OAR 331-910-0007: Approved Electrology Training Program for Temporary Trainees

(1) An Electrology Training Program must include 600 hours of theory instruction and practical experience and meet learning objectives listed in the Electrology Training Program referenced in subsection (14) of this rule. The training must include a minimum of 200 hours of theory instruction, 400 hours of practical experience and a minimum of 400 practical procedures. (2) Training must include 200 hours of theory in the following areas: (a) Business operations: 15 hours; (b) Oregon laws and rules: 20 hours; (c) Anatomy and physiology: 60 hours; (d) Microbiology: 5 hours; (e) Safety, safe usage of devices, and federal regulations and standards: 10 hours; (f) Electrology services: 30 hours; (g) Electrical devices: (A) Electrolysis (galvanic): 20 hours; (B) Thermolysis (manual and flash): 20 hours; (C) Combination of electrolysis and thermolysis (blend): 20 hours; (3) As part of the approved training, a trainee must complete all hours of theory instruction prior to the trainee performing practical procedures. (4) The 400 hours of practical experience must include a minimum of 400 practical procedures required in subsection (1) of this rule. For example, a trainee may complete multiple procedures within one hour depending on the type of procedure (face, genitalia, underarm). The 400 practical procedures must include the following: (a) Electrolysis (galvanic): 20 procedures; (b) Thermolysis Manual: 46 procedures; (c) Thermolysis Flash: 46 procedures; (d) Combination of electrolysis and thermolysis (blend): 46 procedures; (e) Procedures of choice listed in subsection (a) through (d) of this rule: 230 procedures. (5) The trainee must observe the supervisor demonstrating three of each procedure listed in subsection (4)(a) through (d) of this rule for a total of 12 procedures. For example, a trainee may not perform procedures listed under (4)(a) of this rule (electrolysis (galvanic)) until the trainee has observed the supervisor demonstrating three procedures listed in subsection (4)(a) of this rule (electrolysis (galvanic)). (6) Training must be provided by a supervisor. (7) Procedures listed under subsection (4)(a) through (d) of this rule must be performed under direct supervision. (8) Procedures listed under subsection (4)(e) of this rule may be performed under indirect supervision. (9) The trainee must complete all the direct supervision procedures listed in subsection (4)(a) through (d) of this rule prior to performing procedures listed in subsection (4)(e) of this rule under indirect supervision. (10) The trainee-to-supervisor ratio while performing practical procedures is four trainees to one supervisor at one time. (11) A trainee may have one or more supervisors during the electrology training program. (12) If a trainee has more than one supervisor, one supervisor must be designated as the primary supervisor to that trainee. The primary supervisor is responsible for receiving and maintaining the records of training from all supervisors for the trainee, including but not limited to, trainee tracking forms, certification of training and examination forms. (13) If an individual does not hold an electrology license in Oregon but has expertise in certain procedures, the individual must obtain a temporary license listed under OAR 331-910-0010 and OAR 331-910-0015 and meet all the supervisor requirements prior to performing electrolysis, including demonstrating practical procedures or providing hands-on-training. (14) The Office has approved the Electrology Training Program implemented on April 15, 2023, which can be obtained from the Office upon request. (15) The theory portion of the training listed in subsection (2) of this rule may be taught through distance learning under the direction of a supervisor.