157.3A License requirements — additional training.
In addition to the license requirements of section 157.3, a written application and proof of additional training and certification shall be required prior to approval by the board for the provision of the services described in this section.
1. a. A licensed esthetician, who intends to provide services pursuant to section 157.1, subsection 12, paragraphs “a” and “c”, having received additional training on the use of microdermabrasion, a certified laser product, or an intense pulsed light device, shall submit a written application and proof of additional training and certification for approval by the board. Training shall be specific to the service provided or certified laser product used.
b. A licensed esthetician who applies permanent makeup or cosmetic micropigmentation shall comply with the provisions of section 135.37 and applicable rules.
c. Extractions shall be administered only by a licensed esthetician who has been trained in extraction procedures.
d. Chemical peels shall be administered only by a licensed esthetician who has been certified by the manufacturer of the product being used.
2. a. A licensed cosmetologist having received additional training in the use of chemical peels, microdermabrasion, a certified laser product, or an intense pulsed light device for hair removal shall submit a written application and proof of additional training and certification for approval by the board. A cosmetologist who is licensed after July 1, 2005, shall not be eligible to provide chemical peels, practice microdermabrasion procedures, use certified laser products, or use an intense pulsed light device for hair removal.
b. A licensed cosmetologist who applies permanent makeup or cosmetic micropigmentation shall comply with the provisions of section 135.37 and applicable rules.
3. A licensed electrologist having received additional training on the use of a certified laser product or an intense pulsed light device for the purpose of hair removal shall submit a written application and proof of additional training and certification for approval by the board.
4. Any additional training received by a licensed esthetician, cosmetologist, or electrologist and submitted to the board relating to utilization of a certified laser product or an intense pulsed light device shall include a safety training component which provides a thorough understanding of the procedures being performed. The training program shall address fundamentals of nonbeam hazards, management and employee responsibilities relating to control measures, and regulatory requirements.
5. A certified laser product shall only be used on surface epidermal layers of the skin except for hair removal.
2004 Acts, ch 1044, §8; 2005 Acts, ch 3, §39; 2005 Acts, ch 89, §25 – 28
Referred to in §157.13
Structure Iowa Code
Section 157.2 - Prohibitions — exceptions.
Section 157.3 - License requirements.
Section 157.3A - License requirements — additional training.
Section 157.3B - Examination information.
Section 157.4 - Temporary permits.
Section 157.4A - License and government-issued identification — peace officer request.
Section 157.4B - Announcements to the public.
Section 157.5 - Consent and reporting requirements.
Section 157.6 - Sanitary rules — practice in the home.
Section 157.7 - Inspectors and clerical assistants.
Section 157.8 - Licensing of schools of cosmetology arts and sciences and instructors.
Section 157.9 - License suspension and revocation.
Section 157.10 - Course of study.
Section 157.11 - Salon licenses.