For Oregon cosmetology, barbering, esthetics and nail professionals
Bloodborne Pathogens Training for Oregon Cosmetology License Renewal
One hour, online, $18. Narrated in English, Spanish or Amharic at the speed you choose. Certificate PDF the moment you pass, verifiable by anyone with the number.
Who this is for
- Hair design practitioners
- Barbers
- Estheticians
- Nail technicians
- Natural hair care practitioners
- Salon and barbershop owners keeping staff current
What Oregon requires
OAR 817-008-0000 requires anyone renewing an Oregon field of practice certificate (hair design, barbering, esthetics, nail technology or natural hair care), active or inactive, on or after July 1, 2025 to attest to current bloodborne pathogens training. HLO accepts any reputable course, classroom or online, that issues a certificate or other proof of completion, and does not approve or endorse providers. HLO treats a bloodborne pathogens certificate as valid for one year. Keep the certificate for 5 years; HLO audits a random share of renewals.
Where exposure happens
- Razor and shear nicks during cuts and shaves
- Cuticle nippers and implements that break the skin during nail services
- Extractions and other esthetics services that can draw blood
- Blood on towels, capes, implements and work surfaces
- Reusable implements moving between clients
What the course covers
Nine narrated lessons, about an hour total. Narration and slides in English, Spanish or Amharic, at the speed you choose, from 0.5× to 2×. What it covers:
- How hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV spread and how long they survive on surfaces and tools
- Universal precautions for services that can draw blood
- Gloves and eye protection, and when a service calls for them
- Cleaning up blood at the chair or station
- Sharps and blade disposal
- What to do in the first minutes after a cut or needlestick
Then a 20-question exam, 80% to pass, unlimited retakes. Full course outline.
Questions from Oregon cosmetology, barbering, esthetics and nail professionals
What does Oregon require?
Under Senate Bill 217 (2023) and OAR 817-008-0000, everyone renewing an Oregon cosmetology field of practice certificate (hair design, barbering, esthetics, nail technology or natural hair care) on or after July 1, 2025 must hold current bloodborne pathogens training. You attest to it on the renewal; you do not upload the certificate. Keep the certificate in case HLO audits.
Does HLO accept this course?
HLO does not approve or endorse specific providers. Its guidance says any reputable course that issues a certificate of completion or other proof of completion is acceptable. This course issues a dated certificate with a verification number anyone can check.
How often do I need it?
Bloodborne pathogens training is valid for one year. Oregon field of practice certificates run two years, so most practitioners take the training twice per renewal cycle. We email a reminder 30 days before your certificate's retrain-by date.
How long does it take?
About an hour of narrated lessons and a 20-question test, 80% to pass, unlimited retakes. The PDF certificate is issued the moment you pass.
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