DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of MedicineRULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B8-53.001: Requirements for Electrolysis Training Programs Approved by the BoardNOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 31, No. 28, July 15, 2005 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.
The changes are in response to comments submitted by the staff of the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee. The Electrolysis Council made recommendations for changes to the rule to the Board of Medicine, which were considered by the Board on April 7, 2006. The Board reviewed a different version of the rule than the version approved by the Council. No action was taken by the Board. The Council, at its meeting held on May 15, 2006, approved changes to the rule which were considered by the Board on June 2, 2006. The Board had additional concerns with the Council’s recommendation and sent the rule back to the Council for additional changes. On December 2, 2006, the Board considered yet another draft of changes to the rule and approved the changes. When changed, the rule will be substantially reworded to read as follows:
(Substantial rewording of Rule 64B8-53.001. See Florida Administrative Code for present text).
64B8-53.001 Requirements for Electrolysis Training Programs Approved by the Board.
An electrolysis training program shall be approved by the Board for pre-licensure training if the following requirements are met:
(1) The electrolysis training program is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education and the license is a current, unencumbered provisional, regular or biennial license issued pursuant to Sections 1005.31-.38, F.S.
(a) Electrolysis training programs intended to train individuals to practice in Florida must provide the Electrolysis Council copies of all documents submitted to the Department of Education for initial approval and renewal by the Commission for Independent Education. Failure to provide these materials to the Council shall result in a denial or revocation of program approval by the Council.
(b) No home study or correspondence school or course will be considered in assessing an applicant's qualifications for licensure.
(2) Applicants shall complete and submit to the Council the application entitled “New Facility or New Ownership Application for Electrology Facility Licensure”, form DOH/MQA/EP APP/REV-9/99, which is hereby incorporated by reference, copies of which may be obtained from the Council Office at 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C 05, Tallahassee, FL 32399. Approval by the Council is necessary before students are admitted.
(3) The facility where initial training is offered shall submit to the Council at least the following:
(a) A statement of the educational goals and objectives of the program;
(b) A detailed course outline or syllabus, including method of instruction, and testing materials;
(c) A current curriculum vitae of the course instructor(s);
(d) A sample certificate or diploma which includes the following which shall be filled in by the facility at the time of graduation:
Academic Hours
Traditional Classroom
Non-Traditional Classroom
Per 64B8-53.002(1)
Successfully Completed
__________________
_________________
Clinical Hours
Traditional Classroom
Non-Traditional Classroom
Per 64B8-53.002(2)
Successfully Completed
__________________
__________________
(e) A copy of the electrology facility license and the most recent Department of Health inspection sheet from the location where the training courses are to be offered demonstrating compliance with Rule 64B8-51.006, F.A.C.
(f) Proof of current, unencumbered licensure by the Commission for Independent Education, pursuant to Chapter 1005, Florida Statutes. Failure to maintain that license in good standing shall result in the loss of Council approval of the Program.
(g) Provide a copy of the application form submitted by students which shall include the following Notice in bold type no smaller than 14 points:
“Notice from the Florida Electrolysis Council
Applicants for an Electrolysis License in the State of Florida are required to have completed a specifically outlined course of academic and clinical studies. Those studies must have been taken in a classroom setting in the physical presence of the instructor. Only such classroom education will be considered adequate for licensure. No credit shall be awarded applicants for home study, correspondence, or other distance education.
I confirm that I have read and understand the foregoing notice.
__________________________
Student SignatureDate”
(4) The content of the program must include the curriculum standards set forth in subsections 64B8-53.002(1) and (2), F.A.C.. All curriculum must harmonize with and not be contrary to the following statements:
(a) The procedures to be used for electrolysis involve the insertion of a sterile needle electrode into the hair follicle(s) of prepared skin. After the application of the selected current, the treated hair(s) is (are) removed with sterile forceps. After treatment is complete, the treated area of the skin is given post-treatment care.
(b) Electrolysis training programs shall be limited to training in the universally accepted procedures of electrolysis and shall not include extemporary procedures licensed by any other Florida Board. One example of such an extemporary procedure would be waxing the treated area after electrolysis. A Cosmetology license is required for certain types of waxing. A second example would be the intentional treatment of telangiectasis (spider veins) with the epilator. This type of vascular surgery may only be performed by a Florida licensed physician.
(5) Only needle-type epilators shall be used in electrolysis training programs.
(6) All students in the clinical application phase of an electrolysis training program shall have access to a full work station consisting of an epilator, treatment table, stool, and supplies. During the clinical application phase of instruction in an electrolysis training program, there shall be only one student assigned to each work station.
(7) Each facility where electrolysis training programs are offered must meet the curriculum standards in Rule 64B8-53.002, F.A.C., and have the equipment required by Rule 64B8-53.003, F.A.C.
(8) Each facility where electrolysis training programs are offered must be licensed as an electrology facility pursuant to Rule 64B8-51.006, F.A.C.
(9) An electrolysis training program in another state or jurisdiction which does not license the practice of electrolysis shall be an approved electrolysis training program if meets requirements substantially equivalent to those in subsections 64B8-53.001(1) and (2), F.A.C.
Specific Authority 478.43(4), 478.50(4)(b) FS. Law Implemented 478.43(4), 478.45(1)(e), 478.50(4)(b) FS. History–New 9-29-93, Formerly 61F6-78.001, Amended 6-19-96, Formerly 59R-53.001, Amended 11-13-97,_________.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Susan Love, Executive Director, Electrolysis Council, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255
