Safety first
Learn infection prevention and the correct cleaning and disinfection of equipment, furnishings and work areas.
Mandatory course
Hygiene.
As a professional standard.
Mandatory hygiene course for traditional and cosmetic tattoo artists — designed for safe, responsible and professional practice.
MandatoryFor cosmetic and traditional tattoo artists
Online theoryProfessional preparation before the course day
Practical dayTraining, testing, assessment and theory
CertificateDocumentation after successfully completing the course
Safety, quality and responsibility
An essential foundation for your professional future.
The course gives you the knowledge required to prevent infections, handle equipment correctly and create a safe workflow for both you and your clients.
Become certified
Demonstrate that you have the knowledge required to work safely, responsibly and in compliance with the requirements.
A professional standard
After completing the course, you receive official certification documenting your professional standard and commitment to safe, professional and hygienic treatments.
Every year, we train more than 400 traditional and cosmetic tattoo artists and have extensive experience in maintaining a high professional standard across the industry.
Legal requirements and structure
Put your documentation and professional practice in order.
Danish tattoo legislation requires cosmetic and traditional tattoo artists to complete a mandatory hygiene course. Permanent makeup practitioners must complete both the hygiene course and the relevant professional course.
- Hygiene course for PMU artists and tattoo artists
- Professional course confirming your permanent makeup competencies
Part 1Online theory
Part 2One practical day at the training centre
View the Danish regulation on hygiene courses for tattoo artists
Curriculum and schedule
The practical day.
A focused course day featuring theory, demonstrations, practical exercises, assessment and certificate presentation.
10.00–11.30
Theory I
- Routes of transmission and infection risks
- Correct hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment
- Requirements for premises, furnishings and clean/unclean zones
- Cleaning and disinfection
11.30–11.40
Coffee break
11.40–13.40
Theory II
- Cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation of reusable equipment
- Handling and storage of tattoo ink and sterile equipment
- Skin preparation
- Prevention of needlestick and cut injuries
- Information from the Danish Patient Safety Authority
13.40–14.10
Lunch
14.10–14.35
Practical exercises
14.35–15.10
Questions and discussion
15.10–15.30
Theory test
15.30–16.00
Practical test and assessment
16.00–16.30
Certificate presentation
Certification and legislation
Documented professional competence.
A hygiene course certificate documents that you have completed and passed training in hygiene principles specifically relevant to the tattoo industry.
The purpose is to protect both practitioner and client from health risks and support safe, professional practice.
Professional association
Strengthen your position as a professional practitioner.
Join a professional association bringing together dermatologists, cosmetic and medical practitioners and training centres, working to support and protect the professional industry.
Join the professional associationMandatory customer information
Information for every client.
The following information must be provided to every client in connection with tattooing.
The course is available in Danish, English, German and Russian.
Do you have questions?
Talk to the academy about your course.
We help you understand the requirements, course structure and the right next step.
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