SUFFOLK COUNTY BODY ART EXAM
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is required to become a certified Suffolk County Body Artist? - Correct Answers -
•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? - Correct Answers -•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: - Correct Answers -•Date of work
•Number of hours worked on date
•Description of activities for date
•Signature of mentor for each entry
What should I do if my client feels faint/falls unconscious? - Correct Answers -•Follow
the steps described in the "First Aid for Fainting" document
How deep should my needle go? - Correct Answers -•The ideal depth for a tattoo
needle in the skin is 1mm to 2mm. This may vary slighting depending on your client's
skin
•This depth corresponds to the dermis
What is the top layer of skin called? How many sublayers does it have? - Correct
Answers -The epidermis.
-5 sublayers
How does my Body Art Certificate work? - Correct Answers -•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? - Correct Answers -
•Handwash sink with hot and cold water
•Nail scrub brush
•Liquid hand soap
•Paper towels
•Handwash sign
What should your workstation setup have? - Correct Answers -•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? - Correct Answers -•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? - Correct Answers -•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? - Correct Answers -•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: - Correct Answers -•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?" - Correct Answers -A "barrier" is any physical method or equipment
utilized to prevent disease transmission
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is required to become a certified Suffolk County Body Artist? - Correct Answers -
•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? - Correct Answers -•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: - Correct Answers -•Date of work
•Number of hours worked on date
•Description of activities for date
•Signature of mentor for each entry
What should I do if my client feels faint/falls unconscious? - Correct Answers -•Follow
the steps described in the "First Aid for Fainting" document
How deep should my needle go? - Correct Answers -•The ideal depth for a tattoo
needle in the skin is 1mm to 2mm. This may vary slighting depending on your client's
skin
•This depth corresponds to the dermis
What is the top layer of skin called? How many sublayers does it have? - Correct
Answers -The epidermis.
-5 sublayers
How does my Body Art Certificate work? - Correct Answers -•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? - Correct Answers -
•Handwash sink with hot and cold water
•Nail scrub brush
•Liquid hand soap
•Paper towels
•Handwash sign
What should your workstation setup have? - Correct Answers -•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? - Correct Answers -•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? - Correct Answers -•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? - Correct Answers -•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: - Correct Answers -•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?" - Correct Answers -A "barrier" is any physical method or equipment
utilized to prevent disease transmission
