OAR 331-900-0005
Standard Body Piercing Education or Training

All education curriculum or training for standard body piercing must meet requirements set forth by the Office prior to beginning education or training. The theory portion of the curriculum or training must be completed prior to the practical portion of the curriculum or training.
(1) Standard body piercing career school course of study must include 750 hours of theory and practical education. The education must include a minimum of 250 hours of theory instruction, and 500 hours of practical experience. The 500 hours of practical experience must include a minimum of 300 practical procedures.
(2) The 300 practical procedures required under (1) of this rule must include:
(a) 100 practical procedures in which the student observed and participated; and
(b) 200 practical procedures performed by the student under direct supervision, but without assistance.
(3) The 250 hours of theory instruction required in (1) of this section must include the following and must have been completed within two years from the date of application for licensure:
(a) Anatomy, Physiology & Histology: 70 hours;
(b) Infection control: 50 hours;
(c) Jewelry: 15 hours;
(d) Equipment: 20 hours;
(e) Environment: 15 hours;
(f) Ethics and legalities: 15 hours;
(g) Emergencies: 5 hours;
(h) Client consultation: 30 hours.
(i) Oregon laws and rules: 20 hours; and
(j) Discretionary related to body piercing: 10 hours.
(4) The 500 hours of practical experience required in (1) of this rule must include client consultation, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.
(5) The 300 practical procedures must include the content in section (4) of this rule and the standard body piercing procedures below:
(a) 60 total body piercings: minimum of 5 of each of the following locations on the body, septum, eyebrow, bridge, male nipple, female nipple, navel, and earlobe;
(b) 40 total cartilage piercings: minimum of 5 of each of the following locations on the body, helix, tragus, rook, conch, daith and nostril;
(c) 20 total oral piercings: minimum of 5 of each of the following locations on the face, mouth, tongue (center line vertical only) and lip;
(d) 15 total surface piercings: minimum of 5 of each of the following surface piercings, surface bar and single point; and
(e) 65 additional standard body piercings.
(6) As part of the approved course of study, all hours of theory must be completed prior to the student performing practical procedures.
(7) Education must be conducted by a Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Private Career School.
(8) Education must be conducted by a licensed instructor who holds an active standard body piercing license.
(9) An instructor licensed by Higher Education Coordinating Commission must provide direct supervision, on a one-to-one student/teacher ratio when the student is performing practical procedures.
(10) A standard body piercing student may simultaneously obtain education in specialty level 1 defined in OAR 331-905-0005 (Specialty Level One Piercing Education or Training) while obtaining education in standard body piercing. An applicant must first obtain a standard body piercing license prior to applying for a specialty level one piercing license.
(11) Supervised training requirements for temporary trainees: Standard body piercing training program must include 750 hours of theory and practical training. The training must include a minimum of 250 hours of theory instruction, 500 hours of practical experience, of the 500 hours of practical experience a minimum of 300 practical operations must be completed.
(12) The 300 practical operations required under (9) of this rule must include:
(a) 100 practical operations in which the student observed and participated; and
(b) 200 practical operations performed by the student under direct supervision, but without assistance.
(13) The 250 hours of theory instruction required in (9) of this section must include the following and must have been received within two years from the date of application for licensure:
(a) Anatomy, Physiology & Histology: 70 hours;
(b) Infection control: 50 hours;
(c) Jewelry: 15 hours;
(d) Equipment: 20 hours;
(e) Environment: 15 hours;
(f) Ethics and legalities: 15 hours;
(g) Emergencies: 5 hours;
(h) Client consultation: 30 hours.
(i) Oregon laws and rules: 20 hours; and
(j) Discretionary related to body piercing: 10 hours.
(14) The 500 hours of practical experience required in (9) of this rule must include client consultation, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.
(15) The 300 practical operations must include the content listed in section (12) of this rule and the standard body piercing procedures listed below:
(a) 40 total cartilage piercings: minimum of 5 of each of the following locations on the body helix, tragus, rook, conch, daith and nostril;
(b) 60 total body piercings: minimum of 5 of each of the following locations on the body septum, eyebrow, bridge, male nipple, female nipple, navel, and earlobe;
(c) 20 total oral piercings: minimum of 5 of each of the following locations on the face, mouth, tongue (center line vertical only) and lip;
(d) 15 surface piercings: minimum of 5 of each of the following surface piercings surface bar and single point; and
(e) 65 additional standard body piercings.
(16) As part of the approved training, all hours of theory must be completed prior to practical work being performed.
(17) Training must be completed in no less than nine months from the date the Office issues the temporary trainee license.
(18) A supervisor must provide direct supervision of practical training on a one-to-one trainee to trainer ratio when the trainee is working on the general public.
(19) Supervisors of a temporary trainee must adhere to OAR 331-900-0050 (Standard Body Piercing Supervisor).
(20) A temporary trainee may have one or more approved supervisors during the standard body piercing training program.
(21) A temporary trainee may obtain training in specialty level one piercing defined in OAR 331-905-0005 (Specialty Level One Piercing Education or Training) while obtaining training in standard body piercing, if appropriate temporary licensing listed in OAR 331-905-0011 (Specialty Level One Piercing Trainee License) and 331-905-0012 (Application Requirements for Specialty Level One Piercing Temporary Trainee License) is obtained. An applicant must first obtain a standard body piercing license prior to applying for a specialty level one piercing license.
(22) Training listed in (11) through (15) of this rule must be provided by an approved supervisor pursuant to OAR 331-900-0050 (Standard Body Piercing Supervisor).

Source: Rule 331-900-0005 — Standard Body Piercing Education or Training, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=331-900-0005.

331‑900‑0000
Body Piercing Definitions 331‑900‑0005
Standard Body Piercing Education or Training 331‑900‑0010
Earlobe Piercing License 331‑900‑0015
Application Requirements for Earlobe Piercing License 331‑900‑0020
Standard Body Piercing Temporary Trainee License 331‑900‑0025
Application Requirements for Standard Body Piercing Temporary Trainee License 331‑900‑0030
Standard Body Piercing License 331‑900‑0035
Application Requirements for Standard Body Piercing License 331‑900‑0040
Temporary Standard Body Piercing License - Limited Basis 331‑900‑0045
Application Requirements for Temporary Standard Body Piercing License 331‑900‑0050
Standard Body Piercing Supervisor 331‑900‑0055
Requirements for Standard Body Piercing Supervisor 331‑900‑0060
Approved Body Piercing Examinations 331‑900‑0065
General Body Piercing Examination Information 331‑900‑0070
Written Examination Retake Requirements 331‑900‑0075
Practical Examination Retake Requirements 331‑900‑0077
Renewal of an Earlobe Piercing License 331‑900‑0080
Renewal of a Standard Body Piercing License 331‑900‑0085
Continuing Education for Standard Body Piercing License 331‑900‑0090
Continuing Education: Audit, Required Documentation and Sanctions 331‑900‑0095
Earlobe Piercing Practice Standards and Prohibitions 331‑900‑0097
General Standards for Earlobe Piercing 331‑900‑0098
Standards for Client Services for Earlobe Piercing Licensees 331‑900‑0099
Client Records and Information for Earlobe Piercing License Holder 331‑900‑0100
Standard Body Piercing Practice Standards and Prohibitions 331‑900‑0105
Initial Jewelry for Standard Body Piercing 331‑900‑0110
Informed Consent for Certain Standard Body Piercing Procedures 331‑900‑0115
General Standards for Standard Body Piercing 331‑900‑0120
Standards for Client Services for Standard Body Piercing 331‑900‑0125
Approved Sterilization Standards for Standard Body Piercing 331‑900‑0130
Client Records and Information for Standard Body Piercing
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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