Introduction to Electrology Part 1 Module: The Practice of Electroepilation

This course is the first of three modules designed to introduce electrology to individuals exploring an electrologist career or aesthetics profession, studying for a Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) exam, or gaining knowledge to work at an office that offers aesthetics services.

Course Description

The topics in this course provide a survey of what an electrologist can expect to encounter in their vocation.

  • Terminology used in electrology
  • Hair removal methods
  • Business insights
  • Excessive hair disorders and impact on life
  • Equipment and devices used in electrology

Supporting Textbooks

To deepen your understanding and reinforce key learning objectives, we highly recommend these textbooks as valuable resources. They provide additional insights that complement this course and many others. The reading assignments are part of the total course hours identified in the description. Exploring topics from multiple sources enhances critical thinking, strengthens problem-solving skills, and serves as a long-term career reference, helping you stay informed and confident in your field.

  • Morris G, Brown J. Practical Electrolysis: The Official Guide to Electro-Epilation. Cengage Learning; 2012.
  • Milady. Milady Standard Foundations.; 2019
  • Godfrey S. Principles and Practice of Electrical Epilation. Routledge; 2011.
  • Debrah Jones. Electrolysis The Business.; 2019
Course Offerings

What's included in this course?

Delivery of Learning

This online, self-paced learning experience includes engaging lessons with review quizzes that provide and feedback, practical scenarios, downloadable resource materials, and links to external resources. Upon successful completion of the course (completion of all course activities), you will receive a Certificate of Completion that identifies that you met the objectives of this 8-hour/credit course. Each lesson ends with a short quiz with unlimited retries, enabling you to review the course materials and try again.  You must pass each quiz to receive your certificate.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Completion Time

The estimated completion time for this course is 8 hours.

Course Objectives

  • Describe the practice of electrology.
  • Explain the effectiveness of hair removal methods.
  • Describe the sources of excessive hair.
  • List the types of equipment and supplies used in electrology.
  • Research and select equipment and supplies for your practice.

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