NATIONAL ESTHETICS PRACTICAL EXAMINATION NORTH CAROLINA CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

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1 NATIONAL ESTHETICS PRACTICAL EXAMINATION NORTH CAROLINA CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN Please visit for the most current bulletin prior to testing. The National Esthetics practical examination is the licensure examination for Estheticians, which is developed by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC). This bulletin contains IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding the NIC National Esthetics Practical Examination content and administration. PLEASE REVIEW ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY! ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Eligibility requirements for the Esthetics licensure examinations are set by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners (Board). To apply for this examination you must submit a completed application and cashier s check or money order to DL Roope Administrations Inc. NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL CANDIDATES If you graduated from a licensed school in the state of North Carolina, you must obtain an application from your school. If you apply online your school will be notified electronically that you have applied. Students final record of instruction must be submitted to the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners. Receiving a passing score on the examination does not guarantee licensure. All requirements for licensure must be met as set forth by the Board before the Board will issue a license. OUT OF STATE CANDIDATES If you did not graduate from a school licensed by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners you may visit the Board s website at or contact the board office at for information regarding requirements for licensure. If you are currently licensed in another state you must complete an application for reciprocity and submit it to the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners. The Board will determine if you are eligible for licensure by reciprocity or by examination. Please visit our website at for the appropriate application. DL ROOPE ADMINISTRATIONS INC. CONTACT INFORMATION To request examination information you may write, phone, or visit our web site: D.L. Roope Administrations Inc. ~ P.O. Box 631 ~ Hampden, ME Toll Free: ~ Fax (207) ~ ONLINE EXAM APPLICATIONS Online exam applications are available on our website at Exam fees may be paid by credit card when applying online and there is a $10 processing charge. PAPER EXAM APPLICATIONS If you are a recent graduate a paper exam applications must be obtained from your school. If you graduated in another state you may visit our website at to print a paper exam application. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) INFORMATION Standard testing conditions may represent an artificial barrier to candidates with disabilities. Candidates may request accommodations that will be evaluated on the basis of the Americans with Disabilities Act. You may contact DL Roope Administrations Inc. or your school to request information and the appropriate forms (Form A, B & C). Form A must be completed by the candidate. Form B must be completed by the medical professional or you may attach previous medical documentation for review (e.g. IEP, PET etc.). Form C must be completed by a school official indicating accommodations provided during testing while in school for this profession. Candidates must submit the appropriate forms with the application to DL Roope Administrations Inc. by the application deadline date. Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Esthetics Practical Examination CIB 1

2 COMPUTERIZED WRITTEN EXAMINATION INFORMATION Once our office receives a complete application, an approval is sent to Iso-Quality Testing (IQT) for the computerized written examination. Candidates receive an from IQT with instructions on how to schedule the written examination if an address was provided on the application. If an address was not provided, IQT will mail instructions on how to apply for the written examination. Please do not schedule your written examination until you have received your practical exam admission letter in the mail to avoid inadvertently scheduling the written exam on the same day and time as your practical exam. You must schedule your computerized written examination within 6 months or your approval and examination fee will expire. APPLICATION PROCEDURES Complete applications must be received by DL Roope Administrations by the deadline date indicated next to the requested exam week. Applications received after the deadline date will be scheduled based on space availability. If you have missed the deadline date and the requested examination week is full, you will be scheduled for the next available examination week. Practical exam admission letters will be mailed after the deadline date. This letter will confirm the scheduled examinations. It will also include the date, time, location and directions for your examinations. Please note that DL Roope Administrations Inc. schedules the examinations over 1 to 4 days according to the number of candidates that apply for an examination week. EXAMINATION FEE POLICY Examination fees are not refundable or transferable and will be applied to the scheduled examination. Examination fees are valid for 6 months from date of receipt. You must request a practical examination week on your application prior to the 6 month expiration of your examination fee. If no examination week is indicated on the application you will be scheduled for the next available examination week. You must also schedule your computerized written examination within 6 months or your approval and examination fee will expire. If you do not attend your scheduled examination, cannot be admitted, or if you arrive late, your examination fee will be forfeited. To be rescheduled you must submit a rescheduling application and another examination fee. If you are unable to attend your scheduled examination due to an emergency situation you must provide written documentation. The following situations may be considered for rescheduling: You are in a car accident on the way to the examination - documentation from a law enforcement officer is required. You have a medical emergency - documentation from a medical professional is required. A death in your immediate family a copy of the obituary indicating your relation or a letter from the funeral home stating your relation to the deceased. Documentation must be faxed to within 24 hours after your scheduled examination for review. If approved, you will be rescheduled to the next available examination week. Examinations may be rescheduled one time only due to a documented and approved emergency situation. ADMISSION TO THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION Report to the practical examination site on the date and time indicated on your admission letter. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to the scheduled examination time. Examinations begin promptly at the scheduled time. Please allow for unexpected delays en route to the testing location, it is your responsibility to report to the examination location on time. Late candidates will be required to re-apply and re-pay the examination fee. You must present your admission letter and a valid driver s license or State ID card for admittance to the examination. Candidates will not be admitted without the required documents. Walk-in candidates will not be admitted. The name submitted on the applications will be indicated on your admission letter. The name on your admission letter MUST match the ID presented for admittance to the examination. Please verify that your name, address, photo identification number and date of birth has been recorded correctly on your admission letter PRIOR to your scheduled examination. Please make any necessary corrections on your admission letter and fax to our office. Please include a fax number and our office will verify the corrections and fax a corrected admission letter. If your name has changed or is different than indicated on your admission letter, you must submit legal documentation showing your previous name and current name (marriage license, divorce decree, court order, or notarized affidavit) to DL Roope Administrations Inc. PRIOR to your scheduled examination. Please include a fax number and our office will verify the changes and fax an updated admission letter. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Upon approval of your application you will be assigned a candidate number. Candidate numbers are assigned for the purpose of protecting your social security number from being transmitted electronically. This candidate number will be printed on your admission letter. Please be certain to use the candidate number that has been assigned to you and not your social security number when taking your examinations. Candidates must arrive in neat, clean, professional attire. Uniforms are not required. For confidentiality reasons, please cover all identifying marks on your attire or kit. (e.g. your name, school or salon name). You may dress in layers to accommodate changes in the room temperature. In consideration of other candidates in the examination room, please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Esthetics Practical Examination CIB 2

3 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Candidates are not allowed visitors or to receive messages during the examination. Recommended kit size is no larger than 30 x 30. For safety reasons all kits must be able to fit completely under the work area. Candidates are not permitted to use aerosol products at any time during the examinations. All products and sanitizers must be non-aerosol. Candidates are not permitted to use tripods at any time during the examination. Candidates are NOT permitted to use wax heaters at any time during the Esthetics examination. Simulated soft wax product for Hair Removal of the Eyebrows does not need to remove hair (e.g. honey, cholesterol, etc.). Candidates should select simulated products that will enable them to demonstrate all tasks in each service. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Do not leave the examination area without permission. Permission must be obtained to leave the examination area for any reason, including restroom usage or at the completion of the examination. Picture ID is required for re-entry into examination. Candidates are required to bring a kit for their own use. It is the candidate s responsibility to make certain they have a sufficient quantity of supplies that have been properly cleaned and disinfected and that implements are in proper working order. The kit will be used during the examination as dry storage and is considered part of the work area. The kit must be kept closed (e.g., completely zipped or lid tightly closed) except when removing materials for a particular service. Candidates may remove items, supplies, etc., from the kit at any time, however nothing may be returned to the kit. All examinations are administered in a testing environment. Candidates should bring a container of water if needed for any section of the examination. At the conclusion of the examination, do NOT dispose of waste materials, chemicals, products, or water in the trash receptacles or restrooms. Candidates are evaluated at all times. Continue working until you have completed the entire section or time has elapsed. The verbal instructions will be read twice for each section of the examination. With the exception of verbal instructions, the proctors and examiners are not allowed to communicate with candidates. If you have an emergency situation, please notify the proctor. Candidates will be given time to set up the universal (also known as general) supplies that they will use for the examination. Each section of the examination has a maximum time allowance, except for those specified as untimed sections. Once you have completed all tasks in the section please step back to indicate that you are finished. In the event that all candidates complete the section before the time has elapsed, the examiners will proceed to the next section of the examination. If the timer goes off, you must stop working and step back. During all phases of the examination, candidates must follow all appropriate public protection and infection control procedures and maintain a safe work area. In the event of a blood exposure, candidates will be expected to follow the NIC Health and Safety Standards. Failure to do so may result in your dismissal from the examination. The NIC Health and Safety Standards are included with this candidate information bulletin. If a candidate does not follow infection control procedures or allows the work area to become and remain unsafe, the result may be a failing score for the examination. The following provides examples of materials and actions that are prohibited during the examination administration: Possession of cellular phones, pagers, tablets, computers, projectors, cameras, or any other electronic or recording devices, printed materials, or handwritten notes. Exhibiting disruptive behavior. Communicating to other candidates or any examiner. The above referenced items or actions are not an exhaustive list. Failure to comply with any of these conditions or exhibiting ANY behavior that suggests an effort to cheat will result in your immediate dismissal from the examination and your actions reported to the proper authorities. All supplies must be labeled in English. When an original manufacturer's label is required, there can be NO handwritten or any other type of labeling. Original manufacturers labels must have English and may also include other languages. All non-manufacturer, created labels must be English only. Original manufacturer s labels are required for certain products such as disinfectants and hand sanitizers. An EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant that demonstrates bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal properties must be used. Please refer to the Suggested Examination Supplies section to see specific requirements for supplies and products. Simulated products are NOT allowed for disinfectants and hand sanitizers. No aerosols are allowed in the testing environment. There is a section titled Suggested Examination Supplies provided in this bulletin. Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Esthetics Practical Examination CIB 3

4 MANNEQUIN INFORMATION Candidates must bring one mannequin head for the practical examination. It is the candidate s responsibility to come prepared for the examination. No more than two mannequin heads will be allowed into the examination. Mannequins should not have permanent makeup during this examination. In the event your mannequin has permanent makeup you should remove the makeup with nail polish remover prior to your examination date. The mannequin must arrive at the examination site with removable makeup applied before the examination. properly demonstrate the cleansing section of this examination. Models will not be permitted. Mannequin heads must be approved by the examination provider prior to admittance into examination. The makeup must be removable to SPECIAL ATTENTION! The following information is vital and specific to the National Esthetics Practical Examination: Candidates will be evaluated on proper designation of materials that are disposed. You are required to bring and use the following supplies for the appropriate disposal of materials: Container labeled to be disinfected Container labeled soiled linens Container labeled trash It is specified that there is more than one client represented for the purpose of this examination. A new client is introduced and must be prepared for during the course of the examination (see Esthetics Practical Examination Content Domains Sections). The examination includes a Blood Exposure Procedure (Content Domain Section 12.) During the Facial Makeup (Content Domain Section 10), candidates are expected to brace while working around the eye and mouth areas. Candidates are not allowed to label products as single-use items. Use of single-use products may result in a failing score for the examination. The Esthetics examination consists of 2 examinations. ESTHETICS EXAMINATION 1. National Esthetics Written Examination The written examination will be administered at a computer based testing center. Please refer to the section titled Computerized Written Examination Information on page 1 of this bulletin. The time allotment for this examination is 90 minutes. 2. National Esthetics Practical Examination The duration of this examination is approximately 3 hours and consists of the following: ESTHETICS PRACTICAL EXAMINATION TASK LINES AND VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. WORK AREA AND CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES (15 minutes) Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read to all candidates: You will prepare and set up your work area for your client. You will set up the universal supplies that you will use throughout the examination. You will also set up for: cleansing the face with product exfoliating the face with product, and including towel steaming massaging the face with product. Prepare your client for the services. You will have 15 minutes to complete this section. You will be informed when you have 8 minutes remaining. Step back to indicate you have finished. Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Esthetics Practical Examination CIB 4

5 1. WORK AREA AND CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES CONTINUED 1.1 Disinfects all work areas completely with product labeled in English (manufacturer s label) as EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant 1.2 Sanitizes hands with product labeled in English (manufacturer s label) 1.3 Universal supplies are labeled in English (If original manufacturer s label is present, it must have English and may be multi-language, any other created label must be only English) 1.4 Applies protective covering to model/mannequin hair and body 1.5 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner throughout section Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read if all candidates have stepped back to indicate that they have completed the section before the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated that they have completed this section of the examination, we will now proceed to the next section of the examination. Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have stepped back: Please stop working. 2. CLEANSING OF THE FACE WITH PRODUCT (10 minutes) Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read to all candidates: You will perform cleansing of the face with product. You will have 10 minutes to complete this section. You will be informed when you have 5 minutes remaining. Step back to indicate that you have finished. 2.1 Facial cleansing supplies are labeled in English (If original manufacturer s label is present, it must have English and may be multilanguage, any other created label must be only English) 2.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 2.3 Cleanses eye area completely 2.4 Cleanses lips completely 2.5 Distributes cleanser over face 2.6 Removes residual makeup and cleanser 2.7 Applies toner/astringent 2.8 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner throughout section Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read if all candidates have stepped back to indicate that they have completed the section before the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated that they have completed this section of the examination, we will now proceed to the next section of the examination. Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have stepped back, please read the following statement to all candidates: Please stop working. 3. EXFOLIATING THE FACE WITH PRODUCT, INCLUDING TOWEL STEAMING (10 minutes) Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read to all candidates: You will perform exfoliating the face with product, including towel steaming. You will have 10 minutes to complete this section. You will be informed when you have 5 minutes remaining. Step back to indicate that you have finished. Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Esthetics Practical Examination CIB 5

6 3. EXFOLIATING THE FACE WITH PRODUCT, INCLUDING TOWEL STEAMING CONTINUED 3.1 Exfoliation supplies are labeled in English (If original manufacturer s label is present, it must have English and may be multi-language, any other created label must be only English) 3.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 3.3 Applies exfoliating product over face and manipulates excluding eyes and mouth 3.4 Steam towel is applied and removed 3.5 Removes residual product 3.6 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner throughout section Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read if all candidates have stepped back to indicate that they have completed the section before the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated that they have completed this section of the examination, we will now proceed to the next section of the examination. Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have stepped back: Please stop working." 4. MASSAGING THE FACE WITH PRODUCT (10 minutes) Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read to all candidates: You will perform massaging the face with product. You will have 10 minutes to complete this section. You will be informed when you have 5 minutes remaining. Step back to indicate that you have finished. 4.1 Massage supplies are labeled in English (If original manufacturer s label is present, it must have English and may be multi-language, any other created label must be only English) 4.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 4.3 Distributes massage product over face 4.4 Demonstrates effleurage movement 4.5 Demonstrates petrissage movement 4.6 Demonstrates tapotement movement 4.7 Demonstrates friction movement 4.8 Removes residual massage product Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read if all candidates have stepped back to indicate that they have completed the section before the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated that they have completed this section of the examination, we will now proceed to the next section of the examination. Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have stepped back: Please stop working. Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read to all candidates: You will have 5 minutes to breakdown and properly dispose of supplies used in the previous sections of this examination. You will be informed when you have 2 minutes remaining. Do not set up or demonstrate any services until the verbal instructions have been read and you are instructed to begin. Step back to indicate you have finished. 4.9 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner throughout section Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Esthetics Practical Examination CIB 6

7 5. WORK AREA AND NEW CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES (15 minutes) Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read to all candidates: You will prepare your work area for a NEW client. You will also prepare your client for services. You will set up your work area with the universal supplies that you will use for the remainder of the examination. You will also set up your work area for the following sections of the examination: hair removal of the eyebrows (tweezing and simulated soft wax), facial mask, facial makeup. You will have 15 minutes to complete this section. You will be informed when you have 8 minutes remaining. Step back to indicate you have finished. 5.1 Disinfects all work areas completely with product labeled in English (manufacturer s label) as EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant 5.2 Sanitizes hands with product labeled in English (manufacturer s label) 5.3 Universal supplies are labeled in English (If original manufacture s label is present, it must have English and may be multi-language, any other created label must be only English) 5.4 Applies new protective covering to model/mannequin hair and body 5.5 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner throughout section Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read if all candidates have stepped back to indicate that they have completed the section before the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated that they have completed this section of the examination, we will now proceed to the next section of the examination. Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have stepped back: Please stop working. 6. HAIR REMOVAL OF THE EYEBROWS BY TWEEZING AND USING SIMULATED SOFT WAX (Untimed) Proctor - Verbal Instructions You will perform the hair removal of the eyebrows by tweezing and using simulated soft wax. You will demonstrate hair removal from one eyebrow by tweezing. You will demonstrate hair removal from the other eyebrow using simulated soft wax. You will be instructed individually by the examiner to demonstrate the tweezing and soft wax procedures. This is an untimed section. Do not begin hair removal until you are instructed to do so by the examiner. HAIR REMOVAL OF EYEBROWS - TWEEZING Examiner - Verbal Instructions: Read to each candidate individually: Please demonstrate hair removal of the eyebrow by tweezing. 6.1 Hair removal of the eyebrows (tweezing and simulated soft wax) supplies are labeled in English (If original manufacturer s label is present, it must have English and may be multi-language, any other created label must be only English) 6.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 6.3 Candidate wears gloves 6.4 Applies antiseptic to eyebrow area 6.5 Holds skin taut (without slack) 6.6 Demonstrates tweezing of hair in direction of hair growth 6.7 Applies antiseptic to treated area Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Esthetics Practical Examination CIB 7

8 6. HAIR REMOVAL OF THE EYEBROWS BY TWEEZING AND USING SIMULATED SOFT WAX CONTINUED HAIR REMOVAL OF EYEBROWS SIMULATED Examiner - Verbal Instructions: Read to each candidate individually: Please demonstrate the hair removal of the eyebrow using simulated soft wax. 6.8 Applies antiseptic to eyebrow area 6.9 Uses absorbent material or product to dry eyebrow area 6.10 Tests temperature of simulated wax product on wrist 6.11 Applies simulated wax product along entire length of eyebrow in direction of hair growth 6.12 Smoothes wax strip over simulated wax product 6.13 Holds skin taut (without slack) 6.14 Removes wax strip in opposite direction of hair growth 6.15 Applies antiseptic to treated area 6.16 Applies post-epilation product to treated area 6.17 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner throughout section Examiner - Verbal Instructions: Read to each candidate individually once the hair removal of the eyebrows procedure has been examined: Please step back and do nothing until the next Examiner Verbal Instructions are given. Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read to all candidates once the hair removal of eyebrows procedure has been examined for each candidate and it is time to proceed to next section of examination: All examiners have indicated they have completed their assessment. The scope of the National Esthetics Practical Examination includes 9 (nine) core domain services. The Core Domain Services are based on the national job analysis. Additional services are available to meet specific state requirements for states that elect to test those services. Your state does not elect to administer service #7 or service #8 so please proceed to service #9. 9. FACIAL MASK AND CONCLUSION OF FACIAL SERVICE (10 minutes) Proctor - Verbal Instructions You will apply the facial mask and conclude the facial service. You will have 10 minutes to complete this section. You will be informed when you have 5 minutes remaining. Step back to indicate that you have finished. 9.1 Facial mask supplies are labeled in English (If original manufacturer s label is present, it must have English and may be multi-language, any other created label must be only English) 9.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 9.3 Applies mask to cover face excluding eyes and lips 9.4 Removes mask 9.5 Applies toner/astringent 9.6 Applies moisturizer 9.7 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner throughout section Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read if all candidates have stepped back to indicate that they have completed the section before the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated that they have completed this section of the examination, we will now proceed to the next section of the examination. Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have stepped back: Please stop working. Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Esthetics Practical Examination CIB 8

9 10. FACIAL MAKEUP (20 minutes) Proctor - Verbal Instructions You will apply facial makeup. You are expected to brace when working around the eye and mouth areas. You will have 20 minutes to complete this section. You will be informed when you have 10 minutes remaining. Step back to indicate that you have finished Facial makeup supplies are labeled in English (If original manufacturer s label is present, it must have English and may be multi-language, any other created label must be only English) 10.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 10.3 Applies protective covering to shoulders 10.4 Secures hair off face 10.5 Applies foundation to cover face 10.6 Applies powder to face 10.7 Applies blush 10.8 Grooms eyebrows 10.9 Applies eyeshadow Applies eyeliner Applies mascara Applies lip liner Applies lip color Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner throughout section Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read if all candidates have stepped back to indicate that they have completed the section before the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated that they have completed this section of the examination, we will now proceed to the next section of the examination. Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have stepped back: Please stop working. The scope of the National Esthetics Practical Examination includes 9 (nine) core domain services. The Core Domain Sections are based on the national job analysis. Additional services are available to meet specific state requirements for states that elect to test those services. Your state does not elect to administer service #11 so please proceed to service #12. Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Esthetics Practical Examination CIB 9

10 Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read to all candidates: You will demonstrate the blood exposure procedure. 12. BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE (10 minutes) You will imagine the following scenario: During a service, your client has sustained a minor cut to the forehead. The injury is such that you can continue with the service. You have not come in contact with the blood and your work area has not been contaminated. You are expected to demonstrate the proper procedure for a blood exposure. You will have 10 minutes to complete this section. You will be informed when you have 5 minutes remaining. Step back to indicate you have finished. (2) Please demonstrate the blood exposure procedure for this scenario. Examiner - Verbal Instructions: Read to each candidate individually: Please demonstrate the blood exposure procedure for this scenario Blood exposure supplies and materials are labeled in English (If original manufacturer s label is present, it must have English and may be multi-language, any other created label must be only English) 12.2 Removes materials from first aid kit 12.3 Supplies and materials are visibly clean 12.4 Candidate wears gloves 12.5 Cleans injured area with antiseptic (e.g., alcohol, hand sanitizer) 12.6 Covers with dressing that is absorbent and secured 12.7 Disposes of all contaminated supplies Examiner - Verbal Instructions: Read to each candidate individually once the blood exposure procedure has been examined: Please step back and do nothing until the next verbal instructions are given. CANDIDATE SUMMARY AND FINAL CLEANUP Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read at the conclusion of the examination: All examiners have indicated they have completed their assessment. This concludes the National Esthetics Practical Examination. Make sure that all kit supplies and disposable materials are taken with you. Please do not dispose of waste materials, chemicals, or water in the trash receptacles or restrooms as they are unable to accommodate all waste materials from every candidate that takes the examination. Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Esthetics Practical Examination CIB 10

11 SUGGESTED EXAMINATION SUPPLIES All supplies must be labeled in English. No other languages can be present unless an original manufacturer's label is present. Original manufacturers labels must have English and may be multi-language. All other created labels must be only English UNIVERSAL SUPPLIES (Also known as General Supplies) dry storage kit/container hand sanitizer with real product and manufacturer s label mannequin - pre-marked with make-up are NOT permitted, however, Esthetic mannequins need eyebrows. table clamp or small pillow to elevate mannequin head body drapes head bands and drapes EPA-registered disinfectant with real product and manufacturer s label that demonstrates bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal properties must be used (non-aerosol) container labeled items to be disinfected for items to be disinfected bag or container labeled soiled linens for soiled items bag or container labeled trash for trash cloth and paper towel(s) tissues cotton rounds sponges gauze pads disposable applicators spatula(s) container of water first aid kit masking tape (scotch tape is not permitted) facial cleanser cotton rounds sponges gauze pads astringent or toner container of water CLEANSING THE FACE SUPPLIES exfoliation product wet steam towel(s) cotton rounds sponges gauze pads container of water EXFOLIATING AND STEAMING THE FACE SUPPLIES massage product cotton rounds sponges gauze pads spatula(s) MASSAGING THE FACE SUPPLIES Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Esthetics Practical Examination CIB 11

12 antiseptic tweezers gloves fabric strips soft wax/simulated product (e.g. honey, cholesterol, etc.) post-epilation product tissue, gauze, or cotton rounds disposable applicator HAIR REMOVAL OF THE EYEBROWS SUPPLIES mask product (with color) astringent or toner moisturizer tissue, gauze, or cotton rounds sponges mask brush spatula(s) FACIAL MASK SUPPLIES head band/drape body drape foundation, powder, and blush eye shadow, eyeliner, and mascara eyebrow brush lip liner and lip color palette tissue, gauze, or cotton rounds cosmetic sponges disposable applicator(s) spatula(s) FACIAL MAKEUP SUPPLIES first aid kit bag for disposal of blood-contaminated materials BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE SUPPLIES ESTHETICS REFERENCES Practical and written examination references are listed on the NIC written examination Candidate Information Bulletin. Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Esthetics Practical Examination CIB 12

13 NORTH CAROLINA SCORING INFORMATION A scaled score of is required on the written and practical examination. Candidates must achieve an overall passing score on each examination in order to be assigned a Pass status on that examination. No pass or fail decisions are made on individual content areas or services within the examinations. If a candidate fails one of the examinations, the candidate is required to retake the failed examination in its entirety. In the event a candidate fails an examination 3 times they are required to obtain additional school hours. It is the candidate's responsibility to keep track of the number of times they have taken the examination. In the event a candidate re-applies and retakes the examination a 4 th time without obtaining additional school hours the score will be void. NORTH CAROLINA EXAMINATION RESULT INFORMATION If you indicated on your application that you will download a copy of your result letter from our website, our web address is A message will be posted on the website when the result letters are available, please allow 7 to 10 business days. Do not call our office to ask when examination results will be posted as they will be posted as soon as we have received them from the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology. This is a secure website and you will need your candidate number and your date of birth to access your result letter. Your candidate number will be sent with your admission letter. Please print a copy of your result letter as you will not receive an additional copy in the mail. Result letters are only available on the webscore system for 2 weeks after posting. Your original result letter will be sent directly to the Board. If you are unable to log onto our website please check the message center to see if a message has been posted that the results are available, you will not be able to log into the webscore system until after your results have been posted. Please read all instructions on the website to ensure that you are entering your information correctly. You must have the most current version of Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader to view and print your result letter. Adobe may be downloaded from our website at If you do not have access to the internet and you need your result letter mailed to you please check the appropriate box on the application. If your result letter is mailed to you it will NOT be available on our website to view or print. Written result letters are provided to the candidate on site after completing the computerized written examination. Official results are sent electronically to the Board and to your school. Candidates that have passed all required examinations and have met all requirements of the Board must complete and submit an Application for Initial Licensure with the appropriate fees to the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners. Please read the instructions on the application carefully. Once the Board has reviewed and approved your application, your license will be processed and mailed to you. If you have failed your examination you will receive a result letter with review information. This review information can be used to assess those areas where your performance was weak or strong. Please refer to this Candidate Information Bulletin for the list of tasks that are evaluated. Candidates will need to complete and submit a rescheduling application and fee to DL Roope Administrations Inc. at the address listed on the form. Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Esthetics Practical Examination CIB 13

14 INFECTION CONTROL AND SAFETY STANDARDS NIC Infection Control DRY STORAGE STANDARD Disinfected implements must be stored in a disinfected, dry, covered container and be isolated from contaminants. At no time can these items come into contact with used/dirty items. HAND WASHING Thoroughly wash hands and the exposed portions of arms with soap and water before providing services to each client and after smoking, drinking, eating, and using the restroom. NAIL TECHNOLOGY Practical Examinations Liquid Monomer containing Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) is prohibited for use during NIC practical examinations. NIC strongly recommends, due to the testing environment, that odorless sculpture nail products be used during the NIC practical examinations. Page 1 of 2 Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Esthetics Practical Examination CIB 14

15 NIC BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE IF A BLOOD EXPOSURE SHOULD OCCUR, THE FOLLOWING STEPS MUST BE FOLLOWED: When possible injured party should go to a sink and rinse injury with running water and milk the injury if possible to remove any bacteria that may have entered the wound. Supply injured party with antiseptic or single use packet of antibacterial ointment and the appropriate dressing to cover the injury. Bag all blood-soiled (contaminated) porous articles and dispose of in trash. Immediately wash and disinfect all non-porous items (do not continue service with these items). This is the responsibility of the candidate/student/licensee and should be executed as follows: CANDIDATE/STUDENT/LICENSEE INJURY PROTECTION If a cut is sustained, stop the service, put on gloves (if appropriate) and clean the injured area. APPLY antiseptic to the injured area. DRESSING - Cover the injury with the appropriate adhesive dressing. COVER injured area with finger guard or glove if appropriate. BAG and dispose of all contaminated single use items. REMOVE gloves and wash hands. CLEAN model/client. CLEAN AND DISINFECT implements and station. CLEAN hands RETURN to the service. MODEL/CLIENT INJURY STOP service. GLOVE hands of candidate/student/licensee. CLEAN injured area. APPLY antiseptic. COVER the injury with the appropriate dressing to prevent further blood exposure. BAG and dispose of all contaminated single use items. CLEAN and disinfect any implements or surfaces contaminated CLEAN hands RETURN to service. EXAMINATIONS: EXAMINER IS TO USE NEW DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES OR NON-ALLERGENIC EQUIVALENT WHEN CHECKING THAT CANDIDATE S SERVICE. BAG AND DISPOSE USED GLOVES. FOLLOW WITH WASHING HANDS. DOCUMENT INCIDENT IN BLOOD EXPOSURE LOG. NOTE: DO NOT ALLOW CONTAINERS, BRUSHES, NOZZLES OR LIQUID STYPTIC CONTAINER TO TOUCH THE SKIN OR CONTACT THE WOUND. USE AN APPLICATOR. Adopted 1998; Revised October 2002/ Revised August 2014 Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Esthetics Practical Examination CIB 15 Page 2 of 2