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AMT provides board certification to individuals who have met a defined standard of education, training and knowledge in the field of medical tattooing.

The ALLIANCE OF MEDICAL TATTOOING (AMT) is an independent non-profit organization created to help support businesses and artists in the medical tattooing field through the formation of policies, standards, ethics, and certification that set it apart. The ALLIANCE OF MEDICAL TATTOOING (AMT) is an independent non-profit organization created to help support businesses and artists in the medical tattooing field through the formation of policies, standards, ethics, and certification that set it apart from other tattooing industries. Board certification by the AMT is a voluntary process that demonstrates a tattoo artist’s commitment to professionalism, lifelong learning, and quality client care.

10/24/2026

AMT Artist Round Table: Making Connections with the Community

Join us for our next AMT Artist Round Table, hosted by Nicole Rizzuto, AMT President and Board Member, as we discuss the importance of building professional relationships and connecting with the communities we serve.

As medical tattoo artists, how do we establish connections with medical professionals, healthcare facilities, support organizations, and local community groups?

We’ll discuss ways to introduce ourselves and our services, build professional relationships, create opportunities for collaboration, and become trusted resources within our communities.

This is an open discussion where AMT members are encouraged to share their experiences, challenges, ideas, and approaches to building meaningful connections that support both their work and the people they serve.

Sunday, November 8th | 1:00 PM EST

Exclusively for AMT Members

To participate, log into your AMT Member Portal and select Calendar to join the meeting via Zoom.

Can’t attend live? The discussion will be recorded and available for replay in the Member Portal following the meeting.

We look forward to hearing your experiences and continuing the conversation!

10/21/2026

Do you really know what’s in the products you’re using in your tattoo studio?

Join the Alliance of Medical Tattooing for our upcoming LIVE Continued Education training:

Understanding Safety Data Sheets for the Tattoo Studio

Learn how to read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS), identify chemical hazards, understand exposure risks, and apply proper handling and safety procedures to your everyday tattoo practices.

📅 Sunday, December 13, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM EST
💻 Live via Zoom | Approximately 2–3 hours

Registration:
• AMT Members: $25
• Non-Members: $55

This training includes a final exam and certificate of completion upon passing. No CEU credits are offered.

Registration is now open!

Non-members can register through our website under Continued Education. AMT members, log into your Members Portal under Events to register at your discounted rate.

10/21/2026

📣 As promised. Our newly published podcast with SeAnn Cook (Torrence) of Beauty Edit Tattoo

SeAnn answers questions about medical tattoos directly from our community. It is such an honor to add this content to our resources from another fine medical tattoos artist who is part of Alliance of Medical Tattooing | Global Nonprofit

I will post the interview in our story today but you can also listen to the full episode in the link in our bio on the podcast tab.

Thank you SeAnn for spending time with me 🌸💕

09/30/2026

READY TO JOIN AMT?

Be part of a professional organization working to advance standards, education, ethics, and recognition in medical tattooing.

AMT offers two membership pathways:

BOARD CERTIFIED ARTIST
AMT developed the first peer-reviewed Board Certification for medical tattoo artists.

Artists are reviewed based on:
• Portfolio and healed work
• Professional and business practices
• Experience and qualifications
• Professional references
• Commitment to AMT standards and ethics

GOLD MEMBERSHIP
For professionals who want to support AMT’s mission, stay connected to the field, and access member resources and education without pursuing Board Certification.

Member perks include:
• Professional AMT recognition
• Member directory listing
• Member badge and credentials
• Discounted continuing education
• Educational resources
• Artist round tables and member events
• Connection with artists and professionals across the field

Ready to be part of AMT?

Membership applications are open. Visit the AMT website to learn more and apply.

09/26/2026

Your Phone Is Part of the Contamination Chain

Phones, tablets, cameras, smart watches, and other personal electronics can easily become part of the cross-contamination chain during a tattoo. These devices are handled throughout the day and placed on countertops, in pockets, bags, cars, and other environments. Picking up an unprotected phone with procedure gloves and then returning those same gloves to the tattoo creates a direct pathway for contamination.

This also applies before the tattoo begins. Artists often put on gloves to position the client, mark placement, or take before photos. If you use your phone or camera while wearing those gloves, do not use the same pair of gloves to begin tattooing. Remove them, perform hand hygiene as appropriate, and put on a fresh pair before starting the procedure. A glove is only clean until it touches something outside of your clean or protected workflow.

If you know you’ll need a device during the procedure—for reference images, artwork, music controls, photographs, or communication—plan for it before you begin. Devices that can be appropriately protected should be covered with a single-use barrier. If a device isn’t barrier protected, remove your gloves before handling it and put on a fresh pair before returning to the client or procedure area.

Photography at the end of a tattoo is another easy place for good habits to slip. Don’t finish tattooing and immediately pick up an unprotected phone or camera with contaminated gloves. Safely transition out of the tattoo procedure first, remove your gloves, perform hand hygiene, and handle your photography equipment appropriately.

Good infection control means recognizing the entire contamination chain, not just the items that directly touch the client’s skin. If you’re going to touch it during the tattoo, it needs to be part of your barrier plan or your clean-hand workflow.

09/23/2026

Reminder: Understanding Breast Reconstruction with Dr. Pankaj Tiwari, MD

There’s still time to register for our upcoming AMT continued education webinar with Dr. Pankaj Tiwari, a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction and advanced microsurgical techniques.

For tattoo artists working with breast cancer survivors, understanding what happens surgically before a client ever reaches our tattoo chair matters. Dr. Tiwari will discuss breast reconstruction procedures, healing, scar patterns, and important surgical considerations that can help artists better understand the reconstructed breast and restorative tattooing.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 2 PM EST
Live via Zoom
45-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A
Replay available for registered attendees

AMT Members: Free — log into your Members Portal and visit Events to register.
Non-Members: $15 — register on our website under Continued Education Webinars.

We’re looking forward to learning from Dr. Tiwari and hope you’ll join us for this important conversation!

09/16/2026

HIPAA Training is coming up — October 4th!

Join the Alliance of Medical Tattooing for our live HIPAA Compliance Training for Medical Tattoo Artists on Sunday, October 4th at 2:00 PM EST.

This 2–3 hour live continuing education training covers HIPAA fundamentals, PHI, client privacy, the Privacy and Security Rules, breach response, documentation, and how these requirements apply within a medical tattoo practice.

The course includes a final exam, and those who successfully pass will receive an AMT Certificate of Completion valid for one year.

AMT Members: $25 — Log into your Member Portal and go to Events to register at your discounted rate.

Non-Members: $55 — Registration is available through the AMT website under Continuing Education Webinars.

October 4th is coming up — reserve your spot and be prepared to better protect your clients, their information, and your practice.

08/30/2026

Amazing event at Terri Coutee Breast Symposium 2026 with one of our amazing talented AMT Board Certified Artist SeAnn Cook (Torrence) Beauty Edit Tattoo and our President Nicole Rizzuto ◦ NMR•TATTOO®️

08/04/2026

🎉Back by Popular Demand: AMT Artist Round Table #3

The feedback from our last Artist Round Table was clear—you wanted more discussion on tattoo pigments. We’re excited to continue the conversation with our third AMT Artist Round Table, bringing members together to share knowledge, ask questions, and learn from one another.

This month’s discussion will be hosted by Christina Siegel Christina Siegel, AMT Artist and Board of Directors member, with special guest co-host TJ Lopez TJ Lopez , AMT Advisory Board Member. Together, they’ll lead an interactive discussion centered on tattoo pigments, their use in medical tattooing, and the questions and experiences that matter most to our members.

Whether you joined our previous discussions or this will be your first Round Table, we invite you to be part of the conversation.

Sunday, August 23
2:00 PM EST

This Artist Round Table is exclusively for AMT members.

To join, log into your AMT Member Portal and select Events to access the Zoom meeting.

Can’t attend live? The meeting will be recorded and made available for replay in the AMT Member Portal following the discussion, so you can watch it at your convenience.

We look forward to another great conversation with our AMT community!

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07/29/2026

🔎Checking Your Needles🔎

Inspect every needle cartridge to the loop 10 X magnification before it touches the skin every time.

Even brand new, sterilize cartridges can have defects that aren’t visible to the naked eye. A quick step helps ensure the needle is clean, properly aligned, and safe to use.

Look for soldering debris, bent, or damaged tips, uneven, or displayed, needle, groupings, moose needles, or any leftover fibers or plastic fragments.

These issues can cause trauma, blowouts, inconsistent, pigment, implantation, and unnecessary damage to the skin. What you can see can absolutely affect results in your clients experience.

Taking a few seconds to check your needles, show, professionalism, protect your client, and reflect your commitment to the highest standards and safety and quality in every session.

To learn more about professional standards and medical tattooing rejoin the alliance of medical Tattoo, visit www.allianceofmedicaltattooing.com

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P. O. Box 7133
Wantagh, NY
11793

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http://www.allianceofmedicaltattooing.com/

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