S.D. Admin. R. 20:42:06:09

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 162, June 24, 2024

Section 20:42:06:09 - Required minimum curriculum for cosmetology course

Each licensed cosmetology school offering a complete cosmetology program, totaling a minimum of 1500 hours, shall meet the following minimum curriculum requirements:

(1) General infection control and professional standards, including infection control in a licensed facility; infection control standards and guidelines; infection control for implements and equipment; first aid; blood exposure standards; professional development; effective communication; human relations; business management/ownership; and state law: 150 hours;

(2) The science of cosmetology, hair, skin and nails, including health safety and infection control; general anatomy and physiology; skin diseases, disorders and structure; properties of the hair and scalp; nail structure, growth, diseases and disorders; basics of chemistry; product chemistry; understanding the basics of electricity; and basic nutrition: 200 hours;

(3) General cosmetology, including principles of hair design, scalp care, shampooing and conditioning; haircutting; hairstyling; braiding and extensions; and wigs and hair additions: 300 hours;

(4) Chemical hair services, including chemical texture services; and hair coloring: 280 hours

(5) Esthetics and skin sciences, including physiology and histology of the skin; skin analysis; skin care products: chemistry, ingredients and selection; the treatment room; basic facial; facial massage, hair removal; advance topics and treatments; and makeup: 200 hours;

(6) Nail technology, including pre and post service procedures; performing basic manicures and pedicures; hand, lower arm, foot and lower leg massage; wraps, tips and paraffin wax treatments; polishing, light-cured gel polish and design; electric nail filing (8 hours); monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancement; light-cured gel enhancements; and creative design: 120 hours.

A minimum of 250 hours of the curriculum set forth in this section shall be in theory classes. In addition to the hours set forth in this section, each student must receive an additional 250 hours of education. The additional hours may be in areas that the school feels are necessary to supplement the basic course requirements for an individual student.

Any school curriculum in excess of 1500 hours shall satisfy the hours set forth in this section prior to providing education in other areas.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:42:06:09

SL 1975, ch 16; § 1; 6 SDR 10, effective 8/12/1979; 9 SDR 96, effective 1/30/1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective 7/1/1986; 14 SDR 64, effective 11/2/1987; 23 SDR 25, effective 8/26/1996; 24 SDR 2, effective 7/23/1997; 28 SDR 24, effective 8/28/2001; 29 SDR 176, effective 7/1/2003; 32 SDR 32, effective 8/29/2005; 39 SDR 129, effective 1/28/2013; 45 SDR 031, effective 9/10/2018

General Authority: SDCL 36-15-13(10).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-15-46.