64B8-53.002. Curriculum Standards for Electrolysis Training Programs

In order to be approved by the Board, an electrolysis training program must meet the following curriculum standards:

(1) Academic instruction to be set out in school catalog.	Hours
(a) Introduction to electrolysis techniques through Galvanic, Thermolysis, Blend, and laser and light-based modalities, history of permanent hair removal, general treatment procedures.	15
(b) Principles of electricity, epilator functions, and adjustments.	5
(c) Laser and light-based hair removal physics.	5
(d) Laser safety and precautions.	5
(e) Integumentary System (skin and appendages).	6
(f) Circulatory (blood and lymph) and nervous system.	6
(g) Endocrine system, including related diseases.	6
(h) Biology of hair growth.	10
(i) Skin assessment, including skin typing, effects of all modalities, effects of temporary removal.	20
(j) Study of blood-borne pathogens with emphasis on hepatitis (all types), and HIV/AIDS.	5
(k) Microbiology of the skin (flora and fauna), sanitation and safety procedures including demonstrations in accordance with Rule 64B8-56.001, F.A.C.	7
(l) Clinic and office management, communications, professional ethics, bookkeeping, and patient management.	5
(m) Study of Title 64B8, F.A.C., as it relates to electrolysis, Chapter 478, F.S., and Chapter 456, Part II, F.S.	5
(n) Consultations including medical history, contraindications, conplications.	20
Subtotal	120 hours
(2) Clinical Application	Hours
(a) Coordination skills with probe holder and forceps.	5
(b) Insertions.	15
(c) Sanitation/Sterilization Procedures.	10
(d) Hands on Equipment Instruction (Laser and Light-Based).	15
(e) Hands on Equipment Instruction (Thermolysis).	10
(f) Hands on Equipment Instruction (Blend and Galvanic).	10
(g) Client Pre/Post Treatment.	10
(h) Client Assessment.	15
(i) General Treatment Procedures for all modalities.	80
(j) Consultations.	15
(k) Visuals/Library.	5
(l) Review/Exam Preparation.	10
Subtotal	200
Total	320 hours

Rulemaking Authority 478.43(1), (4) FS. Law Implemented 478.43(4), 478.45(1)(e), 478.50(4)(b) FS. History–New 9-29-93, Formerly 61F6-78.002, 59R-53.002, Amended 11-13-97, 2-15-17.