what are the requirements for estheticians in Puerto Rico?

Question

Im a licensed esthetician in North Carolina thinking about moving to Puerto Rico. I love the culture and language. Also, I want to go to school to become a vet. tech and i was wondering how the vet industry is in PR and what are some good colleges down there? I need all the info I can get before I make a move.

Answer 1

In PR you will need 1000 clinical hours and you must be a cosmetologist.
http://skinscienceinstitute.com/licensing-information.html

You may get more info calling to the State Board contact person of the National Coalition of Estheticians/Distributors and Associations:
PUERTO RICO
Juntes Examinadoras
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.ncea.tv/stateboards.html

Puerto Rico Board of Examiners of Beauty Specialists
PO Box 9023271
San Juan, PR 00902-3271
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Hours: Must be Licensed Cosmetologist (1000 hrs)

Regarding becoming a vet technician this is the best campus to do it and the more accredited. Here is some info:
University of Puerto Rico
Veterinary Technology Program
Medical Sciences Campus
P.O. Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
787-758-2525, ext. 1051 or 1052
www.cprsweb.rcm.upr.edu
(Elizabeth Rivera, DVM-Director)
http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs/puertorico.asp

Good choice of future profession, since this is an industry hat it's starting to develop more and more. The key is location, location, location. Find an office near good neighborhoods, metro area, and you will do very well.
Good luck!

Answer 2

I studied to be an esthetician in Puerto Rico . The course lasted about 18 months and I ve worked for some years. Had to put my career on hold and now wish to start again. Do I need some kind of license at this point?

Answer 3

Moving to PR is really good idea.
First you should transfer your esthetician license to PR.
You can find some license transfer to PR regulations.
http://hapiland.net/3926/puerto-rico-state-board-cosmetology-license-requirements/