Interested in starting your career as a Laser Technician in Ohio and not sure where to start? Take a moment and read our summary of what education you need, any certifications required, job opportunities and salary expectations.

Based on the US Labor Bureau, the state of Ohio estimates job market growth for skincare specialist of over 13.8% through 2024. This is greater than the national average of 13% which makes Ohio a great location start a Laser Technician career.

The requirements for any person providing laser treatment are set by the Medical Board of Ohio. These rules can be found in statute here.

Education Required

The Medical Board of Ohio has decided through statute that cosmetic and medical laser procedures are considered the practice of medicine. These procedures may be delegated to other personnel under exact circumstances set by statutes 4731-18-02, 4731-18-03 and 4731-18-04.

Laser Hair Removal – Physicians may delegate laser hair removal to physician assistants, cosmetic therapists, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Additional education is required for PA, RN and LPNs by statute however the exact training is not stipulated. It is the physicians responsibility to ensure that the delegate is adequately trained.

To become a cosmetic therapist requires completion of a board accredited school program which includes the following:

• Anatomy and physiology; pathology: three hundred twenty-five clock hours;
• Cosmetic therapy theory and practical, including infection control and hygiene: three hundred twenty-five clock hours;
• Ethics: twenty-five clock hours, at least ten of which shall be in a class dedicated exclusively to ethics. For purposes of this rule, “ethics” shall be defined to include sexual boundary issues and impairment and chemical dependency issues;
• Business and law: twenty-five clock hours; and
• Such other subjects as the board deems necessary and appropriate to cosmetic therapy: fifty clock hours.

 

Cosmetic Therapists do not require on site supervision by a physician so long as they meet the following training criteria:

• The cosmetic therapist has successfully completed a course in the use of light based medical devices for the purpose of hair removal that has been approved by the board; and
• The course consisted of at least fifty hours of training, at least thirty hours of which was clinical experience; and
• The cosmetic therapist has worked under the on-site supervision of the physician making the delegation a sufficient period of time that the physician is satisfied that the cosmetic therapist is capable of competently performing the service with off-site supervision.

 

Becoming a physician assistant or registered nurse requires a bachelors degree as well as completion of a graduate program. It takes 5-6 years to complete.

Ohio Laser Technician Certification(s)

Laser Technicians in Ohio must, at a minimum, hold a cosmetic therapist license through the Medical Board. No formal examination is required to become a cosmetic therapist outside of the training requirements mentioned above. Becoming a physician assistant or registered nurse requires completion of your state boards or PANCE examination.

Job Opportunities

The job market in Ohio for skincare specialist has been growing year over year, with a wealth of opportunities to start a career. You can see a detailed list of job postings on our Laser Technician Jobs page. Just filter to Ohio to find opportunities in your area.

Laser Technician Jobs

Salary Expectations

Skincare Specialists in the state of Ohio can expect an average income of $41,890 per year, or $20.24/hour. This salary expectation is greater than the national average of $30,270 which is driven by the required training and licensure to practice laser treatments in this state. Experience can also increase your salary over time.