Body Art Survey - Curriculum Hours Update

Based on years of feedback and complaints, the Board is currently reviewing Body Art regulations related to curriculum hours. In the May 2022 board meeting, the board reviewed current required hours of surrounding states for comparison. Following are questions that need your input as the board is currently working to propose updates to K.A.R. 69-15-2?

*Live results to this survey will be provided on our website. Please do not provide additional personal information apart from your name and license number.

1.Proposed curriculum hours for Tattooing = 500 total hours

Health, Safety and Equipment	Hours
Needles
Tattoo equipment and supplies
Safety, infection control, sterilization, and blood-borne pathogens
Basic color theory and pigments
Placement of design
Skin: Diseases, disorders, and conditions
Client Handling
Business operations and Kansas statutes, rules and regulations
First aid and C.P.R.
	Total of 350 hours of above
Clinical practice	150 hours
Total Hours	500

2.Proposed curriculum hours for Cosmetic Tattooing = 500 total hours

Health, Safety and Equipment	Hours
Needles
Cosmetic tattoo equipment and supplies
Safety, infection control, sterilization and blood-borne pathogens
Basic color theory and pigments
Placement of design
Skin: Diseases, disorders, and conditions
Business operations and Kansas statutes, rules and regulations
First aid and C.P.R.
	Total of 350 hours of above
Clinical practice	150
Total Hours	500

3.Proposed curriculum hours for Body Piercing = 500 total hours

Health, Safety and Equipment	Hours
Needles
Body Piercing equipment and supplies
Safety, infection control, sterilization and blood-borne pathogens
Skin: Diseases, disorders, and conditions
Standard precautions
Business operations and Kansas statutes, rules and regulations
First aid and C.P.R.
Jewelry and placement
	Total of 350 hours of above
Clinical practice	150
Total Hours	500

4.Proposed language for allowing for duplicated hours between body art programs:

K.A.R. 69-15-2(c) - Any apprentice or trainer may submit for approval of the board duplicate hours obtained by an apprentice during the completion of training for credit toward completion of a course of tattooing, cosmetic tattooing, or body piercing training.

5.Any additional comments?

6.Please provide your first and last name(Required.)

7.Please provide your KBOC license number (if applicable)

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