Section 12.09.167. Body piercing training requirements.

	(a)  A student who is receiving training in body piercing must complete a curriculum that consists of at least 1,000 hours of theoretical and practical training. The training must include a minimum of 270 hours of theory instruction and a minimum of 150 practical operations.  
	(b)  The 150 practical operations required under (a) of this section must include  
		(1) 50 practical operations observed by the student;  
		(2) 50 practical operations in which the student participated; and  
		(3) 50 practical operations performed by the student under supervision, but without assistance.  
	(c)  The 270 hours of theory instruction required in (a) of this section must include the following:  
                                                                   Minimum
                                                                  Number of
                   Subject                                          Hours
                   (1) safety, sanitation, sterilization,
                   and aseptic                                       100
                   (2) anatomy and physiology                         30
                   (3) skin and skin disorders                        10
                   (4) aftercare techniques                          100
                   (5) equipment and supplies                         20
                   (6) Alaska statutes and regulations                10
	(d)  In addition to the requirements of (a) - (c) of this section, an applicant must successfully complete training equivalent to that required for completion of courses certified by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or a similar organization approved by the board, in  
		(1) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and  
		(2) blood borne pathogens.  
	(e)  An applicant for a body piercing license under AS 08.13.082(d)(1)(B) based on training received in another state shall submit, on a form provided by the department, verification of completed training equivalent to that required under (a) - (c) of this section. The applicant may establish compliance with the requirements of (c)(6) of this section by submitting to the department an affidavit from the applicant that states that the applicant has studied the Alaska statutes and regulations regarding body piercing for at least the minimum number of hours required.  
	(f)  An applicant for a body piercing license under (e) of this section who does not have enough hours to satisfy the requirements equivalent to those of (a) - (c) of this section may obtain the remaining hours of training needed in a licensed shop in this state under a licensed practitioner of body piercing. The applicant must obtain a student permit under 12 AAC 09.180 and board approval of the proposed training program under 12 AAC 09.190 before the training begins.  

Authorities

08.13.030;08.13.080;08.13.082

Notes

Reference

12 AAC 09.002
12 AAC 09.004
12 AAC 09.082
12 AAC 09.084
12 AAC 09.173

Authority

AS 08.13.030 AS 08.13.080 AS 08.13.082

History

Eff. 11/27/2002, Register 164; am 1/14/2004, Register 169