Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024
Section 10.53.06.04 - Clinical ProgramA. A clinical program shall:(1) Be taught by a licensed electrology instructor;(2) Consist of at least 400 hours;(3) Administer the clinical training in a semester consisting of not less than 3 months; and(4) Ensure that each day of clinical study consists of not more than: (a) 6 hours of training; or(b) 2 hours of training if on the same day as theory instruction.B. There shall be at least one licensed instructor in attendance at all times for ten students or less. A student may not be assigned in any capacity to instruct another student.C. The curriculum shall include: (1) Introduction, which shall include: (a) The definition of electrology; and(b) State laws and regulations governing the practice of electrology and requirements for licensure;(2) Professional ethics as set forth in COMAR 10.53.05;(3) Case history and record keeping;(5) Electrolysis, thermolysis, and the blend;(7) Needle types and performance;(8) Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization procedures as described in COMAR 10.53.09;(9) Structure and dynamics of hair;(11) Interpretation of hair growth patterns;(12) Evaluation of tissue before, during, and after treatment;(13) Draping, positioning, and lighting;(15) Insertions and epilations;(16) Adverse reactions and contraindications of all hair removal methods;(17) Normal and abnormal healing;(18) Scheduling of appropriate follow-up treatments;(19) Developing a practice; and(20) Review of theory and clinical studies.D. An electrology program shall be taught in a facility that complies with Regulation .05 of this chapter.Md. Code Regs. 10.53.06.04
Regulations .04 adopted under new chapter, Electrology Programs, effective June 20, 2005 (32:12 Md. R. 1047)