819-020-0120 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED ADVANCED ESTHETICIAN (1) An individual applying for certification to practice nonablative esthetics must meet the requirements pursuant to ORS 676.640 and must: (a) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30; (b) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information listed in OAR 331-030-0000 and be accompanied by payment of all required fees; (c) Be at least 18 years of age and provide the Office official documentation verifying date of birth, such as a copy of the applicant’s birth certificate, driver's license, or passport; (d) Hold an active esthetic certificate through the Board of Cosmetology pursuant to ORS 690.046 through 690.047 and be in good standing with no current or pending disciplinary action; and (e) Provide documentation of completing one of the following pathways: (2) PATHWAY ONE – GRADUATE OREGON SCHOOL: A graduate of an Oregon licensed career school for advanced nonablative esthetics that meets requirements pursuant to OAR 819-020-0100 must: (a) Submit official transcript from a licensed career school under ORS 345 showing proof of completion of required certified advanced esthetics curriculum approved by the Board under OAR 819-020-0100; and (b) Provide official proof of having passed a Board-approved examination listed in OAR 819-020-0130 within two years before or after the date of application. Examination results must be submitted to the Office directly from the examination provider and constitute proof of passage of a Board-approved examination. Examination results provided directly by the applicant are not acceptable. ( 3) PATHWAY TWO – NATIONAL CERTIFICATION: An individual who has a certification to use lasers or other devices for purposes related to practicing advanced nonablative esthetics procedures from a nationally recognized program that is approved by the Board must: (a) Provide official proof of having certification to use lasers or other devices for purposes related to practicing advanced nonablative esthetics procedures from a nationally recognized program that is approved by the Board; and (b) Provide official proof of having passed a Board-approved examination listed in OAR 819-020-0130 within two years before or after the date of application. Examination results must be submitted to the Office directly from the examination provider and constitute proof of passage of a Board-approved examination. Examination results provided directly by the applicant are not acceptable. (4) PATHWAY THREE - RECIPROCITY: An individual authorized and in good standing to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures in a state where the requirements to practice nonablative esthetics procedures are substantially similar to the requirements to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures in Oregon must provide documentation showing substantial equivalency to Oregon including but not limited to the following: (a) License requirement in state; (b) Scope of practice within the state; (c) Program or course curriculum including hours; (d) Theory hours; (e) Practical hours; and (f) Teacher requirements. (5) PATHWAY FOUR OUT OF STATE EDUCATION OR TRAINING PROGRAM: Pursuant to ORS 676.640(2)(b), if a training or education program is not located in Oregon it must be substantially equivalent to a program licensed through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. Documentation supporting substantial equivalence must include but is not limited to the following: (a) License requirement in state; (b) Scope of practice within the state; (c) Program or course curriculum including hours; (d) Theory hours; (e) Practical hours; and (f) Teacher requirements. (6) For the purpose of subsection (3) of this rule there are currently no Board-approved nationally recognized programs. Individuals who are seeking board approval of a nationally recognized program must submit documentation that fully explains the criteria and requirements of the nationally recognized program. NOTE: The applicant is responsible for payment of fees to other organizations including but not limited to examination fees. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.615, ORS 676.655, ORS 676.640, ORS 676.592 & ORS 676.583 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.655 & ORS 676.640 History: BCAE 2-2018, adopt filed 06/28/2018, effective 06/28/2018 BCAE 2-2017, temporary adopt filed 12/29/2017, effective 01/01/2018 through 06/29/2018