Licensure requirements vary state to state; Several states do not require licensure (including Washington).

In the state of Oregon, electrolysis is a licensed profession and the practitioner must adhere to certain state laws in order to maintain their license to practice. A Licensed Electrologist (LE) must complete a minimum 600 hours in an approved school of electrolysis, and must pass examinations administered by the Health Licensing Office.

Oregon has FOUR pathways to licensure.

Pathway One: Graduate from a Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Oregon Career School in Electrology

*There are currently no HLO approved schools in Oregon.

Pathway Two: Electrology Training Program for Temporary Trainees

*There are currently three approved supervisors for the Electrology Training Program in Oregon. ttps://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HLO/Documents/EBAP-Approved_Electrology_Supervisor_List.pdf

Pathway Three: Reciprocity

*Obtain training and licensure in another state.

Pathway Four: Equivalent Education, Training, and Experience

Detailed information is available at: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/hlo/pages/board-body-art-practitioners-electrologists-license.aspx