About Georgia Electrologists Association
Association for Hair Removal Professionals in Georgia
Welcome to the Georgia Electrologists Association (GEA). GEA is a professional membership association dedicated to maintaining the quality and professionalism of the permanent ahair removal industry by providing high level education to its members across the state.
Electrolysis is not a licensed profession in the state of Georgia, so the GEA is more dedicated and committed than ever to providing the public with highly skilled and trained professional electrologists. The GEA offers members regular seminars and meetings where electrologists can earn Continuing Education Units (CEU's) each year. These seminars offer an opportunity for members to discuss and share relevant issues as it pertains to the hair removal industry. In addition, the GEA continually strives to protect the health and safety of the public, as well as the electrologists, by providing its members with advanced training in the field of sterilization and universal precautions.
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Join the Georgia Electrologists Association
To join the GEA please complete the membership application thoroughly. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
If you wish to print the application and apply by mail, please provide proof of all the requirements listed on the Gold Standard Membership Requirements form.
Mail completed application and documents to:
Voncille V. Burdette, CPE, C.I.
President Georgia Electrology Association
3652 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Suite 1
Chamblee, Ga. 30341
Sheri, Williams C.P.E.
Vice President Georgia Electrology Association
295 W. Crossville Rd.
Roswell, Ga. 30075
The GEA Standard - Electrologists You Can Trust
Membership in the Georgia Electrologists 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 320 hours, covering both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice.
Apprenticeship Affidavit
Electrologists trained through an apprenticeship program must provide a notarized affidavit from an accepted apprenticeship instructor. The instructor must hold the Certified Professional Electrologist credential for a minimum of 5 years prior to training apprentice electrologists.
Adherence to Professional Standards
Members of Georgia Electrologists 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.
Georgia Guidelines
The state of Georgia does not currently regulate the licensure of electrolysis hair removal professionals.
Choosing a member of the Georgia Electrologists Association ensures that you are selecting a hair removal professional that meets a nationally established standard developed by the American Electrology Association.
Gold Standard Membership Requirements
Reqs. Established 10/3/2021
- Age: 18 years or above.
- It is recommended that you be vaccinated for Hepatitis A, B, checked for C.
- Members must adhere to the American Electrology Association Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, and Infection Prevention Standards. Members may be removed from membership for failure to maintain these standards at the sole discretion of the GEA.
- Members must agree to follow all CDC guidelines for the protection of both practitioner and clients exposed to blood borne pathogens.
- 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.
- Out-of-state licensed electrologists, and previous CPE’s may be grandfathered in with approval by the current officers of the GEA.
- Members are encouraged to attend all GEA meetings and required to attend at least one per calendar year, either physically or via Zoom.
- The GEA Executive Board may, at their sole discretion, remove from membership anyone failing to maintain these requirements and standards.
- Proof of electrolysis liability insurance coverage is required.
- Once accepted into the GEA, members are automatically eligible to join the AEA, as long as the GEA is an affiliate of the AEA.
- 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.
- The GEA annual dues are $75.00 for 2024. Annual dues amount may be subject to change yearly.
- A copy of driver’s license or birth certificate is required for membership.
ACCEPTED ELECTROLYSIS SCHOOLS AND EDUCATORS FOR GEA MEMBERSHIP
(GEA REQUIRES 600 HOURS OF TRAINING – 300 HOURS OF THEORY – 300 HOURS OF TECHNICAL)
- ELECTROLYSIS INSTITUTE OF NEW ENGLAND – CONTACT – MARY EVANGELISTA – 800-548-6339
- ARIZONA ADVANCED ELECTROLYSIS TRAINING – CONTACT - STEPHANIE SHIELDS – 602-357-0204
- MONTEREY BAY INSTITUTE OF ELECTROLYSIS – 831-643-2100
- BOCA BEAUTY ACADEMY – 561-487-1191
- CALIFORNIA ELECTROLOGY ACADEMY – 951-987-0034
- BERKOWITZ SCHOOL OF ELECTROLYSIS - 718-544-4234
- ENLIGHTENED ELECTROLYSIS EDUCATION – CONTACT - SHERI WILLIAMS, CPE - Roswell, GA. 678-689-4720
- ATLANTA SCHOOL OF ELECTROLYSIS – CONTACT – VONCILLE V. BURDETTE CPE, CI – Atlanta, GA. - 404-636-6386
ELECTROLOGIST CERTIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS, AND DEFINITIONS
A Certified Professional Electrologist or Certified Clinical Electrologist is one who has paid to sit for a specialized, registered, and closely governed examination, and by passing with high marks, has earned the right to use the designation, "Certified Professional Electrologist", (CPE), or "Certified Clinical Electrologist", (CCE).
A Licensed Electrologist is a designation given by states that have licensure requirements for Electrologists in that state. Once a person sits for the state exam and passes with high marks, they have earned the right to use the designation of "Licensed Electrologist", (LE).
These are the only Electrology certifications recognized in the Electrology profession.
There are no certifications or licensures in the Electrology profession for "master, expert, or specialist".
Additional Reading
Standards of Practice
Code of Ethics
Infection Prevention Standards
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Georgia Electrologists Association is affiliated with the American Electrology Association, Inc. (AEA), the largest international electrology membership organization. Membership in GEA and the AEA provide access to many programs and resources that benefit the electrologist, the profession and the consumer.
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