Below is the Arizona State law on qualifications for being able to do laser or IPL hair removal or cosmetic procedures. It clearly states that the 24 hour observation and 10 procedures will be done on the job, and therefor these qualifications can’t be taught by a school. So don’t be intimidated by schools trying to sell you something that may not be accepted by the State of Arizona. We have tried to explain this to many people who have called, and have finally decided to place it on our web site so there will be no confusion.

R12-1-1438. Hair Removal and Other Cosmetic Procedures Using Laser and Intense Pulsed Light

B. Hair Removal Procedures

• 2. A registrant shall:
• a. Not permit an individual to use a medical laser or IPL device for hair removal procedures unless the individual:
• i. Completes an approved operator didactic training program of at least 40 hours duration. To successfully complete the training program, the individual shall pass a test that consists of at least 50 multiple choice questions on subjects covered with a minimum grade of 80%. The training program shall be provided by an individual who is a certified laser safety officer or is eligible, through training and experience, to apply for laser safety officer certification;
  ii. Is directly supervised for at least 24 hours on the job by a licensed practitioner; and
  iii. Performs or assists in at least 10 hair removal procedures. The individual shall obtain this hands-on experience under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner;

• 2. A registrant shall not permit an individual to use a medical laser or IPL device for other cosmetic procedures unless the individual:
• a. Completes an approved operator didactic training program of at least 40 hours duration. To successfully complete the training program the individual shall pass a test that consists of at least 50 multiple choice questions on subjects covered with a minimum grade of 80%. The training program shall be
• provided by an individual who is a certified Laser safety officer or is eligible, through training and experience, to apply for laser safety officer certification;
• b. Is directly supervised for at least 24 hours on the job by a licensed practitioner; and
• c. Performs or assists in at least 10 cosmetic procedures governed by subsection (C), for each type of procedure (for example: spider vein removal, skin rejuvenation, non-ablative skin resurfacing). The individual shall obtain this hands-on experience under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner.

Do not take any courses on the internet or by home study. You must sit in a classroom to qualify for the 40 hours required by Arizona State law.

If you have any questions call Trish 480-636-6611.