50-502-751Cosmetology Laws and Rules
Course Information
Description
Focuses on laws and rules affecting barber cosmetology in the state of Wisconsin.
Total Credits
0.75

Course Competencies
  1. Examine Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 15 relating to the Structure of the Executive Branch for Barber/Cosmetology.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    You differentiate between a statute and rule as: statutes = Chapters 15, 440, 454 and rules = Chapters COS1-10, RL 1-8 and RL 60-65.
    You include the names of each current member that make up the structure of the examining board as identified in Chapter 15.405 (17).
    You include your interpretation of what took place at a recent Barber/Cosmetology State Examining Board Meeting by analyzing an agenda and minutes.
    You include the selection of officers, frequency of meeting dates, general powers, improvement of profession, and compensation, reimbursement for expenses relating to the Examining Board as outlined in Chapter 15.08.

  2. Examine Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 440 relating to the Department of Regulation and Licensing for Barber/Cosmetology.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    You define terms relating to Chapter 440 of Barbering and Cosmetology State Statutes correctly as outlined in 440.01.
    You identify four major duties and powers of the Department of Regulation and Licensing as outlined in Chapter 440.03.
    You include a list of duties and powers of the Department of Regulation and Licensing as outlined in Chapter 440.03.
    You include the name and information about the current Secretary of the Department of Regulation and Licensing, and his/her responsibilities according to Chapter 440.04.
    You recognize the structure and credentialing guidelines relating to Barber/Cosmetology as stated in 440.05 - 440.08.
    You characterize guidelines for late renewal and change of name and addresses as stated in 440.11.
    You examine a complaint form from the Department of Regulation and Licensing and describe how it relates to 440.20.
    You describe elements necessary for school licensure as outlined in Chapter 440.62.
    You include a description of the required license for instructor certification in a school as outlined in 440.63(1-3).

  3. Examine Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 454 relating to the Barber/Cosmetology Examining Board.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    You define terms relating to Chapter 454 of Barbering and Cosmetology State Statutes correctly.
    You break down the limitations and exceptions relating to a licensed barber/cosmetologist as identified in 454.02.
    You determine the requirements for licensure as stated in 454.06 and 454.08.
    You characterize examination guidelines identified in 454.07.
    You include apprenticeship requirements as outlined in 454.10.
    You organize the examining boards powers relating to continuing education, licensees of other jurisdictions, and inspections as outlined in 454.12 - 454.14.
    You outline a plan for disclosure of temporary permit status in accordance with 454.145.
    You classify the examining boards powers related to disciplinary proceedings, actions, and penalties as outlined in 454.15.

  4. Relate Chapter COS 1 definitions to common practices in Barber/Cosmetology.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    You define terms outlined in COS1 of Wisconsin Rules.
    You provide examples of antiseptic products used in the salon and their specific purpose according to the COS1 of Wisconsin Rules.
    You provide examples of disinfectants used in the salon and their specific purpose according to the COS1 of Wisconsin Rules.

  5. Characterize lawful practice and professional conduct in the field of Barber/Cosmetology related to Chapter COS 2.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    You provide instances recognizing proper handling of contagious or infectious diseases as stated in COS2.02.
    You state the three delegated medical procedures referenced in COS2.025.
    You describe your research of spa services offered in Wisconsin and their compliance with COS2.025.
    You identify procedures required to be in place in order to stay in compliance with the practice standards outlined in COS 2.03.
    You identify a licensee's role in avoiding and reporting unauthorized practice as stated in COS 2.04.
    You determine the parameters of performing services outside of a licensed establishment in accordance with COS 2.045.
    You include guidelines for ethical advertising in compliance with COS 2.05.
    You describe the responsibilities of owners within an establishment according to COS 2.05.
    You describe the responsibilities of managers within an establishment according to COS 2.05.
    You describe the responsibilities of licensees with an establishment according to COS 2.05.

  6. Characterize requirements for Barber/Cosmetology establishments and inspections related to Chapter COS 3.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    You identify establishment requirements as stated in COS 3.01.
    You confirm the rules pertaining to a manager in a licensed establishment as outlined in COS 3.02.
    You show selection of lawful guidelines for chair and booth leasing in compliance with COS 3.02.
    You record information required to apply for an establishment license as outlined in COS 3.04.
    You develop a plan of action for notice of a violation as stated in COS 3.05.

  7. Examine safety and sanitation in the salon as it related to Chapter COS 4.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    You identify the requirements for washing hands as outlined in COS 4.01(2).
    You identify the procedure for sanitizing or disposing of contact equipment as stated in COS 4.01(3).
    You describe a method of dispensing to remove liquids, creams, powders, and semi-solid substances as stated in COS 4.01(4).
    You describe sanitations of shampoo bowls and basins as required in COS 4.01(5).
    You identify procedures required for use of neckstrips, towels, and a clean head rest as outlined in COS 4.01(6).
    You identify the procedure for disinfection of scissors, razors, clipperblades and tweezers as outlined in COS 4.02(2).
    You identify the procedure for disinfection of combs, lifts, brushes, rollers, and any other contact equipment as outlined in COS 4.02(3).
    You describe the guidelines for storage of both soiled and clean contact equipment as stated in COS 4.02(4).
    You describe guidelines for changing the disinfectant solutions in the salon as stated in COS 4.02(5).
    You describe guidelines for laundry as stated in COS 4.02(6).
    You describe sterilization methods and their uses in a salon as outlined in COS 4.03.
    You identify the requirement of first aid supplies as stated in COS 4.04.
    You identify a written protocol for exposure to blood and bodily fluids including all the points from COS 4.05.
    You describe the precautions necessary to take when dealing with open or oozing wounds as stated in COS 4.06(1).
    You identify guidelines to follow relating to protective gloves as stated in COS 4.06(2).
    You describe how to care for products contaminated with blood as stated in COS 4.06(3)
    You identify the three guidelines relating to waxing as outlined in COS 4.08.
    You identify the five guidelines relating to ear piercing as outlined in COS 4.07.
    You identify the four guidelines relating to electrolysis as outlined in COS 4.09.
    You identify the five guidelines relating to manicuring as outlined in COS 4.1.

  8. Examine laws relating to courses of instruction and apprenticeship procedures as outlined in Chapters COS 5 and COS 6.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    You include reference to the courses and hours on the practitioners license syllabus as outlined in COS 5.02.
    You include reference to the courses and hours on the managers license syllabus as outlined in COS 5.03.
    You include reference to the courses and hours on the aestheticians license syllabus as outlined in COS 5.04.
    You include reference to the courses and hours on the electrologist license syllabus as outlined in COS 5.05.
    You include reference to the courses and hours on the manicurist license syllabus as outlined in COS 5.06.
    You include reference to the courses and hours on the apprenticeship license syllabus as outlined in COS 6.03.
    You include the process for application for an apprenticeship permit as outlined in COS 6.01.
    You describe responsibilities relating to the theory and practical instruction and training as outlined in COS 6.02 and COS 6.03.
    You describe procedures and standards governing the transfer of credits from school to apprenticeship, and from apprenticeship to school, and credit for previous training according to COS 6.05.

  9. Characterize lawful Barber/Cosmetology licensure examination practice as stated in Chapter COS 7.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    You include the steps of applying for examination for Barbering and Cosmetology licensure.
    You include administrative concerns according to COS 7.01.
    You describe entry level as the level of competence tested as stated in COS 7.02.
    You include written and practical as the form of the exam for practitioners, aestheticians, electrologists, and manicurists, and only written as the form for managers as outlined in COS 7.03.
    You include scoring as an average of each portion of the practical and the written exam as indicated in COS 7.04.
    You include that examiners must confer to conclude that a not passing score will be given and the score sheet must include a written description of the lack of competence as stated in COS 7.05.
    You include outlining the steps for the review process and the process for a claim of error as outlined in COS 7.07 and COS 7.08.
    You include one year as the time for an applicant to retake only the portion of the exam they failed as stated in COS 7.09.

  10. Locate rules related to licensees of other jurisdictions, restoration and reinstatement, and forfeitures relating to Chapters COS 8, COS 9, and COS 10.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    You identify how COS 8 portion of the law project includes the four conditions for a license of another state to become licensed without examination as stated in Chapter COS 8.
    You identify how COS 9 portion of the law project includes the criteria set for restoration and reinstatement of licenses as stated in Chapter COS 9.
    You identify how COS 10 portion of the law project includes a reference to the rules pertaining to forfeiture as stated in Chapter COS 10.

  11. Examine the scope of duty and responsibility assigned to the Department of Regulation and Licensing relating to the RL chapters.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    You include the procedures to review/denial of an application according to RL1.
    You include the process for providing notice of the intent to deny licensure according to RL1.
    You identify the procedures for pleadings and hearings according to RL2.
    You include a description of an administrative injunction according to RL3.
    You identify the department application procedures and application fee policies according to RL4.
    You include a description of summary suspensions according to RL6.
    You include a process for employment/denial of employment for impaired professionals according to RL7.
    You include a description of administrative warnings according to RL8.
    You include a description of the denial of renewal application based on delinquent taxes according to RL9.
    You include the definitions related to the department of regulation and licensing according to RL60.
    You include a summary of the process for licensing schools and specialty schools according to RL61 and RL62.
    You include a summary of requirements for persons delivering instruction in schools according to RL65.