240 CMR 9.05 - Practice of Laser Electrolysis
(1)
Eligibility of Licensees to Practice Laser
Electrolysis. A person licensed by the Board before May 3, 2015 to
practice electrolysis who has practiced Laser Hair Removal under the
supervision of a physician may apply to the Board for approval to practice
Laser Electrolysis by filing the following documentation with the Board at
least 30 days before beginning to practice Laser Electrolysis:
(a) Satisfactory written proof, in the form
of a letter signed by a physician, that the licensee actively practiced Laser
Hair Removal under the supervision of that physician for a minimum of two
consecutive years immediately preceding the application; and
(b) A certificate of completion of a course
or courses in Laser Hair Removal or Laser Electrolysis approved by the Board
with a minimum of 15 Contact Hours.
(2)
Eligibility of Licensees Who
Have Not Practiced Laser Hair Removal. A person licensed by the
Board as an electrologist who has not practiced Laser Hair Removal may petition
the Board for approval to practice Laser Electrolysis by filing with the Board
a certificate of completion of a course or courses approved by the Board, which
shall include the topics required by the Board and a minimum of 20 Contact
Hours of Practical Training and ten Contact Hours of Didactic Training in Laser
Electrolysis.
(3)
Continuing Education Credit. The Credits or Contact
Hours of instruction in Laser Electrolysis obtained pursuant to 240 CMR 9.05(2)
shall qualify for continuing education requirements of 240 CMR 11.01:
Continuing Education Requirements for one license renewal
period.
(4)
Applicants
for Instructor - Qualification in Laser Electrolysis. A person may
be registered as an Instructor in Laser Electrolysis if he or she meets the
requirements of 240 CMR 10.06: Licensure of Instructors and Approval of
Lecturers and submits the following to the Board with his or her
application:
(a) Satisfactory written proof,
in the form of a letter signed by a physician, that the licensee actively
practiced Laser Hair Removal under the supervision of that physician for a
minimum of two consecutive years immediately preceding the
application;
(b) A certificate of
completion of a course or courses in Laser Electrolysis approved by the Board
and a minimum of 40 Contact Hours of Practical Training and 20 Contact Hours of
Didactic Training; and
(c) A
passing grade on the instructor licensing examination prescribed by the
Board.
(5)
Licensed Instructors - Qualification in Laser
Electrolysis. A person licensed by the Board as an Instructor
before May 3, 2015 who has practiced Laser Hair Removal under the supervision
of a physician may petition the Board for approval to give instruction in Laser
Electrolysis by filing with the Board at least 30 days prior to beginning to
give such instruction:
(a) Satisfactory
written proof, in the form of a letter signed by a physician, that the licensee
actively practiced Laser Hair Removal under the supervision of that physician
for a minimum of two consecutive years immediately preceding the application;
and
(b) A certificate of completion
of a course or courses approved by the Board, which shall include a minimum of
40 Contact Hours of Practical Training and 20 Contact Hours of Didactic
Training.
(6)
Equipment. All equipment used for Laser Electrolysis
shall:
(a) Comply with all applicable rules
and regulations of the FDA and OSHA;
(b) Be approved by the Federal Communications
Commission to the extent that such approval is required by federal law or
regulations; and
(c) Comply with
Regulations for the Control of Lasers, 105 CMR 121.000: To Control the
Radiation Hazards of Lasers, Laser Systems and Optical Fiber Communication
Systems Utilizing Laser Diode or Light Emitting Diode Sources,
promulgated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
(7)
Standards for
Licensure or Approval of Schools. In order to retain licensure,
Electrolysis Schools shall submit to the Board a copy of the school catalogue
or program manual for approval, which shall include a minimum of 40 Contact
Hours of Practical Training and 20 Contact Hours of Didactic Training in Laser
Electrolysis within the 1100-hour program for Massachusetts
licensure.
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