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Guidance to Licensed Cosmetology Schools and Licensed Barber Schools relating to Online Education during the COVID-19 pandemic

 

STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY

COSMETOLOGY:  The State Board of Cosmetology requires 1,250 hours of education for Cosmetologists.  During the declared disaster emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, up to 250 hours may be completed through distance education in the following curriculum areas: 

Professional Practices, including: Bacteriology, Disinfection, Sanitation; Professional Attitude; Business Practices; and PA Cosmetology Law.

Sciences, including:  Histology, Trichology, Chemistry, Physiology, Cosmetic Dermatology, and Electricity.

Practical Skills: Review of Practical Skills

ESTHETICS: The State Board of Cosmetology requires 300 hours of education for Estheticians.  During the declared disaster emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, up to 60 hours may be completed through distance education in the following curriculum areas:  Professional Practices; Sciences; Review of Practical Skills.

NAIL TECHNICIANS:  The State Board of Cosmetology requires 200 hours of education for Nail Technicians.  During the declared disaster emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, up to 40 hours may be completed through distance education in the following curriculum areas:  Professional Practices, Sciences; Review of Practical Skills.

NATURAL HAIR BRAIDERS: The State Board of Cosmetology requires 300 hours of education for Natural Hair Braiders.  During the declared disaster emergency related to the COVID-19 Pandemic, up to 60 hours may be completed through distance education in the following curriculum areas:  Professional Practices, Sciences; Review of Practical Skills.

COSMETOLOGY TEACHERS:  The State Board of Cosmetology requires 500 hours of education for licensure of Cosmetology Teachers.  During the declared disaster emergency related to the COVI-19 pandemic, up to 100 hours may be completed through distance education in the following curriculum areas:  Professional Practices; Salon Management Theory.

 

STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS

The State Board of Barber Examiners requires 1,250 hours of instruction for licensure as a barber.  During the declared disaster emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, up to 300 hours may be completed through distance education in the following curriculum areas:

  • State barber law and rules and regulations (50 hours)
  • Professional ethics and barbershop demeanor (25 hours)
  • Scalp and skin disease (50 hours)
  • Physiology (25 hours)
  • Bacteriology (25 hours)
  • Hygiene (25 hours)
  • Sterilization and sanitation (50 hours)
  • Manager-barber instructions, instruments, shop management, examination orientation and preparation for related examination (50 hours) • Practical Skills: Review of Practical Skills