Professional Licensure/Relicensure

Cosmetology
Cosmetology Continuing Education requirements include completion of a total of eight (8) hours of approved continuing education every two (2) years. Barbers may also receive continuing education credits for any of these classes.

A licensee in this state shall be required to complete a minimum of 8 hours of board-approved continuing education, of which 4 hours shall be in the prescribed practice discipline.  A minimum of 2 hours of the 8 hours shall be in the content areas of Iowa cosmetology law and rules and sanitation.  Individuals holding more than one active license shall obtain 4 hours of board-approved continuing education in each prescribed practice discipline an an additional 2 hours in the content areas of Iowa cosmetology law and rules and sanitation. 

A maximum of two hours of independent study per biennium will be allowed.  Independent study must be related to either Iowa cosmetology law and administrative rules or sanitation.

No hours of continuing education shall be carried over into the next biennium.

Classes are held regularly in Ankeny in the Fall and Spring.

Cosmetology Continuing Ed Subject: Cosmetology Continuing Ed CRN Course # Title Start Date End Date Days Start Time End Time Building Cost 15292 COSM945 Fresh Air Enhancements 09/29/08 09/29/08 M 12:00PM 04:00PM Ankeny-Bldg 18-35 $45.00 15414 COSM950 Salon Sanitation Practices 10/27/08 10/27/08 M 10:00AM 12:00PM Ankeny-Bldg 6-29 $25.00 15785 COSM952 Spectacular Hair & Lashes 09/29/08 09/29/08 M 05:00PM 09:00PM Ankeny-Bldg 6-29 $45.00 15415 COSM951 The 3 T's of Haircutting 10/27/08 10/27/08 M 01:00PM 05:00PM Ankeny-Bldg 6-29 $45.00 Return to top