OAR 331-910-0025: Application Requirements for Electrology License

(1) An individual applying for licensure to practice electrolysis must: (a) Meet the requirements of OAR 331, division 30; (b) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information listed in OAR 331-030-0000 and be accompanied by payment of all required fees including application fees, examination fees when applicable and license fees; (c) Submit documentation showing proof of being 18 years of age, acceptable forms of identification are listed under OAR 331-030-0000; (d) Submit proof of having a high school diploma or equivalent education; and (e) Provide documentation of completing a qualifying pathway listed below. (2) License Pathway 1 — Graduate from a HECC OCS. An individual who has graduated from a HECC OCS in the electrolysis field of practice must: (a) Submit an official transcript from a HECC OCS showing proof of completion of the required electrology curriculum as established under OAR 331-910-0005; (b) Submit proof of passing the Office-approved written examination in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(1) within two years from the date of application; (c) Submit proof of passing the practical examination in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(2) within two years from the date of application on a form prescribed by the Office; (d) Submit proof of passing the Oregon Laws and Rules examination related to safety and infection control requirements for electrology in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(3) within two years from the date of application. (e) An applicant is not required to provide proof of official transcripts in a field of practice if the applicant was previously licensed as an electrologist in Oregon. (3) License Pathway 2 — Electrology Training Program. An individual who completed an Electrology Training Program must: (a) Submit documentation on a form prescribed by the Office showing proof of having completed training listed under OAR 331-910-0007, verified by a supervisor approved under OAR 331-910-0024, within two years from the date of application; (b) Submit proof of passing the Office-approved written examination in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(1) within two years from the date of application; (c) Submit proof of passing the practical examination in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(2) within two years from the date of application on a form prescribed by the Office; and (d) Submit proof of passing the Oregon Laws and Rules examination related to safety and infection control requirements for electrology in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(3) within two years from the date of application. (4) License Pathway 3 — Reciprocity from another state or jurisdiction. An individual seeking licensure through reciprocity must: (a) Submit an affidavit of licensure from another jurisdiction pursuant to OAR 331-030-0040 demonstrating proof of holding a current electrology license, which is active with no current or pending discipline; (A) The other jurisdiction's licensing requirements pertaining to education or training must be substantially equivalent to Oregon licensing requirements. (B) If not substantially equivalent the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Office that the applicant has been employed or working as an electrologist for three of the last five years or five out of the last 10 years; (C) Demonstration of employment and experience may include, but is not limited to, tax documents, employer letters or business license related to electrology; and (b) Submit proof of passing the Oregon Laws and Rules examination related to safety and infection control requirements for electrology in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(3) within two years from the date of application. (5) License Pathway 4 — Equivalent Experience or Education and Training. Individuals who have obtained experience or education and training, but have not obtained licensure in Oregon or in another state or country must: (a) Comply with either (A) or (B); (A) Submit to the satisfaction of the Office documentation demonstrating experience or education and training that is substantially equivalent to Oregon’s required education and training. (i) Documentation proving that the applicant has obtained three years of experience that was obtained within the last five years or five years of experience that was obtained within the last 10 years is substantially equivalent to Oregon’s required education and training. (ii) Documentation of experience may include, but is not limited to, tax documents, employer letters, or business licensing. (B) If the Office determines that the experience or education and training listed under (5)(A)(i) of this rule is not substantially equivalent, then the applicant will need documentation of a review and assessment from a HECC OCS or an Office-approved supervisor confirming the applicant is then qualified to take the Board approved examinations. (b) Submit proof of passing a practical examination in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(2) within two years from the date of application on a form prescribed by the Office; and (c) Submit proof of passing the Oregon Laws and Rules examination related to safety and infection control requirements for electrology in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(3) within two years from the date of application. (d) The provisions of this rule apply retroactively to March 15, 2023.