4731-1-07   Eligibility of electrologists licensed by the Ohio State board of    cosmetology to obtain licensure as cosmetic therapists pursuant to Chapter 4731. of the revised code and subsequent limitations.

(A) Prior to February 1, 1993, the board shall waive the examination required by section 4731.15 of the Revised Code for each  applicant for a cosmetic therapist's license who holds a certificate from the state board of cosmetology issued under Chapter 4713. of the Revised Code that authorizes that person to practice electrolysis and who is registered with the state board of cosmetology under that chapter.

(B) A person meeting the requirements of paragraph (A) of this rule may be registered by the board as a cosmetic therapist but may not apply systematic friction, stroking, slapping, and kneading or tapping to of the face, neck, scalp, or shoulders  as defined in division (A)(2) of section 4731.15 of the Revised Code until that person has completed coursework in that area that has been approved by the board at a school approved by the board pursuant to this chapter of the Administrative Code.

Effective:  6/30/01