The Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT) provides comprehensive online training to promote safe tattooing practices. Invest in your professional growth and join a community committed to elevating health and safety standards in tattooing.
Our Bloodborne Pathogens Refresher 2-Hour Course: Available on-demand at tattoosafety.org or click the button below.
PDTT (Preventing Disease Transmission in Tattooing): A full-length, 5-hour course, covering bloodborne pathogens and more, taught live via Zoom, offered quarterly.
Exclusive Member Webinars: Monthly webinars featuring expert insights, available exclusively to members through our Circle Community.
The Preventing Disease Transmission in Tattooing (PDTT) course is a comprehensive bloodborne pathogen course for professional tattoo artists and apprentices. We also invite Health Department employees to take it free of charge. It provides in-depth training on infection control, microbiology, disease prevention, sterilization, and disinfection, tailored to the tattoo industry. Participants gain essential knowledge to ensure client and artist safety, addressing concerns like bloodborne pathogens and skin infections, while meeting health and safety standards.
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Join the Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT) ZOOM Prevention of Disease Transmission in Tattooing (PDTT) seminar:
Tuesday, June 24, 20...
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Course covers Prevention of Disease Transmission in Tattooing, Microbiology & Disease, Sterilization & Disinfection, and BBP, with 2 hours dedicated to BBP and Communicable Diseases. This course is not Valid in Florida (see PDTT schedule here for approved FL course).
Nuance of Cosmetic Tattooing
Hosted by Angela Torresi
Join Angela Torresi for Nuance of Cosmetic Tattooing, a deep dive into the key differences between traditional tattooing and permanent makeup. This webinar will debunk common myths, clarify misconceptions, and explore the subtle yet crucial nuances that set cosmetic tattooing apart. Whether you're a tattoo artist expanding into PMU or a beauty professional seeking clarity, this session will provide the insights you need to navigate this evolving crossover service with confidence!
Join us Monday, March 31st at 2pm PST/5pm EST in the APT Circle Community.
You don't want to miss this one! If you're not a member, sign up TODAY!
Join the Tattoo Tax Guys for "Tattooing & Taxes, a live Q&A" designed exclusively for tattoo artists and shop owners. This interactive session puts your tax questions front and center—whether you’re curious about the differences between receiving a 1099 versus a W-2, LLC formation, common and uncommon deductions for artists, home office and mileage rules, or even the pros and cons of electing S corporation status. No scripts, no boring lectures—just real answers to the tax questions that matter most to your business.
Start the new year with clarity and confidence. Don’t miss your chance to learn, ask, and save this tax season! Join us in the APT Circle Community Monday April 7th at 9am PST!
Not an APT member yet? *gasp* Did you know our members get access to our exclusive online community that offers free monthly webinars and so much more? JOIN TODAY!
For more from The Tattoo Tax Guys visit: www.friedmantax.com
Tattoo History Off the Cuff!
Join us for an unscripted deep dive into tattoo history with Jay Brown from the Northwest Tattoo Museum!
April 10th | 11 AM PST
Live in the APT Circle community
Step into the past with a virtual museum tour and a candid discussion on tattoo history—why it matters, how it shaped the industry, and its lasting impact today. Whether you're an artist, collector, or just love ink, this is a must-see!
Not an APT member yet? *gasp* Did you know our members get access to our exclusive online community that offers free monthly webinars and so much more? JOIN TODAY!
For more from the Northwest Tattoo Museum visit: www.northwesttattoomuseum.com
Tattoo life got you on the edge? Join us for our weekly Monday Mojo Meet Up!
Mondays suck—but here’s your excuse to ditch the chaos, spill the tea, and share your tattoo shop battle scars. Wins? Woes? Wild client stories? We want it all.
Join us every Monday evening to blow off steam with your favorite misfits from the APT community. No judgment, no filters—just real talk and maybe a little laughter therapy.
Show up. Vent. Repeat.
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