R156-11a-702. Curriculum for Esthetics School - Basic Esthetician Programs

Under Subsection 58-11a-302(13)(c)(iv), the curriculum for an esthetics school basic esthetician program shall consist of 600 hours of instruction in the following subject areas: (1) introduction consisting of: (a) history of esthetics; and (b) an overview of the curriculum; (2) personal, client, and salon safety including: (a) aseptic techniques and sanitary procedures; (b) disinfection and sterilization methods and procedures; and (c) health risks to the basic esthetician; (3) business and salon management including: (a) developing a 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 the skin including: (a) bacteriology; (b) sanitation; (c) sterilization; (d) decontamination; and (e) infection control; (7) implements, tools, and equipment for basic esthetics including; (a) high-frequency or galvanic current; and (b) heat lamps; (8) first aid; (9) anatomy; (10) science of basic esthetics; (11) analysis of the skin; (12) physiology of the skin; (13) facials, manual and mechanical; (14) limited chemical exfoliation including: (a) pre-exfoliation consultation; (b) post-exfoliation treatments; and (c) chemical reactions; (15) chemistry for basic esthetics; (16) temporary removal of superfluous hair by waxing; (17) treatment of the skin; (18) packs and masks; (19) aroma therapy; (20) application of makeup including: (a) application of artificial eyelashes; (b) arching of the eyebrows; and (c) tinting of the eyelashes and eyebrows; (21) medical devices; (22) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); (23) basic facials; (24) chemistry of cosmetics; (25) skin treatments, manual and mechanical; (26) massage of the face and neck; (27) natural nail manicures and pedicures; (28) elective topics; and (29) Esthetic Examination review.