N.M. Admin. Code § 16.36.10.13 - BODY PIERCING - SCARIFICATION APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING AND EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Upon successful completion of apprenticeship program, an applicant for original piercing-scarification practitioner license shall provide proof of having completed an apprenticeship program. The 100 hours of theory can be taught in a group training but the 1100 hours of practical training shall be done under the direct supervision of a board approved sponsor.

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

C. Body piercing apprenticeship curriculum: 1200 hours:

(1) Business requirements - 10 hours:

(a) state laws and regulations;

(b) OSHA regulations and requirements;

(i) bloodborne pathogens standards;

(ii) universal precautions;

(iii) exposure control plans;

(iv) hazard communication and SDS sheets;

(v) waste disposal;

(vi) recordkeeping;

(c) HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 privacy rule);

(d) environment;

(i) reception and display;

(ii) procedure room furniture, fixtures, and lighting;

(iii) sterilization/instrument processing room(s);

(iv) restrooms;

(e) professional ethics and legalities;

(i) personal boundaries;

(ii) bedside manners;

(iii) medical conditions/risk assessment;

(iv) business documentation and recordkeeping;

(v) insurance/liability;

(vi) waivers;

(vii) minors;

(viii) drugs and alcohol;

(ix) dealing with emergencies.

(2) Scientific Concepts - 20 hours:

(a) Anatomy and Physiology;

(i) parts and functions of skin and underlying anatomy;

(ii) knowledge and ability to avoid damage to underlying blood vessels and nerves;

(iii) knowledge and recognition of disorders, anomalies, and diseases of the skin;

(iv) surgically modified skin and scar tissue;

(v) skin that is compromised due to medical procidures such as radiation and chemotherapy;

(vi) wound healing and wound care;

(b) Safety, Sanitation, and Infection Control:

(i) microbiology and pathology;

(ii) microorganisms of the skin;

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

(iv) disease transmission;

(v) hand hygiene;

(vi) use and limitation of gloves and other personal protective equipment;

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

(viii) infections control;

(ix) sanitation and cleaning;

(x) disinfection;

(xi) sterilization;

(xii) personal immunizations;

(xiii) aseptic technique;

(xiv) skin prep and proper use of antiseptics;

(xv) proper use of disinfectants;

(xvi) use and maintenance of ultrasonic cleaners and instrument washers;

(xvii) use and maintenance of different types of autoclaves.

(3) Body piercing theory - 70 hours:

(a) Client consultation;

(i) determining the appropriateness of the piercing;

(ii) communicating risks;

(iii) medical history as it pertains to piercing;

(iv) allergies.

(b) Tools, supplies and equipment used for body piercing;

(i) disposable supplies: including handling, storage, and disposal;

(ii) reusable tools and equipment: including handling and storage;

(iii) types of tools used for piercing procedures and jewelry manipulation;

(iv) piercing guns (theory only).

(c) Needles;

(i) needle handling, storage, and disposal;

(ii) bevel theory;

(iii) needle modification.

(d) Jewelry;

(i) standards and certifications;

(ii) certified materials for new piercings as outlined in 16.36.5 NMAC;

(iii) other appropriate materials for new piercings;

(iv) jewelry materials for healed piercings;

(v) jewelry styles;

(vi) characteristics of jewelry that is safe for initial piercings;

(vii) characteristics of potentially problematic jewelry;

(viii) cleaning, sterilization and storage of jewelry.

(e) Body piercing theory should include the following for each procedure outlined in 16.36.10.13.3 (f) NMAC;

(i) related anatomy;

(ii) appropriate placement;

(iii) jewelry size and style;

(iv) tray setup and break down;

(v) marking implements and techniques;

(vi) piercing and jewelry insertion techniques;

(vii) healing and aftercare;

(viii) preventing and troubleshooting problems;

(4) Body piercing theory should cover the following procedures:

(a) Ear piercings;

(i) earlobe;

(ii) ear cartilage - helix;

(iii) ear cartilage - flat/scapha;

(iv) ear cartilage - conch;

(v) ear cartilage - diath;

(vi) ear cartilage - rook;

(vii) ear cartilage - tragus;

(vii) ear cartilage - forward helix;

(ix) ear cartilage - orbital an industrial.

(b) Facial piercings:

(i) nostril;

(ii) high nostril;

(iii) septum;

(iv) eyebrow;

(v) nose bridge.

(c) Oral piercings:

(i) tongue;

(ii) lip (including labret, philtrum, etc.);

(iii) oral frenulum piercing;

(iv) vertical lip;

(v) cheek.

(d) Torso piercings:

(i) nipple;

(ii) navel;

(e) Genital piercing:

(i) vulva piercings;

(ii) penis piercings;

(f) surface piercings;

(g) single point piercings;

(h) the process of stretching piercings.

(5) Body piercing observation/practical - 1100 hours:

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

(b) aseptic technique;

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

(d) skin preparation;

(e) bedside manner;

(f) piercing techniques;

(g) dealing with mistakes;

(h) body piercing practitioner training shall include, at a minimum, 100 hours of procedure observation. This should include no less than 100 piercing procedures. Those 100 procedures should feature a variety of piercing locations and techniques.

(i) body piercing practitioner training shall include, at a minimum, 50 completed body piercing procedures performed by the apprentice under sponsor supervision. The 50 completed procedures shall consist of at least five completed procedures in each of the following areas:

(i) earlobes;

(ii) ear cartilage - helix, scalpha. or conch;

(iii) inner ear cartilage - tragus, rook, or daith;

(iv) nostril;

(v) septum;

(vi) nipple;

(vii) navel;

(viii) tongue; and

(ix) lip/labret.

An applicant for a body art piercing-scarification practitioner license shall take the body piercing-scarification examination approved by the board with a minimum passing score of seventy-five percent or higher. A candidate who does not meet this score can retest up to two times. A candidate who does not pass the written examination must wait at least seven days before retesting. Any candidate who does not meet the minimum passing score after three attempts shall be required to enroll or re-enroll in an apprentice program.

Notes

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.36.10.13

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 01, January 11, 2022, eff. 2/3/2022, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 13, July 12, 2022, eff. 7/12/2022