Electrologist

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ELECTROLOGIST<br><br> 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.<br><br> REQUIREMENTS: <br>Be at least 18 years of age, with good moral character, and satisfy the education and examination requirements. <br><br>EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: <br>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. <br><br>EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:<br>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) <br><br>RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS: <br>Every two (2) years.<BR><BR>PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: <br>American Electrology Association<BR>106 Oak Ridge Road<BR>Trumbull, CT 06611<BR>Telephone: (203) 372-7119<BR><BR>Society of Clinical and Medical Hair Removal (SCMHR)<BR>2424 American Lane<BR>Madison, WI 53704-3102<BR>Phone: (608) 443-2470