Utah Admin. Code R156-11a-700 - Curriculum for Barber Schools

Under Subsection 58-11a-302(3)(c)(iv), the curriculum for a barber school shall consist of 1,000 hours of instruction in the following subject areas:

(1) introduction consisting of:

(a) history of barbering; and

(b) an overview of the barber curriculum;

(2) personal, client, and shop safety including:

(a) aseptic techniques and sanitary procedures;

(b) disinfection and sterilization methods and procedures; and

(c) health risks to the barber;

(3) business and shop 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 hair and scalp including:

(a) bacteriology;

(b) sanitation;

(c) sterilization;

(d) decontamination; and

(e) infection control;

(7) implements, tools, and equipment for barbering;

(8) first aid;

(9) anatomy;

(10) science of barbering;

(11) chemistry for barbering;

(12) analysis of the hair and scalp;

(13) properties of the hair, skin, and scalp;

(14) basic hairstyling and hair cutting including:

(a) draping;

(b) clipper variations;

(c) scissor cutting; and

(d) wet and thermal styling;

(15) shaving and razor cutting;

(16) mustache and beard design;

(17) elective topics; and

(18) Barber Examination review.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R156-11a-700

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-21, effective 10/10/2017 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-02, effective 1/13/2025