What do you have to have to do BODY PIERCINGS?

Question

a cirtificate??

Answer 1

Why don't you call a local Tattoo parlour or piercing place and ask them what they went through to get certified. If anyone will know it's someone who has had to go through the process to become legal.

Hope this helps. :)

Answer 2

Your local health department could answer this question more clearly than anyone on here mostly because we don't know where you live.

States (as well as counties and cities) have different laws. In some states, you have to be a licensed physican or nurse. In others you only need a business license. Generally you need to have passed a Red Cross first aid course as well as courses on bloodborne pathogens. In some states you need to be an "upstanding citizen" and they are the judge of whether or not you are.

An apprenticeship would be nice, but many current piercers (quite a few of them hacks IMO) have never apprenticed. A business degree would be a good idea if you plan on opening your own shop.

Also, knowing that 33¢ jewelry is NOT a good idea is something you MUST have if you want to become a piercer.

quoted directly from http://safepiercing.org/becomePiercer.html
How to Become a Piercer
Piercer Training

Aspiring Piercers may be assisted via observation of a video, a magazine, or by attending a seminar or training class. None of these venues alone can provide the training and information required to become a piercer. It is widely agreed that an apprenticeship is the best way to learn the art of piercing.

What is an Apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is defined as a specific period of guided progress through the basic, intermediate and advanced levels of piercing training. During an apprenticeship, the novice piercer should do the following:

* Locate a suitable apprenticeship in a reputable studio under a well-respected, highly skilled and experienced professional.
* Attend a bloodborne pathogens training class, such as that given by OSHA, Red Cross, or The National Safety Council.
* Attend a First Aid/CPR class, such as that given by Red Cross or the YMCA.
* Spend a minimum of three months full time as a trainee, learning sterilization, disinfection, cross-contamination and other health and safety issues before piercing.
* Spend a minimum of six months to one year in full-time supervised training as an apprentice before achieving the title of piercer. Location, volume and studio standards will help to determine the duration of an apprenticeship.
* Observe all procedures before attempting them, and only attempt a new procedure with close supervision by a senior/training piercer.
* Learn customer service, appropriate jewelry quality and selection, aftercare procedures, and troubleshooting.
* Attend a reputable training seminar of four days or longer. The course should combine lectures on anatomy, safety, hygiene, techniques, and hands-on piercing experience. Some states have passed legislation requiring courses in anatomy, etc. in order to be licensed for piercing.

You can find several companies dedicated to the learning, legal, and wholesale needs of piercers in the 'Corporate Associate' member listing.

Answer 3

this is just a rough answer, but probably getting an apprenticeship from the master piercer at a reputable piercing parlor is the best way to go. I have several friends who pierce, but most do not have state certifications.

Answer 4

you have to go to school or have an apprenticeship to do that- if you have any tattoos or peircings ask them what school they went to (that is if you actually like the way they go about peircing people) if not, search for some in your area

Answer 5

Counseling. Don't do that to people!