Cambridge Public Health Department Tattoo Apprentice Task Sheet

Ultrasonic Cleaner Workstation Proper Sterilization Technique: Pre-cleaning Packaging/Loading Autoclave Storage of Instruments Proper Waste Disposal Of: Sharps Contaminated Regular Can explain the content of Consent Forms and the complications that could result from tattoos Can properly evaluate Health History Forms Understands and can explain proper aftercare instructions to a client Can explain proper steps to take in the event of an exposure incident Can explain proper emergency procedure for: Excessive Bleeding Fainting Exposure Incident Proper Preparation of Workstation Proper skin surface preparation 2 Cambridge Public Health Department Tattoo Apprentice Task Sheet Skill Level Descriptions and Apprentice Hours/Procedures Required 75 Hours of Direct Observation The apprentice should directly observe tattooing techniques of Professional Tattoo Practitioners. Attention should be paid to the clean-up and preparation procedures, sanitation and sterilization techniques, exposure control techniques practiced by the tattoo practitioner, handwashing and glove use, machine maintenance, skin surface preparation and tattoo skills of the professional practitioner. Observation can only be done with the consent of the client.<br><br> 75 Hours of Workstation Clean-Up and Workstation Preparation Some of these hours can be combined with the direct observation hours after the apprentice has learned workstation clean-up and preparation skills. LEVEL I Minimum of 150 Procedures and 500 Hours of small, simple, single color pieces LEVEL II Minimum of 150 Procedures and 750 Hours of medium sizes (~5 dx 5 d), more complicated pieces of moderate difficulty LEVEL III Minimum of 150 Procedures and 1000 Hours of larger more complicated pieces involving the blending of multiple colors, custom designs, cover-up work and fineline tattooing Some of the levels are allowed to overlap, but the apprentice should master a step prior to moving on the next level. The apprentice is required to submit photographs of ten pieces from each level as evidence of experience.<br><br> I certify that the apprentice has completed the required number of hours and procedures, has displayed the techniques and knowledge of a professional tattoo artist and has successfully completed the Apprenticeship Program as designed by the Cambridge Public Health Department. Supervisor Signature ________________________________ Date _________________ Apprentice Signature ________________________________ Date _________________ 3

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