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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 310. Oklahoma State Department of Health |
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Chapter 233. Body Piercing and Tattooing |
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Subchapter 9. License Requirements |
SECTION 310:233-9-2. Artist license
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- (b) No person shall practice body piercing or tattooing procedures without first obtaining an artist license from the Department.(c) The artist license shall be valid from the date of issuance and shall automatically expire one (1) year from the date of issuance unless revoked or suspended by the Department. The artist shall have a current bloodborne pathogen certificate, CPR certificate and current first aid certification for license or renewal of license.(d) The application for an artist license shall include:(1) Name;(2) Date of birth;(3) Sex;(4) Residence address;(5) Mailing address;(6) Telephone number;(7) Place(s) and licensed license number of employment as an artist;(8) Proof of training and experience which shall include one of the following;(A) Documentation of two (2) years' experience acquired in another state in compliance with applicable requirements of that state. Documentation may include copies of licenses, statements from the state's regulatory authority, statements from the facility operator where the applicant worked, membership in an entity for which practice as an artist is a requisite, or government forms such as tax returns filed by the artist showing employment as an artist; or(B) Documentation of completion of an Oklahoma apprentice program that complies with 310:233-9-5, 310:233-9-6 and 310:233-9-7, or documentation from another state showing completion of training that is substantially equivalent to an Oklahoma apprentice program and sponsorship per 310:233-9-5, 310:233-9-6 and 310:233-9-7;(9) Current bloodborne pathogen certification recognized from a nationally accredited program compliant with 310:233-9-2(m); and(10) Current first aid certification compliant with 310:233-9-2(n); and(11) Current CPR certification compliant with 310:233-9-2(o).(e) Each artist license shall be conditioned upon continued compliance with the provisions of this section as well as all applicable provisions of OAC 310:233.(f) Each artist license shall be posted in a prominent and conspicuous area where it may be readily observed by clients.(g) License fees shall be as follows:(1) $250.00 for an initial license;(2) $250.00 for a renewal license;(3) $350.00 for late renewal when the license is not renewed within thirty (30) days after expiration; and(4) $50.00 temporary artist license, not to exceed 7 days.(h) A person who has acceptable proof of experience or training as required in 310:233-9-2(d)(8)(A and B) in performing tattooing may be approved by the Department to take the test specified in 310:233-9-2(j). A candidate shall have a minimum passing score of 70% on the written examination that will include:(1) Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease;(2) Theory and application of ink;(3) Safety and Aseptic Technique;(4) Professionalism; and(5) Client Consultation Services.(i) A candidate who does not meet this score can retest up to two (2) times. A candidate who does not pass the written examination must wait at least seven (7) days before retesting. Any candidate who is unable to attain competency after three attempts shall be required to enroll or re-enroll in an apprentice program. To apply, the candidate shall submit an application that requires the following:(1) Notarized copy of the applicant's certificate of birth;(2) Notarized copy of the applicant's driver's license or other similar photo identification;(3) Notarized copy of his/her credentials and professional resume of satisfactory completion of any programs they have completed for proof of experience; and(4) Proof of experience as required in 310:233-9-2(d)(8)(A and B).(j) The Department shall accept the test administered by the Oklahoma Department of Career Technology with results to be evidenced by a completed testing verification provided to the Department by the Oklahoma Department of Career Technology.(k) Within 30 days after receipt of a completed application, the Department shall notify the applicant in writing of its decision to approve or disapprove the applicant to take the examination. An applicant who is eligible for the testing process must present a letter of notification from the Department to administer the test given by Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.(l) Upon successful completion of the testing process, the applicant is eligible for issuance of a permanent artist license. In order to request issuance of a license, the applicant must submit the following to the Department:(1) Any changes in the application previously submitted as required in 310:233-9-2(d); and(2) Completed Testing Verification Form provided by the Department which includes:(A) Skills evaluation information; and(B) Written certification examination records.(m) Bloodborne training certification shall contain at a minimum the following elements:(1) A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases;(2) An explanation of the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens;(3) An explanation of the employer's exposure control plan and the means by which the employee can obtain a copy of the written plan;(4) An explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials;(5) An explanation of the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment;(6) Information on the types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination and disposal of personal protective equipment;(7) An explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective equipment;(8) Information on the Hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated;(9) Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials;(10) An explanation of the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available;(11) Information on the post-exposure evaluation and follow-up that the employer is required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident; and(12) An explanation of the signs and labels and/or color coding required.(n) First aid certification shall include instruction in:(1) Injury and acute illness as a health problem;(2) Interactions with the local emergency medical services system;(3) Responsibility for maintaining a current list of emergency telephone numbers (police, fire, ambulance, poison control) easily accessible to all employees;(4) Instruction in the principles and performance of bandaging of the head, chest, shoulder, arm, leg, wrist, elbow, foot, ankle, fingers, toes, and knee; and(5) Apprentices shall be provided with adequate instruction on the need for and use of universal precautions that should include:(A) The meaning of universal precautions;(B) Which body fluids are considered potentially infectious, and which are regarded as hazardous;(C) The value of universal precautions for infectious diseases;(D) The necessity for keeping gloves and other protective equipment readily available and the appropriate use of them; and(E) The appropriate tagging and disposal of any sharp item or instrument requiring special disposal measures such as blood soaked material, and the appropriate management of blood spills.(o) CPR training certification shall include instruction in:(1) Performing a primary survey of each victim including airway, breathing, and circulation assessments;(2) The presence of any bleeding, establishing and maintaining adult airway patency;(3) Performing adult breathing resuscitation; and(4) Performing choking assessments and appropriate first aid intervention.