Suffolk County Body Art Exam Review
Questions and Answers
What is required to become a certified Suffolk County Body Artist? - Answer-•Minimum
age of 18 years old
•Submit Body Art Application
•Submit 2 passport-style photos
•Pass the Department's Body Artist Certification exam
•Maintain good standing with the Department by complying with requirements of Article
14
What is the apprenticeship program? - Answer-•Any person who does not have prior
experience as a body artist must start as an apprentice
•Work with a mentor for a minimum of 1,000 hours of directly supervised body art
procedures
•Maintain a log book that details your experience
Your log book MUST contain the following: - Answer-•Date of work
•Number of hours worked on date
•Description of activities for date
•Signature of mentor for each entry
How does my Body Art Certificate work? - Answer-•You are able to independently
perform any body art procedures after completion of apprenticeship
•Expires after 3 years
•Property of the artist
What items are required at a handwash sink in a workstation? - Answer-•Handwash sink
with hot and cold water
•Nail scrub brush
•Liquid hand soap
•Paper towels
•Handwash sign
What should your workstation setup have? - Answer-•Post Body Art Certificate,
Aftercare Procedures, and Healing Period guidelines
•Covered garbage can AND Sharps container
•Provide single-use barrier film to wrap equipment
•Provide single-use, sterile gloves
•Provide disposable sleeves for when skin contact may occur
How does the establishment get a permit? - Answer-•Complete Body Art Permit
Application
, •Complete Plan Review Package if location has not previously had SCDHS Body Art
establishment permit
•Once plans receive final approval, schedule a pre-operation inspection
•Indicate your intention to use single or multiuse instruments. Multiuse instruments
require a recent autoclave spore test.
How do I maintain my permit? - Answer-•Renew annually by December 31st
•Post permit where it can be publicly viewed
•Comply with provisions of Article 14 and other applicable State and local laws
•During inspection, violations are cited to owner/operator of establishment
•Permit can be revoked through a legal hearing for failure to comply with Article 14
What needs to be posted in establishment? - Answer-•Public Notice Body Art Disclosure
& Notice of Inspection(Appendix F)
•First Aid for Fainting Notice
•No Smoking Notice
•Current Operation Permit
Physical requirements of establishment: - Answer-•45 square foot minimum for
workstation, with at least one workstation that is able to be made private upon client
request
•Physical separation of workstation from other areas
•Adequate storage for cleaning equipment and personal items, away from body art
equipment
•Mop sink/hooks for disposal and storage of mop bucket
What is a "barrier?" - Answer-A "barrier" is any physical method or equipment utilized to
prevent disease transmission
Key Barrier Components of "Universal Precautions" for preventing disease transmission
- Answer-•Proper use of disposable, single-use gloves
•Using multiple barriers during any body art procedure
•Maintain adequate supplies of barrier materials and equipment such as plastic wrap,
clip cord covers, disposable medical gowns, and other PPE, etc.
Consent Form (Article 14, Appendix D) must contain: - Answer-•Patron's Name
•Patron's Signature
•Patron's Address
•Patron's Age
•Manner of verification (Valid ID or license)
•Date of procedure
•Description of Body Art performed
•Name of Artist
•Patron record must be kept for at least 2 years.
Questions and Answers
What is required to become a certified Suffolk County Body Artist? - Answer-•Minimum
age of 18 years old
•Submit Body Art Application
•Submit 2 passport-style photos
•Pass the Department's Body Artist Certification exam
•Maintain good standing with the Department by complying with requirements of Article
14
What is the apprenticeship program? - Answer-•Any person who does not have prior
experience as a body artist must start as an apprentice
•Work with a mentor for a minimum of 1,000 hours of directly supervised body art
procedures
•Maintain a log book that details your experience
Your log book MUST contain the following: - Answer-•Date of work
•Number of hours worked on date
•Description of activities for date
•Signature of mentor for each entry
How does my Body Art Certificate work? - Answer-•You are able to independently
perform any body art procedures after completion of apprenticeship
•Expires after 3 years
•Property of the artist
What items are required at a handwash sink in a workstation? - Answer-•Handwash sink
with hot and cold water
•Nail scrub brush
•Liquid hand soap
•Paper towels
•Handwash sign
What should your workstation setup have? - Answer-•Post Body Art Certificate,
Aftercare Procedures, and Healing Period guidelines
•Covered garbage can AND Sharps container
•Provide single-use barrier film to wrap equipment
•Provide single-use, sterile gloves
•Provide disposable sleeves for when skin contact may occur
How does the establishment get a permit? - Answer-•Complete Body Art Permit
Application
, •Complete Plan Review Package if location has not previously had SCDHS Body Art
establishment permit
•Once plans receive final approval, schedule a pre-operation inspection
•Indicate your intention to use single or multiuse instruments. Multiuse instruments
require a recent autoclave spore test.
How do I maintain my permit? - Answer-•Renew annually by December 31st
•Post permit where it can be publicly viewed
•Comply with provisions of Article 14 and other applicable State and local laws
•During inspection, violations are cited to owner/operator of establishment
•Permit can be revoked through a legal hearing for failure to comply with Article 14
What needs to be posted in establishment? - Answer-•Public Notice Body Art Disclosure
& Notice of Inspection(Appendix F)
•First Aid for Fainting Notice
•No Smoking Notice
•Current Operation Permit
Physical requirements of establishment: - Answer-•45 square foot minimum for
workstation, with at least one workstation that is able to be made private upon client
request
•Physical separation of workstation from other areas
•Adequate storage for cleaning equipment and personal items, away from body art
equipment
•Mop sink/hooks for disposal and storage of mop bucket
What is a "barrier?" - Answer-A "barrier" is any physical method or equipment utilized to
prevent disease transmission
Key Barrier Components of "Universal Precautions" for preventing disease transmission
- Answer-•Proper use of disposable, single-use gloves
•Using multiple barriers during any body art procedure
•Maintain adequate supplies of barrier materials and equipment such as plastic wrap,
clip cord covers, disposable medical gowns, and other PPE, etc.
Consent Form (Article 14, Appendix D) must contain: - Answer-•Patron's Name
•Patron's Signature
•Patron's Address
•Patron's Age
•Manner of verification (Valid ID or license)
•Date of procedure
•Description of Body Art performed
•Name of Artist
•Patron record must be kept for at least 2 years.
