This course will provide cosmetologists, estheticians, and other salon professionals with essential information that they need to know regarding the range of infections that they may encounter within the scope of their profession and their methods of transmission. The course will also address concerns over bacterial resistance, outline best practices for infection prevention and sanitation within the salon setting, and provide an overview of the ethical and liability concerns regarding salon sanitation.


Ohio Board Approved-- #171095 

CE Broker Provider #50-20641

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Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Safety and Sanitation: Infection Control - 2 Credit Hours

    • Course Description

    • Learning Objectives

    • Course Outline

    • Overview

    • How We Came to Understand Infections

    • Microorganisms in the Salon Setting and Their Modes of Transmission

    • Understanding Modes of Transmission

    • The Increasing Problem of Antibiotic Resistance

    • Essential Information Regarding Antibacterial Agents

    • How You Can Address the Problem

    • Disinfectant Safety

    • Mid-Course Self-Check:

    • Sanitation Rules for the Salon

    • Sterilization in the Salon

    • First Aid Basics

    • Animals in Salons

    • Systems of Grading Beauty Establishments

    • Prohibited Practices

    • Other Steps that You Can Take to Improve the Cleanliness of Your Salon

    • Conclusion

    • Self-Check 2

    • References

    • Course Evaluation

About the instructor

Lead Cosmetology Planner

Laura Zoch

Mrs. Zoch is a lead cosmetology planner at AchieveCE, where she ensures that the continuing education offered to salon professionals is accurate, comprehensive and helps to further the professional development of our customers.Mrs. Zoch has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1994 and holds a wealth of knowledge within cosmetology practice, salon ownership and continuing education, among other distinctions in the field. She even had the privilege of being appointed as a Board Member of the Florida State Board of Cosmetology between February 2003 and June 2007. During this period, she helped to bring beneficial reform to State regulation and served as the Chairperson of the Continuing Education Committee.AchieveCE is proud to work with this distinguished member of the field and is excited to provide quality, affordable continuing education to Cosmetologist across the country.Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions!

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