Being a Beauty Professional Is About More Than the Latest Trends and Techniques
You Have a Legal Obligation
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What is Worker's Compensation program?
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As a salon owner, do you need workers’ compensation insurance?
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When do you need to file for workers’ compensation?
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What do you do if you’re injured at work?
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How is a settlement determined and how long does it take?
Curriculum
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Worker's Compensation
- How To Navigate
- Worker's Compensation Course Overview
- Lesson 1 - Introduction
- Lesson 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is AwakenYourBeautiful.com?
Awaken Your Beautiful is a new Florida Board of Cosmetology-approved continuing education service. Working with beauty professionals--cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians--is our only business!
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What makes AwakenYourBeautiful.com unique?
Our partnership with Birds Be Free Foundation, dedicated to helping women in recovery from substance abuse and domestic violence, adds a unique aspect to many of our courses.
Women in recovery receive a free makeover by qualified professionals so they can see the positive physical effects of the healing process within. This, plus interesting subjects developed by experienced professionals, Before & After makeovers, step-by-step techniques and sample formulas to try, make AwakenYourBeautiful.com an exciting, informative and supportive place to be... where we are committed to Creating Beauty, Change and Success. -
Is this course state-approved by a state-approved provider?
Yes! The Florida Department of Business and Regulation Board of Cosmetology has approved this course for half of one of the continuing education credits you need to renew your Florida license.
The Board of Cosmetology has named Awaken Your Beautiful an approved continuing education provider #0007714 for a variety of courses offered both online and in live group study presentations with more topics becoming available all the time.
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Will there be a test? Will I get a Certificate of Completion?
No, the state where you are licensed does not require a test.
Yes, when you complete the bundle of courses for license renewal, you will be able to download and print your Certificate of Completion for your records. -
How long will it take for me to complete this course? Do I have to take it all at once?
You need to spend approximately one hour on this course to receive half a credit hour of continuing education toward your license renewal requirement…HOWEVER the course is divided into lessons so you do not have to complete the course in one session here in the Learning Center. For example, you can complete two lessons and then come back tomorrow to complete some or all of the remaining lessons.
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Can I take this course anywhere?
YES! All you need is a device like a computer, smartphone or tablet along with internet access to take one of our courses.
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What is workers’ compensation?
It is a program designed to provide payment of lost wages, medical treatment, and rehabilitation services to workers suffering from an occupational injury or disease.
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As a beauty professional, why do I need to learn about workers’ compensation?
Regardless of your profession, if you’re an employer or employee you need to learn the laws and rights associated with injuries at work.
Meet Your Instructor
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Vice President of Education
Awaken Your BeautifulLucinda Crowe-Layne
Lucinda has been a licensed cosmetologist for over 30 years and a licensed instructor for 20 years. She owned her own salon, As the Crowe Flies, for more than 20 years and sold it to a wonderful creative and experienced cosmetologist who is thrilling her former clients with great styles and service while building the business.
Then she began her career as an educator as Aveda Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana. Her goal is to bring real life experiences to new stylists entering the profession she passionately loves.
Six years ago, she founded Birds Be Free Foundation to help women in recovery from substance abuse and domestic violence. Part of that work is to give women free makeovers so they can see in the mirror the beautiful changes they are working hard to make inside.
After traveling the country for six years teaching and doing platform work for Clairol Professional, she continues holding classes for Awaken Your Beautiful where she is Vice President for Education.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT LUCINDA!
"Lucinda, it has been great getting to know you and hear you speak. Your passion really shines through in the messages you share. Keep up the amazing work!"
--Robert Stuberg, Author, Coach, Speaker and Consultant
"Lucinda is an amazing community leader and business person! During the four years she did my hair, I knew everything I said would stay in confidence. She encouraged me through career changes, divorce and handling my son’s bout with addiction. If says she is going to do something, her word is gold. She is a role model to many women and has been an inspiration to me."
--Susan Burterbaugh, General Sales Manager, WISH-TV/Nexstar Broadcasting
Special Partnership
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Birds Be Free Foundation
Awaken Your Beautiful has joined with Birds Be Free Foundation to feature the women it helps who are in recovery from domestic violence and substance abuse situations. Part of the foundation’s work includes a makeover so the victim can see the positive physical effects of her recovery and healing process. The women who appear in Awaken Your Beautiful courses believe that by telling their stories, they may help someone else. In addition, details about the makeovers may inspire professional cosmetologists as well.