Skip to content
Body Piercing Essentials cover image

Body Piercing Essentials
Prime Course

Free PDF Certificate | Updated 2025 | Online Learning | Honest Pricing | Real Support | Join Anytime

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
2.1 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
7 students purchased this course

Add to basket or enquire

Buy with Apple Pay Buy with Google Pay

Overview

The Body Piercing Essentials course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to perform piercings safely, professionally, and in line with industry standards. Delivered 100% online in a flexible, self-paced format, it’s ideal for those starting out or refining their skills. As a CPD-registered, UKRLP-listed, AHOT-recognised provider, we’ve helped over 25,000 happy students achieve their learning goals. You’ll benefit from practical guidance, health and safety best practices, and insights into current trends. A free final assessment allows you to confirm your understanding, and successful learners receive a free digital certificate.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Assessment details

Final Exam

Included in course price

Curriculum

12
sections
40
lectures
2h 6m
total

    • 1: Disclaimer 01:00

    • 2: Lesson 1 - What is Body Piercing? 03:00
    • 3: Lesson 2 - Historical and Cultural Background of Body Piercing 03:00
    • 4: Lesson 3 - Types of Body Piercings: Common Locations 02:00
    • 5: Lesson 4 - Health and Safety Considerations 03:00

    • 6: Lesson 1 - Choosing a Reputable Piercing Studio 03:00
    • 7: Lesson 2 - Communicating with the Piercer: Expectations and Questions 03:00
    • 8: Lesson 3 - Understanding the Risks and Aftercare Requirements 03:00
    • 9: Lesson 4 - Legal Age and Consent Requirements 02:00

    • 10: Lesson 1 - The Piercing Process: Step-by-Step 03:00
    • 11: Lesson 2 - Sterilization and Hygiene Practices 03:00
    • 12: Lesson 3 - Different Piercing Techniques 03:00
    • 13: Lesson 4 - Pain Management during Piercing 03:00

    • 14: Lesson 1 - Types of Body Jewelry: Rings, Studs, Barbells, etc. 03:00
    • 15: Lesson 2 - Materials Used in Body Jewelry: Pros and Cons 02:00
    • 16: Lesson 3 - Sizing and Proper Fit of Body Jewelry 03:00
    • 17: Lesson 4 - Allergies and Sensitivities to Jewelry Materials 03:00

    • 18: Lesson 1 - Importance of Proper Aftercare 03:00
    • 19: Lesson 2 - Cleaning and Maintaining a New Piercing 03:00
    • 20: Lesson 3 - Recognizing Signs of Infection or Complications 03:00
    • 21: Lesson 4 - Healing Timelines for Different Piercings 03:00

    • 22: Lesson 1 - Keloids and Hypertrophic Scarring 03:00
    • 23: Lesson 2 - Rejection and Migration of Piercings 03:00
    • 24: Lesson 3 - Infections and How to Handle Them 03:00
    • 25: Lesson 4 - Allergic Reactions to Jewelry 03:00

    • 26: Lesson 1 - Surface Piercings 03:00
    • 27: Lesson 2 - Dermal Piercings 03:00
    • 28: Lesson 3 - Industrial Piercings 03:00
    • 29: Lesson 4 - Genital Piercings 03:00

    • 30: Lesson 1 - Client Confidentiality and Privacy 03:00
    • 31: Lesson 2 - Dealing with Difficult Clients 03:00
    • 32: Lesson 3 - Cultural Sensitivity in Piercing Practices 03:00
    • 33: Lesson 4 - Continuous Professional Development for Piercers 03:00

    • 34: Lesson 1 - Piercings and Pregnancy 03:00
    • 35: Lesson 2 - Piercing with Medical Conditions (Diabetes, Epilepsy, etc.) 03:00
    • 36: Lesson 3 - Communicating with Healthcare Providers about Piercings 03:00

    • 37: Lesson 1 - Popular Trends in Body Piercing 03:00
    • 38: Lesson 2 - Microdermal Implants and Other Innovations 03:00
    • 39: Lesson 3 - The Future of Body Piercing 03:00

    • 40: Final Exam 14:00

Course media

Description

The Body Piercing Essentials programme offers a comprehensive journey through every stage of professional piercing, from preparation to aftercare. You’ll explore the historical and cultural context of body piercing, understand different piercing types, and learn the correct techniques for safe and hygienic procedures.

You will study health and safety protocols, sterilisation methods, and pain management, along with guidance on choosing the right jewellery, materials, and sizes for different clients. The course covers aftercare instructions, healing timelines, and how to recognise and manage complications such as infections, scarring, or jewellery rejection.

Advanced modules introduce specialised piercings, client communication, cultural sensitivity, and professional ethics. You will also discover the latest innovations, including microdermal implants and emerging trends. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation to work confidently in the body piercing industry or enhance your existing skills.

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for aspiring body piercers, tattoo artists seeking to expand their services, salon and studio owners, and enthusiasts who wish to deepen their knowledge of body piercing. It is also valuable for professionals in related fields who need to understand safe piercing practices to advise clients effectively.

Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for the Body Piercing Essentials course. A keen interest in body piercing, attention to detail, and good manual dexterity will help you succeed. You’ll need basic computer skills and reliable internet access to participate in online learning activities.

Career path

Completing this course can lead to opportunities as a professional body piercer, studio assistant, piercing jewellery specialist, or salon owner offering piercing services. It can also support careers in the fashion, beauty, and body modification industries, where knowledge of body piercing is increasingly in demand.

Questions and answers

Currently there are no Q&As for this course. Be the first to ask a question.

Ask a question

Reviews

Currently there are no reviews for this course. Be the first to leave a review.

Leave a review

Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
View all
Related searches: Accountancy courses, Body piercing courses, Finance courses, Online courses

Interest free credit agreements provided by Zopa Bank Limited trading as DivideBuy are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Financial Ombudsman Service. Zopa Bank Limited trading as DivideBuy is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority, and entered on the Financial Services Register (800542). Zopa Bank Limited (10627575) is incorporated in England & Wales and has its registered office at: 1st Floor, Cottons Centre, Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QG. VAT Number 281765280. DivideBuy's trading address is First Floor, Brunswick Court, Brunswick Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1HH. © Zopa Bank Limited 2026. All rights reserved.