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ELECTROLOGIST

Description

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Statute/Rules NH RSA 314; Administrative Rules Chapter He-P 1300
  
Regulatory Agency LICENSING AND REGULATIVE SERVICES
Office of Operations Support
Department of Health and Human Services
129 Pleasant Street
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
  
phone (603) 271-0853
fax (603) 271-5590
web www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/LRS/ELIGIBILITY/electrologist-license.htm
contact person Connie Beliveau
e-mail cbeliveau@dhhs.state.nh.us
  

Licensure Requirements

  • Must be of good professional character
  • High school graduate
  • Training of at least 1,100 hours in a school of electrology obtained no less than ten months prior to graduation and approved by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services

Examination

  • Written and practical examinations required, except for applicants licensed through reciprocity

Continuing Education

  • Completion of ten hours of continuing education during the previous two-year period is required for renewal, with five hours of live instruction

Fees

Application $150.00
Initial license $25.00
Examination $100.00
Biennial renewal $100.00
Duplicate license $25.00

Reciprocity: Applicants who hold a license in another state may apply for licensure by reciprocity provided that state's requirements are equivalent to or higher than New Hampshire's requirements

Residence/Citizenship:  Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required

Number of Active Licenses:  104

Standard Occupational Code (O*Net):  39-9099.99  Personal Care and Services Workers, All Other

Related Training Programs:  Electrolysis/Electrology and Electrolysis Technician

Further Information*
American Electrology Association
web: <www.electrology.com>

last revision: August 2007

*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.

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