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Why Become An Electrologist?

• Each and every day in this immensely gratifying career, you will help people uncover the confidence they have been missing.

• You will starting a career that really makes a difference in people's lives.  Read our client testimonials to see what clients say about our treatment approach.

• The demand for permanent hair removal is steadily increasing.  An estimated 41 million women in the USA reported having unwanted hair according to SkinMedica.

• Recent surveys show hair removal to be a growing industry with the removal of facial hair being "the fastest growing and most used spa services..." (Industry Fact Sheet--Beauty Salons NAICS 812112)  

• In 2003 the Economist published "The Bare Truth; Human Hair" revealing Gillette's report that "Men and women spent $8 BILLION removing it {hair}".  Is there really anyone who does not have unwanted hair?

• Electrolysis is still the only permanent method of removing hair.  Educated consumers are seeking permanent results.  Clients who have undergone laser still need removal of light and white hairs in addition to follow up treatments as hair re-grows after laser treatments.

This is our actual school building with ample free parking

Can You Earn A Living As An Electrologist?

• Electrology is a career ideally suited for full or part-time hours with a significant earning potential. 

• The NACCAS 2007 Job Demand Survey reported the average salary for an employed electrologist on staff in the USA was $37,522 - $40,524 exclusive of tips.  Earnings may vary if you are part time and of course depending on your market area.  Owning your own practice could help you increase that potential income potential as well.

• For a minimal investment (less than $10,000 in many cases reports the American Electrology Association) you can become the owner of your own practice.

Our Classroom @ RREI

Why Choose the River Rock Institute?

• Our very complete curriculum includes 600 hours of fun theoretical and practical hands-on training in all four modalities:  Thermolysis (flash and manual), Galvanic, and the Blend as well as Phoresis. 

• We also include solid training in entrepreneurship, safety and sanitation, and law and code.  See the FAQ section for a complete course outline.

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• 100% of our graduates passed their Board exams in their home states and/or the National Certified Professional Electrologist exam in 2005.  As of 2007, we have welcomed students from thirteen states and abroad. 

• Our instructor is a trained educator, not just a trained electrologist.  This ensures you more effective relevant training with less busy work.

• We were the first state licensed school to offer a state licensed distance learning program to allow students to complete all the theory work online from home and then come onsite for only the practical portion of the training!

• All new course content, modern textbooks--no 1965 copyright dates here!  Combined with the largest state-of-the-art facility in the Midwest, we can ensure you have the modern approach and skill sets you need to be a successful electrologist.

• We are the ONLY program in the Midwest to offer special financing plans and grant opportunities.

• We also can grant credit for previous training eliminating costly redundant training.  If you have relevant training in cosmetology or the allied health fields, forward your transcripts with your application form for an assessment. 

We want you to be comfortable during your stay with us so we try to take care of all the little details so you can concentrate on learning. 

Our break room is equipped with the world of snacks, coffee, tea, and bottled water for our students to enjoy.

If you turn right from our front entry vestibule you are at our reception desk and retail area shown above.

If you turn left, you are in our comfortable waiting area with its fireplace and fountain.

River Rock offers a variety of specialty grants (grants are scholarship awards that you do not have to repay) to eligible applicants as well as several financing plans for students spreading payments for their education over one to three years.  We also are please to be working with Sallie Mae student loan corporation.  For information on contacting Sallie Mae for their Direct to Consumer Loan Program contact Ms. Bennett directly.

THE RIPPLE EFFECT GRANT PROGRAM

The River Rock Ripple Effect Professional Pool Renewal Grant program was developed to help to replenish the pool of professional electrologists by offering tuition assistance to individuals who will be working in an existing electrology practice or replacing another electrologist who is leaving the profession for reasons such as retirement.   We are pleased to assist those who are already helping to grow the profession add to their staff and those who are leaving the profession to continue to share the amazing effects of electrolysis to the public by assisting those applicants in achieving their personal goals and earning an electrology license.  These grants can be up to $500.  Click here to access the River Rock Ripple Effect Grant Application

THE HILDEGARD HODGES MEMORIAL GRANT PROGRAM

The Hildegard Hodges Memorial Grant program was developed to assist current and former public and private Licensed or Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and other medical professionals in achieving their goals and earning an electrology license.  These awards can be up to $5,000.  Click here to access the Hildegard Hodges Memorial Grant Application.

THE AUSTA B. CLARK MEMORIAL GRANT PROGRAM

The Austa B. Clark Memorial Grant program was developed to assist current and former public and private school teachers in achieving their goals and earning an electrology license.  These awards can be up to $5,000.  Click here to access the Austa B. Clark Memorial Grant Program Application. 

THE RIVER ROCK PATRIOT'S GRANT PROGRAM

If you are a military service person active duty, in the reserves, or retired, or if you are a military dependent you may be eligible for the River Rock Patriots Grant Program.  Grants can be up to $2,000 and never need to be repaid as they are scholarship awards.

The hall to our 6 treatment rooms (left) an example of rooms above and following. Above is room #1

This is our Computer Lab and Library. We are equipped with 6 notebook computers and DVD players for student use.  Our building has wireless internet connectivity--bring your laptop if you have one!

One of our treatment rooms

Our client side hand washing and supply station. 

• We believe our relationship with our students doesn't end at graduation.  We  provide on-going support for our graduates.  Some of our support services include exclusive newsletters filled with advanced information on marketing your practice, updates on current law changes, reports from all State Board meetings, access to our on-line CPE and State Board Exam review center, and other special continuing education opportunities.

The sterilizing and station area.

• In addition to our Wisconsin State Approved 600 hour program we can custom design programs for students from most states from 325 hours to 1600 hours of training.  Programs can be traditional all onsite delivery or e-Learning.  Every state has different training requirements so be sure and check with your state board to have the most current information as to their requirements. 
• Does your state require licensing to be an electrologist and if so what are the requirements?  Click here to find out.