Utah Admin. Code R156-11a-702 - Curriculum for Esthetics School - Basic Esthetician Programs

Under Subsection 58-11a-302(13)(c)(iv), the curriculum for an esthetics school basic esthetician program shall consist of 600 hours of instruction in the following subject areas:

(1) introduction consisting of:

(a) history of 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 basic esthetician;

(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 liability;

(b) regulatory agencies; and

(c) tax laws;

(5) human immune system;

(6) diseases and disorders of the skin including:

(a) bacteriology;

(b) sanitation;

(c) sterilization;

(d) decontamination; and

(e) infection control;

(7) implements, tools, and equipment for basic esthetics including;

(a) high-frequency or galvanic current; and

(b) heat lamps;

(8) first aid;

(9) anatomy;

(10) science of basic esthetics;

(11) analysis of the skin;

(12) physiology of the skin;

(13) facials, manual and mechanical;

(14) limited chemical exfoliation including:

(a) pre-exfoliation consultation;

(b) post-exfoliation treatments; and

(c) chemical reactions;

(15) chemistry for basic esthetics;

(16) temporary removal of superfluous hair by waxing;

(17) treatment of the skin;

(18) packs and masks;

(19) aroma therapy;

(20) application of makeup including:

(a) application of artificial eyelashes;

(b) arching of the eyebrows; and

(c) tinting of the eyelashes and eyebrows;

(21) medical devices;

(22) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);

(23) basic facials;

(24) chemistry of cosmetics;

(25) skin treatments, manual and mechanical;

(26) massage of the face and neck;

(27) natural nail manicures and pedicures;

(28) elective topics; and

(29) Esthetic Examination review.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R156-11a-702

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