Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1439 - Laser Technician Training Programs

A. A person seeking to initiate a medical laser or IPL laser technician training program shall submit an application to the Department for certification that contains a description of the training program. In addition, the person shall submit a syllabus and a test that consists of at least 50 multiple choice questions on subjects covered. In the program materials, the person shall address the subjects in R9-7-1438 through this Section, and Appendix C.

B. The Department shall review the application and other documents required by subsections (A) and (E) in a timely manner, using an administrative completeness review time-frame of 40 days and a substantive review time-frame of 20 days with an overall time-frame of 60 days.

C. The Department shall maintain a list of certified laser or IPL training programs.

D. Applicants for approval as a certified laser or IPL training program shall pay a nonrefundable $100.00 fee.

E. Initial certification shall be issued for 12 months and shall expire on the last day of the month. A renewal application shall be accompanied by a renewal fee of $100.00 each year.

F. A person seeking to initiate a medical laser or IPL laser technician safety training program shall submit an application to the Department for certification that contains a description of the training program. In addition, the person shall submit a syllabus and a test that consists of at least 50 multiple choice questions on subjects covered. In the program materials, the person shall address the subjects in R9-7-1421 through R9-7-1444, Appendix C, and Appendix D, with emphasis on personal and public safety. The program shall also contain the training required by A.R.S. § 32-3233(E) or clearly state the portions of the training that are not provided or met if didactic certification is to take place in another program. The applicant shall conduct training in accordance with the program submitted to the Department and certified by the Department.

A. The Department shall maintain a list of Department-certified training programs for laser technicians according to A.R.S. § 32-3233 on the Department's website at https://docs.google.com/document/u/3/d/e/2PACX-1vT_KRgZkYEV-vg5VRGZzvpWZ-RzMVOwS-Co8clPNrxMGQ6z-LkuyciUQ_7EEbT7dn6Ps8Lxysg6JNmdf/pub.

B. An applicant may request to become a Department-certified training program for laser technicians or renew approval as a Department-certified training program for laser technicians by submitting to the Department an application packet that contains:

1. The following information, in a Department-provided format:

a. The name and address of the school providing the training program;

b. The name, title, telephone number, and e-mail address of the administrator or designee of the school;

c. A list of each training course for which approval is being requested;

d. A statement that the applicant will comply with the requirements in subsection (E); and

e. The signature and date of signature of the individual specified according to subsection (B)(1)(b);

2. A copy of the syllabus for each course that contains:

a. The course title and course description,

b. The number of hours of instruction provided,

c. The duration of the course,

d. The subjects covered,

e. Any included learning activities, and

f. The name and license number or other credentials of each instructor for the course; and

3. A nonrefundable fee of $100.

C. The Department shall:

1. Review each application packet specified in subsection (B) according to R9-7-1223;

2. If the application is approved:

a. Notify the applicant that certification is issued for 12 months and expires on the last day of the month;

b. For an initial certification, add the applicant's school to the list of Department-certified training programs in subsection (A); and

c. For a renewal of certification, retain the applicant's school on the list of Department-certified training programs in subsection (A); and

3. If the Department learns of non-compliance with the requirements in subsection (E) or, if applicable (F), remove the training program's school from the list of Department-certified training programs in subsection (A).

D. A certified training program may provide a course in any of the cosmetic procedures included in the definition in R9-7-1438(A)(2).

E. The administrator of a Department-certified training program shall ensure that:

1. A course to prepare an individual to become a laser technician:

a. Includes at least 40 hours of didactic training;

b. Includes federal and state legal requirements;

c. Is specific to the medical laser or IPL device in use and the clinical procedures to be performed, including:

i. A description of the medical laser or IPL device;

ii. Fundamentals of laser radiation or IPL device radiation;

iii. The potential biological effects of laser or IPL device light, including absorption and wavelength effects;

iv. Operation of the medical laser or IPL device;

v. Typical laser or IPL device settings for hair removal or cosmetic procedures; and

vi. Criteria for setting the levels of Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) for eye and skin associated hazards;

d. Addresses hazards associated with laser or IPL device use, including:

i. The bioeffects of laser radiation on the eye and skin;

ii. Explosive, electrical, chemical, and other hazards; and

iii. Thermal effects;

e. Addresses safety considerations and methods to minimize the hazards associated with laser or IPL device use, including:

i. Controlled access to an area while the laser or IPL device is in use;

ii. Use of protective eyewear or other protective devices, as applicable; and

iii. Other methods to minimize the hazards associated with laser or IPL device use and to improve safety;

f. Addresses treatment considerations, including:

i. Anatomy and physiology of skin areas to be treated,

ii. Pre- and post-care of a patient,

iii. Expected patient response to treatment, and

iv. Potential adverse reactions to treatment

g. Is provided by a:

i. Health professional acting within the health professional's scope of practice; or

ii. Laser technician, who is certified under 9 A.A.C. 16, Article 7, with a minimum of 100 hours of hands-on experience using a medical laser or IPL device; and

h. Includes an examination for the course that consists of at least 50 multiple-choice questions on the subjects covered;

2. The minimum score for passing the examination in subsection (E)(1)(h) is 80%;

3. An individual who completes the course in subsection (E)(1) and achieves a score of at least 80% on the examination required according to subsection (E)(1)(h) is provided with a provisional certificate for course completion, as specified in A.R.S. § 32-3233(E)(1), that includes:

a. Identification of the training program,

b. Identification of the 40-hour didactic course completed,

c. The name of the individual who completed the course,

d. The date the individual completed all course requirements,

e. Attestation that the individual has met all course requirements, and

f. The signature or electronic signature of the training program administrator and the date of signature or electronic signature; and

4. Documentation related to a course is maintained for at least three years after the end of a course session and includes:

a. The syllabus for the course,

b. The name and credentials of the individual providing the course,

c. The name and attendance record of each individual taking the course, and

d. The results of the examination for each individual taking the course.

F. A Department-certified training program may offer hands-on training in the use of a medical laser or IPL device if:

1. The individual receiving the hands-on training has a provisional certificate for course completion issued according to subsection (E)(3);

2. The hands-on training is supervised by a:

a. Health professional acting within the health professional's scope of practice; or

b. Laser technician, who is certified under 9 A.A.C. 16, Article 7, with a minimum of 100 hours of hands-on experience using a medical laser or IPL device;

3. For hands-on training in the use of a medical laser or IPL device for hair removal:

a. The hands-on training includes at least 24 hours of use of a medical laser or IPL device by the individual while the supervising health professional or laser technician in subsection (F)(2) is present in the room with the individual, and

b. The supervising health professional or laser technician verifies the successful completion of the hands-on training by the individual according to subsection (G);

4. For hands-on training in the use of a medical laser or IPL device for a cosmetic procedure other than hair removal:

a. The individual receiving the hands-on training has documentation of the successful completion of the hands-on training in subsection (F)(3);

b. The individual specifies the types of cosmetic procedures, as specified in subsection (D), on which the individual will receive hands-on training and for which the individual will request certification;

c. The hands-on training includes at least 24 hours of use of a medical laser or IPL device for each type of cosmetic procedure specified according to subsection (F)(4)(b) while the supervising health professional or laser technician in subsection (F)(2) is present in the room with the individual;

d. The individual performs at least 10 cosmetic procedures of each type specified according to subsection (F)(4)(b); and

e. The supervising health professional or laser technician verifies the successful completion of the hands-on training by the individual according to subsection (G); and

5. Documentation related to the hands-on training is maintained for at least three years after the end of the hands-on training and includes:

a. The type of cosmetic procedure,

b. The type of each medical laser or IPL device used during the hands-on training,

c. The name and credentials of the individual providing the hands-on training,

d. The name of each individual taking the hands-on training, and

e. Any assessments by the individual providing the hands-on training of an individual taking the hands-on training.

G. A supervising health professional or laser technician in subsection (F)(2) verifying the successful completion of an individual's hands-on training shall specify the following:

1. The name of the individual completing the hands-on training;

2. The name, title, e-mail address, and telephone number of the supervising health professional or laser technician, including, as applicable:

a. The health professional's professional license number, or

b. The laser technician's certification number;

3. The type of license or certification held by the supervising health professional or laser technician;

4. Each type of cosmetic procedure on which the individual has completed hands-on training;

5. An attestation by the supervising health professional or laser technician that:

a. The individual specified according to subsection (G)(1) has completed the training according to subsection (F)(3) or (4), as applicable, for each cosmetic procedure specified according to subsection (G)(4);

b. The supervising health professional or laser technician was present in the room during the use of a medical laser or IPL device by the individual;

c. The supervising health professional or laser technician is qualified, according to A.R.S. § 32-3233, to provide the supervision; and

d. The supervising health professional or laser technician understands that, if the Department determines that the supervising health professional or laser technician has falsified documentation related to the hands-on training, the Department may, as applicable:

i. Report the falsification to the health professional's licensing board, or

ii. Take disciplinary action against the laser technician; and

6. The signature of the supervising health professional or laser technician and date of signing.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1439

New Section R9-7-1439 recodified from R12-1-1439at 24 A.A.R. 813, effective March 22, 2018 (Supp. 18-1). Amended by final expedited rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 164, effective 1/4/2024.