Who Can Legally Perform Dermaplaning in Rhode Island?

Esthetician (LE)

Permitted independently — no physician oversight required (full practice authority). Unclear, assume no unless you can verify with state data.

Master Esthetician

Permitted for this license type.

Medical Assistant (MA)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.

Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN)

Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site. Requires a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a physician.

Physician Assistant (PA)

Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site. Requires a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a physician.

Physician (MD/DO)

Permitted for this license type.