About Washington State Electrologists Association
Association for Hair Removal Professionals in Washington
The Washington State Electrologists Association (WSEA) was established in 1970 by a group of electrologists who were dedicated to the profession. Their goals were to promote the highest standards of professional education and ethics while providing skilled professionals for the protection and safety of the public. WSEA continues to provide members with these same high educational standards offering semiannual seminars and meetings, inviting Non-Members, as well as Members, to attend and participate.
WSEA is affiliated with the American Electrology Association, Inc. (AEA), the largest international electrology membership organization. The AEA has provided many programs that benefit the electrologist, the profession and the consumer. Many of our members assumed the added commitment of International Board Certification, by passing a voluntary certification examination. They became Certified Professional Electrologists (CPEs) and are challenged to improving their knowledge and practice through the AEA's Continuing Education and Recertification programs, which require 75 hours of approved continuing education every five years to recertify.
While Washington does not license electrologists, the State Legislature enacted a Sterilization Bill in May, 2002, requiring electrologists to follow the Department of Health's Infection Control and Sterilization procedures based on the AEA's Infection Control Standards and approved by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
The WSEA Standard - Electrologists You Can Trust
Membership in the Washington State Electrologists Association and the American Electrology Association is open to electrologists who have met the following requirements:
Education Requirement
Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent is mandatory for membership eligibility.
Training Completion
Completion of an electrologist training program at a recognized school is required. The training should encompass a minimum of 320 hours, covering both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice.
Apprenticeship Affidavit
Electrologists trained through an apprenticeship program must provide a notarized affidavit from an accepted apprenticeship instructor. The instructor must hold the Certified Professional Electrologist credential for a minimum of 5 years prior to training apprentice electrologists.
Adherence to Professional Standards
Members of Washington State Electrologists Association are required to acknowledge and adhere to the Electrologist Code of Ethics set forth by the American Electrology Association (AEA). They are also required to commit to maintaining the Standards of Practice and Infection Prevention standards specific to electrologists.
Washington Guidelines
The state of Washington does not currently regulate the licensure of electrolysis hair removal professionals.
Choosing a member of the Washington State Electrologists Association ensures that you are selecting a hair removal professional that meets a nationally established standard developed by the American Electrology Association.
Additional Reading
Standards of Practice
Code of Ethics
Infection Prevention Standards
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Washington State Electrologists Association is affiliated with the American Electrology Association, Inc. (AEA), the largest international electrology membership organization. Membership in WSEA and the AEA provide access to many programs and resources that benefit the electrologist, the profession and the consumer.
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