New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 34 - BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGISTS
Part 8 - SCHOOLS
Section 16.34.8.15 - CURRICULUM

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.34.8.15

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. The following minimum curriculum requirements are established for all schools licensed under the act. Schools offering training in clock hours must meet the following minimum hours in each unit of study. Schools offering training in credit hours must offer an equivalent training program as prescribed by the schools accrediting agency clock hour/credit hour conversion formula. In absence of such a formula the state board will prescribe the credit hour/ clock hour conversion formula. Schools may offer all or part of the courses set forth herein provided appropriate facility requirements are met and Instructors have appropriate practitioner training to teach the subjects offered. This does not preclude schools from offering non-related courses or advanced courses, which are not prescribed in these rules. Courses are automatically approved if the course units are between one hundred percent and one hundred twenty percent of the minimum. Schools desiring to offer instruction that exceeds one hundred twenty percent of the minimum requirements (i.e. a course that is over twenty fve percent of the board's published minimum requirements) must submit to the board the following:

(1) a course outline indicating all course hours or credits offered;

(2) a class schedule for the entire course indicating how and when each unit of instruction is offered;

(3) justifcation of why the course should be approved at the extended length.

B. Barber course curriculum - 1200 course hours or equivalent credit:

(1) THEORY: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) limited to orientation;

(b) state laws and regulations;

(c) professional image;

(d) first aid;

(e) chemistry;

(f) electricity;

(g) job seeking; and

(h) ethics

(2) STERILIZATION, SANITATION, BACTERIOLOGY: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory and safety;

(b) preparation, procedures and practice;

(c) products, materials and implements;

(d) public sanitation;

(e) methods of sanitation and sterilization;

(f) chemical agents;

(g) types and classifcations of bacteria;

(h) bacterial growth;

(i) infections; and

(j) infection control and safety standards

(3) SHAMPOO, RINSES, SCALP TREATMENTS: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation;

(e) procedures and practice;

(f) products, materials and implements;

(g) hair snalysis;

(h) disorders of the hair and scalp;

(i) hair and scalp treatments;

(j) related chemistry; and

(k) client record keeping and safety

(4) CHEMICAL REARRANGING - PERMS AND RELAXERS: 200 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) hair analysis and client consultation;

(g) related chemistry; and

(h) client record keeping and safety

(5) HAIRSTYLING: 150 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) hair analysis and client consultation;

(g) related chemistry;

(h) wet styling;

(i) blow drying;

(j) fnger waving;

(k) air waving;

(l) hair pressing;

(m) hair extensions;

(n) hair weaving;

(o) braiding;

(p) corn rowing;

(q) client consultation and recommendations;

(r) client record keeping and safety; and

(s) care of wigs and hair pieces

(6) HAIR COLORING - BLEACHING: 125 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) hair analysis and client consultation;

(g) related chemistry;

(h) temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent applications;

(i) bleaching, tinting, toning, frosting, special effects and problems;

(j) client consultation and recommendations; and

(k) client record keeping and safety

(7) HAIR CUTTING AND BEARD TRIMMING: 250 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) shaving, honing and stropping;

(e) preparation, procedures, and practice;

(f) use of scissors, shears, razor and clippers;

(g) products, materials and implements;

(h) client consultation and recommendations; and

(i) client record keeping and safety

(8) FACIALS: 175 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) theory of massage and facial treatments;

(g) makeup application;

(h) use of electrical appliances, currents and specialized machines for treatments;

(i) artifcial eyelashes;

(j) removal of unwanted hair;

(k) eyelash and brow tinting;

(l) light therapy;

(m) client consultation and recommendations; and

(n) client record keeping and safety

(9) REQUIRED HANDS-ON-TRAINING - instructor approved procedures
(a) 40 facial shave;

(b) 30 shaving around ears and neck;

(c) 25 ladies haircuts;

(d) 75 mens haircuts;

(e) 25 hairstyling;

(f) chemical texturing:
(i) 7 permanent waving and

(ii) 7 permanent relaxing

(10) SALON BUSINESS, RETAIL SALES: 50 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) opening a salon and business plan;

(c) written agreements;

(d) regulations and laws;

(e) salon operation, policies, practices, personnel, compensation, payroll deductions;

(f) use of telephone, advertising, retail and salesmanship, client communications, public relations, insurance; and

(g) salon safety

(11) MISCELLANEOUS: 25 hours or equivalent credit
(a) to be applied by the Instructor to strengthen student performance in curriculum related areas, or

(b) for supervised feld trips and other course related training;

C. Cosmetology course curriculum - 1600 course hours or equivalent credit

(1) THEORY: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) limited to orientation;

(b) state laws and regulations;

(c) professional image;

(d) first aid;

(e) chemistry;

(f) electricity;

(g) job seeking; and

(h) ethics

(2) STERILIZATION, SANITATION, BACTERIOLOGY: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory and safety;

(b) preparation, procedures and practice;

(c) products, materials and implements;

(d) public sanitation;

(e) methods of sanitation and sterilization;

(f) chemical agents;

(g) types and classifcations of bacteria;

(h) bacterial growth;

(i) infections; and

(j) infection control and safety standards

(3) SHAMPOO, RINSES, SCALP TREATMENTS: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation;

(e) procedures and practice;

(f) products, materials and implements;

(g) hair analysis;

(h) disorders of the hair and scalp;

(i) hair and scalp treatments;

(j) related chemistry; and

(k) client record keeping and safety

(4) CHEMICAL REARRANGING - PERMS AND RELAXERS: 200 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) hair analysis and client consultation;

(g) related chemistry; and

(h) client record keeping and safety

(5) HAIRSTYLING: 150 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) hair analysis and client consultation;

(g) related chemistry;

(h) wet styling;

(i) blow drying;

(j) fnger waving;

(k) air waving;

(l) hair pressing;

(m) hair extensions;

(n) hair weaving;

(o) braiding;

(p) corn rowing;

(q) client consultation and recommendations;

(r) client record keeping and safety; and

(s) care of wigs and hair pieces

(6) HAIR COLORING - BLEACHING: 125 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) hair analysis and client consultation;

(g) related chemistry;

(h) temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent applications;

(i) bleaching, tinting, toning, frosting, special effects and problems;

(j) client consultation and recommendations; and

(k) client record keeping and safety

(7) HAIR CUTTING: 200 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures, and practice;

(e) use of scissors, shears, razor and clippers;

(f) products, materials and implements;

(g) client consultation and recommendations; and

(h) client recordkeeping and safety

(8) FACIALS: 175 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) theory of massage and facial treatments;

(g) makeup application;

(h) use of electrical appliances, currents and specialized machines for treatments;

(i) artifcial eyelashes;

(j) removal of unwanted hair;

(k) eyelash and brow tinting;

(l) light therapy;

(m) client consultation and recommendations; and

(n) client record keeping and safety

(9) MANICURING/PEDICURING: 175 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) theory of massage;

(g) advanced nail techniques;

(h) client consultation and recommendations; and

(i) client record keeping and safety

(10) REQUIRED HANDS-ON TRAINING: instructor approved procedures:
(a) 75 ladies haircuts;

(b) 25 mens haircuts;

(c) 25 hairstylings;

(d) 30 coloring;

(e) chemical texturing:
(i) 7 permanent waving; and

(ii) 7 permanent relaxing

(11) SALON BUSINESS, RETAIL SALES: 50 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) opening a salon and business plan;

(c) written agreements;

(d) regulations and laws;

(e) salon operation, policies, practices, personnel, compensation, payroll deductions;

(f) use of telephone, advertising, retail and salesmanship, client communications, public relations, insurance; and

(g) salon safety

(12) MISCELLANEOUS: 300 hours or equivalent credit
(a) to be applied by the Instructor to strengthen student performance in curriculum related areas; or

(b) for supervised feld trips and other course related training

D. Manicurist/pedicurist course curriculum - 400 course hours or equivalent credit

(1) THEORY: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) limited to orientation;

(b) state laws and regulations;

(c) professional image;

(d) first aid;

(e) chemistry;

(f) electricity;

(g) job seeking; and

(h) ethics

(2) STERILIZATION, SANITATION, BACTERIOLOGY: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory and safety;

(b) preparation, procedures and practice;

(c) products, materials and implements;

(d) public sanitation;

(e) methods of sanitation and sterilization;

(f) chemical agents;

(g) types and classifcations of bacteria;

(h) bacterial growth;

(i) infections; and

(j) infection control and safety standards

(3) MANICURING/PEDICURING: 175 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) theory of massage;

(g) advanced nail techniques;

(h) client consultation and recommendations; and

(i) client record keeping and safety

(4) REQUIRED HANDS-ON TRAINING: instructor approved procedures
(a) 45 manicures;

(b) 45 pedicures; and

(c) 20 acrylic nail sets

(5) SALON BUSINESS, RETAIL SALES: 50 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) opening a salon and business plan;

(c) written agreements;

(d) regulations and laws;

(e) salon operation, policies, practices, personnel, compensation, payroll deductions;

(f) use of telephone, advertising, retail and salesmanship, client communications, public relations, insurance; and

(g) salon safety

(6) MISCELLANEOUS: 25 hours or equivalent credit
(a) to be applied by the Instructor to strengthen student performance in curriculum related areas; or

(b) for supervised feld trips and other course related training

E. Esthetician course curriculum - 600 course hours or equivalent credit

(1) THEORY: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) limited to orientation;

(b) state laws and regulations;

(c) professional image;

(d) first aid;

(e) chemistry;

(f) electricity;

(g) job seeking; and

(h) ethics

(2) STERILIZATION, SANITATION, BACTERIOLOGY: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory and safety;

(b) preparation, procedures and practice;

(c) products, materials and implements;

(d) public sanitation;

(e) methods of sanitation and sterilization;

(f) chemical agents;

(g) types and classifcations of bacteria;

(h) bacterial growth;

(i) infections; and

(j) infection control and safety standards

(3) FACIALS: 350 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) theory of massage;

(g) facial treatments and makeup application;

(h) use of electrical appliances, currents and specialized machines for treatments;

(i) artifcial eyelashes;

(j) removal of unwanted hair;

(k) eyelash and brow tinting;

(l) light therapy;

(m) client consultation and recommendations; and

(n) client record keeping and safety

(4) SALON BUSINESS, RETAIL SALES: 50 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) opening a salon and business plan;

(c) written agreements;

(d) regulations and laws;

(e) salon operation, policies, practices, personnel, compensation, payroll deductions;

(f) use of telephone, advertising, retail and salesmanship, client communications, public relations, insurance; and

(g) salon safety

(5) REQUIRED HANDS-ON TRAINING: instructor approved procedures:
(a) 50 basic facial procedures;

(b) 25 machine facial procedures;

(c) 25 waxing procedures; and

(d) 10 makeup procedures

(6) MISCELLANEOUS: 50 hours or equivalent credit
(a) to be applied by the Instructor to strengthen student performance in curriculum related areas; or

(b) for supervised feld trips and other course related training

F. Manicurist/esthetician course curriculum - 900 course hours or equivalent credit

(1) THEORY: 100 hours or equivalent credit
(a) limited to orientation;

(b) state laws and regulations;

(c) professional image;

(d) first aid;

(e) chemistry;

(f) electricity;

(g) job seeking; and

(h) ethics

(2) STERILIZATION, SANITATION, BACTERIOLOGY: 150 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory and safety;

(b) preparation, procedures and practice;

(c) products, materials and implements;

(d) public sanitation;

(e) methods of sanitation and sterilization;

(f) chemical agents;

(g) types and classifcations of bacteria;

(h) bacterial growth;

(i) infections; and

(j) infection control and safety standards

(3) FACIALS: 350 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) theory of massage;

(g) facial treatments and makeup application;

(h) use of electrical appliances, currents and specialized machines for treatments;

(i) artifcial eyelashes;

(j) removal of unwanted hair;

(k) eyelash and brow tinting;

(l) light therapy;

(m) client consultation and recommendations; and

(n) client record keeping and safety

(4) MANICURING/PEDICURING: 175 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) theory of massage;

(g) advanced nail techniques;

(h) client consultation and recommendations; and

(i) client record keeping and safety

(5) REQUIRED HANDS-ON TRAINING: instructor approved procedures
(a) 50 basic facial procedures;

(b) 25 machine facial procedures;

(c) 25 waxing procedures;

(d) 10 makeup;

(e) 45 manicure;

(f) 45 pedicure; and

(g) 20 acrylic nail sets

(6) SALON BUSINESS, RETAIL SALES: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) opening a salon and business plan;

(c) written agreements;

(d) regulations and laws;

(e) salon operation, policies, practices, personnel, compensation, payroll deductions;

(f) use of telephone, advertising, retail and salesmanship, client communications, public relations, insurance; and

(g) salon safety

(7) MISCELLANEOUS: 50 hours or equivalent credit
(a) to be applied by the Instructor to strengthen student performance in curriculum related areas; or

(b) for supervised feld trips and other course related training

G. Electrology course curriculum - 600 course hours or equivalent credit

(1) THEORY: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) limited to orientation;

(b) state laws and regulations;

(c) professional image;

(d) first aid;

(e) chemistry;

(f) electricity;

(g) job seeking; and

(h) ethics

(2) STERILIZATION, SANITATION, BACTERIOLOGY: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory and safety;

(b) preparation, procedures and practice;

(c) products, materials and implements;

(d) public sanitation;

(e) methods of sanitation and sterilization;

(f) chemical agents;

(g) types and classifcations of bacteria;

(h) bacterial growth;

(i) infections; and

(j) infection control and safety standards

(3) ELECTROLYSIS AND THERMOLOGY: 350 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) use of electrical currents;

(g) insertion of needles;

(h) before and after treatment and care;

(i) destruction of the papilla;

(j) consultation and recommendations; and

(k) client record keeping and safety

(4) SALON BUSINESS, RETAIL SALES: 50 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) opening a salon and business plan;

(c) written agreements;

(d) regulations and laws;

(e) salon operation, policies, practices, personnel, compensation, payroll deductions;

(f) use of telephone, advertising, retail and salesmanship, client communications, public relations, insurance; and

(g) salon safety

(5) MISCELLANEOUS: 50 hours or equivalent credit
(a) to be applied by the Instructor to strengthen student performance in curriculum related areas; or

(b) for supervised feld trips and other course related training

H. Instructor course curriculum - 1000 course hours or equivalent credit

(1) THEORY: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) limited to orientation;

(b) state laws and regulations;

(c) employment and compensation information;

(d) professional ethics and image;

(e) effective communications;

(f) first aid;

(g) chemistry;

(h) electricity;

(i) job seeking;

(j) ethics;

(k) principles of teaching;

(l) teacher maturity;

(m) student learning principles; and

(n) academic advising

(2) COURSE DEVELOPMENT AND LESSON PLANNING: 100 hours or equivalent credit
(a) planning;

(b) analysis;

(c) implementation

(d) benefts;

(e) outline;

(f) examples of lesson plans;

(g) components of effective lesson plans;

(h) principles of preparing lesson plans; and

(i) practical course review

(3) TEACHING METHODS: 100 hours or equivalent credit
(a) preparation;

(b) presentation;

(c) application;

(d) testing;

(e) lecture and workbooks;

(f) demonstrations and return demonstrations;

(g) discussion;

(h) question and answer;

(i) projects; and

(j) feld trips

(4) TEACHING AIDS: 50 hours or equivalent credit
(a) flms or videos;

(b) charts;

(c) mannequins;

(d) reference materials;

(e) chalkboards; and

(f) overhead projectors and transparencies

(5) THEORY TEACHING AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: 200 hours or equivalent credit
(a) independent classroom instructing;

(b) records and reports;

(c) safety measures;

(d) classroom conditions and maintenance;

(e) class supervision and control;

(f) classroom problems and solutions; and

(g) academic advising

(6) TESTING AND STUDENT EVALUATION: 50 hours or equivalent credit
(a) measurement of student ability/ achievement;

(b) diagnosis of student weaknesses;

(c) motivation for study;

(d) oral and written testing; and

(e) development and use of testing/ measurement Instruments

(7) LABORATORY SUPERVISION: 300 hours or equivalent credit
(a) independent clinic supervision;

(b) client communications/reception desk;

(c) inventory control;

(d) effective dispensary procedures;

(e) supervision of clinic sanitation/client safety; and

(f) technical skills ability

(8) MISCELLANEOUS: 125 hours or equivalent credit
(a) fundamentals of business management;

(b) to be applied by Instructor to strengthen student performance in curriculum areas; or

(c) for supervised feld trips and other course related training

I. Hairstylist curriculum - 1200-course hours or equivalent credit

(1) THEORY: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) limited to orientation;

(b) state laws and regulations;

(c) professional image;

(d) first aid;

(e) chemistry;

(f) electricity;

(g) job seeking; and

(h) ethics

(2) STERILIZATION, SANITATION, BACTERIOLOGY: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory and safety;

(b) preparation, procedures and practice;

(c) products, materials and implements;

(d) public sanitation;

(e) methods of sanitation and sterilization;

(f) chemical agents;

(g) types and classifications of bacteria;

(h) bacterial growth;

(i) infections; and

(j) infection control and safety standards

(3) SHAMPOO, RINSES, SCALP TREATMENTS: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation;

(e) procedures and practice;

(f) products, materials and implements;

(g) hair analysis;

(h) disorders of the hair and scalp;

(i) hair and scalp treatments;

(j) related chemistry; and

(k) client record keeping and safety

(4) CHEMICAL REARRANGING - PERMS AND RELAXERS: 250 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) hair analysis and client consultation;

(g) related chemistry; and

(h) client record keeping and safety

(5) HAIRSTYLING: 150 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) hair analysis and client consultation;

(g) related chemistry;

(h) wet styling;

(i) blow drying;

(j) finger waving;

(k) air waving;

(l) hair pressing;

(m) hair extensions;

(n) hair weaving;

(o) braiding;

(p) corn rowing;

(q) client consultation and recommendations;

(r) client record keeping and safety; and

(s) care of wigs and hair pieces

(6) HAIR COLORING - BLEACHING: 225 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures and practice;

(e) products, materials and implements;

(f) hair analysis and client consultation;

(g) related chemistry;

(h) temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent applications;

(i) bleaching, tinting, toning, frosting, special effects and problems;

(j) client consultation and recommendations; and

(k) client record keeping and safety

(7) HAIR CUTTING: 225 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) anatomy;

(c) physiology;

(d) preparation, procedures, and practice;

(e) use of scissors, shears, razor and clippers;

(f) products, materials and implements;

(g) client consultation and recommendations; and

(h) client recordkeeping and safety

(8) REQUIRED HANDS-ON TRAINING: instructor approved procedures:
(a) 75 ladies haircuts;

(b) 25 mens haircuts;

(c) 25 hairstylings;

(d) 30 coloring;

(e) chemical texturing:
(i) seven permanent waving; and

(ii) seven permanent relaxing

(9) SALON BUSINESS, RETAIL SALES: 50 hours or equivalent credit
(a) related theory;

(b) opening a salon and business plan;

(c) written agreements;

(d) regulations and laws;

(e) salon operation, policies, practices, personnel, compensation, payroll deductions;

(f) use of telephone, advertising, retail and salesmanship, client communications, public relations, insurance; and

(g) salon safety

(10) MISCELLANEOUS: 75 hours or equivalent credit
(a) to be applied by the Instructor to strengthen student performance in curriculum related areas; or

(b) for supervised field trips and other course related training

J. Field trips: Students enrolled in an approved course of study are allowed to supplement their training through supervised field trips. Such trips and hours or equivalent credit accrued must be supervised and verified by a school official. Field trips, which include curriculum activities such as providing services to residents of nursing homes, must be supervised by a licensed instructor. Hours or equivalent credit accrued through field trips are recorded in the miscellaneous category. If a student is actually participating in a technical skills competition, the hours may be recorded in the applicable curriculum category.

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