Polices and Procedures:

Notice: Some states necessitate certain boards such as the Board Of Medicine, Radiation Board, Cosmetology and/or Electrology Boards for recommendations or requirements to operate a laser for hair removal and/or Laser's / IPL's in general.

Inquire what your state, local and medical requirements are before submitting your application for training.

In the state of Virginia: Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia provides that the code does not prohibit a licensed physician from delegating activities or functions to employees that are nondiscretionary and do not require professional judgment and are customarily delegated to such persons. The physician assumes responsibility for delegated tasks.

A physician (MD) can delegate a laser technician or specialist to provide laser hair removal procedures. The physician can delegate whether these treatments are should be provided under their direct or in-direct supervision.

A non-medical professional may own the laser clinic, however a physician must be obtained and that physician assumes responsibility for the delegated tasks. The physician does not need to be on-site, however recommends that the M.D. be at least 30-minutes away.