Program Plan
650 CLOCK HOUR PROGRAM
Course Description
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The curriculum for students enrolled in the 650 Clock Hour Electrology Program shall consist of 650 hours of technical (theoretical) and practical (hands-on) instruction covering all aspects constituting the practice of Electrology. Technical (theoretical) instruction refers to instruction by lectures (virtual, online or in-person) and textbook study whereas practical training (hands-on) is the time to perform a practical operation, demonstrations, classroom participation or examinations. This program consists of 250-hours of theory and 400-hours (20 weeks) of practical onsite training. Students can take the online portion at their own pace (generally over four to five months), but we strongly recommend that you finish the online and textbook study before beginning your hands-on training. This program leads to licensure as an electrologist, a skincare specialist who permanently removes unwanted hair using approved methods, in the State of Maryland.
Online Theoretical Portion and Textbook Home-Study
The theoretical portion for the Electrology course is taught by a Maryland licensed electrology instructor using the world-renowned Academie Dectro Electroepilation Online Course and the State of Maryland recommended textbook Milady's Hair Removal Techniques: A Comprehensive Manual, Edition 1, by Helen Bickmore, published December 31, 2003 Cengage Learning. The Milady textbook is available for purchase at the school. Once the student has paid the initial deposit, a username and password will be generated to access the online academy within seven days after being admitted into the program. For the online theory sessions, learners need an Internet-connected computing device, not supplied by MEEC. Once logged in students can begin the theory right away. Students will receive their scores immediately after the completion of an online quiz. The instructor will monitor the student’s online progress, answer questions, and review the student’s quizzes and exams, which must be completed before progressing to the next topic. The theory portion of the program accounts for 250-hours of the student’s total 650-hours.
Students must pass all the online quizzes with a score of 75% or more in order to receive credit for that module. Any quizzes that are not passed online will have to be retaken in-person at the school and may be retaken a maximum of two times at which point the highest grade will become the final grade. To facilitate the assimilation of the online theory, the student will receive a workbook to complete for the purpose of reviewing materials in order to better prepare them for the Final Exam which will be administered as the student nears completion of their program. This workbook will be passed out as part of the student kit on Orientation Day. A PDF version is available upon request.
Practical Hands-on portion onsite
The practical portion of the Electrology course is taught on site at the Maryland Electrolysis Education Center in Laurel, Maryland (300 Thomas Drive, Unit #2, Laurel, MD 20707). Once the theoretical portion is completed, students are to report to the school facility for the remainder of their program. The practical training accounts for 400-hours of the students 650-hours.
On the first day of attendance at Maryland Electrolysis Education Center, the student will need to attend an orientation. During the orientation, MEEC will go over school Rules and Regulations, hand out student kits, explain time cards, and other key aspects of your hands-on training.
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During the practical portion of their training, students should aim to work on themselves, other students or models who come into the school as much as possible. Insertion hours are described as the number of hours the student does an insertion. MEEC requires a minimum of 250 insertion hours to be eligible for graduation. Student performance on various practical skills will be tested during the time they are completing the hands-on portion of the program including ethics, the consultation and the execution of a treatment on various body parts.
Students with under 60 insertion hours will only work on the arms and legs of various models, at 60 insertion hours, the student can sit for part-one of the practical exam. This will test the student on their practical skills to determine if they are ready to progress to other areas such as bikini and underarms. Once the student reaches 100 insertion hours, they will be tested again for part-two of the practical exam to see if they are ready for face work. Students who pass part-two can work on all body areas for the remainder of their training.
When students are nearing the end of their training (250 insertion hours), they will be tested for part-three of the Practical exam which will encompass face work. Part-three is considered the Practical Final Exam. It is at this point that students who are sitting for the Maryland Board of Nursing, Electrology Practice Committee Examination will need to complete three (3) “mock” state board exams and pass all three successfully. These mock exams will be taken under as close to real test conditions as the school can offer in order to best prepare the student for the real thing.
Requirements for Program Completion
In order to be considered for graduation, students must successfully complete the following:
Complete 650 or more clock hours and satisfy the minimum hours stated in the chart below.
Average a score of 75% or more in the course.
Successfully pass the written final exam and practical final exam.
Attain a minimum of 250 insertion hours.
Complete three (3) mock practical exams (MD students only).