R156-11a-705. Curriculum for Cosmetology/Barber Schools

  In accordance with Subsection 58-11a-302(6)(c)(iv), the curriculum for a cosmetology/barber school shall consist of 1,600 hours of instruction in all of the following subject areas:

  (1) introduction consisting of:

  (a) history of barbering, cosmetology/barbering, esthetics, nail technology; and

  (b) overview of the curriculum;

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

  (a) aseptic techniques and sanitary procedures;

  (b) disinfection and sterilization methods and procedures;

  (c) health risks to the cosmetologist/barber;

  (3) business and salon management including:

  (a) developing 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 skin, nails, hair, and scalp including:

  (a) bacteriology;

  (b) sanitation;

  (c) sterilization;

  (d) decontamination; and

  (e) infection control;

  (7) implements, tools, and equipment for cosmetology, barbering, basic esthetics, and nail technology, including:

  (a) high frequency or galvanic current; and

  (b) heat lamps;

  (8) first aid;

  (9) anatomy;

  (10) science of cosmetology/barbering, basic esthetics, and nail technology;

  (11) analysis of the skin, hair, and scalp;

  (12) physiology of the human body including skin and nails;

  (13) electricity and light therapy;

  (14) limited chemical exfoliation including:

  (a) pre-exfoliation consultation;

  (b) post-exfoliation treatments; and

  (c) chemical reactions;

  (15) chemistry for cosmetology/barbering, basic esthetics, and nail technology;

  (16) temporary removal of superfluous hair including by waxing;

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

  (18) basic hairstyling including:

  (a) wet and thermal styling;

  (b) permanent waving;

  (c) hair coloring;

  (d) chemical hair relaxing; and

  (e) thermal hair straightening;

  (19) haircuts including:

  (a) draping;

  (b) clipper variations;

  (c) scissor cutting;

  (d) shaving; and

  (e) wigs and artificial hair;

  (20) razor cutting;

  (21) mustache and beard design;

  (22) basic esthetics including:

  (a) treatment of the skin, manual and mechanical;

  (b) packs and masks;

  (c) aroma therapy;

  (d) chemistry of cosmetics;

  (e) application of makeup including:

  (i) application of artificial eyelashes;

  (ii) arching of the eyebrows;

  (iii) tinting of the eyelashes and eyebrows;

  (f) massage of the face and neck; and

  (g) natural manicures and pedicures;

  (23) medical devices;

  (24) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);

  (25) artificial nail techniques consisting of:

  (a) wraps;

  (b) nail tips;

  (c) gel nails;

  (d) sculptured and other acrylic nails; and

  (e) nail art;

  (26) pedicures and massaging of the lower leg and foot;

  (27) elective topics; and

  (28) Cosmetology/Barber Examination review.