Domestic Violence Awareness Training, Live
The same one-hour training Maryland requires for beauty professionals, taught live so you can hear real examples and ask questions. Recognize the signs of domestic violence, respond with care, and connect clients to support, while completing your HB 1547 requirement.
My Mental Health University® is a state-approved provider for Maryland HB 1547 training.
Can't make the live date? Take the self-paced online version anytime, in English, Spanish, French, Korean, Vietnamese, or Chinese.
Who This Training Is For
Required for every licensed barber and cosmetology professional in Maryland. Salon owners: bring your whole team.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
What's Inside the Training
Before, during, and after the live session
01Before the live session8 lessons
- Before you start
- Pre-Test (Must Complete)
- Zoom Session Guidelines (Must Complete): camera on for the full session
- Welcome
- Introduction, Bio & Objectives
- Learning Objectives
- Course Outline
- Participant Workbook (Download)
02Live training on Zoom: Friday, November 6, 2026, 10–11 AM ET6 lessons
- Module 1: Introduction and Scope of Practice
- Module 2: Understanding the Power & Control Wheel
- Module 3: Understanding the Cycle of Abuse
- Module 4: Cultural Considerations and Real-World Examples
- Module 5: Ethical Response, Boundaries, and Referral
- Module 6: Summary and Key Takeaways
03After the session: complete and get your certificate4 lessons
- References
- Post-Test (Must Complete): score 80% or higher to earn your certificate
- Survey (Must Complete)
- Download your certificate of completion
From Enrollment to Certificate
Four simple steps.
Want a printed copy? Add a professionally printed certificate, mailed to you, for $34.99.
Taught Live by a Licensed Clinician
Olivia L. Baylor is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, university professor, and founder of My Mental Health University®. Her work centers culturally responsive, trauma-informed care, and this live session 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
When is the live session?
Friday, November 6, 2026, from 10 to 11 AM Eastern Time, on Zoom with Olivia L. Baylor, LCPC. Please join a few minutes early.
How do I join the Zoom session?
After you enroll, sign in to the course and open the lesson Live Training on Zoom. The Join button appears there before the session starts. No separate Zoom link is needed.
Does this training satisfy the Maryland HB 1547 requirement?
Yes. It is the same one-hour domestic violence awareness training required under Maryland HB 1547, effective January 1, 2026, taught live. My Mental Health University® is a state-approved provider for HB 1547 training.
Do I need my camera on?
Yes. Your camera must be on for the entire session; it is how we confirm your attendance. Please use your full name as it appears on your license as your Zoom name. You will review these Zoom guidelines in the course before the live session unlocks.
What do I need to do to get my certificate?
Complete the short pre-test and the Zoom guidelines, attend the full live session with your camera on, then score 80% or higher on the post-test and complete the survey. Your certificate of completion is then ready to download.
What if I can't make the live date?
Take the self-paced online version instead. It is the same price, starts anytime, and gives the same certificate: self-paced online training. If you already enrolled in the live session, email [email protected] at least 1 day (24 hours) before the session and we will help you switch.
Who is this training for?
Maryland barbers, cosmetologists, hairstylists, estheticians, nail technicians, blow-dry stylists, and eyelash extension technicians who need HB 1547 training to get or renew a license.
Can I get a printed certificate?
Yes. You can add a professionally printed certificate, mailed to you on premium cardstock, for $34.99.
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.
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.
One Hour. Live. Certificate Included.
Join Olivia live on Zoom, Friday, November 6, 2026, 10–11 AM ET, and complete your Maryland HB 1547 requirement.