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Electrology Instructor
License Description

Occupational Description


An Electrology Instructor is a person licensed under the Nebraska Cosmetology Act to teach any or all of the practices of electrolysis, or the permanent removal of hair by the application of an electrical current to the dermal papilla by a filament to cause decomposition, coagulation, or dehydration within the hair follicle by means of short wave and/or galvanic current.

Licensure Requirements


Applicants must:1. Have attained the age of 17 years on or before the beginning date of the examination for whichapplication is being made;2. Have completed formal education equivalent to a United States high school education;3. Possess a minimum competency in the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the practices for which licensure is sought, as evidenced by successful completion ofan examination in the appropriate practices approved by the Board and administered by the department;4. Possess sufficient ability to read the English language to permit the applicant to practice in a safe manner, as evidenced by successful completion of the written examination;5. Have graduated from a school of electrolysis;6. Be currently licensed as an electrologist in Nebraska and have practiced electrology actively for at least two years immediately before the application;7. Be a citizen of the United States, an alien lawfully admitted into the United States who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act, or a nonimmigrant whose visa for entry, or application for visa for entry, is related to such employment in the United States.

Fees


Initial License- $50.00

Renewal


Licenses must be renewed biennially on July 31 of odd-numbered years. The renewal fee is $50.00 Twenty hours of continuing education are required biennially to qualify for renewal.
Licensing Agency
Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services
P.O. Box 94986, 301 Centennial Mall S
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 224 2117
dhhs.licensure2117@nebraska.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/09/2023
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