North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Chapter 06 - BARBER AND ELECTROLYSIS EXAMINERS
Subchapter X - ELECTROLOGY SCHOOLS
Section 06X .0101 - CURRICULUM

Universal Citation: 21 NC Admin Code 06X .0101

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024

(a) The course of study for electrolysis shall consist of at least 600 clock hours of instruction in theory and clinical practice as set out in the following table:

Subject

Theory Hours

Clinical Hours

General Orientation

20

0

Rules of the school

Personal hygiene and dress

Professional ethics and office rules

State and local laws governing electrolysis

History of electrolysis

Trichology (Hair Growth)

20

0

Hair structure and function

Growth cycles, including regrowth cycles

Follicle structure and function

Endocrinology

20

0

Causes of hair growth, including new hair stimulation

Study and function of glands

Dermatology

30

0

Skin structure and function

Disease of the skin (as related to the practice of electrology)

Reaction of the skin as related to the clinical application of electrolysis

Neurology/Angiology (as related to electrology)

20

0

Nervous system

Pain thresholds

Pain variables

Synoptic responses

Circulatory system

Cardiovascular system

Lymphatic system

Bacteriology

25

40

Sanitation

Sterilization

Rules and standards promulgated by the Board

Principles of Electricity

20

80

Short wave (Alternating) current

Direct (Galvanic) current

Equipment

30

200

Modalities

Electrolysis (DC - Galvanic)

Thermolysis (SW - Shortwave)

Blend (Combination of Galvanic and Shortwave)

Variables

Probes

Intensity

Timing

Depth of insertion

Equipment maintenance and upkeep

General Treatment Procedure

25

30

Consultation with clients

Consultation instruction shall include methods of developing case histories and health history assessments and providing information on hair growth cycles, modalities used, pain factors, scheduling of appointments, and fees

Positioning and draping

Development of Practice

20

20

Public relations and advertisement

Office procedure and management

Record keeping

Telephone etiquette

Housekeeping (Office)

Totals:

230

370

(b) The course of study for laser hair removal shall consist of at least 30 clock hours of instruction in theory and clinical practice, with a minimum of 20 hours in practical hands-on instruction and at least 10 hours of basic science (Didactic) instruction in the use of laser and light-based hair removal or reduction devices in the following topics:

(1) biology of hair;

(2) laser and light-based terminology;

(3) laser physics;

(4) types of laser and light-based hair removal devices;

(5) safety and precautions;

(6) tissue interaction;

(7) Fitzpatrick skin typing;

(8) patient history form and consultation;

(9) treatment contraindications;

(10) sterilization procedures;

(11) draping of patient;

(12) pre-treatment and post-treatment care;

(13) photo documentation; and

(14) photosensitive drugs and disorders.

Authority G.S. 88A-6; 88A-19; 88A-19.1;
Eff. June 1, 1993;
Amended Eff. December 1, 2010;
Readopted Eff. September 1, 2019;
Recodified from 21 NCAC 19 .0601 Eff. January 1, 2023.

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