About Great Piedmont Electrolysis Association
Association for Hair Removal Professionals in North Carolina
Since 1989, the Greater Piedmont Electrolysis Association (GPEA) of North Carolina has existed to foster a supportive community of established and aspiring electrolysis professionals. It is our mission to preserve the integrity of the industry and to promote and protect electrologist professionals. We do this by providing guidance and resources for affordable and local education, lobbying bills to protect our professionals and more.
GPEA is affiliated with the American Electrology Association, Inc. (AEA), the largest international electrology membership organization. The AEA has provided many programs that benefit the electrologist, the profession and the consumer. Many of our members assumed the added commitment of International Board Certification, by passing a voluntary certification examination. They became Certified Professional Electrologists (CPEs) and are challenged to improving their knowledge and practice through the AEA's Continuing Education and Recertification programs, which require 75 hours of approved continuing education every five years to recertify.
The GPEA Standard - Electrologists You Can Trust
Membership in the Great Piedmont Electrolysis Association and the American Electrology Association is open to electrologists who have met the following requirements:
Education Requirement
Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent is mandatory for membership eligibility.
Training Completion
Completion of an electrologist training program at a recognized school is required. The training should encompass a minimum of 600 hrs; Examination: IBEC; 1.0 CEUs annual, covering both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice.
Adherence to Professional Standards
Members of Great Piedmont Electrolysis Association are required to acknowledge and adhere to the Electrologist Code of Ethics set forth by the American Electrology Association (AEA). They are also required to commit to maintaining the Standards of Practice and Infection Prevention standards specific to electrologists.
North Carolina Guidelines
Electrolysis hair removal is regulated in the state of North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Electrolysis Examiners
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Electrologists in North Carolina are required to meet the following requirements:
600 hrs; Examination: IBEC; 1.0 CEUs annual
21 yrs; High school or equiv.
Choosing an electrologist who is a member of the Great Piedmont Electrolysis Association ensures that you are selecting a hair removal professional that meets North Carolina's licensing requirements, as well as the nationally established standard developed by the American Electrology Association.
Additional Reading
Standards of Practice
Code of Ethics
Infection Prevention Standards
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Great Piedmont Electrolysis Association is affiliated with the American Electrology Association, Inc. (AEA), the largest international electrology membership organization. Membership in GPEA and the AEA provide access to many programs and resources that benefit the electrologist, the profession and the consumer.
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