Section 1246.10 Qualification for Licensure

 

a)         An applicant may apply for licensure as an electrologist by filing an application on forms provided by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-Division of Professional Regulation (Division).  For individuals who wish to apply under the grandfather provision, the application shall be postmarked no later than February 22, 2006 and shall include:

 

1)         A complete work history documenting employment as an electrologist;

 

2)         Verification that the applicant has received compensation for practicing electrology for a period of 3 years.  This may be in the form of affidavits from at least 3 clients or business owners who can attest to applicant's practicing electrology for compensation; 

 

3)         Proof of one of the following:

 

A)        Current board certification by the American Electrology Association as a Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) or Clinical Certified Electrologist (CCE) or certification from any other organization approved by the Division; or

 

B)        Completion of 30 hours of continuing education in electrology as set forth in Section 1246.70; and

 

4)         the required fee set forth in Section 1246.30.

 

b)         Individuals applying for licensure as an electrologist, except for those qualified under the grandfather provision, shall file an application with the Division, on forms provided by the Division, that the applicant has:

 

1)         Completed 600 hours in the study of electrology over a period of not less than 16 weeks nor more than 2 consecutive years at a program approved by the Division.  If an applicant completed a program before December 31, 2003, the program may be less than 600 hours if it is approved by the Division; and

 

2)         Successfully completed the IBEC (International Board of Electrology Certification) examination.

 

(Source:  Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 18815, effective November 4, 2005)

 

Section 1246.20  Examination

 

a)         The examination for licensed electrologists shall be the IBEC (International Board of Electrology Certification) examination.

 

b)         The passing score on the examination shall be the passing score of the testing entity.

 

c)         Applicants who fail the examination 3 times in Illinois or any other jurisdiction shall be required to submit proof of successful completion of 100 hours in an electrology education program in a course of study on the subjects of the portion failed in the third examination.

 

Section 1246.30 Application for Licensure by Acceptance of Examination

 

Applicants for licensure based on examination shall submit to the Division a properly completed application on forms provided by the Division, along with the following:

 

a)         Proof of successful completion of the examination approved by the Division specified in Section 1246.20 of this Part; and

 

b)         The required fee set forth in Section 1246.40.

 

(Source:  Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 18815, effective November 4, 2005)

 

Section 1246.40  Fees

 

The following fees shall be paid to the Division and are not refundable:

 

a)         Application Fees. 

The fee for application for a license as an electrologist is calculated at $125.

 

b)         Renewal Fees. 

The fee for the renewal of a license as an electrologist shall be calculated at $62.50 per year.

 

c)         Examination.

Applicants for examination shall be required to pay, either to the Division or to the designated testing service, a fee covering the cost of the examination.  Failure to appear for the examination on the scheduled date, at the time and place specified, after the applicant's application for examination has been received and acknowledged by the Division or the designated testing service, shall result in the forfeiture of the examination fee.

 

d)         General Fees.

 

1)         The fee for the restoration of a license other than from inactive status is $50 plus payment of all lapsed renewal fees.

 

2)         The fee for the issuance of a duplicate license, for the issuance of a replacement license, for a license that has been lost or destroyed, or for the issuance of a license with a change of name or address other than during the renewal period is $20.  No fee is required for name and address changes on Division records when no duplicate license is issued.

 

3)         The fee for a certification of a licensee's record for any purpose is $20.

 

4)         The fee for a roster of persons licensed as electrologists in this State shall be the actual cost of producing the roster.

 

(Source:  Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 14154, effective September 10, 2024)

 

Section 1246.50 Endorsement

 

a)         An applicant for licensure as an electrologist who is licensed under the laws of another state shall file an application with the Division that shall include:

 

1)         Documentation certifying that applicant meets the education requirements set forth in Section 1246.10(b);

 

2)         Documentation from the jurisdiction of original licensure and the state by which the applicant is currently licensed, stating whether the file on the applicant contains any disciplinary actions taken or pending, and the applicant's license number;

 

3)         Proof of successful completion of the examination; and

 

4)         The required fee.

 

b)         The Division shall examine each endorsement application to determine whether the requirements and examination in the jurisdiction at the date of licensing were substantially equivalent to the requirements and examination then in force in this State and whether the applicant has otherwise complied with the Act.

 

c)         The Division shall either issue a license by endorsement to the applicant or notify the applicant in writing of the reasons for the denial of the application.

 

(Source:  Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 16964, effective October 25, 2010)

 

Section 1246.60  Standards of Sterilization and Sanitation

 

The Division hereby incorporates by reference "Standards of Practice for Electrologists" (2023), as approved by the American Electrology Association, and "Infection Control Standards for the Practice of Electrology" (2023), as approved by the American Electrology Association, P.O. Box 687, Bodega Bay CA  94923 (no later amendments or editions included).  A licensee shall comply with the Standards of Practice for Electrologists and Infection Control Standards for the Practice of Electrology.

 

(Source:  Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 14154, effective September 10, 2024)

 

Section 1246.70  Continuing Education

 

For the April 2010 renewal and every renewal thereafter, in order to renew a license, the licensee shall be required to complete 30 hours of continuing education (CE).  One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is defined as 10 contact hours of participation in a qualifying CE activity.

 

a)         Qualifying CE activities are the following:

 

1)         Courses offered or approved by the American Electrology Association or its affiliates;

 

2)         Courses offered or approved by the Society for Clinical & Medical Hair Removal, Inc.;

 

3)         Credit-bearing college courses and other post-graduate classes for continuing education credit offered at a regionally accredited academic institution, provided the coursework is in a subject area relevant to electrolysis;

 

4)         Hospital or medical school sponsored educational offerings, provided the subject area is relevant to electrolysis;

 

5)         Courses from another state that are approved by that state's licensing agency or professional electrology organization, provided the coursework is in a subject area relevant to electrolysis; and

 

6)         Continuing education courses offered by electrolysis schools approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education in a subject area relevant to electrolysis.

 

b)         CE activities shall meet the following requirements:

 

1)         The activity involves face-to-face instruction, online instruction, or a home study program;

 

2)         The provider implements a mechanism to monitor and document physical attendance at the instruction or to verify licensee completion in the case of a home study program;

 

3)         The provider retains written records for a period of 3 years from the participant's actual successful completion of the activity, including but not limited to:  content description; instructor; date of activity; location of activity; list of participants; participant's evaluation of instruction presented; and number of contact hours; and

 

4)         The provider issues a certificate of completion after the participant's successful completion of the activity.  The certificate shall include the participant's name, provider's name, title or subject area of the activity, date and location of attendance, and number of contact hours completed.

 

c)         Certification of CE Requirements

 

1)         Each renewal applicant shall certify on the renewal application full compliance with CE requirements (see subsections (a) and (b)).

 

2)         A renewal applicant is not required to complete CE for the first renewal following the issuance of the original license.

 

3)         The Division may require additional evidence demonstrating compliance with the CE requirements.  It is the responsibility of each renewal applicant to retain or otherwise produce evidence of compliance (e.g., certificate of attendance or completion).  Evidence shall be required in the context of the Division's random audit in accordance with Section 60 of the Act.

 

d)         Waiver of CE Requirements

 

1)         Any renewal applicant seeking renewal of a license without having fully complied with these CE requirements shall file with the Division a renewal application along with the required fee, an affidavit containing a statement setting forth the facts concerning non-compliance and a request for waiver of the CE requirements on the basis of these facts.  A request for waiver shall be made prior to the renewal date.  If the Division finds, from the affidavit or any other evidence submitted, that extreme good cause has been shown for granting a waiver, the Division shall waive enforcement of CE requirements for the renewal period for which the applicant has applied.

 

2)         Extreme hardship shall be determined on an individual basis and be defined as an inability to devote sufficient hours to fulfilling the CE requirements during the applicable prerenewal period because of:

 

A)        Full-time service in the armed forces of the United States of America during a substantial part of the prerenewal period;

 

B)        An incapacitating illness documented by a statement from a currently licensed physician;

 

C)        A physical inability to travel to the sites of approved programs documented by a currently licensed physician; and

 

D)        Any other similar extenuating circumstance.

 

3)         Any renewal applicant who, prior to the expiration date of the license, submits a request for a waiver, in whole or in part, pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall be deemed to be in good standing until the final decision on the application is made by the Division.

 

(Source:  Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 14154, effective September 10, 2024)

 

Section 1246.80  Renewals

 

a)         The first renewal date for licensure under the Electrologist Licensing Act [225 ILCS 412] (Act) shall be April 30, 2008.  Thereafter, every license issued under the Act shall expire on April 30 of even numbered years.  The holder of the license may renew the license during the month preceding the expiration date by paying the required fee and proof of 30 hours of continuing education in accordance with Section 1245.70.

 

b)         It is the responsibility of each license holder to notify the Division of any change of address.  Failure to receive a renewal form from the Division shall not constitute an excuse for failure to pay the renewal fee.

 

c)         Practice on an expired license shall be considered the unlicensed practice of electrology and subject to discipline or other penalties set forth in Section 75 of the Act.

 

d)         A renewal applicant is not required to complete continuing education for the first renewal following the issuance of the original license.

 

(Source:  Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 16964, effective October 25, 2010)

 

Section 1246.90  Restoration

 

a)         A person seeking restoration of a license that has expired for 5 years or less shall have the license restored upon payment of all lapsed renewal fees and proof of 30 hours of continuing education.

 

b)         A person seeking restoration of a license that has been placed on inactive status for 5 years or less shall have the license restored upon payment of the current renewal fee and proof of 30 hours of continuing education.

 

c)         A person seeking restoration of a license after it has expired or been placed on inactive status for more than 5 years shall file an application, on forms supplied by the Division, including the applicant's work history since the license expired, the required fee and proof of 30 hours of continuing education completed within the 24 months preceding the date of application.  The person shall also submit one of the following:

 

1)         Sworn evidence of active practice in another jurisdiction.  The evidence shall include a statement from the appropriate board or licensing authority in the other jurisdiction that the registrant was authorized to practice during the term of active practice; or

 

2)         An affidavit attesting to military service as provided in Section 60 of the Act.

 

d)         When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or the relevance or sufficiency of the course work or experience is questioned by the Division because of a lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given or a need for clarification, the applicant seeking restoration of a license shall be requested to provide information as may be necessary.

 

e)         Upon the recommendation of the Director of the Division of Professional Regulation (Director), an applicant shall have the license restored or will be notified in writing of the reason for the denial of the application.

 

Section 1246.100  Inactive Status

 

a)         An electrologist  who notifies the Division, on forms provided by the Division, may place his or her license on inactive status and shall be excused from paying renewal fees until he/she notifies the Division in writing of the intention to resume active practice.

 

b)         Any electrologist seeking restoration from inactive status shall do so in accordance with Section 1246.80.

 

c)         Any person violating this Section shall be considered to be practicing without a license and shall be subject to the disciplinary provisions of the Act.

 

Section 1246.105  Granting Variances

 

The Director may grant variances from this Part in individual cases where he or she finds that:

 

a)         The provision from which the variance is granted is not statutorily mandated;

 

b)         No party will be injured by the granting of the variance; and

 

c)         The rule from which the variance is granted would, in the particular case, be unreasonable or unnecessarily burdensome.

 

Section 1246.110  Dishonorable, Unethical or Unprofessional Conduct

 

a)         The Division may suspend or revoke a license, refuse to issue or renew a license or take disciplinary action, based upon its finding of dishonorable, unethical or unprofessional conduct within the meaning of Section 75 of the Act.

 

b)         The Division hereby incorporates by reference "Standards of Practice for Electrologists" (2023), as approved by the American Electrology Association, P.O. Box 687, Bodega Bay CA  94923 (no later amendments or editions included).  A violation of this incorporated document is considered dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct.

 

(Source:  Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 14154, effective September 10, 2024)