Gold Standard Membership Requirements
Reqs. Established 10/3/2021
1. Age: 18 years or above.
2. It is recommended that you be vaccinated for Hepatitis A, B, checked for C.
3. Members must adhere to the American Electrology Association Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, and Infection Prevention Standards, which can be found at www.electrology.com . Members may be removed from membership for failure to maintain these standards at the sole discretion of the GEA.
4. Members must agree to follow all CDC guidelines for the protection of both practitioner and clients exposed to blood borne pathogens.
5. Proof of education from a GEA approved electrolysis school or private instructor in the amount of 600 hours. Applicant must submit a copy of completion, along with a detailed log of 300 hours of theory, and 300 hours of practical training. *Private instructors must have a current Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) credential offered by the American Electrology Association and be in current good standing for a minimum of five (5) years.
6. Out-of-state licensed electrologists, and previous CPE’s may be grandfathered in with approval by the current officers of the GEA.
7. Members are encouraged to attend all GEA meetings and required to attend at least one per calendar year, either physically or via Zoom.
8. The GEA Executive Board may, at their sole discretion, remove from membership anyone failing to maintain these requirements and standards.
9. Proof of electrolysis liability insurance coverage is required.
10. Once accepted into the GEA, members are automatically eligible to join the AEA, as long as the GEA is an affiliate of the AEA.
11. Members of the Georgia Electrologists Association (GEA) are not allowed to teach electrolysis until they have worked as an Electrologist for five (5) years and maintained, in excellent standing, the Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) credential for a five (5) year period after taking and passing the CPE exam. The requirements for the teaching of electrolysis are strictly enforced. Any member that does not follow or goes against the GEA teaching requirements will be permanently removed from the Georgia Electrologists Association (GEA) and the American Electrology Association (AEA) and prohibited from using any of the AEA or GEA's advertising and promotional materials.
12. The GEA annual dues are $75.00 for 2023. Annual dues amount may be subject to change yearly.
13. A copy of driver’s license or birth certificate is required for membership.