SECTION 175:10-3-39. Esthetician/Facialist/Facial Operator course entrance and curriculum requirements

(a)   Entrance requirements. Esthetician/Facialist/Facial Operator course entrance requirements are the same as for a basic course student.

(1)   Each student shall be provided an approved textbook before commencing classroom training.

(2)   An esthetician/facialist/facial operator student shall not be allowed to perform patron services until such time as he/she has received at least 80 clock hours of practice and classroom instruction under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor.

(b)   Curriculum requirements. The 600 clock hour curriculum is prescribed as follows: (Note: Hours may be measured in credits and ratio as recognized by the United States Department of Education or by a regional or national accreditation entity recognized by the United States Department of Education.)

(1)   Bacteriology, disinfection, sanitation and safety 80 clock hours

(2)   Sciences: Histology, dermatology and physiology of the skin (includes structure and function of skin and glands; color and morphology) 180 clock hours

(3)   Facials: (includes draping, manipulations, cleaning and toning; chemistry and light therapy and make-up 200 clock hours

(4)   Non-permanent hair removal: (includes methods and procedures and arching) 40 clock hours

(5)   Salon development: (includes business administration and law; insurance; professional ethics; record keeping; business telephone techniques; salesmanship; displays and advertising; hygiene and public health) 60 clock hours

(6)   Board rules, regulations and statutes 40 hours

(7)   Total hours 600 hours

(c)   Minimum training supplies. Esthetician/Facialist/Facial operator minimum training supplies are required as follows:

(1)   one (1) textbook or manual

(2)   make-up with disposable applicators

(3)   one (1) set of five (5) make-up brushes

(4)   one (1) comb-out cape

(5)   one (1) tweezer

(6)   an adequate supply of protective gloves (disposable)

(7)   an adequately supplied dispensary with skin care products

(8)   visual aid equipment in addition to the chalk or marker board

[Source: Amended at 10 Ok Reg 2679, eff 7-1-93; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1002, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 1107, eff 11-1-14; Amended at 32 Ok Reg 1681, eff 9-11-15; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1042, eff 9-11-17; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 157, eff 10-24-17 (emergency); Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1079, eff 9-14-18]