Course Overview
This course provides tattoo artists and permanent makeup professionals with a clear, practical understanding of bloodborne pathogens and infection control in a studio environment.
Working with needles and skin penetration creates a potential risk of exposure to blood and infectious materials. This course explains how infections occur and, more importantly, how they can be prevented through proper hygiene, safe work practices, and professional responsibility.
The focus is on real-world studio application, ensuring that artists can confidently apply these principles in their daily work.
What You Will Learn
By completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand what bloodborne pathogens are and how they spread
- Identify key diseases such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV
- Recognise how infections occur in tattoo and PMU procedures
- Apply universal precautions and infection control principles
- Prevent cross-contamination in a studio environment
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly
- Handle and dispose of sharps safely
- Manage contaminated waste and blood spills
- Respond appropriately to exposure incidents
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for:
- Tattoo artists
- Permanent makeup practitioners
- Studio assistants and apprentices
- Anyone working in environments where exposure to blood may occur
Course Structure
The course is divided into six modules:
- Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens
- How Infections Occur
- Major Infectious Diseases
- Infection Prevention and Studio Hygiene
- Sharps Safety and Waste Management
- Exposure Response and Responsibilities
Course Duration
Approximately 2 hours of online learning.
Assessment & Certification
Learners will complete a final assessment to demonstrate their understanding of the course material.
Upon successful completion, a certificate can be issued as evidence of training in bloodborne pathogens and infection control.
Why This Course Matters
Maintaining high standards of hygiene and infection control is essential for:
- protecting clients and practitioners
- preventing the spread of disease
- maintaining professional credibility
- meeting health and safety expectations
This course provides the knowledge needed to work safely and professionally in a modern tattoo or PMU environment.
Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Blood borne pathogens
By the end of this module learners will: • Understand what pathogens are • Understand what bloodborne pathogens are • Recognise why tattoo and PMU artists are at risk • Identify the main diseases associated with bloodborne pathogens
Lessons
Module 2: How Infection Happens
By the end of this module learners will: • Understand how infections enter the body • Understand how the body normally protects itself • Recognise situations where infection risks increase • Understand the difference between exposure and infection
Lessons
Module 3: Major Bloodborne Diseases
By the end of this module learners will: • Identify the major bloodborne diseases relevant to tattoo and PMU work • Understand how these diseases spread • Recognise other infectious risks in close-contact environments • Understand why strict hygiene practices are essential
Lessons
Module 4: Preventing Infection
By the end of this module learners will: • Understand the principles of infection prevention in tattoo and PMU studios • Learn how to prevent cross-contamination • Understand correct hand hygiene practices • Understand the role of personal protective equipment (PPE) • Recognise how to maintain a clean and safe workstation
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Module 5: Workplace Safety Controls
By the end of this module learners will: • Understand the risks associated with needles and sharps • Learn safe handling practices for needles and sharp instruments • Understand how to dispose of sharps safely • Understand correct waste management procedures • Know how to manage blood spills safely
Lessons
Module 6: Exposure Response
By the end of this module learners will: • Understand what qualifies as an exposure incident • Know what to do immediately after exposure • Understand post-exposure medical procedures • Recognise professional responsibilities for safety