R156-11a-701. Curriculum for Electrology Schools

  In accordance with Subsection 58-11a-302(9)(c)(iv), the curriculum for an electrology school shall consist of 600 hours of instruction in the following subject areas:

  (1) introduction consisting of:

  (a) the history of electrology; 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 electrologist;

  (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 and liability;

  (b) regulatory agencies; and

  (c) tax laws;

  (5) human immune system;

  (6) diseases and disorders of hair and skin;

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

  (8) first aid;

  (9) anatomy;

  (10) science of electrology;

  (11) analysis of the skin;

  (12) physiology of hair and skin;

  (13) medical definitions including:

  (a) dermatology;

  (b) endocrinology;

  (c) angiology; and

  (d) neurology;

  (14) evaluating the characteristics of skin;

  (15) evaluating the characteristics of hair;

  (16) medications affecting hair growth including:

  (a) over-the-counter preparations;

  (b) anesthetics; and

  (c) prescription medications;

  (17) contraindications;

  (18) disease and blood-borne pathogens control including:

  (a) pathogenic bacteria and non-bacterial causes; and

  (b) American Electrology Association (AEA) infection control standards;

  (19) principles of electricity and equipment including:

  (a) types of electrical currents, their measurements and classifications;

  (b) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved needle type epilation equipment;

  (c) FDA approved hair removal devices; and

  (d) epilator operation and care;

  (20) modalities for need type electrolysis including:

  (a) needle/probe types, features, and selection;

  (b) insertions, considerations, and accuracy;

  (c) galvanic multi needle technique;

  (d) thermolysis manual and flash technique;

  (e) blend and progressive epilation technique; and

  (f) one and two handed techniques;

  (21) clinical procedures including:

  (a) consultation;

  (b) health/medical history;

  (c) pre and post treatment skin care;

  (d) normal healing skin effects;

  (e) tissue injury and complications;

  (f) treating ingrown hairs;

  (g) face and body treatment;

  (h) cosmetic electrology; and

  (i) positioning and draping;

  (22) elective topics; and

  (23) Electrology Examination review.