California Code of Regulations › Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations › Division 9 - Board of Barbering and Cosmetology › Article 6 - Schools › Section 950.3 - Curriculum for Skin Care Course

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) The curriculum for students enrolled in a
				skin care course shall consist of six hundred (600) hours of technical
				instruction and practical training covering all practices of an esthetician
				pursuant to Section
				7316 of the Barbering and
				Cosmetology Act.
(b) For the
				purpose of this section, technical instruction shall mean instruction by
				demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination; practical
				operations shall mean the actual performance by the student of a complete
				service on another person or on a mannequin. Practical training shall mean the
				time it takes to perform a practical operation. Technical instruction and
				practical training shall include the following hours:
(1) 350 Hours of Technical Instruction and
				Practical Training in Facials The required subjects of instruction in Facials
				shall be completed with the minimum hours of technical instruction and
				practical operations for each subject-matter as follows:
Manual, Electrical and Chemical Facials 70 Hours of Technical
				  Instruction and 140 Practical Operations)
The subject of manual, electrical and chemical facials shall
				  include, but is not limited to the following techniques and procedures: Manual
				  Facials including cleansing, scientific manipulations, packs, and masks.
				  Electrical Facials include the use of electrical modalities, dermal lights and
				  electrical apparatus, for facials and skin care purposes; however, machines
				  capable of producing an electrical current shall not be used to stimulate so as
				  to contract, or for the purpose of contracting, the muscles of the body or
				  face. Chemical Facials include chemical skin peels, packs, masks and scrubs.
				  Training shall emphasize that only the non-living, uppermost layers of facial
				  skin, known as the epidermis, may be removed, and only for the purpose of
				  beautification. All practical operations must be performed in accordance with
				  Section 992 regarding skin peeling.
Preparation (15 hours of Technical Instruction)
The subject of Preparation shall include, but not be limited
				  to the following issues: Client consultation, intake procedures,
				  contraindications, professionalism, client record keeping, pre and post
				  operative care, CPR/AED, salon and spa skills.
(2) 200 Hours of Technical Instruction in
				Health and Safety
The required subjects of instruction in Health and Safety
				  shall be completed with the minimum number of hours of technical instruction
				  for each subject-matter as follows:
Laws and Regulations (10 hours of Technical
				  Instruction)
The subject of Laws and Regulations shall include, but is not
				  limited to, the following issues: The Barbering and Cosmetology Act and the
				  Board's Rules and Regulations.
Health and Safety Considerations (40 hours of Technical
				  Instruction)
The subject of Health and Safety shall include, but is not
				  limited to, the following techniques and procedures: Training in chemicals and
				  health in establishments, material safety data sheets, protection from
				  hazardous chemicals and preventing chemical injuries, health and safety laws
				  and agencies, communicable diseases including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B.
				  Chemical composition and purpose of cosmetic and skin care preparation.
				  Elementary chemical makeup, chemical skin peels, physical and chemical changes
				  of matter. Electrical current, principles of operating electrical devices, and
				  the various safety precautions used when operating electrical equipment.
Disinfection and Sanitation (10 hours of Technical
				  Instruction)
The subject of Disinfection and Sanitation shall include, but
				  is not limited to, the following techniques and procedures: Procedures to
				  protect the health and safety of the consumer as well as the technician. Proper
				  disinfection procedures.
Disinfection shall be emphasized throughout the entire
				  training period and must be performed before use of all instruments and
				  equipment.
Anatomy and Physiology (15 Hours of Technical
				  Instruction)
The subjects of Anatomy and Physiology shall include, but is
				  not limited to the following issues: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology,
				  Bacteriology, skin analysis and conditions.
(3) 50 Hours of Technical Instruction and
				Practical Training in Hair Removal and Make-up
The required subjects of instruction in Hair Removal shall be
				  completed with the minimum hours of technical instruction and practical
				  operations for each subject-matter as follows:
Eyebrow Beautification (25 hours of Technical Instruction and
				  50 Practical Operations)
The subject of Eyebrow Beautification shall include, but is
				  not limited to, the following issues: Eyebrow shaping and hair removal
				  techniques, hair analysis, waxing, tweezing, manual or electrical
				  depilatories.
Make-up (20 hours of Technical Instruction and 40 Practical
				  Operations)
The subject of Make-up shall include, but is not limited to,
				  the following issues: Skin analysis, basic and corrective application,
				  application of false eyelashes.