Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
041 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION (OPOR)
BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY LICENSING PROGRAM
Chapter 23 - TRAINEE AESTHETICIAN, BARBER, COSMETOLOGIST, LIMITED BARBER AND NAIL TECHNOLOGIST
Section 041-23-3 - Curriculum; Course Work

Universal Citation: 02 ME Code Rules § 041-23-3

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

The qualified supervisor is responsible for administering the applicable curriculum-specific course work requirements and attesting that the trainee satisfactorily completed the requirements to be eligible to take the required State licensing examination.

1. Curriculum and Course Work for Aesthetician Trainees

A. Subject Areas, Hours, Methods of Instruction. An aesthetician trainee shall satisfactorily complete 1,000 hours of instruction in not less than six (6) months in the subject areas described below in order to qualify for full licensure as an aesthetician. Instruction consists of theory, practice lab, and client-based clinic practice in the following subject areas:

1) Principles and practices of infection control, disinfecting, sterilization and sanitation;

2) Anatomy, chemistry, physiology and histology of the skin;

3) Hygiene, bacteriology, health and nutrition of the skin and basic first aid including, emergency eye flushing and drenching;

4) Skin analysis, disorders and diseases;

5) Facial and skin treatment and therapy machines, apparatus and devices, equipment, tools, and implements, as these apply to the aesthetic practice services;

6) Electricity, machines and apparatus;

7) Various massage techniques;

8) Facials and skin therapy and treatment with and without use of machines including, but is not limited to: cleansing; various aesthetic treatments and enhancements; hair removal; waxing; extractions; make up application and removal; artificial lash applications and lash and brow tinting;

9) Client consultation, client intake, client records and client preparation, human relations, professional ethics and handling of confidential client records that are medically related records; and

10) Establishment and business management; the Program laws and applicable rules, and other applicable state laws and rules.

RECOMMENDED AESTHETIC COURSE BREAKDOWN

HOURS	TRAINEE AESTHETIC SUBJECTS
100	Anatomy, histology, physiology of the skin, and chemistry including, but is not limited to: bone; muscles; nerves; arteries; and glands as applied to the practice of aesthetics.
100	Skin structure, analysis and growth, health and nutrition, diseases and disorders, and recognizing treatable cases and those requiring referral for medical treatment.
125	Bacteriology, hygiene, principles and practices of infection prevention and control, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, sterilization, sanitation, universal precautions, basic first aid and benefits and differences of cleaning and sanitation and sterilizing.
60	Business and salon/establishment management including, but is not limited to: the Program laws and applicable rules; unassigned; the study of theory and subjects in which an individual student may be deficient and elective subjects related to the practice of aesthetics, and testing and evaluation.
75	Massage techniques, basic facials, and spa body treatments.
375	Facials and skin treatment with and without use of machines including, but is not limited to: hair removal; eyebrow tweezing; body waxing; cleansing; extractions; make up application and removal; artificial lash applications and lash and brow tinting.
90	Facial and skin therapy equipment, machines, devices, equipment, tools, and implements, as these apply to the practice of aesthetics, including, but is not limited to: basics of electricity as applied to the practice of aesthetics; service tables and equipment; foot baths and spas; re-usable and disposable implements and tools; ultraviolet light units and lamps; electrical and non-electrical devices and venting systems their safety.
75	Client consultation, client intake and records and client preparation, human relations and professional ethics.
1,000	TOTAL HOURS

B. Preclinical Training. Prior to performing aesthetic services on clients, an aesthetician trainee shall complete a minimum of 150 hours of introductory aesthetic instruction in theory and practice lab. Introductory instruction shall be in areas that will sufficiently prepare the trainee to work safely on clients with an understanding of practice safety, sanitation, infection control and precautionary measures.

2. Course Work and Curriculum for Barber Trainees

A. Subject Areas, Hours, Methods of Instruction. A barber trainee shall satisfactorily complete 2,500 hours of instruction in not less than eighteen (18) months in the subject areas described below in order to qualify for full licensure as a barber. Instruction consists of theory, practice lab, and client-based clinic practice:

1) Anatomy, hygiene, bacteriology, infection control, disinfecting, sterilization and sanitation and basic first aid including, emergency eye flushing and drenching;

2) Barbering implements, tools and equipment;

3) Shampooing;

4) Scalp and skin disorders;

5) Haircutting;

6) Hairstyling;

7) Hairpiece fitting, styling and care;

8) Shaving, trimming beards and mustaches;

9) Permanent waving;

10) Hair coloring, tinting and bleaching;

11) Chemical hair relaxing;

12) Thermal styling, curling and blow dry styling;

13) Manicuring;

14) Facials; and

15) Establishment and business management; the Program laws and applicable rules, and other applicable state laws and rules.

RECOMMENDED BARBER COURSE BREAKDOWN

HOURS	TRAINEE BARBERING SUBJECTS
175	Bacteriology, hygiene, principles and practices of infection prevention and control, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, sterilization, sanitation, universal precautions, basic first aid and benefits and differences of cleaning, sanitation and sterilizing.
130	Business and salon/establishment management including, but is not limited to: the Program laws and applicable rules; unassigned; the study of theory and subjects in which an individual student may be deficient and elective subjects related to the practice of barbering and testing and evaluation.
510	Chemical texture services including, but is not limited to: permanent waving; chemical hair relaxers and hair coloring, tinting and bleaching.
175	Barbering practice equipment, tools, implements, and devices including, but is not limited to: styling; manicuring; facial and scalp treatment equipment; scissors; razors; clippers; trimmers; devices; dryers; thermal and other irons and their use; safety; sanitation; sterilization and precautions.
175	General sciences including, but is not limited to the following: hygiene; anatomy and physiology; skin structure; hair structure and growth, nutrition, disorders and diseases; nail structure, growth, disorders and diseases; properties of the hair and scalp and basics of chemistry and electricity.
650	Haircutting, including principles and techniques.
300	Hairstyling including, but is not limited to: thermal hair styling and straightening; finger waving, pin and roller curls; wrapping; blow dry styling and comb out techniques.
100	Manicuring, limited to fingernails.
65	Shampooing, conditioning and scalp care.
120	Trimming beards and mustaches, shaving and facials.
100	Hair replacement systems using human and synthetic hair, wigs and hair pieces including, but is not limited to: measuring; fitting; cleansing; coloring and styling.
2,500	TOTAL HOURS

B. Preclinical Training. Prior to performing barber services on clients, a barber trainee shall complete a minimum of 300 hours of introductory barbering instruction in theory and practice lab. Introductory instruction shall be in areas that will sufficiently prepare the trainee to work safely on clients with an understanding of practice safety, sanitation, infection control and precautionary measures.

3. Curriculum and Course Work for Cosmetology Trainees

A. Subject Areas, Hours, Methods of Instruction. A cosmetologist trainee shall satisfactorily complete 2,500 hours of instruction in the subject areas described below in order to qualify for full licensure as a cosmetologist. Instruction consists of theory, practice lab, and client-based clinic practice:

1) Anatomy, hygiene, bacteriology, infection control, disinfecting, sterilization and sanitation and basic first aid including, emergency eye flushing and drenching;

2) Chemistry, electricity and light therapy;

3) Shampooing;

4) Scalp and hair care;

5) Hair cutting and shaping and forms of hair removal;

6) Finger waving;

7) Hairstyling;

8) Arranging, care and styling of wigs and hairpieces;

9) Permanent waving;

10) Hair coloring, dyes, tinting, bleaching and reconditioning;

11) Chemical hair relaxing;

12) Thermal hair straightening;

13) Thermal waving, curling and blow dry styling;

14) Manicuring and pedicuring;

15) Facials, cosmetics and make-up applications and various skin treatments; and

16) Establishment and business management; the Program laws and applicable rules, and other applicable state laws and rules.

RECOMMENDED COSMETOLOGY COURSE BREAKDOWN

HOURS	TRAINEE COSMETOLOGY SUBJECTS
175	Bacteriology, hygiene, principles and practices of infection prevention and control, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, sterilization, sanitation, universal precautions, basic first aid and benefits and differences of cleaning, sanitation and sterilizing.
130	Business and salon/establishment management including, but is not limited to: the Program laws and applicable rules and unassigned; the study of theory and subjects in which an individual student may be deficient and elective subjects related to the practice of cosmetology and testing and evaluation.
450	Chemical texture services including, but is not limited to: soft curl permanents; permanent waving and chemical hair relaxing/straightening.
175	Cosmetology practice equipment, tools, implements, and devices including, but is not limited to: styling; manicuring; skin care and scalp treatment equipment; scissors; razors; clippers; trimmers; devices; dryers; thermal and other irons and their use and safety; sanitation; sterilization and precautions.
175	General sciences including, but is not limited to, the following: hygiene; anatomy and physiology; skin structure; growth; nutrition; disorders and diseases; nail structure; growth; disorders and diseases; properties of the hair and scalp and basics of chemistry and electricity.
235	Hair coloring, tinting and bleaching.
325	Haircutting principles and techniques, and use of all implements.
420	Hairstyling including, but is not limited to: thermal hair styling and straightening; finger waving; pin and roller curls; wrapping; blow dry styling and comb out techniques.
150	Nail technology including, but is not limited to: manicuring; pedicuring; nail enhancements and their various applications; sanitation; safety and precautions.
65	Shampooing, conditioning and scalp care.
160	Skin care including, but is not limited to: facials and facial massage; hair removal; scalp treatments; cosmetics and make-up applications.
40	Hair replacement systems using human and synthetic hair, wigs and hair pieces including, but is not limited to: measuring; fitting; cleansing; coloring and styling.
2,500	TOTAL HOURS

B. Preclinical Training. Prior to performing cosmetology services on clients, a cosmetologist trainee shall complete a minimum of 300 hours of introductory cosmetology instruction in theory and practice lab. Introductory instruction shall be in areas that will sufficiently prepare the trainee to work safely on clients with a good understanding of practice safety, sanitation, infection control and precautionary measures.

4. Curriculum and Course Work for Limited Barber Trainees

A. Subject Areas, Hours, Methods of Instruction. A limited barber trainee shall satisfactorily complete 1,600 hours of instruction in not less than ten (10) months in the subject areas described below in order to qualify for full licensure as a limited barber. Instruction consists of theory, practice lab, and client-based clinic practice:

1) Anatomy, hygiene, bacteriology, infection control, disinfecting, sterilization and sanitation and basic first aid including, emergency eye flushing and drenching;

2) Barbering implements, tools and equipment, and general safety and safe use standards;

3) Shampooing;

4) Scalp and skin disorders;

5) Haircutting;

6) Hairstyling;

7) Hairpiece fitting, styling and care;

8) Shaving, trimming beards and mustaches;

9) Thermal styling, curling and blow dry styling;

10) Facials and scalp massages; and

11) Establishment and business management; the Program Licensing laws and applicable rules, and other applicable state laws and rules.

RECOMMENDED LIMITED BARBER COURSE BREAKDOWN

HOURS	TRAINEE LIMITED BARBERING SUBJECTS
125	Bacteriology, hygiene, principles and practices of infection prevention and control, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, sterilization, sanitation, universal precautions, basic first aid and benefits and differences of cleaning, sanitation and sterilizing.
150	Business and salon/establishment management including, but is not limited to: the Program laws and applicable rules and unassigned; the study of theory and subjects in which an individual student may be deficient; elective subjects related to the practice of limited barbering and testing and evaluation.
150	Barbering practice equipment, tools, implements, and devices including, but is not limited to: styling; manicuring; facial and scalp treatment equipment; scissors; razors; clippers; trimmers; devices; dryers; thermal and other irons their use; safety; sanitation; sterilization and precautions.
175	General sciences including, but is not limited to the following: hygiene; anatomy and physiology; skin structure; hair structure and growth; nutrition; disorders and diseases; properties of the hair and scalp and basics of chemistry and electricity.
550	Haircutting, including principles and techniques.
225	Hairstyling, cutting, arranging and styling, blow dry styling, and comb out techniques.
65	Shampooing, conditioning and scalp care.
120	Trimming, shaving beards and mustaches, shaving and barbering facial and scalp massage.
40	Hair replacement systems using human and synthetic hair, wigs and hair pieces including, but is not limited to: measuring; fitting; cleansing and styling.
1,600	TOTAL HOURS

B. Preclinical Training. Prior to performing limited barbering services on clients, a limited barber trainee shall complete a minimum of 250 hours of introductory limited barbering instruction in theory and practice lab. Introductory instruction shall be in areas that will sufficiently prepare the trainee to work safely on clients with a good understanding of practice safety, sanitation, infection control and precautionary measures.

5. Curriculum and Course Work for Nail Technology Trainees

A. Subject Areas, Hours, Methods of Instruction. A nail technologist trainee shall satisfactorily complete 400 hours of instruction in not less than ten (10) weeks in the subject areas described below in order to qualify for full licensure as a nail technologist. Instruction consists of theory, practice lab, and client-based clinic practice.

1) Hygiene, bacteriology, infection control, disinfecting and sterilization and basic first aid including, emergency eye flushing and drenching;

2) Physiology;

3) Anatomy of the hands, arms and feet;

4) Science and theory of nail technology and pedicuring;

5) Bone muscles, nerves, arteries, and glands as applied to nail technology and pedicuring;

6) Structure of the skin and nails;

7) Nail disorders, how to treat those that can be treated and recognizing those not to be treated;

8) Nail technology and pedicuring instruments and their use, safety, disinfecting and sterilization;

9) Application of polish (liquid or powder);

10) Application and removal of various types of artificial nails; and

11) Establishment and business management; the Program laws and applicable rules, and other applicable state laws and rules.

RECOMMENDED NAIL TECHNOLOGY COURSE BREAKDOWN

HOURS	NAIL TECHNOLOGY STUDY
55	Bacteriology, hygiene, physiology, anatomy principles and practices of infection prevention and control, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, sterilization, disinfection, sanitation, universal precautions, basic first aid and benefits and differences of cleaning, sanitation, disinfecting and sterilizing.
50	Science and theory of nail technology and pedicuring; nail structure and growth, nutrition, disorders and diseases; and artificial nails and their applications.
55	Nail technology practice equipment, tools, implements, devices, nail enhancements and their various applications.
40	Business and salon/establishment management including, but is not limited to: the Program laws and applicable rules; unassigned; the study of theory and subjects in which an individual student may be deficient and elective subjects related to the practice of nail technology, and testing and evaluation.
400	TOTAL HOURS

B. Preclinical Training. Prior to performing nail technology services on clients, a nail technologist trainee shall complete a minimum of fifty (50) hours of introductory nail technology instruction in theory and practice lab. Introductory instruction shall be in areas that will sufficiently prepare the trainee to work safely on clients with a good understanding of practice safety, sanitation, infection control and precautionary measures.

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