LAC 46:XXXI.505. Cosmetology Instructors

A. Instructors. No person shall teach a cosmetology, manicuring, esthetics, or any course required for licensure without an active instructor’s license for the curriculum. B. Master Instructors. All instructors with a minimum of five consecutive years teaching experience and who attend 16 hours of approved continuing education for five consecutive years will receive a master instructor license with an official title, MCI. C. Reinstatements. 1. Instructors. Only instructors who have completed the required continuing education hours within the 24-month period preceding the application for reinstatement or renewal will receive an active instructor’s license. Instructors who have not attended the seminar within the preceding 24-months shall receive an inactive license. 2. Master Instructors. In order to maintain the master instructor license the instructor must attend a minimum of 16 hours of approved continuing education each year. If a master instructor does not attend the 16 hours during one year, the master instructor license will be reinstated after two consecutive years of completing 16 hours of approved continuing education. D. Continuing Education. Each licensed instructor shall attend a board approved seminar at least once every two years to maintain active status. The continuing education seminar shall consist of at least 16 hours of training in cosmetology and related fields as approved by the board.