Polices and Procedures:
Click here to read the regulations on-line.
Notice: Some states necessitate certain boards such as the Board Of Medicine, Radiation Board, Cosmetology and/or Electrology Boards for recommendations or requirements to operate a laser for hair removal and/or Laser's / IPL's in general.
Inquire what your state, local and medical requirements are before submitting your application for training.
In the state of FLORIDA the Florida Department of Health allows a RN, NP or PA to work under the MD's license and insurance, but requires the medical laser operator to be under "direct", personal and responsible supervision of an Florida licensed physician.
In the state of FLORIDA the Florida Department of Health and the State of Florida have authorized the Florida State Electrology Association (FSEA) to manage the licensing of non-medical individuals such as Electrologists'.
A non-medical professional cannot fire the laser for hair removal in the state of Florida, except for a licensed electrologist. A non-medical professional would have to become a licensed Electrologist in Florida, take the CLS training at the RMLC and then report to the FSEA. For more information on the rules click here. This then would allow the non-medical professional to work under the direct supervision of a MD.
The facility or clinic must have a documented medical director who must be a licensed medical doctor (MD). An electrology professional may own the clinic however they must adhere to the proper state protocols. Electrologists: click on both of the links to support your due deligence.
Consumer Beware: Make sure the school you are attending is credentialed and affiliated with the Department of Higher Education. Rocky Mountain Laser College is under the supervision of the Department of Private Occupational Schools - Higher Education, Health Occupations.
The question of Clinical Competency arises with State Licensing of individuals to perform medical or aesthetic procedures on patients. The State of Florida has authorized the State Electrology Association to manage the licensing of non-medical individuals to perform Laser Hair Removal. The law is written so that a professional must first acquire a "National Laser Certification" prior to meeting the other background and clinical experience requirements for licensing. This requirement for the National Laser Certification was written into law at a time when no such certifications existed.
