I just spoke with a person who is looking for an electrology school. Travel and expensive are often prohibitive for this “cottage industry,” trade. I had always thought about another alternative that AEA could initiate. And, with the internet this is now possible.
Imagine that the entire curriculum could be on-line and sanctioned by the AEA … all the “approvals,” etc. For a fee, a student could “sign up” and learn all the didactic requirements (defining and learning all the terms, etc.). Then the “hands-on” practical. And, here’s where “you all” could get involved.
AEA could have CPE electrologists specifically schooled and designated as official trainers throughout the country. These experts would follow a prescribed course of training and really sit down with the student and show them the art of electrolysis. Of course, each trainer would also be paid for the endeavor.
Some standardization could be undertaken, but there is also a great deal of variation in styles, and that’s fine. I think the AEA could be “agnostic” about these issues and at least give the new electrologist a strong basis from which to grow. After all, it really is all about getting the needle in the right place.
This would be affordable, and profitable for the individual trainer and the AEA. This could be done and we need many more electrologists in field that will be growing in the next years. Best would be having your mentor/trainer right in your own area. Good idea?
Schools of course will hate the idea. The AEA will probably not want to “go against” the establishment. Of course, an independent group could form their own on-line school and training. (I think that is the direction that Ron is trying to take: good idea really.) With all the right elements, this training could be accepted by even the licensed States. (The schools are all too expensive … especially when you consider travel and housing.)