N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-12.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 13:35-12.6 - Licensing requirements for electrologist

(a) To be eligible for licensure as an electrologist, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:

1. Be at least 18 years of age;

2. Be of good moral character;

3. Have successfully completed high school or its equivalent;

4. Have successfully completed an electrology education program that meets the requirements in (b) below or which is determined by the Board to be substantially equivalent to such a program.

5. Have passed the Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) Examination, or its successor; and

6. Have passed the New Jersey Electrology Jurisprudence Examination.

(b) The electrology education program shall be taught by an electrology instructor licensed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:35-12.7 and shall include at least 200 hours of instruction in the theory of electrology and at least 400 hours of instruction in the clinical practice of electrology as follows:

1. The 200 hours of instruction in the theory of electrology shall include at least a minimum of:

i. Ten hours in histology and hair structure;

ii. Twenty five hours in the fundamentals of bacteriology and sterilization;

iii. Twenty hours in the principles and modalities of electricity;

iv. Thirty hours in the structure and diseases of skin and hair, and abnormalities;

v. Twenty five hours on equipment necessary for proper operation of an electrolysis office;

vi. Five hours on professional conduct and ethics;

vii. Five hours in New Jersey law and regulations;

viii. Twenty hours in human anatomy and physiology;

ix. Ten hours in draping, positioning, and ergonomics; and

x. Fifty hours in the topics set forth in (b)1i through ix above or in other topics related to the practice of electrology.

2. The 400 hours of instruction in the clinical practice of electrology shall include instruction in the following content areas:

i. Epilation techniques;

ii. Thermolysis;

iii. Blend/dual modality;

iv. Demonstrations of proper electrolysis treatment procedures for legs, arms, and face; and

v. Electricity.

3. As part of the approved course of study, all hours of theory must be completed prior to practical work being performed on the general public.

4. The 400 hours of instruction in the clinical practice of electrology require in-person instruction. Webinars and distance learning courses shall not satisfy this requirement.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-12.6

Amended by 52 N.J.R. 476(a), effective 3/2/2020

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 1171(a), effective 6/20/2022