The program

A thoughtful start to the craft.

Explore the foundations of professional body piercing and the values that support responsible practice.

Why choose us

Learn where the work really happens

Most programs teach piercing in a classroom. Here, you train inside a working tattoo shop and learn the craft the way it is actually practiced.

Learn inside a working shop

Training takes place in a real tattoo and piercing studio, so you see how clients are greeted, screened, pierced, and cared for every day.

Real-world workflow

Sterilization, setup, paperwork, and breakdown are part of the routine, not a classroom exercise. You build habits you will use on the job.

Mentorship from working professionals

Learn alongside an award-winning piercer and artists who live this craft, with feedback grounded in real client situations.

Built around RIDoH licensing

The curriculum is shaped around Rhode Island Department of Health requirements, from required certifications through exam prep.

What the program is

Three months to get licensed

The RI Body Piercing Academy program is a focused, three-month pathway that takes you from the fundamentals of safety and sterilization to confident, responsible piercing practice.

Along the way you earn the certifications the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDoH) requires and prepare for the licensing exam.

Program timeline

Month by month

Month one

Certifications and safety foundations

CPR and bloodborne pathogens (BBP) certification, as required by the RIDoH
Ethical practices
Microbiology and infectious disease
Hand hygiene, PPE, and aseptic practice
Instrument reprocessing and sterilization assurance

Month two

Anatomy, jewelry, and client care

Anatomy, tissue response, and wound healing
Jewelry standards and quality
Assessment and anatomical suitability
Client forms, consent, and communication
Conceptual piercing workflow and simulation

Month three

Technique, aftercare, and licensing

Ear placements: technique and risk profiles
Facial, oral, and body placements: technique and risk profiles
Aftercare, healing problems, and referral
Documentation and records
RIDoH regulations
RIDoH exam prep

Financial information

Understanding the investment

Tuition: Contact us for current program tuition and upcoming start dates.
Payment options: Ask about payment plans and what is due to reserve your spot.
Additional costs: CPR and BBP certification, RIDoH licensing and exam fees, and personal supplies may be separate from tuition. We will walk you through them.

Get in touch

Interested in enrolling?

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