1. A. An individual is eligible for certification as a laser technician if the individual:

   1. 1. Is at least 18 years of age; and

   2. 2. Either:

      1. a. Has:

         1. i. Completed a course consistent with requirements in 9 A.A.C. 7, Article 14, provided by a Department-certified training program;
         2. ii. Achieved a score of at least 80% on an examination consistent with requirements in 9 A.A.C. 7, Article 14;
         3. iii. For use of a laser or IPL device for hair removal, completed 10 procedures and 24 hours of hands-on training for hair removal consistent with requirements in 9 A.A.C. 7, Article 14; and
         4. iv. For use of a laser or IPL device for a cosmetic procedure other than hair removal, has completed, in addition to the hands-on training required according to subsection (A)(2)(a)(iii), an additional 10 procedures and 24 hours of hands-on training hands-on training for the other cosmetic procedure consistent with requirements in 9 A.A.C. 7, Article 14; or
      2. b. Meets the criteria in A.R.S. § 32-4302(A).

2. B. An individual certified as a laser technician is authorized to use a laser or IPL device to perform:

   1. 1. Only those cosmetic procedures specified on the certificate issued by the Department to the individual according to R9-16-703, R9-16-704, or R9-16-705;
   2. 2. Hair removal under the indirect supervision of a health professional licensed under A.R.S. Title 32 whose scope of practice permits the supervision; and
   3. 3. For a cosmetic procedure other than hair removal, under the direct supervision of a health professional licensed under A.R.S. Title 32 whose scope of practice permits the supervision.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 173 (January 26, 2024), with an immediate effective date of January 4, 2024 (Supp. 24-1).