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Board of Electrology recommends approval for Illinois Dedicated Electrology Academy program
Summary
The Board of Electrology voted to recommend approval of the Illinois Dedicated Electrology Academy’s program after Department of Public Health staff clarified curriculum hours and that laser instruction is theoretical only; board members asked for written documentation for Connecticut applicants.
Board of Electrology acting chair Dr. Solca said the board would consider a recommendation on the Illinois Dedicated Electrology Academy’s program after Department of Public Health staff described the curriculum and cross‑state training arrangements.
The board recommended approval of the program after Department of Public Health staff said the course includes 205 hours of online theory and 400 hours of in‑person clinical training for Connecticut applicants and that any laser content is presented as theory only so students can explain differences between laser and electrolysis.
Debbie Brown of the Department of Public Health told the board the program director, identified in the materials as Miss Stapleton, described a limited “laser theory” unit intended to help students explain the difference between laser and electrolysis to clients, not to authorize students to practice with lasers. Brown said she had written communication from the program confirming…
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