Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
Chapter 941 - Licensure of Establishments and Schools of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
Rule 481-941.15 - Instructors

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 481-941.15

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

All instructors in a school of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences shall be licensed by the department.

(1) An instructor teaching a course in electrology, esthetics or nail technology shall also hold a license in that practice discipline or hold a barbering and cosmetology license that shows proof of having completed training in those practices equivalent to that of a license holder in that practice.

(2) An instructor teaching a course in shaving, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, intense pulsed lights (IPLs) and lasers shall be certified by the state of Iowa to provide each of the services, as set forth in rule 481-940.4(157). An individual who was licensed as an Iowa barber prior to July 1, 2023, is not required to hold an Iowa board-issued shaving certificate.

(3) A minimum of two instructors shall be employed on a full-time basis for up to 30 students and an additional instructor for each additional 15 students.

a. The number of instructors for each school of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences shall be based upon total enrollment.

b. A student instructor shall not be used to meet licensed instructor-to-student ratios.

c. A school with less than 30 students enrolled may have one licensed instructor on site in the school if offering only clinic services or only theory instruction in a single classroom and less than 15 students are present.

d. If a school is offering clinic services and theory instruction simultaneously to less than 15 students, at least two licensed instructors must be on site.

e. Area community colleges operating a school prior to September 1, 1982, with only one instructor per 15 students are not subject to this subrule and may continue to operate with the ratio of one instructor to 15 students. A student instructor shall not be used to meet licensed instructor-to-student ratios.

(4) An instructor shall:

a. Be responsible for and in direct charge of all physical and virtual core and theory classrooms and practical classrooms and clinics at all times;

b. Familiarize students with the different standard supplies and equipment used in establishments; and

c. Not perform barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences services, with or without compensation, on the school premises except for demonstration purposes, such as continuing education classes consistent with rule 481-941.23(157).

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 157.

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