R156-11a-700. Curriculum for Barber Schools  


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  •   In accordance with Subsection 58-11a-302(3)(c)(iv), the curriculum for a barber school shall consist of 1,000 hours of instruction in the following subject areas:

      (1) introduction consisting of:

      (a) history of barbering,

      (b) an overview of the barber curriculum;

      (2) personal, client, and shop safety including:

      (a) aseptic techniques and sanitary procedures;

      (b) disinfection and sterilization methods and procedures;

      (c) health risks to the barber;

      (3) business and shop management including:

      (a) developing a clientele;

      (b) professional image;

      (c) professional ethics;

      (d) professional associations;

      (e) public relations;

      (f) advertising;

      (4) legal issues including:

      (a) malpractice liability;

      (b) regulatory agencies;

      (c) tax laws;

      (5) human immune system;

      (6) diseases and disorders of the hair and scalp including:

      (a) bacteriology;

      (b) sanitation;

      (c) sterilization;

      (d) decontamination;

      (e) infection control;

      (7) implements, tools, and equipment for barbering;

      (8) first aid;

      (9) anatomy;

      (10) science of barbering;

      (11) chemistry for barbering;

      (12) analysis of the hair and scalp;

      (13) properties of the hair, skin, and scalp;

      (14) basic hairstyling and hair cutting including:

      (a) draping;

      (b) clipper variations;

      (c) scissor cutting; and

      (d) wet and thermal styling;

      (15) shaving and razor cutting;

      (16) mustache and beard design;

      (17) elective topics; and

      (18) Barber Examination review.