Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Commerce
Title R156 - Professional Licensing
Rule R156-11a - Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Act Rule
Section R156-11a-705 - Curriculum for Cosmetology/Barber Schools

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 156-11a-705

Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024

In accordance with Subsection 58-11a-302(6)(c)(iv), the curriculum for a cosmetology/barber school shall consist of 1,600 hours of instruction in all of the following subject areas:

(1) introduction consisting of:

(a) history of barbering, cosmetology/barbering, esthetics, nail technology; and

(b) overview of the curriculum;

(2) personal, client, and salon safety including:

(a) aseptic techniques and sanitary procedures;

(b) disinfection and sterilization methods and procedures;

(c) health risks to the cosmetologist/barber;

(3) business and salon management including:

(a) developing clientele;

(b) professional image;

(c) professional ethics;

(d) professional associations;

(e) public relations; and

(f) advertising;

(4) legal issues including:

(a) malpractice liability;

(b) regulatory agencies; and

(c) tax laws;

(5) human immune system;

(6) diseases and disorders of skin, nails, hair, and scalp including:

(a) bacteriology;

(b) sanitation;

(c) sterilization;

(d) decontamination; and

(e) infection control;

(7) implements, tools, and equipment for cosmetology, barbering, basic esthetics, and nail technology, including:

(a) high frequency or galvanic current; and

(b) heat lamps;

(8) first aid;

(9) anatomy;

(10) science of cosmetology/barbering, basic esthetics, and nail technology;

(11) analysis of the skin, hair, and scalp;

(12) physiology of the human body including skin and nails;

(13) electricity and light therapy;

(14) limited chemical exfoliation including:

(a) pre-exfoliation consultation;

(b) post-exfoliation treatments; and

(c) chemical reactions;

(15) chemistry for cosmetology/barbering, basic esthetics, and nail technology;

(16) temporary removal of superfluous hair including by waxing;

(17) properties of the hair, skin, and scalp;

(18) basic hairstyling including:

(a) wet and thermal styling;

(b) permanent waving;

(c) hair coloring;

(d) chemical hair relaxing; and

(e) thermal hair straightening;

(19) haircuts including:

(a) draping;

(b) clipper variations;

(c) scissor cutting;

(d) shaving; and

(e) wigs and artificial hair;

(20) razor cutting;

(21) mustache and beard design;

(22) basic esthetics including:

(a) treatment of the skin, manual and mechanical;

(b) packs and masks;

(c) aroma therapy;

(d) chemistry of cosmetics;

(e) application of makeup including:
(i) application of artificial eyelashes;

(ii) arching of the eyebrows;

(iii) tinting of the eyelashes and eyebrows;

(f) massage of the face and neck; and

(g) natural manicures and pedicures;

(23) medical devices;

(24) cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR);

(25) artificial nail techniques consisting of:

(a) wraps;

(b) nail tips;

(c) gel nails;

(d) sculptured and other acrylic nails; and

(e) nail art;

(26) pedicures and massaging of the lower leg and foot;

(27) elective topics; and

(28) Cosmetology/Barber Examination review.

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