Iowa Code § 157.3A — IA Code / Title IV / Chapter 157 / Section 157.3A
License requirements — additional training.
Status: in_force

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 13, 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.

(1) (b) A licensed esthetician who applies permanent makeup or cosmetic micropigmentation shall comply with the provisions of section 10A.531 and applicable rules.

(1) (c) Extractions shall be administered only by a licensed esthetician who has been trained in extraction procedures.

(1) (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 or barber 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 or barber 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.

(2) (b) A licensed cosmetologist or barber who applies permanent makeup or cosmetic micropigmentation shall comply with the provisions of section 10A.531 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 barber, 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.

(6) Shaving or trimming for hair removal by a cosmetologist or barber trained and certified in the use of a straight edge razor in compliance with applicable rules of the board. The board shall not require a cosmetologist or barber to complete more than forty clock hours of training to receive a certification under this subsection.

2004 Acts, ch 1044, §8; 2005 Acts, ch 3, §39; 2005 Acts, ch 89, §25 – 28; 2023 Acts, ch 99, §20 – 22