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Maryland HB 1547  |  Required for License Renewal

Domestic Violence Awareness Training

The one-hour training Maryland requires for beauty professionals, online and at your own pace.

Your clients trust you. This training helps you recognize the signs of domestic violence, respond with care, and connect clients to support, while completing your Maryland HB 1547 requirement.

$39.95  ·  1 hour  ·  Certificate included

My Mental Health University® is a state-approved provider for Maryland HB 1547 training.

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Prefer a live session? Join Olivia live on Zoom, Friday, November 6, 2026, 10–11 AM ET. Same price, same certificate. Register for the live session

Also available in other languages: See all languages →

Beauty professionals with clients: barber, braider, esthetician, makeup artist, hair stylist, nail technician
1-hour training
100% online, self-paced
Certificate of completion
Available in Many Languages

Who This Training Is For

Required for every licensed barber and cosmetology professional in Maryland. Salon owners: get your whole team compliant.

Cosmetologists & HairstylistsSenior cosmetologists, cosmetologists, and limited hairstylists
BarbersMaster barbers, barbers, and limited barber stylists
EstheticiansSkin care professionals
Nail TechniciansManicurists and nail artists
Eyelash Extension TechniciansLash professionals
Blow-Dry StylistsBlowout and styling professionals

What You Will Learn

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1Recognize common signs and behavioral indicators of domestic violence that may be observed in salon and beauty service settings.
2Identify patterns of abusive behavior using the Power & Control Wheel and the Cycle of Abuse.
3Understand how domestic violence may present differently across diverse cultural and community contexts.
4Demonstrate appropriate, ethical responses to client disclosures that prioritize safety and professional boundaries.
5Identify appropriate referral pathways and community resources for individuals experiencing domestic violence.

What's Included

Everything you need to complete your Maryland HB 1547 requirement.

11 video lessons, one hourAll videos include English captions. See the full list below.
Pre-Test and Post-TestA short Pre-Test before you begin and a Post-Test at the end. Score 80% or higher on the Post-Test to pass.
Fillable participant workbookA 21-page workbook you can download and fill in as you go.
Short surveyShare your feedback at the end of the training.
Certificate of completionCertificate of completion issued automatically after you complete the Post-Test and survey.

Video lessons (English captions)

  1. 1. Introduction, Bio & Objectives3:39
  2. 2. Learning Objectives1:54
  3. 3. Course Outline1:49
  4. 4. Module 1: Introduction and Scope of Practice4:28
  5. 5. Module 2: Understanding the Power & Control Wheel7:26
  6. 6. Module 3: Understanding the Cycle of Abuse8:30
  7. 7. Module 4: Cultural Considerations and Real-World Examples15:59
  8. 8. Module 5: Ethical Response, Boundaries, and Referral8:58
  9. 9. Module 6: Summary and Key Takeaways4:42

What's Inside the Training

9 chapters · 18 lessons

01What to expect7 lessons
  1. Before you start
  2. Pre-Test (Must Complete)
  3. Welcome
  4. Introduction, Bio & Objectives
  5. Learning Objectives
  6. Course Outline
  7. Participant Workbook (Download)
02Module 11 lesson
  1. Introduction and Scope of Practice
03Module 21 lesson
  1. Understanding the Power & Control Wheel
04Module 31 lesson
  1. Understanding the Cycle of Abuse
05Module 41 lesson
  1. Cultural Considerations and Real-World Examples
06Module 51 lesson
  1. Ethical Response, Boundaries, and Referral
07Module 61 lesson
  1. Summary and Key Takeaways
08Course Completion & Certificate4 lessons
  1. References
  2. Post-Test and Survey (Must Complete)
  3. Post-Test (Must Complete): score 80% or higher to earn your certificate
  4. Survey (Must Complete)
09Get Your Printed Certificate1 lesson
  1. Order Your Commemorative Course Completion Certificate

Available in Many Languages

Each language is a complete, separate course taught in that language, not English with subtitles.

See all languages →

From Enrollment to Certificate

Three simple steps.

1. Enroll onlineStart right away on your phone, tablet, or computer.
2. Complete the trainingWatch each lesson all the way through. Lessons unlock in order.
3. Get your certificateScore 80% or higher on the Post-Test. Certificate of completion issued automatically after you complete the Post-Test and survey.

Want a printed copy? Add a professionally printed certificate, mailed to you, for $34.99 at checkout.

Created by a Licensed Clinician

Olivia L. Baylor, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH

This training was created by Olivia L. Baylor, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, university professor, and founder of My Mental Health University®. Her work centers culturally responsive, trauma-informed care, and this training brings that same approach to the salon and barber chair, where clients often share what they do not share anywhere else. She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maryland HB 1547?

A Maryland law that requires barbers, cosmetologists, hairstylists, estheticians, nail technicians, blow-dry stylists, and eyelash extension technicians to complete a one-hour domestic violence awareness training to get or renew their license, effective January 1, 2026.

Is this a one-time requirement?

Yes. Complete the training once and keep your certificate for your license renewal records.

Is there a live option?

Yes. Olivia teaches this training live on Zoom on Friday, November 6, 2026, 10–11 AM ET, for the same $39.95 price and the same certificate. Register for the live session. The live session is offered in English.

How long does it take?

About one hour. It is 100% online and self-paced, so you can stop and come back anytime. Your progress is saved.

How do I get my certificate?

Watch every lesson and score 80% or higher on the Post-Test. Certificate of completion issued automatically after you complete the Post-Test and survey.

Is this training state-approved?

Yes. My Mental Health University® is a state-approved provider for Maryland HB 1547 domestic violence awareness training.

Is it available in other languages?

Yes. The training is available as a full, separate course taught in each language (not English with subtitles): See all languages →.

Can I get a printed certificate?

Yes. You can add a professionally printed certificate, mailed to you on premium cardstock, for $34.99 at checkout.

What is your refund policy?

Self-paced training is final sale once course access is granted. Live sessions: refund requests at least 1 day (24 hours) before the session; one free transfer to a future session. Eventbrite registrations follow the same policy and are requested through Eventbrite. No refunds are issued once the course has started, meaning once you have accessed any course content or the live session has begun. Questions: [email protected]

Does this training offer CE credit?

No. This program does not offer continuing education (CE) credit. It is designed for Maryland beauty professionals.

Refund Policy

Self-paced training is final sale once course access is granted. Live sessions: refund requests at least 1 day (24 hours) before the session; one free transfer to a future session. Eventbrite registrations follow the same policy and are requested through Eventbrite. No refunds are issued once the course has started, meaning once you have accessed any course content or the live session has begun.

Questions: [email protected]

This program does not offer continuing education (CE) credit.

Complete your requirement today

One Hour. One Time. Fully Online.

Finish your Maryland HB 1547 training at your own pace and keep your certificate for license renewal.

Enroll Now · $39.95