Utah Admin. Code R156-11a-102 - Definitions
Terms used in this rule are defined in Title 58, Chapter 1, Division of Professional Licensing Act, and in Title 58, Chapter 11a, Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Act. In addition:
(1) "Acrylic nail," as used in Section
15A-3-402 and Subsections
R156-11a-704(14)
and R156-11a-705(25),
means an extension for natural nails molded out of a polymer powder and a
liquid monomer buffed to a shine.
(2) "Advanced pedicures," as used in
Subsections
58-11a-102(45)(a)(i)(D),
R156-11a-611(2),
and R156-11a-703(17),
means any of the following while caring for the nails, cuticles or calluses of
the feet:
(a) utilizing manual instruments,
implements, advanced electrical equipment, tools, or microdermabrasion for
cleaning, trimming, softening, smoothing, or buffing;
(b) utilizing blades, including corn or
callus planer or rasp, for smoothing, shaving or removing dead skin from the
feet as defined in Section
R156-11a-611; or
(c) utilizing topical products and
preparations for chemical exfoliation as defined in Subsection
R156-11a-610(4).
(3) "Aroma therapy" means the application of
essential oils that are applied directly to the skin, undiluted or in a misted
dilution with a carrier oil or lotion for varied applications such as massage,
hot packs, cold packs, compress, inhalation, steam or air diffusion, or in
hydrotherapy services.
(4) "BCA
acid" means bichloroacetic acid.
(5) "Body wraps," as used in Subsection
58-11a-102(45)(a)(i)(A),
means body treatments utilizing products or equipment to enhance and maintain
the texture, contour, integrity and health of the skin and body.
(6) "Chemical exfoliation," as defined in
Subsections
58-11a-102(45)(a)(i)(C)
and R156-11a-610(4),
means a resurfacing procedure performed with a chemical solution or product to
remove superficial layers of the epidermis to a point no deeper than the
stratum corneum.
(7) "Dermabrasion
or open dermabrasion" means the surgical application of a wire or diamond
frieze for deep skin resurfacing by a physician to abrade the skin to the
epidermis and possibly down to the papillary dermis.
(8) "Dermaplane" means the use of a scalpel
or bladed instrument under the general supervision of a health care
practitioner to shave the upper layers of the stratum corneum.
(9) "Direct supervision by a licensed health
care practitioner" means a health care practitioner who, acting within the
scope of the licensee's license, authorizes and directs the work of a licensee
pursuant to this chapter as defined under Subsection
R156-1-102a(1)(a).
(10) "Equivalent number of credit hours"
means:
(a) the following conversion table if
on a semester basis:
(i) theory - 1 credit
hour - 30 clock hours;
(ii)
practice - 1 credit hour - 30 clock hours; and
(iii) clinical experience - 1 credit hour -
45 clock hours; and
(b)
the following conversion table if on a quarter basis:
(i) theory - 1 credit hour - 20 clock
hours;
(ii) practice - 1 credit
hour - 20 clock hours; and
(iii)
clinical experience - 1 credit hour - 30 clock
hours.
(11)
"Exfoliation" means the sloughing off of non-living skin cells "corneocytes" by
superficial and non-invasive means.
(12) "Extraction" means the following:
(a) "Advanced extraction," as used in
Subsections
58-11a-102(45)(a)(i)(F)
and R156-11a-611(2)(b),
means to perform extraction with a lancet or device that removes impurities
from the skin.
(b) "Manual
extraction," as used in Subsection
58-11a-102(35)(a),
means to remove impurities from the skin with protected fingertips, cotton
swabs, or a loop comedone extractor.
(13) "Galvanic current" means a constant
low-voltage direct current.
(14)
"General supervision by a licensed health care practitioner" means a health
care practitioner who, acting within the scope of the licensee's license,
authorizes and directs the work of a licensee pursuant to this chapter as
defined under Subsection
R156-1-102a(1)(c).
(15) "Health care practitioner" means:
(a) a physician and surgeon licensed under
Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act, or under Title 58, Chapter 68,
Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act;
(b) an advanced practice registered nurse
licensed under Title 58, Chapter 31b, Nurse Practice Act;
(c) a podiatrist under Title 58, Chapter 5a,
Podiatric Physician Licensing Act; or
(d) a physician assistant licensed under
Title 58, Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act, acting within the
supervisor's scope of practice.
(16) "Hydrotherapy," as used in Subsection
58-11a-102(45)(a)(i)(B),
means the use of water for cosmetic purposes or beautification of the
body.
(17) "Indirect supervision"
means the supervising instructor who, acting within the scope of the licensee's
license, authorizes and directs the work of a licensee pursuant to this chapter
as defined under Subsection
R156-1-102a(1)(b).
(18) "Limited chemical exfoliation" means a
non-invasive chemical exfoliation and is further defined in Subsection
R156-11a-610(3).
(19) "Lymphatic massage," as used in
Subsections
58-11a-102(45)(a)(ii)
and 58-11a-302(11)(d),
means a method using a light rhythmic pressure applied by manual or other means
to the skin using specific lymphatic maneuvers to promote drainage of the
lymphatic fluid through the tissue.
(20) "Manipulating," as used in Subsection
58-11a-102(35)(a),
means applying a light pressure by the hands to the skin.
(21) "Microdermabrasion," as used in
Subsection
58-11a-102(45)(a)(i)(E),
means a gentle, progressive, superficial, mechanical exfoliation of the
uppermost layers of the stratum corneum using a closed-loop vacuum
system.
(22) "Microneedling" means
the use of multiple tiny solid needles designed to pierce the skin to stimulate
collagen production or cellular renewal. Devices used may be in the form of
rollers, stamps, or electronic "pens." Microneedling is also known as:
(a) dermal needling;
(b) Collagen Induction Therapy
(CIT);
(c) dermal
rolling;
(d) cosmetic dry
needling;
(e) multitrepannic
collagen actuation; or
(f)
percutaneous collagen induction.
(23) "NIC" means the National Interstate
Council of State Boards of Cosmetology.
(24) "Patch test" or "predisposition test"
means applying a small amount of a chemical preparation to the skin of the arm
or behind the ear to determine possible allergies of the client to the chemical
preparation.
(25) "Pedicure" means
any of the following:
(a) cleaning, trimming,
softening, or caring for the nails, cuticles, or calluses of the
feet;
(b) the use of manual
instruments or implements on the nails, cuticles, or calluses of the
feet;
(c) callus removal by
sanding, buffing, or filing; or
(d)
massaging of the feet or lower portion of the leg.
(26) "Source capture system," as used in
Subsection
58-11a-502(6),
means the source capture system required under Section
15A-3-402.
(27) "TCA acid" means trichloroacetic
acid.
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