Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 130-3-.05

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through October 29, 2024

Rule 130-3-.05 - Esthetician School Curriculum

The curriculum for students enrolled in an esthetician school for a complete course of at least nine (9) months and 1,000 credit hours of training shall be as follows:

(a) No school or licensed instructor shall permit a student to render clinical services until the student has completed 250 credit/clock hours of training in the following curriculum:

Level 1

1. Professional Practices = 150 - (150 credit/clock hours):

(i) bacteriology, sterilization, and sanitation;

(ii) personal hygiene;

(iii) public health and safety;

(iv) EPA; OSHA; infection controls standards; and bloodspill procedures;

(v) AIDS; HIV and communicable diseases;

(vi) methods;

(vii) facility hygiene; clean-up applications and procedures.

2. professional ethics = 20 - (20 credit/clock hours):

(i) personal attitude;

(ii) personal image.

3. business practices = 80 - (80 credit/clock hours):

(i) State Board Rules Laws and Rules;

(ii) esthetician salon development;

(iii) business insurance;

(iv) client records;

(v) confidential ethics;

(vi) medical record keeping;

(vii) write your resume;

(viii) the job interview.

Level 1 Total 250 Hours

(b) When the student has successfully completed 250 credit/clock hours in the above curriculum with a minimum passing score of 75 percent, the student may progress to the clinic floor to perform clinical services on patrons. After completion of the first 250 credit/ clock hour of Level 1 training, the curriculum shall be as follows:

Level 2

1. Sciences = 320 - (320 credit/clock hours):

(i) histology of skin;

(I) cell;

(II) tissue;

(ii) dermatology and physiology:

(I) structure of the skin and glands;

(II) functions of the skin and glands;

(III) conditions and disorders of the skin;

(IV) physiology of color;

(V) morphology.

(iii) Theory:

(I) medical terminology;

(II) medical charting;

(III) clinical sanitation and sterilization;

(IV) patient psychology;

(V) customer service;

(VI) advanced skin analysis/diseases;

(VII) camouflage make-up.

2. Body treatment = 75 - (75 credit hours/75 applications):

(i) massage;

(ii) wraps;

(iii) cellulite;

(iv) aromatherapy;

(v) reflexology.

3. Facials= 115 - (115 credit hours/115 applications):

(i) client consultations and skin analysis;

(ii) manipulations;

(iii) cleansing;

(iv) toning;

(v) post-op therapy;

(vi) pre-op therapy;

(vii) spa facials.

(I) European Massage: The use of all five (5) basic massage movements in a systematic procedure that will improve and promote skin rejuvenation and relaxation;

(II) Aromatherapy: The use of essential oils in masks, massage, and diffusion to correct and promote relaxation;

(III) Product Therapy: The use of epidermabrasion product treatment solution in the form of serum, powders, or infusions for rejuvenation of the skin;

(IV) Mask Therapy: The use of thermo, fleece, botanicals, anti-aging, and pore cleansing specialty masks to rejuvenate the skin;

(V) Machines: The use of spa/salon machines that include galvanic, high frequency, brushing, vacuum, and vaporizers for aiding in skin rejuvenation. This does not include the use of the microdermabrasion machine in the school/student environment unless it is a FDA guideline class 1.

4. Make-up = 90 - (90 credit hours (90 applications):

(i) client consultation and skin analysis;

(ii) contouring;

(iii) application;

(iv) color accent;

(v) camouflage make-up.

5. Hair removal = 75 - (75 credit hours):

(i) lip, chin, face - 20 credit hours (40 applications);

(ii) leg waxing - 10 credit hours (5 applications);

(iii) bikini waxing - 10 credit hours (20 applications);

(iv) brow arching - 35 credit hours (70 applications);

(I) brow tweezing - 15 credit hours (30 applications);

(II) brow waxing - 15 credit hours (30 applications);

(III) brow and lash tinting - 5 credit hours (10 applications).

6. Spa/Salon Management = 75 - (75 credit/clock hours):

(i) front desk;

(ii) marketing: business, client, product;

(iii) managerial responsibilities;

(iv) client retention and tracking;

(v) business management;

(vi) business record management;

(vii) profit and loss statement management.

Level 2 Total 750

Total hours - 1,000 credit hours.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 130-3-.05

O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-10-2, 43-10-6, 43-10-9, 43-10-12.

Original Rule entitled "Application for Teacher's License" adopted. F. Oct. 24, 1966; eff. Nov. 12, 1966.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Aug. 2, 1967; eff. Aug. 21, 1967.

Amended: F. Apr. 10, 1979; eff. Apr. 30, 1979.

Amended: ER. 130-3-0.3-.05 adopted. F. Apr. 11, 1983; eff. Apr. 5, 1983, the date of adoption.

Amended: Permanent Rule entitled "Esthetician School Curriculum" adopted. F. Aug. 11, 1983; eff. Aug. 31, 1983.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Feb. 25, 1986; eff. Mar. 17, 1986.

Amended: F. Mar. 19, 1986; eff. Apr. 8, 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.