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+===== Contents: =====
-Canada
+  * [[becoming_a_modder#canada|Canada]]
+  * [[becoming_a_modder#the_united_kingdom|The United Kingdom]]
+  * [[becoming_a_modder#the_united_states|The United States]]
-The United Kingdom
+===== Canada =====
-The United States
+=== Alberta ===
-The Association of Professional Piercers highlights these basic qualifications that a person needs to become a piercer. They may be slightly varied in your region, so check below to find the specifics and then double check with your local health agencies for specific regulations.
+=== British Columbia ===
-Locate a suitable apprenticeship in a reputable studio under a well-respected, highly skilled and experienced professional.
+=== Manitoba ===
-Attend a bloodborne pathogens training class, such as that given by OSHA, Red Cross, or The National Safety Council.
+=== New Brunswick ===
-Attend a First Aid/CPR class, such as that given by Red Cross or the YMCA.
+=== Newfoundland and Labrador ===
-Spend a minimum of three months full time as a trainee, learning sterilization, disinfection, cross-contamination and other health and safety issues before piercing.
+=== Northwest Territories ===
-Spend a minimum of six months to one year in full-time supervised training as an apprentice before achieving the title of piercer. Location, volume and studio standards will help to determine the duration of an apprenticeship.
+=== Nova Scotia ===
-Observe all procedures before attempting them, and only attempt a new procedure with close supervision by a senior/training piercer.
+=== Nunavut ===
-Learn customer service, appropriate jewelry quality and selection, aftercare procedures, and troubleshooting.
+=== Ontario ===
-Attend a reputable training seminar of four days or longer. The course should combine lectures on anatomy, safety, hygiene, techniques, and hands-on piercing experience. Some states have passed legislation requiring courses in anatomy, etc. in order to be licensed for piercing.
+=== Prince Edward Island ===
-Canada
+=== Quebec ===
-Alberta
+=== Saskatchewan ===
-British Columbia
+=== Yukon ===
-Manitoba
+===== The United Kingdom =====
-New Brunswick
+=== England ===
+ Apply for a Tattoo, Piercing and Electrolysis Licence with the local government.
-Newfoundland and Labrador
+ Display licence on the wall of the premises along with any related regulations.
-Northwest Territories
+=== Greater London ===
+ You must get a Special Treatments Licence from your council instead.
-Nova Scotia
+=== Northern Ireland ===
-Nunavut
+ No information available.
-Ontario
+=== Scotland ===
-Prince Edward Island
+ Apply for a Tattoo, Piercing and Electrolysis Licence with the local government.
-Quebec
+ Display licence on the wall of the premises along with any related regulations.
+=== Wales ===
+ Apply for a Tattoo, Piercing and Electrolysis Licence with the local government.
+ Display licence on the wall of the premises along with any related regulations.
+===== The United States =====
+The [[https://safepiercing.org/|Association of Professional Piercers]] highlights these basic qualifications that a person needs to become a piercer. They may be slightly varied in your region, so check below to find the specifics and then double check with your local health agencies for specific regulations.
+Locate a suitable apprenticeship in a reputable studio under a well-respected, highly skilled and experienced professional.
+Attend a bloodborne pathogens training class, such as that given by OSHA, Red Cross, or The National Safety Council.
+Attend a First Aid/CPR class, such as that given by Red Cross or the YMCA.
+Spend a minimum of three months full time as a trainee, learning sterilization, disinfection, cross-contamination and other health and safety issues before piercing.
+Spend a minimum of six months to one year in full-time supervised training as an apprentice before achieving the title of piercer. Location, volume and studio standards will help to determine the duration of an apprenticeship.
+Observe all procedures before attempting them, and only attempt a new procedure with close supervision by a senior/training piercer.
+Learn customer service, appropriate jewelry quality and selection, aftercare procedures, and troubleshooting.
+Attend a reputable training seminar of four days or longer. The course should combine lectures on anatomy, safety, hygiene, techniques, and hands-on piercing experience. Some states have passed legislation requiring courses in anatomy, etc. in order to be licensed for piercing.
-Saskatchewan
+==== State-specific info: ====
-Yukon
+=== Alabama ===
-The United Kingdom
+ Become an apprentice.
-England
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-Apply for a Tattoo, Piercing and Electrolysis Licence with the local government.
+ No CPR/First Aid class requirement.
-Display licence on the wall of the premises along with any related regulations.
+ Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department.
-Greater London
+ State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.
-You must get a Special Treatments Licence from your council instead.
+=== Alaska ===
-Northern Ireland
+ Become an apprentice (1000 hours required)
-No information available.
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-Scotland
+ Take a CPR/First Aid class.
-Apply for a Tattoo, Piercing and Electrolysis Licence with the local government.
+ Apply to the State Board of Barbers & Hairdressers for $80.
-Display licence on the wall of the premises along with any related regulations.
+ Take exam for $60.
-Wales
+=== American Samoa ===
-Apply for a Tattoo, Piercing and Electrolysis Licence with the local government.
+ No information available.
-Display licence on the wall of the premises along with any related regulations.
+=== Arizona ===
-The United States
+ No information available.
-Alabama
+=== Arkansas ===
-Become an apprentice.
+ Have GED.
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+ Become an apprentice (6 months & 375 hours required).
-No CPR/First Aid class requirement.
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department.
+ No CPR/First Aid class requirement.
-State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.
+ Get vision, including colour, and STDs checked by a doctor.
-Alaska
+ Take exam for $50.
-Become an apprentice (1000 hours required)
+=== California ===
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+ Become an apprentice (6 months required).
-Take a CPR/First Aid class.
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-Apply to the State Board of Barbers & Hairdressers for $80.
+ No CPR/First Aid class requirement.
-Take exam for $60.
+ Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department.
-American Samoa
+ State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.
-No information available.
+=== Colorado ===
-Arizona
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-No information available.
+ Provide STD and immunization records.
-Arkansas
+=== Connecticut ===
-Have GED.
+ No license is required for body piercing.
-Become an apprentice (6 months & 375 hours required).
+ Tattooing may only be performed by "...a physician or advanced practical nurse, registered nurse or technician under the supervision of a physician."
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+=== Delaware ===
-No CPR/First Aid class requirement.
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-Get vision, including colour, and STDs checked by a doctor.
+ No CPR/First Aid class requirement.
-Take exam for $50.
+ Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department.
-California
+ State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.
-Become an apprentice (6 months required).
+=== District of Columbia ===
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+ No information available.
-No CPR/First Aid class requirement.
+=== Florida ===
-Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department.
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.
+ Establishments must be permitted.
-Colorado
+=== Georgia ===
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+ No information available.
-Provide STD and immunization records.
+=== Guam ===
-Connecticut
+ No information available.
-No license is required for body piercing.
+=== Hawaii ===
-Tattooing may only be performed by "...a physician or advanced practical nurse, registered nurse or technician under the supervision of a physician."
+ No information available.
-Delaware
+=== Idaho ===
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+ No information available.
-No CPR/First Aid class requirement.
+=== Illinois ===
-Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department.
+ No information available.
-State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.
+=== Indiana ===
-District of Columbia
+ No information available.
-No information available.
+=== Iowa ===
-Florida
+ As of April 2, 2014 "...there is no oversight of the body piercing and modification industry in Iowa..."
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+=== Kansas ===
-Establishments must be permitted.
+ Be 18 years old.
-Georgia
+ Have GED.
-No information available.
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-Guam
+ Become an apprentice (50 procedures required).
-No information available.
+ Apply with the Board of Cosmetology for $50.
-Hawaii
+ Take exam.
-No information available.
+=== Kentucky ===
-Idaho
+ Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department for $20.
-No information available.
+ State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.
-Illinois
+=== Louisiana ===
-No information available.
+ Become an apprentice.
-Indiana
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-No information available.
+ Take a CPR/First Aid class.
-Iowa
+ Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department for $100.
-As of April 2, 2014 "...there is no oversight of the body piercing and modification industry in Iowa..."
+ State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.
-Kansas
+=== Maine ===
-Be 18 years old.
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-Have GED.
+ Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department for $200.
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+ State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.
-Become an apprentice (50 procedures required).
+=== Maryland ===
-Apply with the Board of Cosmetology for $50.
+ No information available.
-Take exam.
+=== Massachusetts ===
-Kentucky
+ Be 18 years old.
-Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department for $20.
+ Become an apprentice.
-State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-Louisiana
+ Take a college level anatomy course.
-Become an apprentice.
+ Apply for a practitioner permit with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+=== Michigan ===
-Take a CPR/First Aid class.
+ No information available.
-Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department for $100.
+=== Minnesota ===
-State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.
+ Be 18 years old.
-Maine
+ Become an apprentice (temporary technician) (200 hours and 250 piercings).
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department for $200.
+ Apply for Body Art Technician License
-State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.
+ Pay $110 to the Minnesota State Treasurer.
-Maryland
+=== Mississippi ===
-No information available.
+ Be 18 years old.
-Massachusetts
+ Become an apprentice (9 months).
-Be 18 years old.
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-Become an apprentice.
+ Apply for Regular Certificate of Registration for $150.
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+=== Missouri ===
-Take a college level anatomy course.
+ Become an apprentice (300 hours and 50 piercings).
-Apply for a practitioner permit with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-Michigan
+ Take a CPR/First Aid class.
-No information available.
+ Apply for body modification practitioner's license.
-Minnesota
+ Pay $100.
-Be 18 years old.
+=== Montana ===
-Become an apprentice (temporary technician) (200 hours and 250 piercings).
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+ Take a CPR/First Aid class.
-Apply for Body Art Technician License
+ Complete "formal training".
-Pay $110 to the Minnesota State Treasurer.
+=== Nebraska ===
-Mississippi
+ Nevada
-Be 18 years old.
+=== New Hampshire ===
-Become an apprentice (9 months).
+=== New Jersey ===
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+ Become an apprentice (12 months & 1000 hours required).
-Apply for Regular Certificate of Registration for $150.
+=== New Mexico ===
-Missouri
+ Become an apprentice (1500 hours and 10 photos of piercings required).
-Become an apprentice (300 hours and 50 piercings).
+ Apply to the State Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists for $100.
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+ Take exam.
-Take a CPR/First Aid class.
+=== New York ===
-Apply for body modification practitioner's license.
+=== North Carolina ===
-Pay $100.
+=== North Dakota ===
-Montana
+=== Northern Mariana Islands ===
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+=== Ohio ===
-Take a CPR/First Aid class.
-Complete "formal training".
+=== Oklahoma ===
-Nebraska
-Nevada
+=== Oregon ===
-New Hampshire
+ Have GED.
-New Jersey
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-Become an apprentice (12 months & 1000 hours required).
+ Take a CPR/First Aid class.
-New Mexico
+ Go through piercing training (250 hours of theory, 900 hours of practical training, and 400 body piercing procedures).
-Become an apprentice (1500 hours and 10 photos of piercings required).
+ State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.
-Apply to the State Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists for $100.
+=== Pennsylvania ===
-Take exam.
-New York
+=== Puerto Rico ===
-North Carolina
-North Dakota
+=== Rhode Island ===
-Northern Mariana Islands
-Ohio
+=== South Carolina ===
-Oklahoma
-Oregon
+=== South Dakota ===
-Have GED.
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+=== Tennessee ===
-Take a CPR/First Aid class.
-Go through piercing training (250 hours of theory, 900 hours of practical training, and 400 body piercing procedures).
+=== Texas ===
-State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.
-Pennsylvania
+=== U.S. Virgin Islands ===
-Puerto Rico
-Rhode Island
+=== Utah ===
-South Carolina
-South Dakota
+=== Vermont ===
-Tennessee
-Texas
+=== Virginia ===
-U.S. Virgin Islands
-Utah
+=== Washington ===
-Vermont
+ Be 18 years old.
-Virginia
+ Apply for permit for $250
-Washington
+ Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
-Be 18 years old.
+ No CPR/First Aid class requirement.
-Apply for permit for $250
+ Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department for $250.
-Take a blood-borne pathogen-training class.
+ State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.
-No CPR/First Aid class requirement.
+=== West Virginia ===
-Obtain a Body Art Health Permit from your county's Health Department for $250.
-State regulations do not require you to register with the Department of Environmental Health, but your specific county may.
+=== Wisconsin ===
-West Virginia
-Wisconsin
+=== Wyoming ===
-Wyoming