We’re a small, family-owned business that helps tattoo artists, piercers, and permanent makeup artists work safely and professionally.
We believe bloodborne pathogens training should do more than just help you earn a certificate. What you learn should be useful in the real world.
Built From Real Experience
Our founder, Kathy Hartman, is a Registered Environmental Health Specialist and former health inspector.
Years of inspecting tattoo shops, piercing studios, and permanent makeup studios showed her where body art practitioners often struggled to put safety requirements into practice. That experience led her to start Body Art Training Group.
A Certificate Isn’t the Same as Being Prepared
Bloodborne pathogens courses teach safety requirements. But many stop short of showing you how to turn them into everyday work practices.
You learn the requirements, pass the test, and download your certificate. But knowing the rules isn’t the same as being able to explain them to a nervous client, follow them consistently during every appointment, or have everything ready when a health inspector walks in.
That’s the gap our training is designed to close.
Training Built Around Three Everyday Habits
Our courses turn bloodborne pathogens requirements and body art safety principles into practical habits you can use every day.
- Communicate Clearly
Learn the reasons behind each rule, so you can explain your procedures to clients and inspectors with confidence.
- Work Consistently
Turn each rule into steps you follow the same way every time, no matter how busy the shop gets.
- Stay Organized
Being organized helps each appointment run smoothly and gives clients a polished, professional experience.
From Checking a Box to Building a Professional Reputation
As these habits become part of your routine, safe procedures stop feeling like extra work. They become the way you work.
Instead of wondering what an inspector might ask, you already know the answer. Instead of hoping a client feels comfortable, your actions show them why they can be. Instead of rushing to get ready, you have your station, your records, and your routine in place before anyone comes through the door.
Your training stops being something you complete and forget. It becomes something you use with every client.
When clients feel informed, respected, and safe, they’re more likely to leave great reviews, recommend you to friends, and come back—building a reputation based on more than artistic skill alone.
You also protect what matters most—your clients’ health, your license, and the career you’ve worked so hard to build.
Trusted by Body Art Practitioners
Many practitioners return to Body Art Training Group year after year for their bloodborne pathogens training.
4.8-Star Google Rating
More Than 1,300 Reviews
“Great. I've been using this training group for seven years now. Makes it very easy to understand and to follow great material.”
— Giovanna
Have a question? Call or text (858) 792-1630. We answer 7 days a week, and our courses are available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
