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| Scope of Practice |
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Electrologists
Electrologists, through a series of treatments, permanently remove hair from the skin by inserting a sterile needle-conductor into the hair follicle and directing electrical energy toward the hair cell. Electrologists work in beauty salons, in collaboration with dermatologists, and in private practice.
Tattoo Artists and Permanent Color Technicians
Tattoo artists and permanent color technicians mark or color the skin by inserting nontoxic dyes or pigments into or under the subcutaneous portion of the skin using single-use or sterile needles to form indelible marks for figurative, decorative, cosmetic or medical purposes.
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| Examination |
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Electrologists and tattoo artists/permanent color technicians must complete both written and practical/skill assessment examinations.
The electrology examination is scheduled two time a year in Portland.
Click here for more information.
The tattoo artist / permanent color technician examination is conducted on a walk-in basis at the Oregon Health Licensing Agency (OHLA) in Salem.
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| License Renewal |
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Practitioner licenses expire two years from date of issuance. Facility licenses also expire two years from issuance.
License holders receive a courtesy renewal notice approximately six weeks prior to their license expiration date.
Click here to renew online.
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| Continuing Education |
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Electrology
Electrologists must complete 12 clock hours of continuing education every two years.
Permanent Color and Tattoo Arts
Permanent color technicians and tattoo artists must complete 10 hours of continuing education every two years.
For more information, go to the Continuing Education page.
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