Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-16-702 - Laser Technician - Eligibility and Scope of Practice

A. An individual is eligible for certification as a laser technician if the individual:

1. Is at least 18 years of age; and

2. Either:

a. Has:

i. Completed a course consistent with requirements in 9 A.A.C. 7, Article 14, provided by a Department-certified training program;

ii. Achieved a score of at least 80% on an examination consistent with requirements in 9 A.A.C. 7, Article 14;

iii. For use of a laser or IPL device for hair removal, completed 10 procedures and 24 hours of hands-on training for hair removal consistent with requirements in 9 A.A.C. 7, Article 14; and

iv. For use of a laser or IPL device for a cosmetic procedure other than hair removal, has completed, in addition to the hands-on training required according to subsection (A)(2)(a)(iii), an additional 10 procedures and 24 hours of hands-on training hands-on training for the other cosmetic procedure consistent with requirements in 9 A.A.C. 7, Article 14; or

b. Meets the criteria in A.R.S. § 32-4302(A).

B. An individual certified as a laser technician is authorized to use a laser or IPL device to perform:

1. Only those cosmetic procedures specified on the certificate issued by the Department to the individual according to R9-16-703, R9-16-704, or R9-16-705 ;

2. Hair removal under the indirect supervision of a health professional licensed under A.R.S. Title 32 whose scope of practice permits the supervision; and

3. For a cosmetic procedure other than hair removal, under the direct supervision of a health professional licensed under A.R.S. Title 32 whose scope of practice permits the supervision.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-16-702

New Section made by final expedited exempt rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 173, effective 1/4/2024.