• The body art specialist conducts himself or herself in a professional manner,

responds to customer needs and supports colleagues and associates in providing

quality customer service while following healthful standards.

• The body art specialist acts to advance the principal objective of the tattooing

industry to provide services to clients with full respect for their overall wellbeing.

 

• The body art specialist practices healthful techniques founded upon theoretical

knowledge and concepts, uses equipment and accessories consistent with the

purpose for which they were designed and employs procedures and techniques

appropriately while adhering to local, state, and federal guidelines.

• The body art specialist assesses situations; exercises care, discretion and

judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the best

interest of the client.

• The body art specialist uses equipment and accessories, employs techniques and

procedures, and performs services in accordance with an accepted standard of

practice while demonstrating high levels of expertise.

• The body art specialist continually strives to improve knowledge and skills by

participating in continuing education and professional activities, sharing

knowledge with colleagues and investigating new aspects of professional practice.