OAR 817-015-0055
Chemical Peels

(1) An esthetician is prohibited from performing chemical peels that extend beyond the stratum basale.
(2) Except as needed to acquire the education or training, an esthetician is only permitted to perform very superficial peels when the five hours of required education or training is completed.
(3) The training or education described in subsection (2) of this rule must be obtained through schools, institutions, vendors, manufacturers, formal seminars, online courses, an esthetician experienced in chemical peels, a licensed health-care provider experienced in chemical peels or through self-study.
(4) Proof of self-study must be documented on a form prescribed by the Office.
(5) Proof of all training or education obtained from schools, institutions, vendors, manufacturers, formal seminars, online courses must include the following:
(a) Name of continuing education sponsor or provider;
(b) Course agenda and outline – including the date of the training and breakdown of hours for each agenda item, lunch and breaks; and a detailed summary of each topic discussed and the learning objective or training goal of each agenda item;
(c) Documentation of attendance and course completion including, but not limited to, certificate, transcript, sponsor statement, affidavit attesting to attendance or diploma.
(6) The training or education obtained from an esthetician or licensed health care provider with experience providing chemical peel services must include:
(a) Verification of the content and hours; and
(b) Proof of education or training received by the esthetician or licensed health-care provider providing the education or training.
(7) Records of the required education or training must be kept for as long as the esthetician provides very superficial or superficial peels and must be provided to Office upon request.
(8) An esthetician who is performing chemical peels must:
(a) Fully comply with the required education or training.
(b) Use chemicals in a manner intended by the manufacturer and in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, guidelines and protocols.
(c) Only use chemicals that the licensed esthetician has been fully educated or trained in the use of and is fully informed of the ingredients in any products used.
(d) Only use chemicals that are suitable for the client after an analysis of the client’s skin condition, medical history (including pregnancy if applicable), skin type, currently used medication and skin-care products.
(e) Chemicals must be stored and maintained in accordance with Division 60 of these rules.

Source: Rule 817-015-0055 — Chemical Peels, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=817-015-0055.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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