2010 Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health And Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health And Safety
Chapter 27 - Miscellaneous Health and Safety Provisions
Subchapter 15 - Body Piercing, Branding, and Tattooing
§ 20-27-1506 - Blood-borne pathogens course.

20-27-1506. Blood-borne pathogens course.

(a) (1) Each artist trainer and artist in training shall complete a blood-borne pathogens course approved by the Department of Health and Human Services.

(2) Each artist trainer shall complete the course before training any artist in training.

(3) Each artist in training shall complete the course before applying for the examination required under 20-27-1508.

(b) (1) (A) The department shall promulgate rules to establish standards for the blood-borne pathogens course required under this section.

(B) The course shall require a minimum of two (2) hours of direct instruction.

(2) The course may be taught by providers approved by the department, including without limitation:

(A) The American Red Cross;

(B) Any nationally recognized body art organization;

(C) Any institution of higher learning; and

(D) Any other individual or group approved by the department.