Wisconsin Administrative Code
Cosmetology Examining Board
Chapter Cos 2 - Practice And Professional Conduct
Section Cos 2.025 - Delegated medical procedures

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง Cos 2.025

Current through February 26, 2024

(1) Licensees may provide client services constituting medical procedures only as directed, supervised and inspected by a physician who has the power to direct, decide and oversee the implementation of the client services provided in licensed establishments.

(2) Delegated medical procedures include the following:

(a) Laser hair removal services.

(b) Microdermabrasion services, except as specified under sub. (2r).

(c) Chemical exfoliation, except for application of commercially available exfoliation products utilized in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions, limited to the following:
1. Alpha hydroxyl acids of 30% or less, with a ph of not less than 2.0.

2. Salicylic acids of 20% or less, with a ph of not less than 2.0.

(d) Microneedling.

(e) Any treatment impacting a skin layer below the stratum corneum.

(2m) The following are delegated medical procedures unless the licensee has received formal training in the procedure as part of a board-approved curriculum and the treatment, as performed, does not impact a skin layer below the stratum corneum:

(a) Dermaplaning, when performed by an aesthetician licensed under s. 454.06 (4), Stats.

(b) Eyelash or eyebrow tinting.

(c) Microblading.

(d) Utilization of electromagnetic radiation and electric current.

(e) Utilization of thermal energy.

(2r) A licensee may utilize microdermabrasion devices in his or her practice without medical supervision if all of the following conditions are met:

(a) The device shall be of an aesthetic grade and not labeled as a prescription device by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Only FDA approved Class I machines may be used pursuant to this subsection.

(b) The device utilizes a closed loop negative pressure system that incorporates a tissue retention device.

(c) The normal and customary use of the device results in the removal of only the surface epidermal cells of the skin.

(d) Eye protection is provided to the client and protective gloves are worn by the operator.

(e) Microdermabrasion services are not provided within 48 hours before or after a chemical exfoliation.

(f) The licensee has performed a pretreatment assessment on the client and reviewed the results with the client.

(g) The client has given written consent prior to the administration of the services. The consent shall contain all of the following:
1. A statement setting forth in general terms the nature and purpose of the procedure or procedures, together with the known risks associated with the procedure or procedures, if reasonably determinable.

2. A statement that acknowledges that the disclosure of that information has been made and that all questions asked about the procedure or procedures have been answered in a satisfactory manner.

3. The signature of the client for whom the procedure is to be performed, or if the client for any reason lacks legal capacity to consent, is signed by a person who has legal authority to consent on behalf of that client.

(3) Delegated medical procedures shall be undertaken only pursuant to formal written protocols setting forth the nature and scope of the procedures delegated, describing the supervisory plan, and indicating any contraindications to undertaking the procedure. A laser hair removal product or device, or intense pulsed light device shall not be used on a minor unless the minor is accompanied by a parent or guardian and only under the general supervision of a physician.

(4) A licensee providing client services constituting delegated medical procedures shall upon request make available to the client and to the board a copy of the formal written protocols.

(5) Should a client service constituting a delegated medical procedure be contraindicated based either upon the written protocol or some other basis, the licensee shall decline to carry out the procedure and shall explain to the client the basis for the licensee's inability to provide the service.

(6) A licensee providing client services constituting delegated medical procedures in a licensed establishment shall post in a conspicuous location in the immediate area where the procedure is carried out the name of the delegating physician and the nature and scope of the procedures delegated.

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