R156-11a-703. Curriculum for Esthetics School - Master Esthetician Programs

  In accordance with Subsection 58-11a-302(13)(c)(iv), the curriculum for an esthetics school master esthetician program shall consist of 1,200 hours of instruction, 600 of which consist of the curriculum for a basic esthetician program, the remaining 600 of which shall be in the following subject areas:

  (1) introduction consisting of:

  (a) history of esthetics and master 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 master esthetician;

  (3) business and salon management consisting of:

  (a) developing clients;

  (b) professional image;

  (c) professional ethics;

  (d) professional associations;

  (e) advertising; and

  (f) public relations;

  (4) legal issues including:

  (a) malpractice liability;

  (b) regulatory agencies; and

  (c) tax laws;

  (5) the human immune system;

  (6) diseases and disorders of the skin including:

  (a) bacteriology;

  (b) sanitation;

  (c) sterilization;

  (d) contamination; and

  (e) infection controls;

  (7) implements, tools, and equipment for master esthetics;

  (8) first aid;

  (9) anatomy;

  (10) science of master esthetics;

  (11) analysis of the skin;

  (12) physiology of the skin;

  (13) advanced facials, manual and mechanical;

  (14) chemistry for master esthetics;

  (15) advanced chemical exfoliation, including:

  (a) pre-exfoliation consultation;

  (b) post-exfoliation treatments; and

  (c) reactions;

  (16) temporary removal of superfluous hair by waxing and advanced waxing;

  (17) advanced pedicures;

  (18) advanced aroma therapy;

  (19) the aging process and its damage to the skin;

  (20) medical devices;

  (21) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training;

  (22) hydrotherapy;

  (23) advanced mechanical and electrical devices including instruction in using:

  (a) sanding and microdermabrasion techniques;

  (b) galvanic or high-frequency current for treatment of the skin;

  (c) devices equipped with a brush to cleanse the skin;

  (d) devices that apply a mixture of steam and ozone to the skin;

  (e) devices that spray water and other liquids on the skin; and

  (f) any other mechanical devices, esthetic preparations, or procedures approved by the Division in collaboration with the Board for the care and treatment of the skin;

  (24) elective topics;

  (25) for schools teaching lymphatic massage, in accordance with Subsections 58-11a-102(39)(a)(ii) and 58-11a-302(11)(e), 200 hours of instruction is required and shall consist of:

  (a) 40 hours of training in anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system;

  (b) 70 applications of one hour each in manual lymphatic massage of the full body; and

  (c) 90 hours of training in lymphatic massage by other means, including but not limited to energy, mechanical devices, suction-assisted massage with or without rollers, compression therapy with equipment, or garment therapy; and

  (26) Master Esthetician Examination review.