Code of Massachusetts Regulations
240 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERING
Title 240 CMR 9.00 - Administrative Practices for Electrolysis
Section 9.05 - Practice of Laser Electrolysis
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(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:
(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:
(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:
(6) Equipment. All equipment used for Laser Electrolysis shall:
(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.