Electrology Licensing Program for District of Columbia

How To Apply

Features of the Program:

• Start on-line any time and begin training in a matter of a couple of days.
• Take as long as you want to complete the theory portion of the program.
• Study the theory from the comfort of your home.

Course Outline

GENERAL THEORY

A) INTRODUCTION TO ELECTROLOGY

• This includes 1) the history of electrology, 2) current methods of permanent and temporary hair removal.

B) BASIC SCIENCE

• A specific study of the following as these areas pertains to electrology;
  1. Anatomy and physiology
  2. Cytology
  3. Histology
  4. Survey of body systems: nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, skeletal, muscular, and integumentary
  5. Dermatology: normal integument, diseases of the skin
  6. Hair: structure and function, growth cycles, regrowth
  7. Hypertrichosis, hirsutism: causes, evaluation, treatment
  8. Contraindications to electrology
  9. Microbiology: a study of microorganisms, personal hygiene, hand washing, sanitation, antisepsis, disinfection, sterilization, aseptic techniques
  10. Immunology
  11. Basic electricity
  12. Modalities of electrology: electrolysis, single needle method and multiple needle method, thermolysis, manual and automatic method, and the blend method
  13. Electrology techniques and variables, a) techniques, b) variables, probes, intensity, timing, depth of insertion
• Operation, care, maintenance of equipment and instruments.

C) PSYCHOLOGY

1. Psychology as related to unwanted hair
2. Interpersonal skills
3. Stress management and relaxation techniques

D) PROFESSIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. Maintenance of professional standards
2. Professional associations
3. Ethical issues
4. Legal issues
5. Business principles and practices
   1. Organization and supervision of an office
   2. Office procedures and management
   3. Record keeping
   4. Bookkeeping and accounting
   5. Taxes
   6. Insurance liability (malpractice, property damage)
   7. Public relations and advertising
   8. Time management

CLINICAL PRACTICE

1. Interpersonal skills
2. Health history assessment
3. Consultation
4. Contraindications
5. Positioning and draping
6. Lighting and optics
7. Pre and post-treatment care
8. Modalities (electrolysis, thermolysis, blend)
9. Epilation techniques
10. Practice on all body areas
11. Aesthetic / cosmetic considerations
12. Side effects, tissue injury, and complications
13. Treatment records
14. Evaluation of treatment progress

Tuition Information

Tuition Includes: All training, the program text book, all study guides and all tests taken in the school, all disposable supplies and a supply kit that allows you to work in the school clinic.

Students graduate with a certificate of completion and a proof of training certificate that allows them to sit for the State Board licensing exam.

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