SUBCHAPTER 06X – ELECTROLOGY SCHOOLS
21 NCAC 06X .0101 CURRICULUM
(a) The course of study for electrolysis shall consist of at least 600 clock hours of instruction in theory and clinical practice as set out in the following table:
|
Subject |
Theory Hours |
Clinical Hours |
|
General Orientation |
20 |
0 |
|
Rules of the school |
|
|
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Personal hygiene and dress |
|
|
|
Professional ethics and office rules |
|
|
|
State and local laws governing electrolysis |
|
|
|
History of electrolysis |
|
|
|
Trichology (Hair Growth) |
20 |
0 |
|
Hair structure and function |
|
|
|
Growth cycles, including regrowth cycles |
|
|
|
Follicle structure and function |
|
|
|
Endocrinology |
20 |
0 |
|
Causes of hair growth, including new hair stimulation |
|
|
|
Study and function of glands |
|
|
|
Dermatology |
30 |
0 |
|
Skin structure and function |
|
|
|
Disease of the skin (as related to the practice of electrology) |
|
|
|
Reaction of the skin as related to the clinical application of electrolysis |
|
|
|
Neurology/Angiology (as related to electrology) |
20 |
0 |
|
Nervous system |
|
|
|
Pain thresholds |
|
|
|
Pain variables |
|
|
|
Synoptic responses |
|
|
|
Circulatory system |
|
|
|
Cardiovascular system |
|
|
|
Lymphatic system |
|
|
|
Bacteriology |
25 |
40 |
|
Sanitation |
|
|
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Sterilization |
|
|
|
Rules and standards promulgated by the Board |
|
|
|
Principles of Electricity |
20 |
80 |
|
Short wave (Alternating) current |
|
|
|
Direct (Galvanic) current |
|
|
|
Equipment |
30 |
200 |
|
Modalities |
|
|
|
Electrolysis (DC ‑ Galvanic) |
|
|
|
Thermolysis (SW ‑ Shortwave) |
|
|
|
Blend (Combination of Galvanic and Shortwave) |
|
|
|
Variables |
|
|
|
Probes |
|
|
|
Intensity |
|
|
|
Timing |
|
|
|
Depth of insertion |
|
|
|
Equipment maintenance and upkeep |
|
|
|
General Treatment Procedure |
25 |
30 |
|
Consultation with clients |
|
|
|
Consultation instruction shall include methods of developing case histories and health history assessments and providing information on hair growth cycles, modalities used, pain factors, scheduling of appointments, and fees |
|
|
|
Positioning and draping |
|
|
|
Development of Practice |
20 |
20 |
|
Public relations and advertisement |
|
|
|
Office procedure and management |
|
|
|
Record keeping |
|
|
|
Telephone etiquette |
|
|
|
Housekeeping (Office) |
|
|
|
Totals: |
230 |
370 |
(b) The course of study for laser hair removal shall consist of at least 30 clock hours of instruction in theory and clinical practice, with a minimum of 20 hours in practical hands-on instruction and at least 10 hours of basic science (Didactic) instruction in the use of laser and light-based hair removal or reduction devices in the following topics:
(1) biology of hair;
(2) laser and light-based terminology;
(3) laser physics;
(4) types of laser and light-based hair removal devices;
(5) safety and precautions;
(6) tissue interaction;
(7) Fitzpatrick skin typing;
(8) patient history form and consultation;
(9) treatment contraindications;
(10) sterilization procedures;
(11) draping of patient;
(12) pre-treatment and post-treatment care;
(13) photo documentation; and
(14) photosensitive drugs and disorders.
History Note: Authority G.S. 88A‑6; 88A‑19; 88A-19.1;
Eff. June 1, 1993;
Amended Eff. December 1, 2010;
Readopted Eff. September 1, 2019;
Recodified from 21 NCAC 19 .0601 Eff. January 1, 2023.