Rocky Mountain Laser College: State Requirements

Supervision = You must work under the personal or responsible supervision of a medical doctor and/or medical directorship of a MD or DO. The physician does not necessarily need to be on-site, however it at the discretion of the MD. This does not necessarily indicate direct supervision, however states can vary from this rule (see each state). A non-medical professional or entrepreneur may own this clinic.

Direct = The physician can designate the firing of the laser to medical and non-medical professionals (depending on the state), however the laser specialist must work under the personal and responsible supervision of a Medical Doctor or DO. Utilizing either the physicians place of practice, consultation expertise and/or license. A non medical professional or entrepreneur may own this clinic.

Physician ONLY = MD or DO is the only professional that can fire the laser for LHR. However the doctor may opt to have a PA, RN or medically licensed professional on their medical license/insurance...utilize the laser. A non-medical professional or entrepreneur may not own this clinic.

Alabama	Direct - Medical director and direct supervision by a MD. Doctor dictates on-site or not and who can operate the laser. However, non-medical professionals may own business.
Alaska	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
Arizona	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site. State requirements for appropriate training supervised by the Board of Radiation. Rocky Mountain Laser College is a state certified school with an approved curriculum.
Arkansas	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
California	Direct - Medical director and direct supervision by a MD. Doctor dictates on-site or not. MD, RN or PA can operate the laser. However, non-medical professionals may own business.
Colorado	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site. MD must be 30 minutes away. State requirements for appropriate training supervised by the Department of Higher Education, Health Occupations. Rocky Mountain Laser College is a state certified school with an approved curriculum.
Connecticut	Direct - MD, Allied Health professionals or an Electrologist working under medical supervision. MD must be on site.
Delaware	Physicians can delegate non-medical professionals under their individual state license, however the M.D. is responsible for their activities and must provide adequate supervision. It is up to the M.D. whether the supervision is direct or non-direct. The M.D. must personally evaluate any patient at least every three months.
Florida	Supervision - Non-medical professional Electrologist may own business and operate the laser. For more information on Florida requirements click here. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site for an electrologist. MD must be 30 minutes away. State requirements for appropriate training supervised by the Florida State Electrology Association. Rocky Mountain Laser College is a state certified school with an approved curriculum.
Georgia	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
Hawaii	Physicians can delegate non-medical professionals under their individual state license, however the M.D. is responsible for their activities and must provide adequate supervision. It is up to the M.D. whether the supervision is direct or non-direct. M.D., RN or PA may also fire the laser under the M.D. state license. Maui is exempt from this rule -
Idaho	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
Illinois	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
Indiana	Physicians can delegate non-medical professionals under their individual state license, however the M.D. is responsible for their activities and must provide adequate supervision. It is up to the M.D. whether the supervision is direct or non-direct. M.D., RN or PA may also fire the laser under the M.D. state license.
Iowa	Supervision - one must be an electrologist, aesthetician, cosmetologist or in the medical field (RN, PA or MD). Medical director is a must and does not have to be on-site.
Kansas	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
Kentucky	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
Louisiana	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site..
Maine	Physicians can delegate non-medical professionals under their individual state license, however the M.D. is responsible for their activities and must provide adequate supervision. It is up to the M.D. whether the supervision is direct or non-direct. M.D., RN or PA may also fire the laser under the M.D. state license.
Maryland	Physicians can delegate non-medical professionals under their individual state license, however the M.D. is responsible for their activities and must provide adequate supervision. It is up to the M.D. whether the supervision is direct or non-direct. M.D., RN or PA may also fire the laser under the M.D. state license.
Massachusetts	Direct - Medical director and direct supervision by a MD. Doctor dictates on-site or not and who can operate the laser. However, non-medical professionals may own business.
Michigan	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
Minnesota	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
Mississippi	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
Missouri	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
Montana	Physicians can delegate non-medical professionals under the doctors individual state license, however the M.D. is responsible for their activities and must provide adequate supervision. It is up to the M.D. whether the supervision is direct or non-direct. M.D., RN or PA may also fire the laser under the M.D. state license.
Nebraska	Direct - Medical director and direct supervision by a MD. Doctor dictates on-site or not and who can operate the laser. However, non-medical professionals may own business.
Nevada	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
New Hampshire	Physicians can delegate non-medical professionals under their individual state license, however the M.D. is responsible for their activities and must provide adequate supervision. It is up to the M.D. whether the supervision is direct or non-direct. M.D., RN or PA may also fire the laser under the M.D. state license.
New Jersey	Physicians can delegate non-medical professionals under their individual state license, however the M.D. is responsible for their activities and must provide adequate supervision. It is up to the M.D. whether the supervision is direct or non-direct. M.D., RN or PA may also fire the laser under the M.D. state license.
New Mexico	Physicians can delegate non-medical professionals under their individual state license, however the M.D. is responsible for their activities and must provide adequate supervision. It is up to the M.D. whether the supervision is direct or non-direct. M.D., RN or PA may also fire the laser under the M.D. state license.
New York	N/A - No law at the present time. Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. No Medical Director or MD needed.
North Carolina	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site. (preferably on-site).
North Dakota	Direct - Medical director and direct supervision by a MD. Doctor dictates on-site or not and who can operate the laser. However, non-medical professionals may own business.
Ohio	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site for a cosmetic therapist or electrologist. Medical professionals must have an MD on site.
Oklahoma	Direct - Medical director and direct supervision by a MD. Doctor dictates on-site or not and who can operate the laser. However, non-medical professionals may own business.
Oregon	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
Pennsylvania	Direct - Medical director and direct supervision by a MD. Doctor dictates on-site or not and who can operate the laser. However, non-medical professionals may own business.
Rhode Island	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site..
South Carolina	Direct - Medical director and direct supervision by a MD. Doctor dictates on-site or not and who can operate the laser. However, non-medical professionals may own business.
South Dakota	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
Tennessee	N/A - Electrologists can fire the laser without a MD. Others need the supervision of a MD. Doctor can dictate on-site or not.
Texas	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site. State requirements for appropriate training supervised by the Board of Medicine. Rocky Mountain Laser College is a state certified school with an approved curriculum.
Utah	Direct - Medical director and direct supervision by a MD. Doctor dictates on-site or not and who can operate the laser. However, non-medical professionals may own business.
Vermont	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
Virginia	Direct - Medical director and direct supervision by a MD. Doctor dictates on-site or not and who can operate the laser. However, non-medical professionals may own business.
Washington	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business, however only MD, PA or Licensed Aesthetician can operate the laser. PA must oversee initial consultations and a medical director (MD) is a must but does not have to be on-site.
West Virginia	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
Wisconsin	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.
Wyoming	Supervision - Non-medical professionals may own business and operate the laser. Medical director (MD) is a must and does not have to be on-site.