Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 240-15-.04 - Curriculum for Cosmetology Instructor Training

(1) Persons receiving instructor training in a cosmetology school shall spend all of their training time under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor and shall not be left in charge of students or school at any time without the direct supervision of a licensed instructor.

(2) Persons receiving instructor training are not permitted to perform clinical services on a patron for compensation, either by appointment or otherwise. Persons receiving instructor training shall be furnished an instructor training manual.

(3) The curriculum in a school of cosmetology for an instructor training course shall be completed within one (1) year and a total of 750 hours of training as stated below. For purposes of this Rule, one (1) credit hour equals one (1) clock hour.

(a) General Education = (250)-(250 credit/250 clock hours): All practice teaching must be supervised by a licensed instructor.

1. Cosmetology, Esthetician, Hair Design, Nail Technician and Barber Laws, rules and regulations - (25 credit/25 clock hours);

2. Principles of teaching cosmetology - (150 credit/150 clock hours);

3. Principles of teaching nail care - (35 credit/35 clock hours); and

4. Principles of teaching esthetics - (40 credit/40 clock hours).

(b) Teaching techniques and audio visual aids = (225)-(225 credit/225 clock hours):

1. Curriculum development;

2. Lesson plans and presentations;

3. Classroom management and discipline;

4. Demonstrations and lectures; and

5. Various methods of evaluation.

(c) Practice teaching = (275)-(275 credit/275 clock hours).

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 240-15-.04

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-10-2, 43-10-12, 43-10-13.

Original Rule entitled "Curriculum for Cosmetology Instructor Training" adopted. F. Dec. 21, 2016; eff. Jan. 10, 2017.