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Body Piercer
License Description

Occupational Description


A Body Piercer punctures the skin of a person by aid of needles or other instruments for the purpose of inserting removable jewelry or other objects through the human body. A Body Piercing license is NOT required when only puncturing the external part of the human earlobe.

Licensure Requirements


To become a licensed Body Piercer, applicants must: 1. Be at least 18 years of age; 2. Have a high school diploma or GED; 3. Have completed at least 4 hours of training within 3 years immediately prior to application submission. Such training must include: A. At least 2 hours of bloodborne pathogens (disease)training, which includes sanitation, infection control, and sterilization. An examination is required as a condition of training completion. The examination must include questions relating to the following- (a) Sanitation; (b) Safety (including emergency procedures); (c) Infection control, including cross contamination and barrier control; and (d) Sterilization including use of an autoclave; B. A basic first aid class which teaches participants how to- (a) Recognize emergency situations; (b) Check the scene and call for help; (c) Avoid bloodborne pathogen exposure; (d) Care for wounds; (e) Manage sudden illnesses; (f) Minimize shock. 4. Be of good character; 5. Provide proof that the applicant is a citizen of the United States, an alien lawfully admitted into the United States who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act, or a nonimmigrant lawfully present in the United States who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act.

Fees


Initial License- $95.00

Renewal


Renewal Fee- $118.00 Licensees are required on or before March 31 of each odd-numbered year to complete at least 2 hours of bloodborne pathogens (disease) training, which must include sanitation, infection control, and sterilization, and pass an examination as a condition of training completion.
Licensing Agency
Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services
P.O. Box 94986, 301 Centennial Mall S
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 224 2117
dhhs.licensure2117@nebraska.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/09/2023
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