online Nationwide BBP course.
Massachusetts – Approved in Multiple Cities
Our OSHA-compliant course is accepted by Boston, Worcester, and Quincy health authorities.
New York – No Statewide Requirement
Some artists take our course for specialized training or to meet out-of-state show requirements.
North Carolina – No Statewide Requirement
Local rules may apply; our OSHA-compliant course often accepted.
North Dakota – No Statewide Requirement
Local health departments may require BBP training; Nationwide course qualifies.
Ohio – Accepted
Meets Ohio Administrative Code BBP training requirements for body artists.
Oklahoma – Approved
OSDH accepts our online Nationwide BBP course.
Oregon – Approved
Oregon HLA accepts our course for CE credits and licensing requirements.
Pennsylvania – Local Approval
Philadelphia DOH accepts our Nationwide course.
Rhode Island – Approved
Complies with RI Dept. of Health tattoo artist BBP regulations.
South Carolina – Approved
DHEC has approved our skill-enhancing Nationwide course.
South Dakota – Local Requirement
No state rule, but Sioux Falls requires BBP training; our course qualifies.
Tennessee – Limited Acceptance
State accepts only Alliance of Professional Tattooists or certain free DOH BBP courses
Texas – Local Requirement
Some cities (e.g., Wichita Falls, El Paso) accept our Nationwide course.
Utah – No Statewide Requirement
Local health departments may accept our OSHA-compliant BBP course.
Vermont – Licensing Rules Apply
Check Vermont OPR licensing requirements.
Virginia – Approved
Virginia Board for Barbers & Cosmetology approves our Nationwide course.
Washington – Approved
WA DOL requires BBP certificate; our course qualifies.
West Virginia – Approved
WV DHHR accepts our Nationwide Exposure Control Training.
Wisconsin – No Statewide Requirement
Local rules may require BBP training; our BBP300 course often accepted.
Wyoming – Local Requirement
Cheyenne/Laramie County requires BBP training; our course meets the requirement.
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