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Maryland Domestic Violence Awareness Training

State-Approved 1-Hour Training for Cosmetologists & Barbers (HB 1547)

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Why This Training Matters

Effective January 1, 2026, Maryland House Bill 1547 requires every cosmetologist and barber in the state to complete a one-hour domestic violence awareness training as a condition of licensure. Beauty professionals see their clients regularly, often in private settings where trust is built over time. This puts you in a unique position to recognize warning signs that others may never see.

This training was developed by a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor to give you the knowledge and confidence to recognize the signs of domestic violence and connect your clients with life-saving resources — while staying within your professional boundaries.

What’s Included

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  • State-approved 1-hour DV awareness training (online or in-person)

  • Companion training workbook included with enrollment

  • Pre-test to assess your baseline knowledge

  • Post-test to confirm your understanding (80% required to pass)

  • Certificate of Completion for license renewal

  • Access to national and Maryland-specific DV resources

  • Available in English (Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, and French coming soon)

Choose Your Training Format

Option 1: Self-Paced Online — $35.95

Complete the training on your own schedule from anywhere. Watch the one-hour video, follow along with the companion workbook, and receive your Certificate of Completion the same day you finish.

  • Start anytime, finish at your own pace

  • One-hour training video

  • Downloadable companion workbook

  • Pre and post assessments

  • Certificate of Completion (Maryland HB 1547)

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Option 2: Live Session with the Instructor — $49.95

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Join Olivia L. Baylor, LCPC in a live one-hour training via Google Meet. Ask questions in real time, participate in discussion with other beauty professionals, and complete your requirement in a supportive group setting. Sessions limited to 25 participants.

  • Live one-hour session via Google Meet

  • Downloadable companion workbook

  • Pre and post assessments

  • Certificate of Completion (Maryland HB 1547)

  • Direct access to your instructor for Q&A

Upcoming Dates:

  • Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST

  • Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST

  • Friday, September 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST

  • Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST

What You’ll Learn

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  • The Power & Control Wheel and how abusers use patterns of behavior to maintain dominance

  • Types of abuse beyond physical violence, including emotional, financial, digital, and sexual abuse

  • The Cycle of Abuse and why individuals may remain in abusive relationships

  • How domestic violence presents across diverse cultural contexts

  • The unique role beauty professionals play in recognizing warning signs

  • The S.A.F.E. Response Method — a simple framework for responding when you suspect abuse

  • What to say and what not to say when a client discloses

  • Maryland-specific reporting guidelines and your legal obligations under HB 1547

  • National and local resources including hotlines, shelters, and safety planning services

  • Self-care strategies for managing secondary trauma

Who Is This Training For?

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Whether you are a solo professional, a salon owner with a full team, or a school preparing your students for licensure, this one-time training is quick, affordable, and can be completed online or in-person.

Whether you are a solo professional, a salon owner with a full team, or a school preparing your students for licensure, this one-time training is quick, affordable, and can be completed online or in-person.

This state-approved training is required for anyone applying for or renewing a Maryland cosmetology or barber license under House Bill 1547. This includes:

  • Hair Stylists

  • Barbers

  • Nail Technicians

  • Estheticians & Facialists

  • Braiders & Locticians

  • Makeup Artists

  • Cosmetology Students preparing for licensure

  • Salon Owners who need their entire staff compliant.

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About Your Instructor:

Olivia L. Baylor, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH, CFMHE, RYT-200 is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, nationally certified counselor, and the founder of My Mental Health University (MyMHU), a nationally recognized online training platform offering continuing education and professional development courses for mental health professionals, educators, and community service providers.

Olivia specializes in trauma-informed care, domestic violence awareness, and culturally responsive mental health education. She has developed accredited curriculum used in higher education settings and has trained hundreds of professionals across the country. Each of her courses is designed with real-world application in mind and includes a companion training book to support deeper learning.

As a state-approved provider of Maryland's HB 1547 domestic violence awareness training, Olivia is committed to providing cosmetologists, barbers, and beauty professionals with the knowledge and confidence to recognize the signs of domestic violence and connect clients with life-saving resources.

My Mental Health University has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7739. My Mental Health University is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this training approved by the State of Maryland?

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Yes. This training was developed to meet the requirements of Maryland House Bill 1547, effective January 1, 2026, which requires all cosmetologists and barbers to complete a one-hour domestic violence awareness training for licensure.

How long does the training take?

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The training is one hour. If you choose the self-paced option, you can pause and resume at any time.

Yes. Upon passing the post-test with a score of 80% or higher and completing the course evaluation, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that satisfies the HB 1547 requirement. Save this certificate for your license application or renewal.

3

Do I get a certificate?

Can I retake the post-test if I don't pass?

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Yes. You may retake the post-test as many times as needed.

What is the difference between the self-paced and live options?

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The self-paced option lets you complete the training on your own schedule by watching a recorded video. The live option lets you join a scheduled session with the instructor via Google Meet where you can ask questions in real time. Both include the same workbook, assessments, and certificate.

Is this training available in other languages?

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The training is currently available in English. Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, and French subtitles are coming soon.

I'm a salon owner. Can I enroll my entire team?

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Yes. Each team member will need their own enrollment to receive their individual Certificate of Completion. Contact us at hello@mymhuniversity.com for group pricing.

Ready to Get Started?

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Don't let this requirement hold up your license. Complete your one-hour DV Awareness Training today and receive your certificate the same day.

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Questions? Email hello@mymhuniversity.com.