Section 12 AAC 09.163 - Esthetics school curriculum(a) A student who enrolls in a course of esthetics must complete a curriculum that consists of at least 350 hours of theoretical and practical training. A school shall teach a minimum of 40 hours of theoretical instruction, including five hours in state law and the following minimum number of practical operations during the 350 hours of training: | MINIMUM NUMBER OF PRACTICAL OPERATIONS |
| (1) manual, including skin analysis, cleansing, manipulations, packs and masks............................................. | 60 |
| (2) electrical, including the use of all electrical modalities and electrical apparatus, including dermal lights for facials and skin-care purposes............................................. | 40 |
| (3) eyebrow arching and hair removal, including the use of wax, manual or electrical tweezers and depilatories for the removal of superfluous hair........................................ | 50 |
| (4) makeup, including skin analysis, complete and corrective makeup, and the application of false eyelashes..................... | 50 |
(b) A student or apprentice who is enrolled in a school or apprenticeship program may complete up to 25 percent of the required theoretical instruction hours in (a) of this section through a distance education course line on provided by MIlady, PivotPoint, or a similar organization approved by the board verification of successful completion of this training must be mailed directly to the department from the school or instructor.(c) A student must pass a proficiency examination provided by the school in each subject area described in (a) of this section as required by 12 AAC 09.050, after the student completes the course of study.Eff. 2/28/88, Register 105; am 7/23/2000, Register 155; am 4/5/2018,Register 225, April 2018; am 12/6/2020,Register 236, January 2021Authority:
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