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COVID pricing: $80 (regular rate $105).
Pay in 4 monthy payments of $20 or one payment of $80.

Register or sign in for the course at the top of this page. The General Trades Level 1 course can be completed in under 2 hours and you will receive your digital certificate right away.

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Beautysafe, Level 1 General Practices

    • Welcome to BeautySafe, Level 1 General Practices

    • How to use this course

    • Key concepts in this course

    • Personal Service Worker & Inspectors
  • 2

    Section A - The Basics

    • Infection Control

    • Contagious Disease

    • Infectious Microorganisms

    • Immunity

    • Section A - Quiz
  • 3

    Section B - Bacteria

    • Bacteria

    • Non-pathogenic

    • Pathogenic

    • Life Cycle of Pathogenic Bacteria

    • Types of Pathogenic Bacteria

    • Types Of Pathogenic Bacteria: Tuberculosis

    • Section B - Quiz
  • 4

    Section C - Viruses

    • Viruses

    • Types of Pathogenic Viruses: Hepatitis B and C

    • Types of Pathogenic Viruses: HIV

    • Types of Pathogenic Viruses: Influenza

    • Section C - Quiz
  • 5

    Section D - Pathogens

    • Blood-borne Pathogens

    • Types of Pathogenic Fungi

    • Types of Pathogenic Parasites

    • Section D - Quiz
  • 6

    Section E - Skin Disorders

    • Skin Antiseptics

    • The Importance of Skin Disorders

    • Skin Disorders: Lesions

    • Skin Disorders: Contact Dermatitis

    • Section E - Quiz
  • 7

    Section F - Single-Use Implements

    • Single-Use Implements

    • Multi-Use Implements

    • Implement Classification: Critical

    • Implement Classification: Semi-Critical

    • Implement Classification: Non-Critical

    • Principles of Prevention

    • Section F - Quiz
  • 8

    Section G - Reprocessing Environment and Equipment

    • Reprocessing Salon and Spa Implements Overview

    • Cleaning

    • Reprocessing Environment and Equipment

    • Cleaning Procedure

    • Drying Implements

    • Storing Implements

    • Section G - Quiz
  • 9

    Section H - Disinfection

    • Disinfection

    • Levels of Disinfection: High

    • Levels of Disinfection: Intermediate

    • Levels of Disinfection: Low

    • Chemical Disinfectants

    • Important Facts About Chemical Disinfectants

    • Sterilization

    • Types of Sterilizers

    • Important Facts About Sterilization

    • Unacceptable Sterilization Procedures

    • Safe Storing of Chemicals

    • Drug Identification Number (DIN)

    • Safe Chemical Practices

    • Section H - Quiz
  • 10

    Section I - Covid-19 Guidelines

    • What is COVID-19?

    • How COVID-19 is spread

    • The difference between droplet contact and airborne transmission

    • COVID-19 symptoms

    • People without symptoms and COVID-19

    • How do I protect myself against COVID-19?

    • How to use physical distancing to avoid COVID-19

    • Cash and documents

    • Face masks and COVID-19

    • How to wear a mask correctly

    • Homemade masks

    • How to clean common equipment

    • Note about end of this section
  • 11

    Section J - Personal hygiene and personal protective equipment

    • Hand Cleaning

    • Glove Use

    • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

    • Staff Personal Grooming

    • Additional Salon and Spa Precautions
  • 12

    Section K - Consultation and Salon Environment

    • Consultation and your client's health

    • Work Stations

    • Lighting At Work Areas

    • Salon Chairs And Treatment Beds

    • Salon And Spa Flooring

    • Refuse Disposal

    • Sharps Containers

    • Sinks And Hair Washing Stations

    • Public Restrooms

    • Beverage Services

    • Reception Area

    • Linen and Laundry Service

    • Linen Use Guidelines

    • Salon And Spa Dispensary

    • Air Quality

    • Ventilation

    • Section K quiz
  • 13

    Section L - Cuts and Abrasions

    • Infectious Exposure Procedures

    • Treating A Minor Cut Or Abrasion

    • Exposure To Accidental Splashes

    • Accidental Exposure Surface Clean Up

    • Follow Up To Any Exposure

    • Section L quiz