Utah Admin. Code R156-11a-701 - Curriculum for Electrology Schools

Under Subsection 58-11a-302(9)(c)(iv), the curriculum for an electrology school shall consist of 600 hours of instruction in the following subject areas:

(1) introduction consisting of:

(a) the history of electrology; 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 electrologist;

(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 and liability;

(b) regulatory agencies; and

(c) tax laws;

(5) human immune system;

(6) diseases and disorders of hair and skin;

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

(8) first aid;

(9) anatomy;

(10) science of electrology;

(11) analysis of the skin;

(12) physiology of hair and skin;

(13) medical definitions including:

(a) dermatology;

(b) endocrinology;

(c) angiology; and

(d) neurology;

(14) evaluating the characteristics of skin;

(15) evaluating the characteristics of hair;

(16) medications affecting hair growth including:

(a) over-the-counter preparations;

(b) anesthetics; and

(c) prescription medications;

(17) contraindications;

(18) disease and blood-borne pathogens control including:

(a) pathogenic bacteria and non-bacterial causes; and

(b) American Electrology Association (AEA) infection control standards;

(19) principles of electricity and equipment including:

(a) types of electrical currents, their measurements and classifications;

(b) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved needle type epilation equipment;

(c) FDA approved hair removal devices; and

(d) epilator operation and care;

(20) modalities for need type electrolysis including:

(a) needle or probe types, features, and selection;

(b) insertions, considerations, and accuracy;

(c) galvanic multi-needle technique;

(d) thermolysis manual and flash technique;

(e) blend and progressive epilation technique; and

(f) one- and two- handed techniques;

(21) clinical procedures including:

(a) consultation;

(b) health and medical history;

(c) pre and post treatment skin care;

(d) normal healing skin effects;

(e) tissue injury and complications;

(f) treating ingrown hairs;

(g) face and body treatment;

(h) cosmetic electrology; and

(i) positioning and draping;

(22) elective topics; and

(23) Electrology Examination review.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R156-11a-701

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