Membership
About the Texas Association of Professional Electrologists (TAPE)
Membership Benefits
Texas is an unlicensed state for electrology, so anyone can practice without state regulation. That is why it is so important to be a member of the AEA and TAPE. Being a member of these professional organizations lets clients and potential clients know you are serious about your profession and that you uphold standards. Membership in the association is open to all electrologists who have successfully completed training, and provide documentation attesting that they have completed the required hours of instruction in theory and practice.
Continuing Education
AEA convention in Oct. offers 1.5 CEUs (15 hours), and the TAPE's Feb. conference offers 0.6 CEUs (6 hours).
Newsletters
"Hair Notes" is published three times a year and provides up-to-date information about our profession.
Advertising
As a member, your business is listed on both the AEA website and this site, so potential clients can find you.
Representation
Sharing suggestions and ideas with the AEA Executive Committee and representatives from other AEA affiliates.
Mailings
Information about conventions and conferences, new products, advertising ideas, and more.
Certificate
When you join, you will receive a distinguished membership certificate.
Be a Member of AEA
Join the American Electrology Association to advance your career with nationally recognized certification, exclusive continuing education, and a strong professional network—because your clients deserve the highest standard in permanent hair removal.
Affiliate of AEA
TAPE is an Affiliate of the American Electrology Association (AEA). As a TAPE member, you automatically get all the membership privileges of the AEA.
- Convention - Annual Offering at least 1.5 CEUs: Professional information updates, equipment exhibits, teacher training, and networking opportunities
- CPE Program - Developed by the respected Education Testing Service of Princeton University with input from the International Board for Electrologist Certification (IBEC)
- Office of Continuing Education - Supervises the continuing education and IBEC Recertification Program
- Infection Control Standards - Developed by AEA through consultation with the CDC and FDA
- The Standards of Practice - A guideline developed by the AEA for competent, professional, and ethical performance
- Roster and Directory - It includes contact information for referral and valuable information pertinent to our profession
- The Journal of Electrology - Published January and July with home study articles worth .3 CEUs
- Electrology World - Published three times per year with the latest news and events
- Electrology Forum - Members’ online networking group