240 CMR 5.07
Course of Study
(1) Each school teaching aesthetics shall maintain a course of study of not less than 600 hours,
extending over a period of not less than four months.
(2) Students may be enrolled on a monthly basis.
(3) Every school shall maintain regular class hours with a daily schedule.
(4) Each school shall include the following subjects as part of its basic aesthetics course of
study:
Subject
Schedule of Hours
Human Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
Histology, Diseases and Disorders of the Skin
Nutrition
Cosmetic Chemistry, Ingredients and Product Knowledge
Cleaning, Disinfection and Bacteriology
Business Management, Sales, Law, Communication and Ethics
Massage
Application of Makeup, Product Knowledge and Sales
Electricity and Aesthetics Equipment
Depilation and Waxing, Eyelash and Eyebrow Extensions and
Tinting, Eyelash Perming
Clinical Practice, Treatment Procedures and Record Keeping
Total
Each school shall submit to the Board for its approval a copy of the program curriculum.
(5) Board approval of curriculum and schedule of hours shall not be considered permanent and
may be subject to expiration and re-approval as prescribed by the Board.