N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 704.06

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Plc 704.06 - Written Examination

(a) Each applicant for an initial license shall take and pass:

(1) The International Board of Electrologist Certification (IBEC) state licensing examination administered by the third-party organization under contract to the OPLC to administer the exam; or

(2) The American Electrolysis Association examination for professional certification as an electrologist.

(b) The written examination shall cover the following topics:

(1) Anatomy and physiology of skin and hair;

(2) Infection prevention, including:

a. Handwashing and use of gloves;

b. Cleaning and sterilization of instruments;

c. Cleaning and disinfection of items, and other safety precautions;

d. Environmental prevention and housekeeping;

e. Client considerations;

f. Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination;

g. Follow-up procedures for potential exposures to HBV, HIV, and other blood-borne pathogens; and

h. Transmittable diseases;

(3) Clinical observation and applications, including:

a. Health history;

b. Evaluation and assessment;

c. Explanation of infection prevention and electrology procedures;

d. Treatment plan/referral;

e. Informed consent;

f. Client concerns/anxieties;

g. Sensitivity/tolerance level;

h. Positioning, draping, lighting, and magnification;

i. Skin preparation;

j. Selection of modality, instruments, needle, and forceps;

k. Insertions;

l. Balancing time and intensity;

m. Response to treatment;

n. Antisepsis of treated area;

o. Home-care instruction; and

p. Documentation;

(4) Electrical operations, including:

a. Electrolysis by galvanic, direct current (DC);

b. Thermolysis by shortwave, high frequency, alternating current (AC);

c. Blend by combination of DC and AC; and

d. Basic principles of electricity;

(5) Equipment and supplies, including proper use and maintenance of equipment; and

(6) Professional, ethical, and legal considerations, based on the AEA Standards of Practice for Electrologists, available at https://professionals.electrology.com/be-an-electrologist/standards-of-practice.html.

(c) To pass the written examination, the applicant shall correctly answer 70 percent or more of the questions, or the percentage established by the AEA/IBEC if higher.

N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 704.06

Derived from Volume XLII Number 49, Filed December 8, 2022, Proposed by #13495, Effective 12/22/2022, Expires 12/22/2032 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Plc 700).