Courses Included

• Repetitive Motion Injuries in the Salon and Spa

  The purpose of this course is to provide information about the causes of carpal tunnel syndrome and to review current methods of diagnosis and treatment and recommended prevention strategies. It begins by defining carpal tunnel syndrome, which includes a discussion of common symptoms, causes and contributing factors, and conditions that mimic carpal tunnel syndrome. Current diagnostic methods and tools are reviewed, and current treatment options and recommended prevention strategies are discussed. The course concludes with a simulated case study that describes the course of treatment for a cosmetologist who experiences chronic symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

• Aromatherapy in the Salon and Spa

  Used in the salon or spa, aromatherapy can help clients to relax, help lift moods, soothe sore muscles and feet, be used in shampoos, creams and massage oils, and much more. Aromatherapy can provide many health benefits when used correctly and responsibly. It is always important to remember that, while natural, essential oils and aromatherapy can affect one's health positively or negatively, depending on the respect and care that the aromatherapist has for the work that they do. Used in the wrong way, oils can have serious health consequences and, while rare, can even cause death. However, the use of aromatic plants and essential oils throughout history has shown the great importance aromas and our sense of smell have on our general well-being.

• Human Trafficking: How to Recognize the Problem and Respond

  Human trafficking is a very serious problem and can be heartbreaking, cause severe injuries, and even kill its victims. The use of nail salons as a cover for human trafficking is not only illegal, it also makes communities less safe. By learning to recognize the signs of human trafficking, and by reporting suspected trafficking, you can help to stop the violence, and to hold human traffickers accountable for their actions.

• Overcoming COVID-19 Economic Struggles: Strategies for Salon Professionals

  COVID-19 has brought a crisis that's unprecedented in modern times, and the crisis is having drastic economic effects in addition to the medical impacts. Hair, skin, and nail salons have and will continue to see revenue decrease during the immediate future, but there are ways to mitigate the economic effects of COVID-19. To weather the pandemic, salons and their professionals should take advantage of federal financial assistance programs that they qualify for and employ these long-term strategies.