120-Hour Electrolysis Training Curriculum

Starting January 2002 the Rocky Mountain College of Laser will be discontinuing our Electrology training classes. 

Laser classes will be taught once a month only. The charge for the 4 day class will be $3000. Pre-requisite vocational backgrounds (i.e.: nursing, aesthetician, electrologist, etc) are recommended but not required.  Dates will be posted for 2002 by October 2001

The Electrolysis, or Electrology, program is designed to fully prepare the student to safely, effectively and permanently remove hair with the confidence to become employed as an electrologist or to develop a private practice of their own.  We recognize that the Electrolysis/Electrology field is now offering limited opportunities to professionals and new technology is quickly moving us into the laser millennium.

I. THE SCIENCES
A. Endocrinology - The causes of hair problems
B. Anatomy - Structure and dynamics of hair and skin
C. Physiology - A practical analysis of the hair and skin
D. Neurology & Angiology - Nervous system and circulatory system
E. Microbiology Disinfection - Sterilization and sanitation
F. Dermatology - Skin disease and precautions

Covers the many causes of hair problems, the structure of skin and hair, and how nerves affect the skin tissue, thus enabling the student to understand causes of infections and the importance of working in a sterilized and disinfected clinical environment. Further, students will be acquainted with disorders of the skin for their patients' protection, as well as our own.

II. PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICITY AND EQUIPMENT
A. Theory of Electricity
B. Measurement of Electricity
C. Polarity & Electron Flow
D. Alternating Current Generator
E. Electrical Equipment

Focuses on the principles, which determine the design and function of the electrologists' equipment. Seeks to increase students' knowledge fundamentals of their equipment, thus aiming them with the awareness to evaluate and determine the effectiveness of permanency among new products, ideas and also many "consumers beware" (i.e. tweezer type, laser) modalities that may be presented to them.

III. ELECTROLYSIS - Theory of Clinical Application
A. Electrolysis
B. Thermolysis
C. The Blend Technique
D. The Needle - Its performance as a probe and electrode
E. The Epilator - Its functions and operations

Familiarizes and equips students in distinguishing the differences of the various modalities and how to choose the benefits appropriate to each method. The students gain techniques and advantages in perfecting high-frequency, galvanic and blend modalities, as well as recognizing that the needle/probe is the most essential piece of equipment for an electrologist in providing permanency.

IV. GENERAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES
A. Relating Theory With Application
B. Proper Equipment Setup and Operation
C. Hands-On Treatment on Models
D. Proper Sterilization Procedures
E. Draping, Positioning, Lighting and Hygiene

Defines to the students step by step the practical problems they may encounter in electrology. All aspects of electrology will be taught in this course. By utilizing "hands on" techniques, demonstrations, optional field trips and video observation, the student will be able to develop important habits. Upon completion of instruction, students will be allowed to perform electrology treatments on other students and/or volunteer models on the body only. Students will later be allowed to do electrology treatments on the face, in addition to the body.

V. RECEPTION AND DESK
A. Office Policies Procedures
B. Telephone Techniques, Interviewing Consultations
C. Scheduling and Rescheduling of Appointments
D. Handling of Monies (Checks, Cash, Charges)

Examines all aspects of electrology, including any practical problems students may encounter in electrology. The "hands on" approach provides a platform for participants to develop important habits, which if incorporated produces a successful professional electrologist.

VI. MANAGEMENT
A. Bookkeeping and Office Procedures
B. Advertising Promotion
C. Professional Ethics - How national and local associations are a benefit
D. Licensing Insurance Requirements
E. Office Location, Leases
F. Personal Human Relationships

Students will learn in this course how to maintain accurate bookkeeping records and patient records. Advertising, licensing and insurance requirements will be addressed, as well as suggestions on office location and how best to seek job placement opportunities.