Ohio Cosmetology Continuing Education Course

Course Summary

There is a reason the practice of cosmetology is regulated. That reason is public health. The main purpose of regulating the industry is not to protect the public from a bad haircut, facial, or manicure. The purpose is to protect the public from significant and discernible danger to health.

As a professional cosmetologist, barber, nail technician, or esthetician, you are required to complete an infection control and safety course. This course is designed to provide you with the information and skills you need to protect yourself and your clients from disease transmission and injury.

Course Objectives

1. Define cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
2. Distinguish between disinfectants and antiseptics
3. Discuss how to choose an appropriate disinfectant by the product label
4. Define universal precautions
5. Discuss how to sanitize hands and disinfect tools used in the practice of cosmetology
6. Differentiate between bacterial, viral, and fungal, bloodborne pathogens and parasites, and infection and infestation control

Board Approvals

Cosmetology