Cosmetology, and Specialty licensees must complete six continuing education (CE) credits during each two-year cycle period to renew a practitioner license. Licensees must submit to the Board proof of completion of at least six CE hours from an approved CE program or course during each two-year license period.

 

Cosmetologists and Specialties must complete six CEs by the next renewal date–April 15, 2020.

Two hours must be in health, safety, and/or welfare subjects.

 

Four hours must consist of general elective courses. CE courses can include, but are not limited to:

 

1. Courses related to the practice of barbering, cosmetology, and specialty cosmetology;

2. District laws and regulations;

3. Ethics and standards of professional practice;

4. Occupational health, safety, and welfare

5. HIV/AIDS, communicable, and infectious disease control;

6. Product knowledge;

7. Business;

8. Management (Managers only); and

9. Education or Instruction (Instructors only)

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PLEASE NOTE – CE requirements apply to all Barber, Cosmetology, and Specialty Cosmetology licenses, including Manager and Instructor licenses with one EXCEPTION – first time license renewals are exempt.

 

CEs for Managers and Instructors may be obtained by:

1. Classroom instruction

2. Lectures

3. Seminars

4. Trade Shows

5. Product Demonstrations

6. Educational conferences

7. Online classes (or distance learning classes)

8. College or University