Rule 130-3-.02 - Cosmetology School CurriculumThe curriculum for students enrolled in a school of cosmetology for a complete course of a minimum of nine (9) months and fifteen hundred (1,500) credit hours for training shall be as follows:
(a) Each school or licensed instructor shall require each student to obtain 250 total hours of training before the student performs clinical services on a client. Of these 250 hours, of which 200 hours shall be theory and training on mannequins, fifteen (15) hours shall be on skin care, ten (10) hours on nail care, and the final 25 hours shall be on live models in the curriculum as stated below. For the purposes of this Rule, one (1) credit hour equals one (1) clock hour for the first 250 hours of training. Level 1
1. Theory = (50) - (50 credit hours/50 clock hours) Shall include instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects related to cosmetology:(ii) sanitation and sterilization;(iii) introduction to skin care and nail care.(iv) EPA; OSHA; Infection Control Standards; bloodspill procedures;(v) AIDS; HIV; and communicable diseases.2. Theory of Permanent Waving = (20) - (20 credit hours/20 clock hours) Shall include instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects: (i) the chemistry of permanent wave solution and its reaction;(ii) the chemistry of relaxers and its reaction;(iii) the principles of permanent wave rod placement.3. Theory of Hair Coloring = (45) - (45 credit hours/45 clock hours) Shall include instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects: (ii) principles of color application;(iii) the chemical action of hair color.4. Theory of Hair and Scalp Treatments and Conditioning = (20) - (20 credit hours/20 clock hours) Shall include instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:(iv) analysis, condition and treatments.5. Theory of Hair cutting = (30) - (30 credit hours/30 clock hours) Shall include instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:(i) proper handling and care of instruments.6. Theory of Shampooing = (15) - (15 credit hours/15 clock hours) Shall include instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:(i) proper procedure of shampooing;(ii) knowledge of shampoo formulas;7. Theory of Hairdressing = (45) - (45 credit hours/45 clock hours) Shall include instruction by a licensed instructor in the following:(i) 20 hours training on mannequins;(ii) 25 hours training on live models (without compensation).8. Theory of Nail Care and Skin Care = (25) - (25 credit hours/25 clock hours). (i) concepts and principles of nail care procedures and correct handling of instruments--(10 credit hours/10 clock hours);(ii) concepts and principles of skin care procedures and techniques - (15 credit hours/15 clock hours): LEVEL 1 total: 250
(b) When student has completed 250 credit hours (250 clock hours) in the above curriculum, with a minimum passing score of 75 percent, the student is prepared to progress to the clinic floor to perform clinical services on patrons. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE FIRST 250 CREDIT HOURS/250 CLOCK HOURS OF Level 1 TRAINING THE CURRICULUM SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:1. Theory = (100) - (100 credit hours/100 clock hours) Shall include instruction by a licensed instructor in the theory and practice of all required subjects of cosmetology and the following subjects related to cosmetology: (i) sterilization and sanitation;(v) chemistry of beauty products, actions/reactions, and the composition of tints, dyes and bleaches;(vii) telephone etiquette and ethics;(viii) salon deportment: consisting of instruction in courtesy, neatness and professional attitude in meeting the public.2. Social Skills, reception or Desk Work, Art and Ethics, State Board of Cosmetology Laws and Rules = (50) - (50 credit hours/50 clock hours).3. Laboratory = (50) - (50 credit hours/50 clock hours) Shall include practical training in preparing germicidal solutions, shampoos, tint and bleaches, practical training in washing and sanitizing all equipment in the beauty salon.4. Hairdressing, Shampoo and Comb-out = (280) - (280 credit hours) Shall include shampoos, comprising dry, soapless, oil and reconditioner, finger waving, wet curls, thermocurling, blow drying, hair styles, combouts and all types of pressing; hot combs and chemicals.5. Hair Cutting and Shaping = (125) - (125 credit hours/166 applications).6. Permanent Waving = (180) - (180 credit hours/60 applications).7. Chemical Hair Relaxing = (100) - (100 credit hours/50 applications).8. Hair Coloring and Hair Lightening = (140) - (140 credit hours) Shall include the following: (i) temporary rinses and semi permanent color - (10 credit hours /12 applications);(ii) hair lightening - (25 credit hours/10 applications);(iii) virgin tints - (40 credit hours/20 applications);(iv) retouches - (60 credit hours /30 applications);(v) predisposition tests - 2 1/2 credit hours;(vi) dye and tint removal - 2 1/2 credit hours.9. Scalp and Hair Treatment = (50) - (50 credit hours /66 applications) which shall include brushing and manipulations, corrective treatments, reconditioning treatments.10. Facial Treatment, Make-up and Hair Removal = (55) - (55 credit hours): (i) facial treatments - (30 credit hours/30 applications);(ii) make-up applications- (20 credit hours/20 applications);(iii) brow and lash tint - (5 credit hours/5 applications).11. Hair Removal = (30) - (30 credit hours): (i) lip, chin and face - (10 credit hours/20 applications);(ii) brow tweezing - (10 credit hours/20 applications);(iii) brow waxing - (10 credit hours/20 applications).12. Manicures, Pedicures and Nail Sculpting = (90) - (90 credit hours):(i) manicures with hand and forearm massage - (25 credit hours/25 applications);(ii) pedicures with foot and leg massage - (20 credit hours/20 applications);(iii) nail sculpting - (45 credit hours/15 applications). Level 2 Total Hours: 1500
Total Hours: 1,500 credit hours/1,500 clock hours.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 130-3-.02
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-10-1, 43-10-2, 43-10-9, 43-10-12.
Original Rule entitled "Curriculum" adopted. F. and eff. June 30, 1965.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Aug. 2, 1967; eff. Aug. 21, 1967.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Apr. 2, 1971; eff. Apr. 22, 1971.Amended: F. Apr. 14, 1981; eff. May 4, 1981.Amended: ER. 130-3-0.3-.02 adopted. F. Apr. 11, 1983; eff. Apr. 5, 1983, the date of adoption.Amended: Permanent Rule entitled "Cosmetology School Curriculum" adopted. F. Aug. 11, 1983; eff. Aug. 31, 1983.Amended: F. Aug. 21, 1984; eff. Sept. 10, 1984.Repealed: New Rule of the same title adopted. F. Feb. 25, 1986; eff. Mar. 17, 1986.Amended: F. June 19, 2002; eff. July 9, 2002.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Mar. 29, 2007; eff. Apr. 18, 2007.