Need a bloodborne pathogens certificate to get your body art license?
Our practical BBP training does more than help you earn a certificate.
It helps you demonstrate the care and consistency behind your safety procedures—giving clients greater confidence every time they visit your studio.
Build Trust in Every Session
Clients judge you by what they see, understand, and experience during an appointment.
Our training helps you do three things clients actually notice:
Explain Your Procedures
Clear communication about your safety practices helps clients understand what you're doing—and why it matters.
Work Consistently
When you train to a standard, every appointment follows the same safe protocol—and clients who feel safe come back.
Stay Organized and Prepared
When your safety procedures are second nature, you work without hesitation—and clients feel that calm confidence.
When clients feel safe, informed, and respected, they leave great reviews, give referrals, and return for more work.

From Skilled Artist to Trusted Professional
Our bloodborne pathogens training helps you become the kind of professional clients trust—while reducing the risk of costly mistakes.
Before Training
- Clients may leave with unanswered questions.
- You may be competing mostly on price.
- Safety mistakes can put your license, your business, and your clients' trust at risk.
After Training
- You develop a clearer understanding of the procedures that protect clients—and how to explain them clearly.
- You stand out as a trusted professional by maintaining high standards of practice.
- Applying what you learn helps reduce the risk of safety mistakes—protecting your license, your business, and your clients' trust.
Why Tattoo Artists, Piercers, and PMU Artists Choose Our Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Real feedback from body art practitioners who use our training in their daily work.
★★★★★
4.8 Star Rating from 1,200+ reviews
“I have learned a lot from this course. The protection and care we must take are essential to be able to do our work safely, both for the client and for ourselves.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Navil
“I’ve been using Body Art Training Group for my body art BBP since 2012 and will continue using them. The courses are always informative, and I've never had an issue with the BBP certificates even when doing conventions around the country."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jamie
“Tons of great information. My shop will be a safe place now. This training group has changed my outlook on the way we will operate.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ian
Your Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate
Recognized, accepted, and easy to verify when it matters.
Anyone can verify one of our OSHA-Compliant BBP certificates online—just enter the certificate number in our Certificate Verification Tool.
The Tool instantly displays the student's name, course, and completion date for quick, reliable confirmation.
Build client confidence before the appointment even begins
After you complete one of our body art bloodborne pathogens classes, we'll send you a link to access our safety training badge—available in five colors.
Display it on your website, in emails, and on social media to show your commitment to safe, professional body art practices.
Three Easy Steps to Get Your Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate
Select Course
Choose a course for your work location.
Complete Course
Go at your own pace, pause anytime.
Download Certificate
Stored on our server, access anytime.
NOT SURE WHICH COURSE YOU SHOULD TAKE?
Our one-page guide helps you choose the right BBP course for your state—whether you're getting or renewing a body art license. It also explains what to do if you work conventions in more than one state.
View the Guide
Meet Your Coach
Kathy Hartman
Registered Environmental Health Specialist
First as a health inspector, and then as the founder of Body Art Training Group, Kathy has been helping tattoo artists, PMU artists, and piercers work safely since 1997. More about Kathy.
If you take one of the online English language courses that Kathy narrates, you’ll experience the energy and enthusiasm she brings to bloodborne pathogens training. And yes, our Spanish and Vietnamese narrators are also really good!
Want to learn more? Visit About Body Art Training Group.
Real Support From Real People
Got questions about:
- Body art Exposure Control Plans
- Annual bloodborne pathogens training
- OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
We answer our phone 7 days a week—so you can get help when you need it.
How cool is that?
Do You Own a Tattoo Shop, Piercing Studio, or Permanent Cosmetics Business?
Need a body art facility safety plan for a new shop?
Need an easy way to manage bloodborne pathogens training for your tattoo artists, body piercers, and PMU practitioners?
Need ergonomics training to keep artists healthy and productive?
Build the kind of trust that keeps clients coming back.
Our practical BBP training helps you reinforce safe, professional practices that clients can see and appreciate—building trust, strengthening your reputation, and encouraging repeat business.