Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Requirements for Continuing Education for Renewal of License
The renewal of certain licenses requires proof that continuing education requirements have been met.
- Cosmetologists, Nail Technicians and Estheticians must complete six (6) hours annually
- Instructors must complete for their cosmetology license a total of 14 hours)
- There are no continuing education requirements for Apprentice Cosmetologist or Apprentice Instructors.
PACKAGES
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The state requires your completed CE hours are reported within thirty (30 )days.
If you have a question about the Kentucky cosmetology license renewal process please contact the Kentucky state board.
Renewal Information
ALL licenses must be renewed beginning July 1 through July 31 of each year. If the license renewal is not received in the board office or postmarked by July 31 the license is expired and the appropriate restoration fee must be paid. There are no exceptions to this requirement!
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PACKAGES
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION:
This package is comprised of the following courses
- HIV/AIDS Prevention & Sanitation
To view individual course descriptions please click on the the link of the course title.
Approved Course Number(s): 2154 2158
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION:
This package is comprised of the following courses
To view individual course descriptions please click on the the link of the course title.
Approved Course Number(s): 2156 2159
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION:
This package is comprised of the following courses
- Electric File Certification
To view individual course descriptions please click on the the link of the course title.
Approved Course Number(s): 2155 2157
INDIVIDUAL COURSES
This training course is designed to provide a basic understanding of bloodborne pathogens, methods of prevention,
common modes of their transmission and other pertinent information. students will able to meet the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
Approved Course Number(s): 2159
This course provides an extensive overview of the use of electric files in salons. This course discusses the various types of electric files and also covers the use, sanitation, disinfection, features, benefits, and bit selection for electric files. Also covered during this course, are the proper usage techniques and the proper problem solving techniques to apply when using an electric file.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the sanitation, sterilization & disinfection requirements related to the use of electric files
- Know the history of the electric file and the industries it has served
- Be familiar with the use of whirlpools
- Note the universal sanitation practice regarding electric files
- Understand the process of electric file selection & electric file bit selection
- Identify the different kinds of electric files & their uses
- Understand the different techniques for using the electric file safely
Approved Course Number(s): 2155
Regardless of how many years you’ve had a professional license, every day is a learning experience. Today, almost everyone has his or her hair colored. From the wealthy to the middle class to the very poor, hair coloring is available to anyone who wants it. Some want to look younger by covering gray while others want to restore the hair color they had as children. Then there are those who add color to make a bold and shocking statement. A splash of color here or there adds depth and dimension, and it can make their hair shine.
The time to become a great colorist is now. Professional hair coloring is the fastest growing service in the salon or spa industry today. Jump on board to make more money from this easy to learn service.
By the end of this section the student should be able to:
- • Distinguish the three parts of hair
- • Differentiate between the many applications of hair color
- Know the different hair types and textures
- • Know how to properly apply highlights and lowlights
- • Provide good customer service
Approved Course Number(s): 2154
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 cleanliness.
Approved Course Number(s): 2158
This course gives an extensive overview of pedicure, foot care and the professional role of a pedicurist. It describes the importance of sanitation, disinfection, disinfection procedures, and preparation of the pedicure area.
In addition you will also learn how to choose products, how to perform different massage movements and special care pedicures. It also explains the different complimentary enhancements and ways to accomplish retailing and marketing.
Learning Objectives
- • Explain pedicure and foot care
- • Explain disinfecting procedures
- • Discuss how sanitation helps in and developing a loyal client base
- • Know about parasites and bacterial infections
- • Know how to choose products
- Explore the safety measures and ways to deal in special care circumstances
- • Explain the precautions for massage
- • Describe different massage movements
- • Know about special pedicures and complimentary enhancements
- • Learn how to prepare the area for pedicure
- • Explore the retailing and marketing of pedicure
Approved Course Number(s): 2157
This course is designed for use by aestheticians who might come into contact with a variety of skin types and conditions during the course of their work. Topics covered include the growth of the skin care market, the different layers of skin and their functions, elements that affect skin, skin types and conditions, products and their uses, sanitation procedures, safety precautions, types of facial massages, how to prepare for various services, methods for performing services, retailing products, home care for your clients, specialty treatments and upgrades, marketing strategies, and professional growth.
Approved Course Number(s): 2156
This course contains information pertaining to various teaching methodologies that beauty industry educators can use in their classrooms. This course will cover the four types of teaching methodologies, the different learning styles, the four personality types, and preparing you for the classroom.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Identify and apply the different teaching methods
Describe the four different learning styles
Explain the differences between field-independent and field-dependent
Differentiate between right brain and left brain
Recognize McCarthy’s four learning styles
Analyze the four personality types
Explain the preparation process for teachers
Approved Course Number(s):
238
