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