Is a good-faith exam required before treatment in Vermont, and can it be done by telehealth?

Required; in-person preferred, telehealth varies by practitioner Conditional; depends on practitioner and board interpretation

Vermont · Moderate

Good-Faith Exam Rules for Med Spas in Vermont

The good-faith exam (GFE) is the legal gate before any injectable or device treatment. Vermont's rules on who performs it — and whether it can happen over telehealth — directly affect how you schedule and staff.

By Evan at Inside MedSpa

Is a good-faith exam required

Required; in-person preferred, telehealth varies by practitioner

Can the exam be done by telehealth

Conditional; depends on practitioner and board interpretation

Who can perform the exam vs. the injection

MD, DO, NP, PA, RN under physician supervision

What to verify in Vermont

Verify with Vermont Medical Board whether telehealth GFE is acceptable for your specific practice model before launch.

Primary source: Vermont Medical Board; Vermont Board of Nursing

General business information for Vermont medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the Vermont board (and your own counsel) before you act.

See the full Vermont regulation profile →

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