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 Division 64B8, F.A.C., as it relates to electrolysis, Chapters 478, and 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). This portion of the training must be supervised by a physician consistent with Rule 64B8-56.002, F.A.C. | 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 |
Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B8-53.002
Rulemaking Authority 478.43(1), (4) FS. Law Implemented 478.43(4), 478.45(1)(e), 478.50(4)(b) FS.
New 9-29-93, Formerly 61F6-78.002, 59R-53.002, Amended 11-13-97, 2-15-17, 6-13.23.