March 2026 CEU Event: Two Talks: Thermolysis and Ethics and the Professional Continuum in Electrology
Thermolysis, Blend, and Galvanic: Understanding the Modalities and Their Practical Applications (.2 CEUs)
presented by Kelly Morrissy, CPE
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe the three primary electrolysis modalities: Thermolysis, Galvanic, and Blend.
Explain the basic mechanism of action for each modality.
Recognize clinical situations where one modality may be appropriate.
Identify factors that influence treatment effectiveness and client comfort.
Apply practical decision-making when selecting electrolysis modalities. 6. Recognize signs of overtreatment and adjust technique appropriately.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, participants will demonstrate an increased understanding of the three primary electrolysis modalities and their practical use in professional practice. Practitioners will be able to describe how Thermolysis, Galvanic, and Blend techniques function and recognize clinical factors that influence modality selection. Participants will apply this knowledge to support safe treatment practices and improve client comfort during electrolysis procedures. This course emphasizes practitioner technique and clinical judgment rather than device-specific claims.
Bio: Kelly learned Electrology in 1986 after responding to a newspaper ad. She started her career at Gregory Systems and began working for herself only 4 years later. Her small business soon expanded to employ 5 electrologists. Seeking to further her education and involvement in the field of Electrology, Kelly became an AEA member in 1995. Today Kelly is a Certified Professional Electrologist, has served as President and treasurer of the Electrology Association of Illinois and was one of 3 founding instructors at the Illinois Dedicated Electrology Academy. Kelly constantly strives to innovate in the field by collaborating with the manufacturing companies at the heart of it all.
Ethics and the Professional Continuum in Electrology (.2 CEUs)
presented by Eileen Collins, BS, LEI, CPE
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Learning Obective:
1. Define professional ethics as they apply to electrology.
2. Apply ethical standards to client relationships, pricing, confidentiality, and advertising.
3. Examine responsibilities to colleagues, the profession, and the community.
4. Discuss ethical practice during career or business transitions.
Bio: Eileen Collins has been a licensed electrologist in the state of Maryland since 1993.
She earned her CPE credential in 1994. She’s proud to be one of a handful of
mother-daughter electrolysis team professionals in the state of Maryland. She has
served as Recording Secretary for the Maryland Association of Professional
Electrologists, Inc. for 6 years and as the VP and Program Chair for MAPE (10 years).
The immediate Past President of the Maryland Association of Professional
Electrologists, Inc. (2 terms), she is also currently a delegate for Maryland to the
American Electrology Association (12 years). Eileen is committed to the promotion
of the field of electrology and is the Director of the MD Electrolysis Education Center
Inc., a private career school approved by the MHEC and MBON. She is currently one
of only two Licensed Electrology Instructors in the State of Maryland. Eileen also
prepares and delivers continuing education topics to her professional association.