La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XXXV-1309

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XXXV-1309 - Regulations for Apprenticeship Programs

A. "Apprentice" is a person who is engaged in learning electrolysis within an electrology office or clinic, under the supervision of a licensed electrologist instructor.

B. The petition for approval must show that:

1. the apprentice shall be provided with equipment necessary to learn all phases of electrology;

2. the apprentice shall be provided at least six consecutive months of direct supervision during a course of training; and

3. the owner is responsible for the activities of the electrologist's apprentice under his supervision and instruction:

a. the owner shall provide proof of a surety bond approved by the board in the amount of $1,000 per student, or a sum not to exceed $10,000 per apprenticeship program in favor of the state of Louisiana;

b. understands that failure on the owner's part to abide by these rules is a ground for revocation or suspension of license; and

c. each supervisor or instructor of an apprenticeship program must offer 450 hours of training in clinical experience and 150 hours of academic study as specified in these rules and regulations.

C. The 150 hours of academic study shall include the following:

1. histology of hair and skin structure		35
2. bacteriology, sterilization and hygiene (basic fundamentals)		27
3. electricity (principles of electricity, its effects and uses)		20
4. basic dermatology		21
5. physiology (emphasis on endocrinology)		25
6. equipment (approved electrolysis epilators and necessary equipment for an electrolysis office)		10
7. professional conduct and office management including Chapter 40 statutes and rules and regulations		12
TOTAL				150	Hours

D. Each supervisor of an electrologist apprentice shall furnish the apprentice with a signed copy of the contract and a copy of the text to be used.

E. Within 10 days after commencement of an apprenticeship program, each supervisor shall furnish the board with:

1. the name, current address, date of enrollment, telephone number, and specification day or evening class of each apprentice recorded on the board's record of enrollment form;

2. a certificate signed by a licensed physician stating the apprentice is free of contagious or communicable disease;

3. a signed copy of the apprentice's permission to receive electrolysis treatment, and any restrictions thereof;

4. a daily record of the apprentice's attendance, and a record of the time devoted to each subject shall be kept. These records shall be available for inspection to any member or investigator of the board at any time upon request.

F. Each supervisor or instructor must file reports of attendance and training of each apprentice every 90 days. Said reports must be signed by the supervisor and countersigned by the apprentice.

G. No instructor shall supervise more than two electrolysis apprentices at one time.

H. No practical work may be done by an apprentice except under the direct supervision of his supervisor or instructor.

I. Any applicant for licensure through reciprocity who seeks credit for out-of-state or foreign country training shall submit proof of eligibility in the form of an affidavit specifying when, where, how much and what kind of training from the board; certifying agency; school; or other authorized body of the state or country in which the applicant is currently licensed by that state or country. There shall be sufficient proof of no less than 600 hours of training. The applicant shall be required to take the board's examination.

J. An applicant for licensure in the state of Louisiana who has received an electrolysis training of no less than 600 hours may receive credit for such training by sufficient proof of apprenticeship program certificate issued by a licensed state or licensed country. The applicant shall be required to take the board's examination.

K. An applicant from any state or country which requires fewer than 600 hours of study and who is licensed by that state or country shall complete additional hours of study so that he has a total of 600 hours. Upon completion of the 600 hours of study, the applicant shall be required to take the board's examination.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XXXV-1309

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Electrolysis Examiners, LR 10:333 (April 1984), amended LR 11:538 (May 1985), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Electrolysis Examiners, LR 17:778 (August 1991), LR 19:1144 (September 1993), LR 30:795 (April 2004).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3051.