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Online BBP Course
Member Exclusive Webinars
Online BBP Course
Our Bloodborne Pathogens Refresher 2-Hour Course: Available on-demand at tattoosafety.org or click the button below.
PDTT Course
Member Exclusive Webinars
Online BBP Course
PDTT (Preventing Disease Transmission in Tattooing): A full-length, 5-hour course, covering bloodborne pathogens and more, taught live via Zoom, offered quarterly.
Member Exclusive Webinars
Member Exclusive Webinars
Member Exclusive Webinars
Exclusive Member Webinars: Monthly webinars featuring expert insights, available exclusively to members through our Circle Community.
Prevention of Disease Transmission in Tattooing (PDTT) Course
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.
Online Bloodborne Pathogen Course
The convenience of taking your annual Bloodborne Pathogens Training online at a competitive price. We continue to lead the way in safe practices and training. Take the Online Course NOW!
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).
upcoming apt member exclusive webinar
ATTN: APT MEMBERS
LIVING LEGEND ALERT!
LIVE Q&A WITH SAILOR JERRY SWALLOW
He’s been tattooing since the ‘50s, earned the title Horiyu in Japan, and helped shape the global tattoo landscape—all while staying rooted in the art of traditional flash.
Join us for a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of tattooing’s most respected voices. Ask questions, learn from his journey, and honor the history behind the craft.
hen: May 12th
8am PST / 11am EST
here: Zoom Link will be shared in the APT Circle Community
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ATTN: APT MEMBERS
Tattooing Has Changed Forever: 3 Critical Shifts Every Shop Owner Needs to Survive
If you're still running your shop like it's 2015,
you're already falling behind.
Join us for a game-changing webinar with Joe Swanson of Tattoo Pro as he breaks down 3 critical shifts every shop owner needs to know to survive (and thrive) in 2025.
Learn how to stop profit leaks, prevent burnout, and finally scale your studio without losing your mind.
ate: Monday, May 19th
Time: 6PM PT / 9PM ET
ocation: APT Circle Community
Not a member yet? You won't want to miss this one! Sign up today!
ATTN: APT MEMBERS
ATTN: APT MEMBERS
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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