Who needs this 4-hour esthetician CE course?
Texas estheticians fall under the same TDLR continuing education rule as cosmetology operators: 4 hours of approved CE every two-year license period. If you have held your esthetician license for less than 15 years, this course meets your full requirement.
Been licensed 15 years or more? TDLR allows a reduced 2-hour course instead — see the 2-hour option before you enroll.
What the course covers
The curriculum follows TDLR's required topics, with sanitation content directly relevant to facials, waxing, and skin care treatments:
- Sanitation and infection control (1 CE hour) — Texas cleaning and disinfection rules for implements, wax warmers, and treatment surfaces
- Human trafficking prevention (1 CE hour) — the state-required awareness training for license holders
- Texas law and professional practices (2 CE hours) — TDLR rules, license requirements, and client safety
How the online course works
Everything is online and self-paced. Listen to audio lessons or read along, pause between clients, and pick up where you left off on your phone, tablet, or computer. Total seat time is 200 minutes (TDLR counts one CE hour as 50 minutes).
When you finish, your certificate of completion is emailed immediately and we report your hours to TDLR within 24 hours — so your renewal isn't waiting on paperwork.
Available in English and Spanish
The entire course — audio, text, and quizzes — is available in English and Spanish. Switch languages at any time without losing your progress.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a Texas esthetician need to renew?
TDLR requires 4 hours of approved continuing education per two-year renewal period for estheticians: 1 hour of sanitation, 1 hour of human trafficking prevention, and 2 hours of Texas law and professional practices. Licensees who have held their license 15 or more years may qualify for a reduced 2-hour requirement.
Is this course TDLR-approved?
Yes. Dooney's Barber & Beauty CE is TDLR continuing education Provider #2491, and this course is TDLR Course #32440. TDLR's CE requirement covers estheticians under the same rule as cosmetology operators, and your completion is reported directly to TDLR.
How much does the 4-hour course cost?
The 4-hour course is a one-time $29.99, including all required topics, your instant certificate of completion, and electronic reporting of your hours to TDLR.
How are my CE hours reported to TDLR?
We report your completed hours electronically to TDLR within 24 hours of you finishing the course. You also receive a certificate of completion by email for your records.
Can I take the course in Spanish?
Yes. The entire course is available in both English and Spanish, and you can switch languages at any time.
I've held my esthetician license over 15 years — do I still need 4 hours?
No. If you have held your license 15 or more years, TDLR allows you to renew with a 2-hour course covering sanitation and human trafficking prevention. See our 2-hour course for your license type.
Finish your CE today — $29.99