This is the BBP course for most people working in a California piercing studio. San Diego and Los Angeles Counties have separate presentations. Please make sure this is the appropriate version for your location. Approved trainers for this topic vary by county in California. Please verify with your local environmental health agency that your certificate will be accepted.
This presentation includes downloadable resources, video content, and closed captioning. We'll present the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard as it's written and discuss how this applies to the body piercing environment. You'll be able to digitally take notes inside the course. You must complete each session 100% before being able to continue. Please see the FAQ for more information.
Please read this disclaimer closely for the best experience using our online learning platform. Each lesson is a video. Quality and consistent internet connection is required.
For APP members only:
If your membership lapses, is pending, or changes, access to your course may be interrupted until membership is activated, reinstated, or you change your membership status to non-member.
The course content below will be available only after youregisterfor the course. You will see this presentation in your Course List once you've clicked on the first lesson. Please click on the first lesson immediately after you register.
Distributors may purchase multiple copies of packages to distribute to learners, and follow their progress. Bulk discounts are below.
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Will this presentation teach me to pierce?
The Association of Professional Piercers provides health and safety information relevant to body piercing. However, we do not train piercers. Our online courses are intended for people already working in the piercing industry and will not teach you how to pierce.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
You will receive a certificate after you have successfully completed this course. The name on your account will be the name on the certificate issued. Do not choose a nickname for your certificate.
What if multiple people in the same studio want to take courses?
Each person taking our courses must have their own unique account with their individual email address.
What if I can't remember my login?
Please remember the username, email address, and password you used to register with this learning platform. If you forget your login information please use the recovery function.
Does the APP work with my local health department?
Please be aware that many health agencies contact us for verification of BBP certificates issued through our program. Many health inspectors and department directors take our courses for review on behalf of their agencies.
How long do I have to complete the course?
There is no official time limit. You may take breaks by logging in and out of this course. However, you must complete the course to receive a certificate.
Does this course make me an APP member?
Our certificates indicate that you have completed an online course of a particular subject. They in no way license you as a piercer or make you a member of the Association of Professional Piercers.
When do I get my certificate?
Certificates are automatically emailed and will remain downloadable only after the course is 100% complete.
Can I use my phone to take APP courses online?
Not all functions may be reliable on your phone. We suggest using a computer to take our online courses. There are videos and downloadable documents in this presentation. The quality of your internet connection may affect performance.
Are there tests?
The BBP course is broken down into several sessions. These sessions are grouped together by topic and have quizzes at the end. Please read the questions thoroughly, some have multiple answers.
Who can take APP courses online?
Our courses are available to anyone who wishes to take them. However, they’re based on OSHA standards in the United States and may not be valid in your area if you’re outside the United States. Our courses are specific to the body piercing industry, but the content and concepts can easily be translated to any other body art discipline. You are not required to be a member of the APP to take our online courses.
Which BBP course should I take?
If you’re in the United States there are different versions of our BBP course. There are titles and descriptions that indicate what region each course is most suitable. Please read the titles and descriptions to see which is best for you. Currently, our BBP course is known to not be valid in Virginia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, New York City, and some California counties. If you're in the U.S. please confirm with your local environmental health agency that our course is approved for your training. Many departments have their trainers listed online.
Can I take the BBP course if I don't work in the United States?
If you’re outside the United States and wish to take our Bloodborne Pathogens course, the “General U.S.” title is the best choice. If you’re taking our course to meet a requirement of your local health agency please contact them to see if it’s accepted.
We've created a thorough and unique program that meets the requirements of 29CFR1910.1030 in a manner that will be understood and appreciated by professional piercers of all skill levels. The collective experience of its designers brings insight that makes it the best option for required industry specific training.