American Red Cross Training Requirements

The Southern Nevada Health District Regulations Governing the Sanitation of Tattoo/Permanent Makeup and Body Piercing Establishments state that all Tattoo/Permanent Makeup Operators and Body Piercing Technicians must complete the American Red Cross training in Preventing Disease Transmission or its equivalent within 30 days of passing the written exam (section 3.9.1).

American Red Cross 2008 Class Schedule

Registration and payment should be made at least one week before the start of the class.

To enroll in a class contact the American Red Cross as follows:

• By phone at (702) 791-3311
• In person at 1771 East Flamingo Road, Building B, Suite 206
• Online at www.redcrosslasvegas.org
  • From the home page click on course registration
  • Click on Courses Available and choose either:
    • 32650 - Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission; or
    • 32650/3240 Bloodborne Pathogen/Adult CPR/First Aid to attend all three classes.
  • A major credit card is needed to register online

Preventing Disease Transmission is held from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. CPR and First Aid classes are conducted from 10:15 a.m. to approximately
4 p.m. (depending on class size)

Classes are conducted by the American Red Cross and held in the Clemens Room of the Southern Nevada Health District Ravenholt Public Health Center, which is located at 625 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tuition for the Preventing Disease Transmission class is $25.00. Tuition for the CPR and First Aid classes is $40.00. The cost to attend all three courses is $65.00.

Regulations require that at least one person is trained in CPR and First Aid, as evidenced by current certification, and is available at the establishment during hours of operations (section 2.9.2).

It is the responsibility of the shop owner/manager to ensure that all operators and technicians stay current with their training. Non-compliance may result in suspension of health permit.