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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.53.06.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="53" chapter_num="06" heading="Theory Program.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A theory program shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be taught by a licensed electrology instructor;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Consist of at least 200 hours; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Administer the theoretical study in not less than five sessions consisting of not more than 6 hours in each of the following subjects:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Introduction, which shall include:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>The history and definition of electrology; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>State laws and regulations governing the practice of electrology and requirements for licensure;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Anatomy of skin and hair;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Physiology of skin and hair;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Bacteriology;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization procedures as described in COMAR 10.53.09;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Dermatology;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Neurology;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Cardiovascular system;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>Endocrine system, with emphasis on adrenal glands and ovaries;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>Hirsutism, including causes, testing, and treatment;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(k)">
        <text>Alternative methods of hair removal;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(l)">
        <text>Contraindications for electrolysis treatments;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(m)">
        <text>Taking patient history; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(n)">
        <text>Professional ethics as set forth in COMAR 10.53.05.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Members of the Committee shall be permitted to monitor the course at any time.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>