Part VII. Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing Schools
18VAC41-50-300. Applicants for permanent cosmetic tattooing school license.
Any person or entity desiring to operate a permanent cosmetic tattooing school shall submit an application to the board at least 60 days prior to the date for which approval is sought.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. October 1, 2006.
18VAC41-50-310. General requirements.
A permanent cosmetic tattooing school shall:
1. Hold a permanent cosmetic tattooing school license for each and every location.
2. Hold a permanent cosmetic tattoo salon license if the school receives compensation for services provided in the area where practical instruction is conducted and services are provided.
3. Employ a staff of certified permanent cosmetic tattooing instructors.
4. Develop individuals for entry-level competency in permanent cosmetic tattooing.
5. Submit its curricula for board approval.
6. Inform the public that all services are performed by students if the permanent cosmetic tattooing school receives compensation for services provided in its clinic by posting a notice in the reception area of the shop or salon in plain view of the public.
7. Conduct classroom instruction in an area separate from the area where practical instruction is conducted and services are provided.
8. Conduct all instruction and training of permanent cosmetic tattooers under the direct supervision of a certified permanent cosmetic tattooing instructor.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. October 1, 2006.
18VAC41-50-320. School identification.
Each permanent cosmetic tattooing school approved by the board shall identify itself to the public as a teaching institution.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. October 1, 2006.
18VAC41-50-330. Records.
A. Schools are required to keep upon graduation, termination or withdrawal, written records of hours and performances showing what instruction a student has received for a period of five years after the student terminates or completes the curriculum of the school. These records shall be available for inspection by the department. All records must be kept on the premises of each school.
B. For a period of five years after a student completes the curriculum, terminates or withdraws from the school, schools are required to provide documentation of hours and performances completed by a student upon receipt of a written request from the student.
C. Prior to a school changing ownership or a school closing, schools are required to provide to current students documentation of hours and performances completed.
D. For a period of one year after a school changes ownership, schools are required to provide documentation of hours and performances completed by a current student upon receipt of a written request from the student.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. October 1, 2006.
18VAC41-50-340. Hours reported.
Within 30 days of the closing of a licensed permanent cosmetic tattooing school for any reason, the school shall provide a written report to the board on performances and hours of each of its students who have not completed the program.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. October 1, 2006.
18VAC41-50-350. Health education.
Any person desiring to enroll in the permanent cosmetic tattooing school shall be required to provide documentation of satisfactory completion of health education on blood-borne disease.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. October 1, 2006.
18VAC41-50-360. Permanent cosmetic tattooing school curriculum requirements.
Permanent cosmetic tattooing school curriculum requirements are as follows:
1. Virginia tattooing laws and regulations.
2. Machines and devices.
a. Coil machine;
b. Hand device; and
c. Others devices.
3. Needles.
a. Types;
b. Uses; and
c. Application.
4. Anatomy.
a. Layers of skin;
b. Parts and functions of skin; and
c. Diseases.
5. Color theory.
a. Skin and pigment color; and
b. Handling and storage of pigments.
6. Transmission cycle of infectious diseases.
7. Immunization.
a. Types of immunizations; and
b. General preventative measures to be taken to protect the tattooer and client.
8. Sanitation and disinfection.
a. Definition of terms:
(1) Sterilization;
(2) Disinfection and disinfectant;
(3) Sterilizer or sterilant;
(4) Antiseptic;
(5) Germicide;
(6) Decontamination; and
(7) Sanitation.
b. The use of steam sterilization equipment and techniques;
c. The use of chemical agents, antiseptics, and disinfectants;
d. The use of sanitation equipment;
e. Preservice sanitation procedure; and
f. Postservice sanitation procedure.
9. Safety.
a. Proper needle handling and disposal;
b. Blood spill procedures;
c. Equipment and instrument storage; and
d. First aid.
10. Blood-borne pathogen standards.
a. OSHA and CDC blood-borne pathogen standards;
b. Overview of compliance requirements; and
c. Disorders and when not to service a client.
11. Anesthetics.
a. Use;
b. Types;
c. Application; and
d. Removal.
12. Equipment.
a. Gloves;
b. Masks;
c. Apron;
d. Chair;
e. Lighting; and
f. Work table.
13. Professional standards.
a. History of permanent cosmetic tattooing;
b. Ethics;
c. Recordkeeping:
(1) Client health history; and
(2) Consent forms.
d. Preparing station, making appointments, salon ethics:
(1) Maintaining professional appearance, notifying clients of schedule changes; and
(2) Promoting services of the salon and establishing clientele.
e. Salon management:
(1) Licensing requirements; and
(2) Taxes.
14. Permanent cosmetic tattooing.
a. Client consultation;
b. Client health form;
c. Client disclosure form;
d. Client preparation;
e. Sanitation and safety precautions;
f. Implement selection and use;
g. Proper use of equipment;
h. Material selection and use.
i. Eyebrows;
j. Eyeliner;
k. Lip coloring; and
l. Lip liners.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. October 1, 2006.
18VAC41-50-370. Hours of instruction and performances.
A. Curriculum and performance requirements specified in 18VAC41-50-360 shall be taught over a minimum of 90 clock hours.
B. A minimum of 50 performances shall be completed as part of the required instruction. Completion of performances are determined as follows:
1. Two complete eyebrows constitutes one performance;
2. Two complete eye liners constitutes one performance; and
3. One complete lip liner constitutes one performance.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. October 1, 2006.