645—61.14 (157) Course of study requirements. A school of cosmetology arts and sciences shall not be approved by the board of cosmetology arts and sciences unless it complies with the course of study requirements as provided below.
	 61.14(1) Requirements for hours.

COSMETOLOGY CURRICULUM	
Core life sciences	150 hours	 	
Cosmetology theory
(Including business and management related to the practice of cosmetology.)
Total core life sciences and cosmetology theory is 765 hours.	615 hours	 	
Applied practical instruction	1335 hours	 	
Total course of study	 	2100 hours
(70 semester credit hours)	
ELECTROLOGY CURRICULUM	 	
Core life sciences	150 hours	 	
Electrology theory	50 hours	 	
Applied practical instruction	225 hours	 	
Total course of study	 	425 hours
(14 semester credit hours)	
ESTHETICS CURRICULUM	 	
Core life sciences	150 hours	 	
Esthetics theory	115 hours	 	
Applied practical instruction	335 hours	 	
Total course of study	 	600 hours
(20 semester credit hours)	
NAIL TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM	 	
Core life sciences	150 hours	 	
Nail technology theory	50 hours	 	
Applied practical instruction	125 hours	 	
Total course of study	 	325 hours
(11 semester credit hours)	
Proof of curriculum requirements may be submitted to the board by either the clock hour or semester credit hour standard. Semester credit hours or the equivalent thereof shall be determined pursuant to administrative rules and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Education.
	 61.14(2) Curriculum requirements.
	  a.   	 Theory instruction shall be taught from a standard approved textbook, but may be supplemented by other related textbooks.
	  b.   	 Course subjects taught in the school curriculum, including skills and business management, shall relate to the specific practice discipline.
	  c.   	 Required hours for theory and applied practical hours do not have to be obtained from one school.
	  d.   	 Core life sciences curriculum hours shall be transferable in their entirety from one practice discipline to another practice discipline.
	  e.   	 Only hours from accredited or board-approved school programs will be accepted.
	 61.14(3) Core life sciences curriculum. The core life sciences curriculum shall contain the following instruction:
	  a.   	 Human anatomy and physiology:
Cell, metabolism and body systems,
Human anatomy;
	  b.   	 Bacteriology;
	  c.   	 Infection control practices:
Universal precautions,
Sanitation,
Sterilization,
Disinfection;
	  d.   	 Basic chemistry;
	  e.   	 Matter;
	  f.   	 Elements:
Compounds and mixtures;
	  g.   	 Basic electricity;
	  h.   	 Electrical measurements:
Reproduction of light rays,
Infrared rays,
Ultraviolet rays,
Visible rays/spectrum;
	  i.   	 Safety;
	  j.   	 Hygiene and grooming:
Personal and professional health;
	  k.   	 Professional ethics;
	  l.   	 Public relations; and
	  m.   	 State and federal law, administrative rules and standards.
Clock hours may be converted to credit hours using a standard, recognized method of conversion.
	 61.14(4) The school shall maintain a copy of the curriculum plan for two years after the curriculum plan was taught by the school.