N.M. Admin. Code § 16.36.2.15

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 16.36.2.15 - TATTOO APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING AND EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Upon successful completion of apprenticeship program, an applicant for original tattoo practitioner license shall provide proof, acceptable to the board or its designee, that applicant has completed an apprenticeship program under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner with instruction and experience in the kind of body art for which the applicant seeks a body art practitioner license.

B. Proof of completing an apprentice program shall be submitted on a log provided by the board

C. Tattoo apprenticeship curriculum; 1400 hours

(1) Orientation - 100 hours:

(a) state laws and regulations;

(b) tax and business license requirements;

(c) OSHA blood borne pathogens standard;

(d) the establishment's exposure control plan;

(e) SDS sheets;

(f) paperwork and business documentation;

(g) HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 privacy rule);

(h) environment/appropriate studio set-up;

(i) professional image;

(j) appropriate communication with clients;

(k) ethics and legalities;

(i) minors;

(ii) drugs and alcohol;

(iii) medical conditions/risk assessment; and

(iv) personal boundaries.

(l) Dealing with emergencies:

(i) blood spills;

(ii) fainting;

(iii) bleeding;

(iv) needlesticks; and

(v) other exposures.

(2) Sterilization, disinfection theory and practical - 100 hours:

(a) microbiology;

(b) definitions;

(c) microorganisms of the skin;

(d) factors that influence the survival and growth of microorganisms;

(e) breaking the chain of infection;

(f) infection control;

(g) handwashing;

(h) types of soaps and hand sanitizers;

(i) use of gloves and other personal protective equipment;

(j) how to recognize, prevent and remedy cross-contamination;

(k) immunizations;

(l) cleaning, disinfection and sterilization;

(m) sterile chart;

(n) cleaning/appropriate procedures;

(o) implement pre-cleaning before sterilization/appropriate use of cleaning solutions and ultrasonic cleaners;

(p) disinfection/appropriate use and disposal of disinfecting solutions; and

(q) sterilization/appropriate use and maintenance of autoclave sterilizers.

(3) Tattooing observation/theory - 200 hours:

(a) artistic development;

(b) drawing for clients;

(c) stencil making and application;

(d) color theory/understanding the color wheel;

(e) line quality and proportion;

(f) shading and coloring technique;

(g) pigments and color mixing;

(h) portfolio construction and maintenance;

(i) anatomy;

(j) understanding of skin;

(k) parts and functions of skin;

(l) Surgically modified skin and scar tissue.

(m) Compromised skin from medical procedure, such as radiation and chemotherapy.

(n) determining the appropriateness of a tattoo placement;

(o) equipment;

(p) disposable supplies;

(q) needles;

(r) sharps disposal;

(s) reusable equipment;

(t) storage;

(u) tattoo equipment maintenance;

(v) understanding the electromagnetic tattoo machine and its history;

(w) liner/shader set-up;

(x) quality and conductivity of metals used in tattoo machines;

(y) spring gauges and maintenance;

(z) the difference between long stroke/short stroke technique;

(aa) tattoo machine schematics, electronics and constructions;

(bb) tuning and adjustment of machines;

(cc) understanding current/voltage and reciprocation response;

(dd) needle-making safety and construction; and

(ee) aftercare.

(4) Tattooing observation/practical - 1000 hours:

(a) proper use of safety procedures outlined in theory training;

(b) aseptic technique;

(c) room set-up and break-down;

(d) skin preparation;

(e) client relations/relaxation techniques;

(f) pain management;

(g) tattooing techniques;

(h) line quality and solid color techniques;

(i) pigment and implementation selection and use;

(j) needle depth and machine/hand speed coordination;

(k) dealing with mistakes;

(l) bandaging techniques; and

(m) in order to be approved practical work must include a minimum of 50 completed procedures, for the purposes of determining qualifications for licensure under this rule. 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.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.36.2.15

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 01, January 15, 2016, eff. 2/4/2016, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 11, June 12, 2018, eff. 6/21/2018, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 13, July 12, 2022, eff. 7/12/2022