Society for Clinical & Medical Hair Removal

The Society for Clinical & Medical Hair Removal
Industry Medical Hair Removal
Headquarters Madison, Wisconsin
Website Homepage

The Society for Clinical & Medical Hair Removal (SCMHR) is a medical hair removal certification body and professional society located in Madison, Wisconsin.[1]

Overview

The Society for Clinical & Medical Hair Removal (SCMHR) was originally founded under the name Society for Clinical and Medical Electrologists (SCME) in 1985. The SCMHR provides certification for professional electrologists and laser hair removal professionals, public awareness campaigns about the profession, and act as an information support organization for legislation on electrolysis. The SCMHR offers four levels of certification. The first level certifies individuals as a Certified Clinical Electrologist (CCE), and the second certifies an individual as a Certified Medical Electrologist (CME).[2] The third type of certification is that of Certified Laser Hair Removal Professional (CLHRP) and the fourth is that of Certified Pulse Light Hair Removal Professional (CPLHRP).[3] The SCMHR offers its certification both nationally in the US and internationally through its International Commission for Hair Removal Certification (ICHRC).[4] The certifications are given based on the results of a written examination.[5] The SCMHR is one of only two national certification organizations for electrologists in the US.[6] The certification is recognized by the governments of states that require electrologists to certify, including Florida,[7] Tennessee,[8] and Texas.[1] The level of CME is required to practice laser hair removal across all states.[3]

The SCMHR also publishes a monthly educational article in Dermascope Magazine.[9] Professionals that have trained under the SCMHR regime include individuals practicing in the United States, Japan, Canada, and Lebanon.[10] The board membership for the SCMHR includes Dr. William Moore, founder of Advanced Skin Fitness.[11]

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Laser Hair Removal - Radiation Control Program". Texas Department of State Health Services. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
  2. ↑ Helen Bickmore (2003). Milady's Hair Removal Techniques: A Comprehensive Manual. Cengage Learning. pp. 283–284.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Certification". Retrieved June 12, 2012.
  4. ↑ 150 Great Tech Prep Careers. Infobase Publishing. 2009. p. 193.
  5. ↑ Paula Begoun (2004). The Complete Beauty Bible: The Ultimate Guide To Smart Beauty. Rodale. p. 298.
  6. ↑ Christine Craggs-Hinton, Adam H. Balen, and Adam Balen (2004). Positive Options for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos): Self-Help and Treatment. Hunter House. pp. 77–78.
  7. ↑ "Electrolysis Council Laser Information". Florida Department of Health. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Tennessee Department of Health". Retrieved June 12, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Benefits". Retrieved June 12, 2012.
  10. ↑ Alison Amoroso (2009). Unwanted Hair and Hirsutism: A Book for Women. Trafford Publishing. p. 148.
  11. ↑ "Meet the 2011-2013 SCMHR Board of Directors". Society for Clinical & Medical Hair Removal. Retrieved May 23, 2012.

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