ELECTROLYSIS – THE ONLY PERMANENT METHOD OF HAIR REMOVAL

The Washington State Electrologists Association (WSEA) was established in 1970 by a group of electrologists who were dedicated to the profession. Their goals were to promote the highest standards of professional education and ethics while providing skilled professionals for the protection and safety of the public. WSEA continues to provide members with these same high educational standards offering semiannual seminars and meetings, inviting Non-Members, as well as Members, to attend and participate.

WSEA 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.

While Washington does not license electrologists, the State Legislature enacted a Sterilization Bill in May, 2002, requiring electrologists to follow the Department of Health's Infection Control and Sterilization procedures based on the AEA's Infection Control Standards and approved by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The link to the Sterilization Bill is provided in the WSEA website.

If you are looking for permanent hair removal, and not just temporary methods, or looking for an electrologist in your area, you have come to the right place. Browse our website for the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and the Member Directory. Membership in WSEA indicates that this practitioner has elected to take advantage of the large base of information and education available through our professional association. If you are an electrologist looking for the latest information and camaraderie with other professionals, we welcome you to see what is available for you.