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To check your scope of practice, find state board contact details
at www.ascpskincare.com/resources/legislative.php.
3. What is the return policy?
If the manufacturer has a return policy,
get it in writing. Can you return the
product if it turns out it's not within
your scope of practice?
4. What is the warranty?
Even the best-made equipment can
break or malfunction. What does the
warranty cover? How long does it last? Are
replacement parts readily available? What
do they cost? Can you get a loaner machine
to use while yours is being repaired?
5. What training is available?
Is there a cost?
You must not use a new device or modality
on a paying client without adequate
training. You cannot risk harming a
client—for the client's sake, obviously,
but also for wider reasons. If you cause an
injury, and cannot prove you were properly
trained, your insurance company may deny
the claim. For every untrained esthetician
who harms a client, the ramifications
spread across our profession. Insurance
companies drop coverage, which can then
lead state boards to restrict the scope of
estheticians, and public perception of
licensed estheticians is negatively impacted.
Questions for Me?
It is a challenge to ask these questions in the
middle of a show, but being prepared will
save you headaches and potentially a lot of
money. If you need help or information,
feel free to contact me.
"This is exactly what I need for my skin care
practice! What does it do?"
Susanne Schmaling, director of education for Associated Skin Care Professionals,
is a licensed esthetician, experienced educator, former spa owner, founder of the
Pacific Institute of Esthetics, and author of A Comprehensive Guide to Equipment
(Milady, 2009). Contact her at sschmaling@ascpskincare.com.
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