5 Hour Combo - GEORGIA TCSG HEALTH & SAFETY + SKIN STRUCTURE, FUNCTION & NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT

Course overview

his 5-hour combo course fulfills Georgia's continuing education requirement by combining the mandatory 3-hour Georgia TCSG Health & Safety course with the 2-hour elective Skin Structure, Function & Nutritional Support, designed for licensed cosmetology and barber professionals. The Georgia TCSG Health & Safety portion provides essential education on sanitation protocols, infection control, chemical safety, and legal responsibilities established by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers. This segment reinforces safe practices, professional accountability, and regulatory compliance required to protect public health. The Skin Structure, Function & Nutritional Support elective explores the anatomy of the skin, barrier function, cellular renewal, and factors that influence skin integrity. Participants will examine how hydration, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, environmental exposure, and lifestyle habits impact skin health. Emphasis is placed on professional skin analysis, barrier protection, and responsible client education. Together, this combo course supports both regulatory compliance and advanced skin science knowledge, helping licensees meet state requirements while strengthening their understanding of structural skin health and safe service planning. What You Will Learn: Georgia-required sanitation, infection control, and safety standards Chemical safety and State Board compliance responsibilities The structure and function of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layers The importance of barrier integrity and hydration The role of vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids in skin health Environmental and lifestyle factors affecting skin stability Professional skin analysis and client education techniques