Cosmetic Therapy (Electrolysis) Program

Program Description

This Ohio State Medical Board approved program will prepare students to function as electrologists.  The electrologist is a highly skilled professional qualified in permanent hair removal.  With a career in Electrolysis, an individual can work for physicians, in spas/salons or can be self-employed.  This rewarding career can also lead to laser certification.

Electrolysis is the only permanent method of hair removal.  Electrolysis has been around since the late 1800’s.  Modern techniques include state-of-the-art, computerized equipment and three basic modalities:  Galvanic, Thermolysis and Blend.

The approved program consists of a minimum of 750 hours (classroom and on-line/ANGEL) of instruction over 46 weeks beginning Saturday, January 7, 2012 and ending Sunday, November 18, 2012.  Internet access is required (computer labs also available on campus) for this program.  On-campus program instruction and clinical hours will be held on Saturdays and Sundays at the Elyria campus:       

• Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (7.0 hours of instruction and ½ hour for lunch)
• Sundays, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (7.0 hours of instruction and ½ hour for lunch)

Admission Requirements

All applicants must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or an equivalent (GED), be in good standing in the community and be able to demonstrate the ability to benefit from the training.

Upon successful program completion, students will be eligible to take the Ohio State Medical Board examination (examination fee and fingerprinting fee paid by student) for Cosmetic Therapy licensure.

Instruction/Fees

Instruction will be divided into three modules.

• Course Fee:  $3,000 per Module ($9,000 total - includes Preliminary Education fee, textbook - Electrolysis, Thermolysis and the Blend (by Arthur Hinkel) and electrologist starter kit).  
• To Be Purchased by Student:  Textbooks (approx. $250)

For more information

Division of Allied Health and Nursing/Office of Continuing Education
800-995-5222, ext. 4165  OR  440-366-4165
mmichene@lorainccc.edu