OAR 331-910-0005
Approved Course of Study for Electrology


To be approved by the Office, a course of study must include, at least 600 hours of training instruction. The course must include at least 235 hours of theory and at least 365 hours of practical experience in the following areas:

(1)

Oregon Laws and rules: 15 hours of training in theory.

(2)

Bacteriology: 20 hours of training in theory.

(3)

Infection control, safety and sterilization: 20 hours of training in theory and 15 hours of practical training.

(4)

Anatomy and physiology: 20 hours of training in theory.

(5)

Endocrinology: 20 hours of training in theory.

(6)

Structure, dynamics and diseases of skin and hair: 30 hours of training in theory.

(7)

Circulatory and nervous system: 20 hours of training in theory.

(8)

Electricity: 15 hours of training in theory.

(9)

Electrolysis (galvanic): 20 hours of training in theory and 115 hours of practical training.

(10)

Thermolysis: 20 hours of training in theory and 115 hours of practical training.

(11)

Combinations of electrolysis and thermolysis (blend): 20 hours of training in theory and 110 hours of practical training.

(12)

Draping and positioning: 5 hours of training in theory and 5 hours of practical training.

(13)

Professional ethics and business practices: 10 hours of training in theory and 5 hours of practical training.

(14)

As part of the approved course of study, all hours of theory must be completed prior to practical work being performed on the general public.

(15)

Training must be conducted by an Oregon licensed electrologist registered as a teacher by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

(16)

A registered teacher must provide direct supervision of practical training on a one-to-one student/teacher ratio for students performing practical training while the student is working on the general public.

(17)

For the purpose of this rule direct supervision means the teacher is present and actively involved in direct oversight and training of students.

Source: Rule 331-910-0005 — Approved Course of Study for Electrology, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=331-910-0005.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 331-910-0005’s source at or​.us