1. (1) introduction consisting of:

   1. (a) the history of electrology; and
   2. (b) an overview of the curriculum;

2. (2) personal, client, and salon safety including:

   1. (a) aseptic techniques and sanitary procedures;
   2. (b) disinfection and sterilization methods and procedures; and
   3. (c) health risks to the electrologist;

3. (3) business and salon management including:

   1. (a) developing a clientele;
   2. (b) professional image;
   3. (c) professional ethics;
   4. (d) professional associations;
   5. (e) public relations; and
   6. (f) advertising;

4. (4) legal issues including:

   1. (a) malpractice and liability;
   2. (b) regulatory agencies; and
   3. (c) tax laws;
5. (5) human immune system;
6. (6) diseases and disorders of hair and skin;
7. (7) implements, tools, and equipment for electrology;
8. (8) first aid;
9. (9) anatomy;
10. (10) science of electrology;
11. (11) analysis of the skin;
12. (12) physiology of hair and skin;

13. (13) medical definitions including:

    1. (a) dermatology;
    2. (b) endocrinology;
    3. (c) angiology; and
    4. (d) neurology;
14. (14) evaluating the characteristics of skin;
15. (15) evaluating the characteristics of hair;

16. (16) medications affecting hair growth including:

    1. (a) over-the-counter preparations;
    2. (b) anesthetics; and
    3. (c) prescription medications;
17. (17) contraindications;

18. (18) disease and blood-borne pathogens control including:

    1. (a) pathogenic bacteria and non-bacterial causes; and
    2. (b) American Electrology Association (AEA) infection control standards;

19. (19) principles of electricity and equipment including:

    1. (a) types of electrical currents, their measurements and classifications;
    2. (b) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved needle type epilation equipment;
    3. (c) FDA approved hair removal devices; and
    4. (d) epilator operation and care;

20. (20) modalities for need type electrolysis including:

    1. (a) needle or probe types, features, and selection;
    2. (b) insertions, considerations, and accuracy;
    3. (c) galvanic multi-needle technique;
    4. (d) thermolysis manual and flash technique;
    5. (e) blend and progressive epilation technique; and
    6. (f) one-and two-handed techniques;

21. (21) clinical procedures including:

    1. (a) consultation;
    2. (b) health and medical history;
    3. (c) pre and post treatment skin care;
    4. (d) normal healing skin effects;
    5. (e) tissue injury and complications;
    6. (f) treating ingrown hairs;
    7. (g) face and body treatment;

    8. (h) cosmetic electrology; and

       1. (i) positioning and draping;
22. (22) elective topics; and
23. (23) Electrology Examination review.

Under Subsection 58-11a-302(9)(c)(iv), the curriculum for an electrology school shall consist of 600 hours of instruction in the following subject areas:

KEY: barber, cosmetologist, cosmetologist/barber, esthetician, electrologist, hair designer, nail technician, eyelash and eyebrow technician

Date of Last Change: March 24, 2025

Notice of Continuation: January 10, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-11a-101; 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a)