R156-11a-702. Curriculum for Esthetics School - Basic Esthetician Programs

  In accordance with Subsection 58-11a-302(13)(c)(iv), the curriculum for an esthetics school basic esthetician program shall consist of 600 hours of instruction in the following subject areas:

  (1) introduction consisting of:

  (a) history of esthetics; and

  (b) an overview of the curriculum;

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

  (a) aseptic techniques and sanitary procedures;

  (b) disinfection and sterilization methods and procedures; and

  (c) health risks to the basic esthetician;

  (3) business and salon management including:

  (a) developing a clientele;

  (b) professional image;

  (c) professional ethics;

  (d) professional associations;

  (e) public relations; and

  (f) advertising.

  (4) legal issues including:

  (a) malpractice liability;

  (b) regulatory agencies; and

  (c) tax laws;

  (5) human immune system;

  (6) diseases and disorders of the skin including:

  (a) bacteriology;

  (b) sanitation;

  (c) sterilization;

  (d) decontamination; and

  (e) infection control;

  (7) implements, tools, and equipment for basic esthetics including;

  (a) high frequency or galvanic current; and

  (b) heat lamps;

  (8) first aid;

  (9) anatomy;

  (10) science of basic esthetics;

  (11) analysis of the skin;

  (12) physiology of the skin;

  (13) facials, manual and mechanical;

  (14) limited chemical exfoliation including:

  (a) pre-exfoliation consultation;

  (b) post-exfoliation treatments; and

  (c) chemical reactions;

  (15) chemistry for basic esthetics;

  (16) temporary removal of superfluous hair by waxing;

  (17) treatment of the skin;

  (18) packs and masks;

  (19) aroma therapy;

  (20) application of makeup including:

  (a) application of artificial eyelashes;

  (b) arching of the eyebrows; and

  (c) tinting of the eyelashes and eyebrows;

  (21) medical devices;

  (22) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);

  (23) basic facials;

  (24) chemistry of cosmetics;

  (25) skin treatments, manual and mechanical;

  (26) massage of the face and neck;

  (27) natural nail manicures and pedicures;

  (28) elective topics; and

  (29) Esthetic Examination review.