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ELECTROLOGIST
License Description ELECTROLOGIST

An electrologist removes hair from the normal skin of the human body by application of an electric current to the hair papilla by means of a needle or needles so as to cause growth inactivity of the hair papilla and thus permanently remove the hair.

REQUIREMENTS:
Be at least 18 years of age, with good moral character, and satisfy the education and examination requirements.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or equivalent and 600 hours electrology (175 theory and 425 clinical practice); completed within a twelve (12) month time frame from the date started, and must have been completed prior to taking the examination.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
The written examination, as adopted by the Commissioner, is the examination accepted by the American Electrology Association (AEA) or Society for Clinical and Medical Hair Removal, Inc. (SCMHR)

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:
Every two (2) years.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American Electrology Association
106 Oak Ridge Road
Trumbull, CT 06611
Telephone: (203) 372-7119

Society of Clinical and Medical Hair Removal (SCMHR)
2424 American Lane
Madison, WI 53704-3102
Phone: (608) 443-2470
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of Health Related Boards
Division of Health Related Boards
665 Mainstream Drive 2nd floor
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 741 3807
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans Expedited processing is available for military and spouses
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/10/2023
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