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CE Cosmetology Infection Control
The course teaches state board sanitation standards, instrument disinfection, bloodborne pathogen protocols, single‑use item management, and salon ventilation, ensuring licensed cosmetologists maintain compliant, disease‑free work environments.
Who Should Take This
Licensed cosmetologists, estheticians, and salon managers who have completed initial certification and regularly perform client services should enroll. They seek to update their knowledge of current health‑safety regulations, master proper disinfection techniques, and protect clients and staff from infection risks.
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Course Outline
61 learning goals
1
State Board Sanitation Standards
1 topic
Regulatory framework and inspections
- Identify the state board sanitation requirements for cosmetology establishments including facility standards, equipment requirements, and practitioner obligations.
- Describe the state board inspection process including inspection triggers, inspector authority, violation categories, and corrective action requirements.
- Explain the consequences of sanitation violations including fines, license suspension, facility closure, and the appeals process for contested violations.
- Analyze salon conditions to identify potential sanitation violations and determine corrective actions needed before a state board inspection.
- Design a salon compliance checklist addressing all state board sanitation requirements for daily, weekly, and periodic maintenance activities.
2
Instrument Disinfection
1 topic
Disinfection protocols and products
- Identify the levels of decontamination including sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization with the appropriate application of each level in salon practice.
- Describe the proper instrument cleaning procedure including pre-cleaning to remove debris, washing with detergent, rinsing, and preparation for disinfection.
- Explain the requirements for EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectants including active ingredients, contact time, dilution ratios, and the distinction from household cleaners.
- Describe the complete immersion disinfection procedure for non-electrical implements including container requirements, solution preparation, immersion time, and post-disinfection storage.
- Analyze disinfection practices to identify procedural errors including inadequate contact time, improper dilution, contaminated solutions, and insufficient pre-cleaning.
- Synthesize a comprehensive disinfection protocol for a salon addressing all instrument types, electrical tools, multi-use items, and environmental surfaces.
3
Bloodborne Pathogens
1 topic
OSHA BBP standard compliance
- Identify the bloodborne pathogens of concern in salon settings including hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and human immunodeficiency virus with their transmission routes.
- Describe the exposure control plan requirements including exposure determination, universal precautions, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment.
- Explain the post-exposure incident procedures including immediate first aid, incident documentation, medical evaluation referral, and follow-up requirements.
- Describe the proper response to a blood exposure incident in a salon including stopping the service, applying first aid, cleaning the area, and documenting the incident.
- Analyze salon service scenarios to identify bloodborne pathogen exposure risks and determine appropriate prevention measures for each service type.
4
Single-Use Items
1 topic
Disposable implement requirements
- Identify the items that must be single-use in salon practice including porous items, items that contact blood, and implements that cannot be effectively disinfected.
- Describe the proper disposal procedures for single-use items including sharps containers, biohazard waste bags, and regular waste separation.
- Explain the regulatory prohibitions against reusing single-use items including emery boards, orangewood sticks, disposable razors, and cotton-based implements.
- Analyze salon practices to identify items being improperly reused and recommend cost-effective alternatives that comply with single-use requirements.
5
Salon Ventilation
1 topic
Air quality and ventilation requirements
- Identify the ventilation requirements for salon spaces including minimum air exchange rates, exhaust requirements for chemical service areas, and HVAC standards.
- Describe the health effects of inadequate salon ventilation including respiratory irritation, chemical sensitivity, headaches, and long-term respiratory disease risk.
- Explain local exhaust ventilation systems for nail service areas including downdraft tables, source capture systems, and their role in reducing chemical vapor exposure.
- Analyze a salon's ventilation adequacy and recommend improvements to reduce chemical exposure for practitioners and clients.
6
Chemical Storage and Handling
1 topic
Safe chemical management
- Identify the chemical storage requirements for salons including proper labeling, storage temperature, separation of incompatible chemicals, and fire code compliance.
- Describe the proper handling procedures for salon chemicals including mixing, dispensing, personal protective equipment, and the avoidance of improper chemical combinations.
- Explain chemical spill response procedures including containment, cleanup methods, disposal requirements, and when to evacuate and call emergency services.
- Analyze salon chemical inventory to identify storage hazards, incompatible chemical combinations, and improvements needed for regulatory compliance.
7
Client Safety Screening
1 topic
Contraindications and screening
- Identify the common contraindications for salon services including skin conditions, allergies, medications, pregnancy considerations, and recent medical procedures.
- Describe the client consultation and screening process including health history intake, visual assessment, allergy testing protocols, and documentation requirements.
- Explain the patch testing procedure for hair color and chemical services including application method, evaluation timeline, and the criteria for proceeding or refusing service.
- Analyze client health information to determine whether specific salon services are contraindicated and when medical clearance or referral is appropriate.
- Synthesize a client intake and screening protocol addressing health history, contraindication identification, informed consent, and service modification procedures.
8
HIV/HBV/HCV Awareness
1 topic
Disease awareness and prevention
- Identify the transmission routes of HIV, HBV, and HCV relevant to salon practice including percutaneous exposure, mucous membrane contact, and non-intact skin contact.
- Describe the HBV vaccination recommendation for salon professionals including the three-dose schedule, immunity verification, and employer offering obligations.
- Explain the universal precautions approach in salon practice including treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious regardless of known client status.
- Analyze salon service types to categorize infection risk levels and determine the appropriate precautionary measures for each service category.
9
Hand Hygiene
1 topic
Handwashing standards and technique
- Identify the hand hygiene requirements for cosmetologists including when handwashing is required, acceptable hand sanitizer use, and documentation of compliance.
- Describe the proper handwashing technique including wetting, lathering, scrubbing for minimum 20 seconds, rinsing, and drying with single-use towels.
- Explain when alcohol-based hand sanitizer is an acceptable alternative to handwashing and when soap and water washing is required in salon practice.
10
Environmental Cleaning
1 topic
Facility maintenance and waste management
- Identify the environmental cleaning requirements for salons including surface disinfection schedules, floor maintenance, restroom sanitation, and laundry protocols.
- Describe the proper laundering procedures for salon linens including wash temperature, detergent requirements, drying standards, and clean linen storage.
- Explain waste management requirements including general waste, chemical waste, biohazard waste, and recyclable materials with proper disposal procedures.
- Synthesize a comprehensive facility cleaning and maintenance schedule addressing all environmental cleaning requirements for a full-service salon.
11
Personal Protective Equipment
1 topic
PPE selection and use
- Identify the types of personal protective equipment used in salon practice including gloves, masks, eye protection, and aprons for different service categories.
- Describe the proper glove selection and use procedures including material selection, sizing, donning and doffing technique, and change frequency requirements.
- Explain the use of respiratory protection in salon settings including dust masks for filing, chemical respirators for fume exposure, and fit testing requirements.
- Analyze salon service types to determine the appropriate PPE requirements for each service considering chemical exposure, bloodborne pathogen risk, and dust generation.
12
Infection Control for Specific Services
1 topic
Service-specific infection control
- Identify the infection control requirements specific to nail services including implement disinfection, foot bath sanitation, and pedicure water system maintenance.
- Describe the infection control procedures for hair cutting and styling including shear disinfection, comb and brush sanitation, cape hygiene, and neck strip requirements.
- Explain the enhanced infection control requirements for services involving skin penetration including waxing, threading, microblading, and dermaplaning.
- Analyze infection control compliance for a specific salon service type to identify gaps and recommend improvements for each step of the service process.
- Synthesize a service-by-service infection control manual for a full-service salon addressing unique requirements for hair, nail, skin, and chemical services.
13
Communicable Disease Awareness
1 topic
Disease recognition and prevention
- Identify the communicable conditions relevant to salon practice including fungal infections, bacterial infections, viral warts, head lice, and scabies.
- Describe the visual indicators of communicable skin and scalp conditions that should prompt service refusal and medical referral.
- Explain the salon professional's obligation to refuse service when communicable conditions are present and the appropriate client communication approach.
- Analyze client presentations to determine whether visible conditions are communicable, non-communicable, or require medical evaluation before service.
14
Sterilization Methods
1 topic
Sterilization and advanced decontamination
- Identify the sterilization methods available for salon implements including autoclaving, dry heat, chemical sterilants, and UV sanitizers with their effectiveness levels.
- Describe the autoclave operation procedure including loading, temperature and pressure requirements, cycle duration, spore testing, and record-keeping.
- Explain the limitations of UV sanitizer cabinets including their inability to disinfect, proper use as storage for already-disinfected implements, and common misconceptions.
- Analyze salon implement types to determine whether disinfection or sterilization is required and select the most appropriate decontamination method.
Scope
Included Topics
- State board sanitation requirements including facility cleanliness standards, inspection procedures, violation classifications, and corrective action timelines.
- Instrument disinfection protocols including hospital-grade disinfectants, EPA-registered products, immersion times, and the distinction between disinfection and sterilization.
- Bloodborne pathogen awareness including OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, exposure control plans, personal protective equipment, and post-exposure incident procedures.
- Single-use item requirements including disposable implements, porous item disposal, prohibited reuse items, and cost-effective implementation of single-use practices.
- Salon ventilation requirements including air exchange rates, chemical exposure limits, exhaust systems, and the relationship between ventilation and respiratory health.
- Chemical storage and handling in salons including proper labeling, storage separation, spill procedures, and compliance with fire codes and hazardous materials regulations.
- Client safety screening including contraindication identification, allergy testing protocols, medical referral criteria, and informed consent documentation.
- HIV, HBV, and HCV awareness including transmission routes, occupational exposure risks, prevention measures, and state-mandated education requirements for licensees.
- Hand hygiene standards including handwashing technique, timing requirements, hand sanitizer use, and the role of hand hygiene in infection prevention.
- Environmental cleaning and facility maintenance including surface disinfection schedules, restroom sanitation, laundry protocols, and waste disposal requirements.
Not Covered
- Medical diagnosis, treatment of infections, or prescription of medications beyond cosmetologist awareness and referral responsibilities.
- Detailed microbiology, virology, or immunology beyond infection control principles applicable to salon practice.
- Hospital or clinical infection control standards beyond salon and personal care facility requirements.
- Detailed OSHA compliance for general industry beyond the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard as applied to personal care services.
- Advanced chemical formulation, product development, or toxicology beyond salon-level chemical safety awareness.
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