Course Description

3-Hour Ohio Cosmetology Infection Control and Safety Online Course

Price: $16.99 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced ✅

Renew your Ohio cosmetology, esthetics, or manicuring license with this Board-approved 3-hour Infection Control and Safety CE course. This course fulfills the required 3 hours of continuing education related to infection control, safety, and HIV/AIDS awareness.

Per Ohio law, licensees must complete 4 total CE hours every 2 years — 1 hour of Laws & Rules (provided separately by the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board via CE Broker), and 3 hours of infection control and safety delivered by an approved provider like 1st Choice Continuing Education.

Complete the course at your own pace, and receive an instant certificate of completion to keep for your records. We report your hours electronically to CE Broker.

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✅ Who Needs This Course?

This 3-hour Infection Control and Safety CE course is required for:

• Cosmetologists

• Estheticians

• Manicurists & Nail Technicians

• Hair Designers

• Barbers

• Salon Managers & Owners

• All Ohio licensees renewing under the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board

This course covers the full 3-hour safety and infection control component of the Ohio CE requirement. You’ll still need to complete the 1-hour Laws & Rules course directly through the Board to meet your full 4-hour CE obligation.

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✅ How to Renew Your Ohio Cosmetology License

Step 1: Complete 4 Hours of Continuing Education (CE)

• 1 hour Ohio Laws & Rules: Only available from the Board via CE Broker (free).

• 3 hours Infection Control and Safety: Complete this course online with us.

Step 2: Take This Board-Approved Course

• This 3-hour course is approved by the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board.

• We report your completion directly to CE Broker.

Step 3: Download Your Instant Certificate

• You’ll get a digital certificate the moment you finish.

Step 4: Renew with the Ohio Board

• Log in to the Ohio CE Broker portal to confirm your hours are recorded.

• Visit www.cos.ohio.gov to complete your license renewal.

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✅ What You’ll Learn in This Course

Hour 1: Foundations of Infection Control

• Pathogens in the salon: bacteria, viruses, fungi

• Chain of infection and prevention

• Personal hygiene and safety for professionals

• Workplace infection risks and real-world scenarios

Hour 2: Workplace Safety & Hazard Management

• Salon hazard awareness: chemical, ergonomic, and physical

• Safe equipment handling and proper sanitation

• First aid for burns, cuts, and chemical exposure

• Ohio-specific safety laws and regulations

Hour 3: HIV/AIDS Awareness & Risk Reduction

• Understanding HIV/AIDS and how it affects the body

• Salon-related risk factors and bloodborne pathogen safety

• Responding to accidental exposure

• Ethical and confidential communication with clients

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✅ Why Take This Course?

• ✅ Meets Ohio State CE Requirements

• ✅ Fulfills 3 Required CE Hours for License Renewal

• ✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced – Study anytime, anywhere

• ✅ Instant Certificate – Download immediately after completion

• ✅ Approved Provider – CE Broker #: 20-1280781 | Ohio Course #: 250023

• ✅ Only $16.99 – Affordable and hassle-free

• ✅ Live Support Available – Call or text 1-800-698-2770

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Enroll Now & Complete Your Ohio CE Requirement

Don’t risk falling out of compliance. Enroll today and satisfy your 3-hour safety & infection control CE requirement with a course trusted by thousands of Ohio licensees.

Price: $16.99 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online

Course Details

• Course Approval# 250023 - Approved by Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
• CE Broker #: 20-1280781 – Officially listed for CE tracking.
• 100% Online & Self-Paced – Complete anytime on your schedule.
• Instant Certificate – Get your completion certificate immediately.
• Only $16.99 – Affordable CE course for Ohio cosmetologists.
• Covers Infection Control & Safety – Essential for salon professionals.
• Accepted for All Cosmetology Professions – Nail techs, estheticians, & more.
• Live Support Available – Call or text 800-698-2770 for assistance.