BBP Certification for Tattoo Studios | Body Art Safety Seminars

The Difference

Most BBP courses are built by training companies. This one was built by a tattoo artist who also happens to be a nurse practitioner.

Chrys Young, RN, MSN-NP, Master Tattoo Artist & Piercer has held a tattoo machine and a stethoscope for over three decades. She knows what cross-contamination looks like under fluorescent studio lights at 2am — not just in a textbook diagram.

Body Art Safety Seminars exists because compliance training should come from someone who has actually drawn blood for a living, not from a generic HR platform that treats tattoo studios like office buildings.

Every course meets or exceeds federal and state OSHA requirements. Because "meeting the minimum" was never the point.

What You Get

Training that sticks because it's real

Bloodborne Pathogen Certification

OSHA-compliant BBP training designed specifically for tattoo artists, piercers, and permanent cosmetic technicians. Not a generic healthcare module with a new label.

California Safe Body Art Act

State-specific courses that satisfy annual renewal requirements for every California county. Know exactly what your local enforcement agency expects.

Live & Online Options

Learn in-person with professional instruction or complete your certification online. Same rigor, same credentials, your schedule.

Studio-Ready Knowledge

Exposure control plans, cross-contamination prevention, sharps handling, and post-exposure protocols — taught by someone who uses them daily.

How It Works

Get certified in 3 simple steps

From signup to certificate, the entire process is online and self-paced — no waiting, no scheduling.

Enroll Online

Complete Training

Work through OSHA-compliant bloodborne pathogen modules at your own pace, on any device.

Get Certified

Receive your official BBP certificate immediately upon completion — valid for one year.

Pricing

Straightforward certification

No hidden fees. No upsells. Expert-led training at an honest price.

Individual

Single Certification

$40 per person

Complete BBP certification for individual tattoo artists, piercers, and permanent cosmetic technicians.

✓ OSHA-compliant BBP training
✓ CA Safe Body Art Act approved
✓ Certificate valid for 1 year
✓ Taught by Chrys Young, RN, MSN-NP
✓ Live or online format

Purchase — $40 →

Best Value

Studio

Studio License

$150 up to 10 seats

Certify your entire team under one license. Perfect for studio owners who need everyone trained and compliant.

✓ Everything in Individual
✓ Up to 10 team members
✓ $15/person — saves 62% per seat
✓ Single invoice for the studio
✓ Compliance tracking for all staff

Purchase — $150 →

Why Choose Us

Built by a practitioner, not a compliance company

The difference between a checkbox course and training you can actually use in your studio.

Credentials

Board-Certified FNP + 30-Year Master Tattoo Artist

Chrys Young holds both a Master of Science in Nursing and three decades behind the needle. No other BBP course in the country is taught by someone with both credentials.

Compliance

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 Compliant

Meets or exceeds the federal bloodborne pathogen standard. Approved under the California Safe Body Art Act for annual county requirements across all CA jurisdictions.

Delivery

Instant Certificate + Self-Paced Online

Complete on your schedule, receive your certificate immediately upon passing. No scheduling a live session weeks in advance. Valid for one year.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions tattoo studio owners ask most before enrolling.

What is BBP certification? +

BBP (Bloodborne Pathogen) certification is training that teaches tattoo artists, piercers, and body art professionals how to safely handle exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. It covers exposure control plans, cross-contamination prevention, sharps handling, personal protective equipment (PPE), and post-exposure protocols. OSHA requires this training under 29 CFR 1910.1030 for any workers who may be exposed to blood or bodily fluids on the job.

Who needs BBP certification? +

Any professional who works with skin-penetrating procedures needs BBP certification. This includes tattoo artists, body piercers, permanent cosmetic technicians, electrologists, and aestheticians performing invasive procedures. OSHA mandates bloodborne pathogen training for all at-risk workers, and many states — including California under the Safe Body Art Act — require annual certification specifically for body art professionals.

How long does BBP certification take? +

Most BBP certification courses take 2–4 hours to complete. Body Art Safety Seminars offers both live online sessions and on-demand options so you can complete your training on your schedule — no travel, no waiting for a scheduled class. Your certificate is valid for one year from the date of completion.

How much does BBP certification cost? +

Individual BBP certification costs $40 per person, covering OSHA-compliant training and a certificate valid for one year. For studio owners, a studio license costs $150 and covers up to 10 team members ($15 per person), making it significantly more cost-effective for multi-artist studios. There are no hidden fees or upsells.

Is this OSHA-compliant? +

Yes. Body Art Safety Seminars meets or exceeds OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) and is approved under the California Safe Body Art Act. Our courses are designed and taught by Chrys Young, RN, MSN-NP — a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and 30-year Master Tattoo Artist — ensuring the training reflects real-world studio conditions, not just textbook compliance.

Do I need to renew BBP certification? +

Yes. OSHA and most state regulations require annual renewal of bloodborne pathogen certification. Letting your certification lapse puts your studio at risk of regulatory violations and fines — and more importantly, increases the risk of cross-contamination incidents. Studio owners can use our $150 studio license to keep all team members current on their annual renewal in one place.

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Safety isn't a checkbox. It's a practice.

Get certified by someone who has spent 30+ years in both the clinic and the studio. Start your certification today or send a question.

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BBP Training from a 30-Year Practitioner