Okla. Admin. Code § 310:210-9-10

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 310:210-9-10 - Curriculum for students

(a)Approved curriculum.

(1) Each barber school or college shall provide at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) clock hours of practical and technical instruction covering all practices which constitute barbering. The subjects shall be provided to the students through practical demonstrations, lectures and actual practice and students shall be awarded one (1) hour of credit for each clock hour of attendance. Theory shall be taught not less than one hour per day, except Saturday. Other lectures presented by experts or professionals may be part of the course of study provided an instructor is present.

(2) Instructors shall devote their entire time during school hours to instructing and supervising all student work, and shall not apply their time to the private or public practice of barbering for any reason.

(b)Required demonstrations, lectures, and practicals.

(1) The hours required for each subject are listed in Appendix A of this Chapter.

(2) The curriculum shall include the following subjects:

(A)Practical knowledge.

(i) Sterilization, sanitation and hygiene.

(ii) Honing, stropping and handling of tools, razors, shears, clippers and accessories.

(iii) Process of shaving - strokes and posture, also the care of the face and face blemishes.

(iv) Haircutting and its various techniques, handling professional instruments, finger work, neck lines clipper "mark", different hair cuts and styles for boys, girls, men and women, beard trimming, and mustache lines.

(v) Various shampoos and their effects.

(vi) Hair tonics and proper methods of application, also singeing effects.

(vii) Cosmetics; massage cream, astringent and other creams as well as lotions;

(B)Scientific professional knowledge.

(i) Mental development and character.

(ii) Physiology and anatomy including histology of the hair, skin and cells.

(iii) Physiognomy including muscles, nerves and bones of the head and face.

(iv) Blood circulation including the blood supply of the head and face.

(v) Digestive, excretory, respiratory and circulatory systems.

(vi) Shedding and regrowth of hair.

(vii) Skin and its appendages; sweat and oil glands, hair and nails.

(C)Diseases of the scalp and skin.

(i) General symptomatology including disorders of the hair, scalp and skin.

(ii) Lymphatic system of the head and neck.

(iii) Bacteriology.

(iv) Essential chemistry.

(D)Electricity. Light therapy, ultra violet ray including quartz and carbon, infrared light, high frequency for cosmetic treatment.

(E)Facial and scalp massage.

(i) Facial manipulation for relaxation massage and stimulation massage.

(ii) Cosmetic treatments for wrinkles, acne and other skin disorders.

(iii) Scalp manipulation for scalp disorders and overshading of hair.

(iv) Application of electrical appliances in scalp and facial work.

(v) Dermatitis due to local application.

(vi) Psychology as a professional aid.

(F)Economics and ethics.

(i) Trade organizations.

(ii) Shop economics, bookkeeping, shop management and advertising.

(iii) Professional ethics.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:210-9-10

Amended at 12 Ok Reg 3029, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2035, eff 6-12-00