Or. Admin. Code § 331-910-0025 - [Effective until 6/17/2025] Application Requirements for Electrology License
(1) An
individual applying for licensure to practice electrolysis must:
(a) Meet the requirements of OAR 331,
division 30;
(b) Submit a completed
application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information
listed in OAR 331-030-0000 and be accompanied by payment of all required fees
including application fees, examination fees when applicable and license
fees;
(c) Submit documentation
showing proof of being 18 years of age, acceptable forms of identification are
listed under OAR 331-030-0000;
(d)
Submit proof of having a high school diploma or equivalent education;
and
(e) Provide documentation of
completing a qualifying pathway listed below.
(2)
License Pathway 1 - Graduate from a
HECC OCS. An individual who has graduated from a HECC OCS in the electrolysis
field of practice must:
(a) Submit an
official transcript from a HECC OCS showing proof of completion of the required
electrology curriculum as established under OAR 331-910-0005;
(b) Submit proof of passing the
Office-approved written examination in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(1)
within two years from the date of application;
(c) Submit proof of passing the practical
examination in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(2) within two years from the
date of application on a form prescribed by the Office;
(d) Submit proof of passing the Oregon Laws
and Rules examination related to safety and infection control requirements for
electrology in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(3) within two years from the
date of application.
(e) An
applicant is not required to provide proof of official transcripts in a field
of practice if the applicant was previously licensed as an electrologist in
Oregon.
(3)
License Pathway 2 - Electrology Training Program. An individual who
completed an Electrology Training Program must:
(a) Submit documentation on a form prescribed
by the Office showing proof of having completed training listed under OAR
331-910-0007, verified by a supervisor approved under OAR 331-910-0024, within
two years from the date of application;
(b) Submit proof of passing the
Office-approved written examination in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(1)
within two years from the date of application;
(c) Submit proof of passing the practical
examination in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(2) within two years from the
date of application on a form prescribed by the Office; and
(d) Submit proof of passing the Oregon Laws
and Rules examination related to safety and infection control requirements for
electrology in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(3) within two years from the
date of application.
(4)
License Pathway 3 - Reciprocity from another state or jurisdiction. An
individual seeking licensure through reciprocity must:
(a) Submit an affidavit of licensure from
another jurisdiction pursuant to OAR 331-030-0040 demonstrating proof of
holding a current electrology license, which is active with no current or
pending discipline;
(A) The other
jurisdiction's licensing requirements pertaining to education or training must
be substantially equivalent to Oregon licensing requirements.
(B) If not substantially equivalent the
applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Office that the applicant
has been employed or working as an electrologist for three of the last five
years or five out of the last 10 years;
(C) Demonstration of employment and
experience may include, but is not limited to, tax documents, employer letters
or business license related to electrology; and
(b) Submit proof of passing the Oregon Laws
and Rules examination related to safety and infection control requirements for
electrology in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(3) within two years from the
date of application.
(5)
License Pathway 4 - Equivalent Experience or Education and
Training. Individuals who have obtained experience or education and
training, but have not obtained licensure in Oregon or in another state or
country must:
(a) Comply with either (A) or
(B);
(A) Submit to the satisfaction of the
Office documentation demonstrating experience or education and training that is
substantially equivalent to Oregon's required education and training.
(i) Documentation proving that the applicant
has obtained three years of experience that was obtained within the last five
years or five years of experience that was obtained within the last 10 years is
substantially equivalent to Oregon's required education and training.
(ii) Documentation of experience may include,
but is not limited to, tax documents, employer letters, or business
licensing.
(B) If the
Office determines that the experience or education and training listed under
(5)(A)(i) of this rule is not substantially equivalent, then the applicant will
need documentation of a review and assessment from a HECC OCS or an
Office-approved supervisor confirming the applicant is then qualified to take
the Board approved examinations.
(b) Submit proof of passing a practical
examination in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(2) within two years from the
date of application on a form prescribed by the Office; and
(c) Submit proof of passing the Oregon Laws
and Rules examination related to safety and infection control requirements for
electrology in accordance with OAR 331-910-0030(3) within two years from the
date of application.
(d) The
provisions of this rule apply retroactively to March 15, 2023.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: 676.615, 690.365, 690.370, 690.405, 676.568, 676.572 & 676.576
Statutes/Other Implemented: 690.365, 690.370 & 690.405
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