Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE
Chapter 37 - COSMETOLOGY, ESTHETIC, AND NAIL TECHNOLOGY SCHOOLS, SATELLITE CLASSROOMS, AND APPRENTICE SALONS
Section 172-37-010 - ACCREDITATION INSPECTION CRITERIA

Universal Citation: 172 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 37 ยง 010

Current through September 17, 2024

Accreditation inspections will be conducted as set out in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-10,169. Schools must comply with the following requirements:

010.01 RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION. Schools must retain all student and training records for at least 5 years after the student has completed or has officially dropped. Records include the following:

010.01(A) STUDENT RECORDS. The student records must include:
(i) Record for every student enrolled;

(ii) Daily records of student attendance;

(iii) Student grading system in place;

(iv) Examinations and grades;

(v) Student progress reports;

(vi) Evidence that each student is 17 years old on or before enrollment;

(vii) Evidence of a high school diploma or equivalent for each student;

(viii) Evidence of final examination grade, both practical and written, for each student and apprentice; and

(ix) If special study students or apprentices are enrolled, the following must also be documented:
(1) Evidence of at least 10th grade completion; and

(2) Evidence that students are continuing high school on a full-time basis.

(x) Daily records of each student's practical and theory hours.

010.02 DOCUMENTS POSTED OR AVAILABLE. The following documents must be posted or available in the designated area of the school as specified below.

010.02(A) DISPENSARY. The following documents must be in the dispensary:
(i) Sanitation regulations, 172 NAC 34, must be available; and

(ii) Emergency evacuation plan must be posted.

010.02(B) EACH CLASSROOM. Emergency evacuation plan must be posted in each classroom.

010.02(C) PRACTICAL AREA. The following documents must be in the practical area:
(i) Sanitation regulations, 172 NAC 34, must be available;

(ii) Emergency evacuation plan must be posted; and

(iii) A sign posted for viewing by the public, which reads: "All services in this school are performed by students who are in training."

010.02(D) SCHOOL ENTRANCE. The name of school must be posted at the entrance to the school.

010.02(E) PUBLIC AREA. The following documents must be in the public area:
(i) Each instructor's current license card or verification of licensure must be posted; and

(ii) The latest inspection report must be posted.

010.02(F) RESOURCE AREA. The following documents must be assessable to students or apprentices during the school's operating hours:
(i) If teaching a cosmetology program, a copy of the latest printing of the cosmetology references published on the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology Examination Candidate Information Bulletin;

(ii) If teaching a separate esthetic program, a copy of the latest printing of the esthetics references published on the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology Examination Candidate Information Bulletin;

(iii) If teaching a nail technology program, a copy of the latest printing of the nail technology references published on the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology Examination Candidate Information Bulletin;

(iv) If teaching an instructor program, a copy of the latest printing of the references published on the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology Examination Instructor Candidate Information Bulletin;

(v) Standard dictionary of the English language;

(vi) A copy of the current school rules;

(vii) A copy of the latest printing of the Cosmetology, Electrology, Esthetics, Nail Technology and Body Art Practice Act; and

(viii) A copy of latest printing of the regulations relating to cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology, including 172 NAC 34, 36, and 37.

010.03 COSMETOLOGY EQUIPMENT. The following cosmetology equipment is required:

010.03(A) STUDENT OR APPRENTICE EQUIPMENT. Each cosmetology student must receive a kit which includes:
(i) Blow dryer;

(ii) Brushes;

(iii) Cape;

(iv) Clips;

(v) Combs;

(vi) Cuticle pusher;

(vii) Hair iron;

(viii) Make-up applicators;

(ix) Mannequin and clamp;

(x) Nail clipper;

(xi) Nail files;

(xii) Razor;

(xiii) Shears;

(xiv) Textbook or training materials; and

(xv) Tweezers;

010.03(B) SCHOOL EQUIPMENT. The school must have the following cosmetology equipment:
(i) Blow dryer;

(ii) Clipper;

(iii) Disinfectant containers;

(iv) Chair or table used for esthetic services;

(v) First aid kit;

(vi) Hair dryers;

(vii) Hair irons, including flat and curling;

(viii) Nail table with chairs;

(ix) Pedicure tubs or spas;

(x) Products, supplies and equipment for cosmetology services;

(xi) Products, supplies and equipment for facial services, waxing services and makeup application;

(xii) Products, supplies and equipment for manicuring, pedicuring and nail technology services;

(xiii) Shampoo bowls and chairs;

(xiv) Station or work area with mirror and chair for each student assigned to the clinic floor;

(xv) Work area for each student attending theory and practical class; and

(xvi) Textbook or training materials.

010.04 ESTHETIC EQUIPMENT. The following esthetic equipment is required

010.04(A) STUDENT OR APPRENTICE EQUIPMENT. Each esthetic student must receive a kit which includes:
(i) Facial and body treatment brushes;

(ii) Mixing jars and bowls;

(iii) Cleansing gauze;

(iv) Spa gown wrap and headbands;

(v) Non-latex makeup sponge wedges;

(vi) Cosmetic makeup brush kit;

(vii) Makeup mirror and cape cover-up;

(viii) Makeup pencil sharpener;

(ix) Box of vinyl gloves;

(x) Wax warmer;

(xi) Waxing applicators, large, medium and small;

(xii) Tweezers, including slanted and splinter;

(xiii) Eyebrow scissors;

(xiv) Sanitizing and disinfecting spray; and

(xv) Textbooks or training materials.

010.04(B) SCHOOL EQUIPMENT. The school must have the following esthetic equipment:
(i) Facial table and stool;

(ii) Hot towel heating cabinet;

(iii) Facial steamer and multifunctional machine;

(iv) Magnifying lamp;

(v) Ultra violet (UV) sterilizer;

(vi) First aid kit;

(vii) Disinfectant containers;

(viii) Wax warmer;

(ix) Products, supplies and equipment for esthetic services, facial and body services, waxing services, and makeup services;

(x) Station or work area with facial table and stool for each student assigned to the clinic floor;

(xi) Work area for each student attending theory and practical class; and

(xii) Textbooks or training material.

010.05 NAIL TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT. The following nail technology equipment is required

010.05(A) STUDENT EQUIPMENT. Each student must receive a kit which includes:
(i) Nail and foot files;

(ii) Acrylic nail brush;

(iii) Cuticle pusher;

(iv) Nail clipper and nail nipper; and

(v) Textbook or training information.

010.05(B) SCHOOL EQUIPMENT. The school must have the following nail technology equipment:
(i) Disinfectant containers;

(ii) Electric file;

(iii) Electric file bits;

(iv) First aid kit;

(v) Gel light;

(vi) Nail tables with chairs;

(vii) Practice finger or hand;

(viii) Suitable work area for each student attending theory and clinical class;

(ix) Supplies, products, and equipment necessary to comply with the curriculum;

(x) Nail technology supplies, for providing the following services:
(1) Liquid and powder;

(2) Gels; and

(3) Wraps.

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