R156-11a-703. Curriculum for Esthetics School - Master Esthetician Programs

Under Subsection 58-11a-302(13)(c)(iv), the curriculum for an esthetics school master esthetician program shall consist of 1,200 hours of instruction: 600 hours shall consist of the curriculum for a basic esthetician program, and the remaining 600 hours shall be in the following subject areas: (1) introduction consisting of: (a) history of esthetics and master 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 master esthetician; (3) business and salon management consisting of: (a) developing clients; (b) professional image; (c) professional ethics; (d) professional associations; (e) advertising; and (f) public relations; (4) legal issues including: (a) malpractice liability; (b) regulatory agencies; and (c) tax laws; (5) the human immune system; (6) diseases and disorders of the skin including: (a) bacteriology; (b) sanitation; (c) sterilization; (d) contamination; and (e) infection controls; (7) implements, tools, and equipment for master esthetics; (8) first aid; (9) anatomy; (10) science of master esthetics; (11) analysis of the skin; (12) physiology of the skin; (13) advanced facials, manual and mechanical; (14) chemistry for master esthetics; (15) advanced chemical exfoliation, including: (a) pre-exfoliation consultation; (b) post-exfoliation treatments; and (c) reactions; (16) temporary removal of superfluous hair by waxing and advanced waxing; (17) advanced pedicures; (18) advanced aroma therapy; (19) the aging process and its damage to the skin; (20) medical devices; (21) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training; (22) hydrotherapy; (23) advanced mechanical and electrical devices including instruction in using: (a) sanding and microdermabrasion techniques; (b) galvanic or high-frequency current for treatment of the skin; (c) devices equipped with a brush to cleanse the skin; (d) devices that apply a mixture of steam and ozone to the skin; (e) devices that spray water and other liquids on the skin; and (f) any other mechanical devices, esthetic preparations, or procedures approved by the Division in collaboration with the Board for the care and treatment of the skin; (24) elective topics; (25) the requirements in Section R156-11a-707; (26) for schools teaching lymphatic massage, under Subsections 58-11a-102(39)(a)(ii) and 58-11a-302(11)(e), 200 hours of instruction is required and shall consist of: (a) 40 hours of training in anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system; (b) 70 applications of one hour each in manual lymphatic massage of the full body; and (c) 90 hours of training in lymphatic massage by other means, including to energy, mechanical devices, suction-assisted massage with or without rollers, compression therapy with equipment, or garment therapy; and (27) Master Esthetician Examination review.