OAR 331-915-0005: Approved Course of Study for Tattooing

(1) To be approved by the Office, a course of study must include at least 360 hours of instruction. The course must include at least 210 hours of theory and at least 150 hours of practical tattooing experience. (2) For the purposes of determining qualification for licensure, practical tattooing must include a minimum of 50 completed procedures. “Completed procedure” means a tattoo which has been finished on a live human being, including any touchups or additional work following initial healing, and the client is released from service. (3) All practical tattooing procedures performed during training in the subject areas listed in subsection (4) of this rule are counted toward meeting the minimum 150 hours of practical tattooing experience. (4) Until June 30, 2017 a course of study must include 210 hours of theory in the following areas: (a) Needles and needle bars: 20 hours; (b) Tattoo machines: 20 hours; (c) Equipment and Supplies: 20 hours; (d) Safety, and Infection Control: 40 hours; (e) Color theory and pigments: 10 hours; (f) Design, art and placement: 10 hours; (g) Skin: 20 hours; (h) Client services: 20 hours; (i) Business operations: 40 hours; (j) Oregon Laws and Rules: 10 hours; and (k) Discretionary: 10 hours. (5) As part of the approved course of study, all hours of theory must be completed prior to practical tattooing being performed on the general public. (6) Training must be conducted by an Oregon licensed tattoo artist registered as a teacher by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. (7) A registered teacher must provide direct supervision of practical tattooing on a one-to-one student/teacher ratio for students performing practical tattooing while the student is working on the general public. (8) For the purpose of this rule direct supervision means the teacher is present and actively involved in direct oversight and training of students.