District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 47-2853.76c. Eligibility requirements.

(1) Has received a certificate of completion of a course in blood borne pathogens, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and first aid, conferred by an institution or organization that is recognized by the Board or that the Board determines to be substantially equivalent thereof;

(2) Has worked as an apprentice body artist, under the training of a body artist who has been licensed in the District of Columbia, for at least 500 hours;

(3) Has passed the examinations required by the Board;

(4) Has not had his or her license to practice body art procedures suspended or revoked in any other jurisdiction; and

(5) Meets any other requirements established by rule to ensure that the applicant has had the proper training and experience to perform body art procedures.