1. An active North Dakota advanced esthetician license is required.

2. Completion of a board-approved certification course and instructor attestation is required. The course: a. Must be board-approved twelve-hour program consisting of didactic and hands-on training; b. May be conducted in licensed schools or other board-approved locations; c. Must include a minimum of three hours comprehensive didactic training either in person or distance learning; d. Must include a minimum six hours in-person, supervised hands-on training; e. Instructors must be approved by the board; and f. Certificate of completion must be submitted to the board prior to performing microneedling procedures. Certificate must include at minimum: (1) Name of instructor and student; (2) Date of course completion; (3) Total hours completed; and (4) An attestation in writing and signed by instructor verifying applicant's successful hands-on competency.

3. Microneedling is prohibited without valid certification and advanced esthetician license.

History: Effective January 1, 2026.

General Authority: NDCC 43-11-05

Law Implemented: NDCC 43-11-26.2