02-041-27 Me. Code R. § 3-19

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 041-27-3-19 - Course of Study/Program

1. Subject to approval of the course of study by the Director, a school may offer one or more courses of study consisting of theory classroom, practice laboratory and client-based clinical work distributed over the minimum period allowed for the course of study to prepare students to achieve licensure in their chosen profession. Unless otherwise stated in this chapter, the length of time for a practice course of study is set forth in 32 M.R.S. §§14226, 14227, 14227-A, 14228 and 14229.

At the time of initial application, the school shall disclose the course(s) of study it will offer and teach and submit all necessary documents associated with the course(s) named, which shall minimally include, but is not limited to, course curriculum outline, learning objectives, daily lesson plans for teaching theory, practice laboratory and clinical training, class schedules, teaching aids, and text and resource materials that will be used. Any modifications, or the addition of a course of study, shall be submitted to the Director with all necessary documents for review and approval prior to implementation and advertisement.

2Courses Offered by a Maine Department of Education Approved Career and Technical Education School

A.Early Career Opportunity

A Maine Department of Education approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) school may submit an application to the Director for a school license issued under Title 32, chapter 126 in order to offer a full or partial course of study. Approval of a partial course of study does not qualify a student to sit for examination or to obtain a practice license under Title 32, chapter 126.

B. Application

The applicant shall describe the manner in which the partial course of study will be taught, including information to be provided to the student and the student's parent or legal guardian on how the student may obtain the remaining hours necessary to complete the full course of study.

C.Accrued Course of Study Hours

Satisfactorily completed hours under a partial course of study are transferrable to another licensed school where the remainder of the full course may be completed. The CTE school shall issue an official school transcript using the approved form provided by the Director. The school transcript shall contain, at a minimum, the student's full name, the official name of the school and contact address, a breakdown of hours accrued by course of study subjects, the total number of hours credited, the student's date of enrollment and date of matriculation, and the signature of the school official authorized to sign transcripts and date signed. The completed transcript shall be provided to the student and copies provided to the Director and receiving school, if known. The receiving school shall accept the transfer hours in full but may perform a placement assessment for purposes of determining course content required for completion of the remaining course hours.

D.Option for Trainee Pathway

A student may request to have hours accrued in a licensed school credited toward a trainee course of study. This option may apply to a student who does not complete a full course of study in a private school or CTE school setting, provided that the student has met all financial obligations to the existing licensed school.

E. A Maine Department of Education approved Career and Technical Education school is required to comply with Title 20-A, chapter 313 and Maine Department of Education rule chapters 125, 231 and 232. For good cause shown, the Director may consider a request for a variance to the physical requirements set forth in this subchapter, provided that the requested variance is reasonably comparable to the intent of these rules. A variance request must be submitted in writing at the time of application, and must describe the reason for and details of the variance being requested.

3.Course of Study General Requirements (applicable to any course of study offered)

A. Each school shall maintain regular class hours with a daily schedule. Theory, practice laboratory classes and client-based clinical schedules shall be established at the start of the course of study and posted for students and instructors. In cases in which a student requires additional time to complete a clinic or practice service or make up work, the student must be credited with actual hours completed.

B. Curriculum and instruction shall be presented in an orderly, sequential development.

C. Student instructional time shall not exceed forty-five (45) hours per week, including theory, practice laboratory classes and client-based clinical activity.

D. All accumulated instructional time shall be applied to each student's total clock hour requirement.

E. A student within 20 percent of the course of study completion may be approved for practice experience training in a licensed establishment under the direct supervision of a qualified licensee. Practice experience is part of a student's course of study where the student observes and performs services in a licensed establishment. Practice experience activities shall be supervised by a practitioner who holds a valid Maine license in the practice experience relating to the student's course of study. The licensee assumes responsibility for work performed by the student on members of the public. The school's designated licensed instructor is responsible for monitoring and guiding the student. For purposes of practice experience, an instructor is not required to be physically present at the establishment but shall be reachable and available to the licensee supervising the student at the establishment.

The school shall develop a clear and detailed written agreement with the establishment's on-site supervising licensee on permitted practice areas, requirements for tracking accumulated hours by the student and reporting these hours to the school. The establishment shall retain a copy of the agreement on-site for the duration of the practice experience training. The school shall retain in the student's academic record the name of the school instructor responsible for overseeing the student's practice experience, the name, location and license number of the establishment, the on-site licensed supervisor, activities and services performed, accumulated hours and a copy of the practice experience training agreement.

A student may perform all services for the applicable practice course of study as determined by the school providing that the school has determined the student's reasonable competency to provide services, including services involving chemicals that may be expected to be performed within the establishment on clients. All work shall be under the direct supervision of the designated on-site supervising licensee who shall be responsible for all work performed. The supervising licensee is responsible for disclosing to the public that the service being performed is by a student.

4.Course of Study Time Requirements (applicable to any course of study offered)

A.Minimum Theory Instruction. Each student shall complete at least twenty-five (25) percent, but not more than fifty (50) percent, in classroom theory instruction, with the remainder of the time used for practical and clinical work.

B.Minimum Clinic Preparation. Each student shall complete the beginner or freshman level as described below applicable to the course of study, and at least twenty (20) percent of each component of the practical curriculum before being allowed to perform services on clients.

COURSE OF STUDY	BEGINNER/FRESHMAN LEVEL
Aesthetics	75 hours
Barbering	200 hours
Cosmetology	200 hours
Limited Barbering	85 hours
Nail Technology	25 hours

5.Assessment Requirements

A. Each student shall be tested periodically to determine the student's course of study progress.

B. Students shall receive no less frequently than quarterly an official school report on their progress and standing in classroom theory, practical instruction and clinic work.

C. A student shall have the opportunity to meet with instructors to discuss his or her academic progress, including any deficiencies.

6.Client Services by Students

A.Evaluation. All services performed on clients shall be evaluated and recorded by an instructor.

B.Scheduling. Students participating in clinic services shall be scheduled on a regular basis for theory and practical classroom instruction and may not be excused from regularly scheduled classes for on-demand client services.

7.Prohibitions

A. Instructors shall not perform any services on clients, except for instructional purposes.

B. A clinic may not be labeled as, referred to or advertised as an "establishment," "salon," "shop" or any title other than one that clearly indicates that the facility is a place of learning such as a "school," "institute," "conservatory," or other term that relates to the facility as a place of learning. All school literature shall clearly refer to the clinic as a part of the school and shall state that services performed in the clinic are done by students under supervision of licensed instructors.

C. The school shall not deduct earned clock hours arbitrarily or assign additional clock hours beyond the number of actual student clock hours identified in the enrollment contract.

D. The school shall not assign additional clock hours as a penalty for any student actions not directly related to proficiency in the student's studies.

8.State Licensing Examination

One of the qualifications for licensure in Maine is passing a State licensing examination. A student who has completed at least 80 percent of the course of study hour requirement may apply to take the Maine State Licensing Examination upon determination by the designated school official that the student has satisfactorily completed the course requirement at the eighty percent mark. Passing the examination is not a guarantee to licensure. The student must meet all licensing requirements, including having fully completed the course of study hour requirement satisfactorily.

9.Aesthetic Course of Study

A.Curriculum Component. Every school shall furnish theory, practice and clinical experience and instruction, to include the following components:

1) Principles and practices of infection control, disinfecting, sterilization and sanitation;

2) Anatomy, chemistry, physiology and histology of the skin;

3) Hygiene, bacteriology, health and nutrition of the skin, and basic first aid including, emergency eye flushing and drenching;

4) Skin analysis, disorders and diseases;

5) Facial and skin therapy machines, apparatus and devices, equipment, tools, and implements, as these apply to the aesthetic practice services;

6) Electricity, machines and apparatus;

7) Massage techniques;

8) Facials and skin treatment with and without the use of machines including, but is not limited to: hair removal; waxing; extractions; make-up application and removal; artificial lash applications and lash and brow tinting;

9) Client consultation, client intake and records and client preparation; human relations and professional ethics; and

10) Establishment management; state laws and applicable rules.

B.Recommended Curriculum Breakdown. The following is the recommended curriculum breakdown and hours guideline for theory, practice laboratory and clinical training for an accepted and adequate course of study. For purposes of cross over credit hours, areas identified with a "C" may be considered for credit toward another course of study under or obtained in a medical course of study from a college or university.

HOURS	AESTHETICS STUDY
50	Anatomy, histology, physiology of the skin, and chemistry including, but is not limited to: bone muscles; nerves; arteries; and glands as applied to the practice of aesthetics. ("C")
50	Skin structure, analysis and growth; skin health and nutrition, diseases and disorders; recognizing treatable cases and those requiring referral for medical treatment. ("C")
130	Bacteriology, hygiene, principles and practices of infection prevention and control, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, sterilization, disinfecting, sanitation, universal precautions, basic first aid and benefits and differences of cleaning, sanitation, disinfecting and sterilizing. ("C")
20	Business and salon/establishment management including, but is not limited to: the Program laws and applicable rules; unassigned, the study of theory and subjects in which an individual student may be deficient and elective subjects related to the practice of aesthetics.
70	Massage techniques, basic facial, and spa body treatments.
180	Facial and skin treatment with and without the use of machines including, but is not limited to: hair removal; eyebrow tweezing; body waxing; cleansing; extractions; make-up application and removal; artificial lash applications and lash and brow tinting.
75	Facial and skin therapy equipment, machines, devices, equipment, tools, and implements, as these apply to the practice of aesthetics including, but is not limited to: basics of electricity as applied to the practice of aesthetics; service tables and equipment; foot baths and spas; re-usable and disposable implements and tools; ultraviolet light units and lamps; electrical and non-electrical devices and venting system.
25	Client consultation, client intake and records and client preparation, human relations and professional ethics.
600	TOTAL HOURS

C.Aesthetics Clinic. The clinic area for aestheticians shall be a separate room and it shall be equipped with:

1) Aesthetic lounge chair;

2) Steamer and vaporizer;

3) High frequency machine (galvanic and vacuum);

4) Floor model magnifying lamp;

5) Cabinets;

6) Utility stool;

7) Utility table;

8) Protective gloves; and

9) Any other materials and equipment deemed necessary by the school.

10.Barbering Course of Study/Program

A.Curriculum Component. Every school shall furnish theory, practice and clinical experience and instruction to include the following components:

1) Anatomy, hygiene, bacteriology, infection control, disinfecting, sterilization and sanitation and basic first aid including, emergency eye flushing and drenching;

2) Barbering implements, tools and equipment;

3) Shampooing;

4) Scalp and skin disorders and diseases;

5) Haircutting;

6) Hairstyling;

7) Arranging, care and styling of wigs and hairpieces;

8) Shaving, trimming beards and mustaches;

9) Thermal waving, curling and blow dry styling;

10) Manicuring;

11) Permanent waving;

12) Chemical hair relaxing;

13) Hair coloring, tinting and bleaching;

14) Facials and scalp massage and treatment; and

15) Establishment management; state laws and applicable rules.

B.Recommended Curriculum Breakdown. The following recommended curriculum breakdown and hours is a guideline for an accepted and adequate course of study. For purposes of cross over credit hours, areas identified with a "C" may be considered for credit when crossing over to another practice area or obtained in a medical course of study from a college or university.

HOURS	BARBERING STUDY
35	Bacteriology, hygiene, principles and practices of infection prevention and control, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, sterilization, disinfecting, sanitation, universal precautions, basic first aid and benefits and differences of cleaning, sanitation and sterilizing. ("C")
85	General sciences including, but is not limited to the following: hygiene; anatomy and physiology; skin and nail structure; growth; nutrition; disorders and diseases; properties of the hair and scalp and basics of chemistry and electricity. ("C")
115	Business and salon/establishment management to include, but is not limited to: the Program laws and applicable rules; unassigned; the study of theory and subjects in which an individual student may be deficient and elective subjects related to the practice of barbering.
25	Barbering practice equipment, tools, implements, and devices including, but is not limited to: styling; manicuring; facial and scalp treatment equipment; scissors; razors; clippers; trimmers; devices; dryers; thermal and other irons and their use; safety; sanitation; sterilization and precautions.
500	Haircutting principles and techniques.
105	Hairstyling including, but is not limited to: thermal hair styling and straightening; finger waving; pin and roller curls; wrapping; blow-dry styling and comb out techniques.
445	Permanent waving, hair coloring, tinting, bleaching and chemical straightening.
40	Shampooing, conditioning and scalp care.
90	Trimming beards and mustaches, shaving and facials.
40	Manicuring, limited to fingernails.
20	Cutting, fitting, coloring or styling hairpieces or wigs.
1,500	TOTAL HOURS

11.Cosmetology Course of Study/Program

A.Curriculum Components. Every school shall furnish theory, practice and clinical experience and instruction, to include the following components:

1) Anatomy, hygiene, bacteriology, infection control, disinfecting, sterilization and sanitation and basic first aid including, emergency eye flushing and drenching;

2) Chemistry, electricity and light therapy;

3) Shampooing;

4) Scalp and skin disorders and diseases;

5) Hair shaping;

6) Finger waving;

7) Hairstyling;

8) Arranging, care and styling of wigs and hairpieces;

9) Permanent waving;

10) Hair coloring, tinting and bleaching;

11) Chemical hair relaxing;

12) Thermal hair straightening;

13) Thermal waving, curling and blow dry styling;

14) Manicuring;

15) Facials; and

16) Establishment management; state laws and applicable rules.

HOURS	COSMETOLOGY STUDY
35	Bacteriology, hygiene, principles and practices of infection prevention and control, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, sterilization, disinfecting, sanitation, universal precautions; basic first aid and benefits and differences of cleaning, sanitation, disinfecting and sterilizing. ("C")
85	General sciences including, but is not limited to the following: hygiene; anatomy and physiology; skin and nail structure, growth, nutrition, disorders and diseases; properties of the hair and scalp and basics of chemistry and electricity. ("C")
80	Business and salon/establishment management including, but is not limited to: the Program laws and applicable rules; unassigned; the study of theory and subjects in which an individual student may be deficient and elective subjects related to the practice of cosmetology.
225	Chemical texture services including, but is not limited to: soft curl permanents; permanent waving and chemical hair relaxing/straightening.
25	Cosmetology practice equipment, tools, implements, and devices including, but is not limited to: styling; manicuring; skin care and scalp treatment equipment; scissors; razors; clippers; trimmers; devices; dryers; thermal and other irons and their use and safety, sanitation, sterilization and precautions.
285	Hair coloring, tinting and bleaching
300	Haircutting principles and techniques (all implements).
225	Hairstyling including, but is not limited to: thermal hair styling and straightening; finger waving; pin and roller curls; wrapping; blow-dry styling and comb out techniques.
80	Nail technology including, but is not limited to: manicuring; pedicuring; nail enhancements and their various applications, sanitation, safety and precautions.
40	Shampooing, conditioning and scalp care.
100	Skin care including, but is not limited to: facials and facial massage; hair removal; scalp treatments; use of cosmetics and art of make-up applications.
20	Cutting, fitting, coloring or styling hairpieces or wigs.
1,500	TOTAL HOURS

12.Limited Barbering Course of Study/Program

A.Curriculum Components. The course work shall consist of theory, practice laboratory, and client-based clinical practice in the following subject areas:

1) Anatomy, hygiene, bacteriology, infection control, disinfecting, sterilization and sanitation and basic first aid including, emergency eye flushing and drenching;

2) Barbering implements, tools and equipment and general safety and safe use standards;

3) Shampooing;

4) Scalp and skin disorders and diseases;

5) Haircutting;

6) Hairstyling;

7) Hairpiece fitting, styling and care;

8) Shaving and trimming beards and mustaches;

9) Thermal styling, curling and blow dry styling;

10) Facials and scalp massages;

11) Establishment and business management; and

12) Program laws and applicable rules.

HOURS	LIMITED BARBERING STUDY
65	Bacteriology, hygiene, principles and practices of infection prevention and control, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, sterilization, disinfecting, sanitation, universal precautions; basic first aid and benefits and differences of cleaning, sanitation, disinfecting and sterilizing. ("C")
85	General sciences including, but is not limited to the following: hygiene; anatomy and physiology; skin structure, hair structure and growth, nutrition, disorders and diseases; properties of the hair and scalp and basics of chemistry and electricity. ("C")
75	Barbering practice equipment, tools, implements, and devices including, but is not limited to: styling; facial and scalp treatment equipment; scissors; razors; clippers; trimmers; devices; dryers; thermal and other irons their use, safety, sanitation, sterilization and precautions.
30	Shampooing, conditioning and scalp care.
275	Basic haircutting principles and techniques.
115	Hairstyling, cutting, arranging and styling, blow-dry styling, and comb out techniques.
60	Barbering facial and scalp massage and trimming and shaving beards and mustaches.
20	Cutting, fitting or styling hairpieces or wigs.
75	Business and salon/establishment management including, but is not limited to: state laws and applicable rules; the study of theory and subjects in which a student may be deficient and elective subjects related to the practice of limited barbering.
800	TOTAL HOURS

13.Nail Technology Course of Study/Program

A.Curriculum Components. Every school shall furnish practical experience and theory instruction, to include the following components:

1) Sterilization, disinfecting, sanitation, infection control, antiseptics, hygiene, bacteriology and basic first aid including, emergency eye flushing and drenching;

2) Physiology;

3) Anatomy of the hands, arms and feet;

4) Bone muscles, nerves, arteries, and glands, as applied to nail technology and pedicuring;

5) Structure of the skin and nails;

6) Nail disorders, how to treat those that can be treated and recognizing those not to be treated;

7) Nail technology and pedicuring tools and equipment and their use;

8) Application of polish (liquid or powder);

9) Science and theory of nail technology and pedicuring;

10) Application and removal of various types of artificial nails;

11) Establishment/Shop management; and

12) The Program laws and applicable rules.

HOURS	NAIL TECHNOLOGY STUDY
30	Bacteriology, hygiene, principles and practices of infection prevention and control, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, sterilization, disinfecting, sanitation, universal precautions, basic first aid and benefits and differences of cleaning, sanitation, disinfecting and sterilizing. ("C")
20	General sciences including, but is not limited to the following: hygiene; anatomy and physiology and nail structure, nutrition, disorders and diseases. ("C")
10	Nail technology practice equipment, implements, tools and devices, and their use, safety, sanitation, disinfection and precautions.
65	Nail technology, including artificial nails.
55	Pedicuring.
20	Business and establishment management including, but is not limited to: state laws and rules; the study of theory in subjects in which a student may be deficient and elective subjects related to the practice of nail technology.
200	TOTAL HOURS

14.Student Instructor Course of Study/Program

A.Generally

1)License Required. Upon enrollment in the instructor course of study, a person must demonstrate a valid practice license appropriate to the course that will be taught.

2)Supervision. A student instructor enrolled in a school and engaged in learning to teach shall be under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor. A student instructor is not considered a fully licensed instructor and may not independently teach or oversee a theory, practice laboratory or clinical class. An exception is that a student instructor may independently teach a theory or practice laboratory class during the final one hundred (100) hours of the student instructor course, providing that a licensed instructor is on the premises and readily available to assist the student instructor as needed.

3)Total Hours. The course of study in preparation to instruct in the authorized practice of study shall total at least six hundred (600) hours in no less than fifteen (15) weeks of classroom theory and practice instruction.

4)Curriculum Components. The course of study shall include the following components:

a) Orientation and review of all subjects taught in the aesthetic, barbering, cosmetology, limited barbering or nail technology course of study, whichever is applicable based upon enrollment;

b) Introduction to teaching including theory, demonstration and lecture lesson plan development, student assignments and follow-up, method(s) of assessment to evaluate students' retention of topics, student learning objectives, teaching techniques and methods, teaching aids and classroom management;

c) Public and practice safety precautions and infection control procedures including, but is not limited to: procedures for blood exposure or chemical exposure;

d) The Program laws and applicable rules; and

e) Related laws and rules of the State including, but is not limited to: health and sanitation; fire safety; labor laws; unemployment compensation laws; workers' compensation and equal opportunity employment laws.

B.Recommended Curriculum Breakdown. The following recommended curriculum breakdown and hours is a guideline for an accepted and adequate course of study. Teaching courses obtained from a college or university may be considered and credit applied toward the areas of study noted below with a ("C").

HOURS	INSTRUCTOR STUDY
100	Review of all subjects applicable to the practice course of study for which the instructor license is intended.
50	Health, safety standards and infection control standards, blood exposure procedures, safety procedures for chemical exposure, basic first aid, sterilization, sanitation and wet and dry disinfection standards.
175	Curriculum theory and demonstration lesson plan development; curriculum delivery and learning styles applicable to theory, laboratory and clinical; managing learning environment such as classroom and clinic floor environment, professional and student conduct, supervision, student advising and counseling and time management techniques. ("C")
175	Methods of instruction and assessment such as: demonstration, discussion, assignments and follow up and other learning methods; materials of instruction such as tools, equipment and technology; and obstacles to learning. ("C")
25	Communication skills and lesson delivery. ("C")
25	Creating, managing and retention of student records and student enrollment, collections, and office work. ("C")
25	Achieve knowledge and ability to teach the Program laws and related rules and other laws and rules including, but is not limited to: health and sanitation; infection control standards; fire safety; labor laws; unemployment compensation laws; workers' compensation and equal opportunity employment laws.
25	Business planning, finances, ownership, booths, operation, personnel, public relations, appointments, retail sale, consumption and inventory of supplies and product, insurance, establishment policies and record keeping.
600	TOTAL HOURS

02-041 C.M.R. ch. 27, § 3-19