ILLINOIS Cosmetology
Continuing Education
PACKAGES
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION:
Classroom Online's package is comprised of the following courses
- Introduction to Industrial Hygiene: Advanced
- Pedicures from a Podiatrist’s Perspective
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION:
This package is comprised of the following courses
- The Easy Way To Become Successful In The Beauty Industry (4 hours)
- Building Your Career (1 hour)
- Hair Color Made Simple (2 hours)
Classroom Online and 360training have joined forces to provide online education for the Cosmetology industry. Classroom Online is dedicated to providing online certification courses in the most cost-effective and time-efficient manner possible. Our Online courses are easy to navigate and cost a fraction of a traditional classroom course. Students may print the certificate online upon completion of the course, or we'll mail it. In addition, students can log on or off at leisure during the course process from any computer.
You now have a convenient way to receive Cosmetology education credits anytime, anywhere. All you need is a computer connected to the internet. Browse our Cosmetology course catalog -- then select a course.
Illinois State Requirements
Cosmetologist licensees shall expire September 30th of each odd numbered year. Nail technicians shall expire October 31 of each even numbered year. A pre--renewal period is the 24 month period proceeding September 30 in the year of renewal. Cosmetologists Certify on the renewal application to successful completion of a minimum of 14 hours of continuing education and nail techs a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education from a cosmetology sponsor registered with the Division, in accordance with Section 1175.1200 of this Part, within the 2 years prior to the expiration date of the license. Half of the required continuing education hours can be acquired via online or correspondence.
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES: HOURS COST
Easy Way to Become Successful in the Beauty Industry
HIV Prevention and Sanitation
Hazardous Materials: Advanced
Bloodborne Pathogens: Advanced
Building Your Career
Industrial Hygiene: Advanced
Hair Color Made Simple
Pedicures from a Podiatrist's Perspective
Pedicure Essentials
Electric Nail File
Teaching Methodology
Bloodborne Pathogens: Advanced
Course Description
This course is for workers with potential occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials in the course of performing their assigned duties and tasks. Topics include an overview of the regulatory requirements covering bloodborne pathogens, symptoms of bloodborne diseases, recommended engineering control measures, proper disposal of contaminated materials, selection of personal protective equipment (PPE), corrective actions, information on post-exposure evaluation, and signs and labels. This course focuses on the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 Subpart Z.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens
- Risks of Occupational Exposure
- Precautions and Preventative Measures
Lesson 2: Control and Compliance
- Exposure Control Plan Requirements
Lesson 3: Understanding Hepatitis B
- Transmission Prevention Strategies
- Employer Requirements and Services Provided
Lesson 4: Communication and Training
- Warning Employees of Hazards
- Recordkeeping Requirements
Lesson 5: Revisions and Additions to OSHA Standards
The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act
- Bloodborne Pathogen Standards
- OSHA’s Revisions to 1910.1030
Testing
- Quizzes – You will not be required to pass the quizzes to continue to the next lesson.
- Final Exam- The final exam must be passed with a 70% in order to receive course credit. The final exam can be taken three times if necessary.
Learning Objectives
- Know the risks associated with occupational exposure to blood and other bodily fluids
- Know the precautions to take for occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material
- Know the requirements for an occupational exposure control plan and methods of compliance
- Know the requirements for hepatitis B vaccinations and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up
- Know the methods used to communicate hazards to employees
- Know the requirements for training employees
- Know the recordkeeping requirements for bloodborne pathogen exposure control programs
- Know the revisions to the bloodborne pathogen standard covering needlesticks and other sharps injuries
HIV Prevention and Sanitation
Course Description
This course is designed for use by cosmetologists (including, but not limited to hairstylists, barbers, manicurists, and others as defined by local statute) who might come into contact with blood or other body fluids during the course of their work. Topics covered include an overview of HIV/AIDS, how it is spread, HIV prevention, Universal Precautions (barrier protection, personal cleanliness, and disinfection), other bacterial, viral and fungal infections, sterilization and disinfection, distinction between disinfectants and antiseptics, sanitation of hands, tools and other equipment and requirements for salon ventilation and cleanliness.
Learning Objectives
- Know the hazards of blood borne pathogens.
- Know how blood borne pathogens are spread.
- Know strategies for avoiding/preventing contamination by blood borne pathogens
- Know strategies for sterilizing and sanitizing various “sharp” instruments such as cutting blades, tweezers, shears, etc.
- Know strategies for disposal of biological wastes, used “sharps”, etc.
- Know strategies for disposal of contaminated materials such as piercing needles, cotton strips, etc.
- Know the hazards of other biological contaminants including bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
- Know how these infections are spread.
- Know strategies for preventing bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
- Know strategies for sterilizing non-cutting items, such as combs, brushes, etc.
- Know strategies for sterilizing/sanitizing surfaces, hands, etc.
- Understand the difference between disinfectants and antiseptics.
- Know strategies for storing sterilized instruments.
- Understand Universal Precautions and Recommendations.
Lesson 1 - HIV and AIDS
Lesson 2 – Other bacterial, viral and fungal infections
- Sources of bacterial infection
- Fungi and other parasites
Lesson 3 – Universal Precautions and Recommendations
- Universal Sanitation and Sterilization Precautions and Recommendations for Salon Professionals
Lesson 4 – Sanitation, Sterilization, Storage and Disposal
- Sanitation, sterilization and contagious pathogens
- Distinguishing between disinfectants and antiseptics
- Sanitizing hands and surfaces
- Disinfecting and storing tools and implements
- Proper disposal of contaminated materials (needles, gauze, etc.)
Prior to your license renewal you are required to complete the following cosmetology continuing education:
Cosmetologists - 14 hours
Estheticians - 10 hours
Nail Technicians - 10 hours
Note: This renewal is Oct 31st on even numbered years
Illinois licensees can take half of their cosmetology ce courses online.
The state licensing division will send postcards for the renewal late July for cosmetologists and about the 1st week of August for estheticians. If your address has changed, go to https://www.idfpr.com/DPR/CHG_INFO/DEFAULT.asp to update your address with the licensing division. The license renewal fee is $50 and there is a $10 late fee if you miss the deadline.
For other cosmetology license renewal questions refer to the