Regulation .04 Clinical Program.
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A.
A clinical program shall:
(1)
Be taught by a licensed electrology instructor;
(2)
Consist of at least 400 hours;
(3)
Administer the clinical training in a semester consisting of not less than 3 months; and
(4)
Ensure that each day of clinical study consists of not more than:
(a)
6 hours of training; or
(b)
2 hours of training if on the same day as theory instruction.
B.
There shall be at least one licensed instructor in attendance at all times for ten students or less. A student may not be assigned in any capacity to instruct another student.
C.
The curriculum shall include:
(1)
Introduction, which shall include:
(a)
The definition of electrology; and
(b)
State laws and regulations governing the practice of electrology and requirements for licensure;
(2)
Professional ethics as set forth in COMAR 10.53.05;
(3)
Case history and record keeping;
(4)
Consultation;
(5)
Electrolysis, thermolysis, and the blend;
(6)
Electricity;
(7)
Needle types and performance;
(8)
Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization procedures as described in COMAR 10.53.09;
(9)
Structure and dynamics of hair;
(10)
Regrowth;
(11)
Interpretation of hair growth patterns;
(12)
Evaluation of tissue before, during, and after treatment;
(13)
Draping, positioning, and lighting;
(14)
Post-treatment;
(15)
Insertions and epilations;
(16)
Adverse reactions and contraindications of all hair removal methods;
(17)
Normal and abnormal healing;
(18)
Scheduling of appropriate follow-up treatments;
(19)
Developing a practice; and
(20)
Review of theory and clinical studies.
D.
An electrology program shall be taught in a facility that complies with Regulation .05 of this chapter.