NATIONAL NAIL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICAL EXAMINATION NORTH CAROLINA CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

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1 NATIONAL NAIL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICAL EXAMINATION NORTH CAROLINA CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN Please visit for the most current bulletin prior to testing. The National Nail Technology practical examination is the licensure examination for Nail Technicians, which is developed by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC). This bulletin contains IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding the NIC National Nail Technology Practical Examination content and administration. PLEASE REVIEW ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY! ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Eligibility requirements for the Nail Technology 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. Nail Technology 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. Nail Technology Practical Examination CIB 2

3 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 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. 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 or turn the hand toward the examiner (in the case of nail services) 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 or turn the hand toward the examiner (in the case of nail services). 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. Nail Technology Practical Examination CIB 3

4 MANNEQUIN INFORMATION Candidates are required to bring one mannequin hand for the practical examination. It is the candidate s responsibility to come prepared for the examination. Prior to reporting to the examination candidates MUST apply a set of nails to the mannequin hand. The artificial nails must cover the entire nail bed of each finger. Mannequin hands with digital fingers (trainer hands) are NOT permitted during the examination. Models will not be permitted. Mannequin hands must be approved by the examination provider prior to admittance into examination. SPECIAL ATTENTION! The following information is vital and specific to the National Nail Technology 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 Nail Technology Practical Examination Content Domains Sections). The examination includes a Blood Exposure Procedure Section (see Nail Technology Practical Examination Content Domain Section 6.) The Nail Technology examination consists of 2 examinations. NAIL TECHNOLOGY EXAMINATIONS 1. National Nail Technology 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 Nail Technology Practical Examination The duration of this examination is approximately 3 hours and consists of the following: NAIL TECHNOLOGY 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 the supplies for the manicure and polish application. You will have 15 minutes to complete this section. You will be informed when you have 8 minutes remaining. Turn the hand toward the examiner to indicate you have finished. (2) You may begin. Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks: 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 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner throughout section Proctor Verbal Instructions: Read if all candidates indicated 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 indicated they have completed the section of the exam before the time has elapsed: Please stop working. Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Nail Technology Practical Examination CIB 4

5 2. MANICURE AND POLISH APPLICATION (20 minutes) Proctor Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates: You will now perform manicure and polish application. You will have 20 minutes to complete this section. You will be informed when you have 10 minutes remaining. Turn the hand toward the examiner to indicate you have finished. (2) You may begin. Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks: 2.1 Manicure 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.) 2.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 2.3 Sanitizes hand to be manicured with product labeled in English (manufacturer s label) 2.4 Shapes free edge to establish uniform length and shape 2.5 Immerses all fingernails in bowl of water 2.6 Applies cuticle remover 2.7 Pushes back cuticle 2.8 Cleans under free edge 2.9 Brushes or wipes nails to remove product or remaining debris 2.10 Buffs nail 2.11 Applies cuticle oil 2.12 Applies massage product 2.13 Performs massage on the fingers, top and palm of the hand demonstrating at LEAST 2 different types of massage movements 2.14 Cleanse each nail plate with appropriate solution (i.e., nail dehydrator, alcohol, nail prep solution) 2.15 Applies base coat to cover entire nail plate 2.16 Applies red polish to cover entire nail plate 2.17 Applies top coat to cover entire nail plate Proctor Verbal Instructions: Read if all candidates have indicated they have completed the section before the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated that they have completed this section of the examination. Please do nothing until the next verbal instructions are given. Proctor Verbal Instructions: Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have turned the hand: Please stop working and do nothing until the next verbal instructions are given Final appearance of polish is smooth and even 2.19 Nail plate is entirely covered with red polish 2.20 Cuticle and surrounding skin are free of polish and free of injury Examiner Verbal Instructions: Read to each candidate individually once the final appearance of nail has been examined: Please do nothing until the next verbal instructions are given. Proctor Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates when examiners have finished checking the final appearance of the nails: All examiners have indicated they are ready to proceed with the examination. You will have 5 minutes to remove the polish from all nails and properly dispose of supplies used in the previous section of the examination. You will be informed when you have 2 minutes remaining. Turn the hand toward the examiner to indicate you have finished. (2) You may begin 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. Nail Technology Practical Examination CIB 5

6 3. WORK AREA AND NEW CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES (10 minutes) Proctor Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates: You will prepare your work area for a NEW client. 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 for the following sections: nail tip application and blending sculptured nail You will have 10 minutes to complete this section. You will be informed when you have 5 minutes remaining. Turn the hand toward the examiner to indicate you have finished. (2) You may begin. Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks: 3.1 Disinfects all work areas completely with product labeled in English (manufacturer s label) as EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant 3.2 Sanitizes hands with product labeled in English (manufacturer s label) 3.3 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.) 3.4 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 indicated 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 indicated they have completed the section of the examination: Please stop working. 4. NAIL TIP APPLICATION AND BLENDING (20 minutes) Proctor Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates: You will now perform nail tip application and blending. You will apply the nail tip to the finger. (DO NOT READ: Note to Proctor - Choose any finger) You will have 20 minutes to complete this section. You will be informed when you have 10 minutes remaining. Turn the hand toward the examiner to indicate you have finished. (2) You may begin. Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks: 4.1 Nail tip application and blending 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 Sanitizes mannequin/model hand with product labeled in English (manufacturer s label) 4.4 Removes residual nail polish from nail plate with appropriate solution 4.5 Removes shine from nail plate 4.6 Removes dust from nail plate 4.7 Applies nail dehydrator product to nail plate 4.8 Selects full-well tip and attaches to nail plate of assigned finger 4.9 Trims and shapes nail tip 4.10 Blends and finishes nail tip Proctor Verbal Instructions: Read if all candidates have indicated they have completed the section before the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated that they have completed this section of the examination. Please do nothing until the next verbal instructions are given. Proctor Verbal Instructions: Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have turned the hand: Please stop working and do nothing until the next verbal instructions are given Result of tip selection and application 4.12 Cuticle and surrounding skin are free of adhesive (cuticle, surrounding skin, hyponychium) 4.13 Appearance of finished nail tip Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Nail Technology Practical Examination CIB 6

7 4. NAIL TIP APPLICATION AND BLENDING CONTINUED Examiner Verbal Instructions: Read to each candidate individually once the final appearance of nail has been examined: Please do nothing until the next verbal instructions are given Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner throughout section Proctor Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates once the assessment has been completed for each candidate and it is time to proceed to next section of examination: All examiners have indicated they have completed their assessment and we will now proceed to the next section of the examination. 5. SCULPTURED NAIL (20 minutes) Due to the testing environment, low-odor or less-odor product must be used for the practical examination. and in its original container with the manufacturer s label. Proctor Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates: You will sculpt a nail on the finger. (DO NOT READ: Note to Proctor - Choose any finger) You must use low-odor/less-odor product. You will have 20 minutes to complete this section. You will be informed when you have 10 minutes remaining. Turn the hand toward the examiner to indicate you have finished. (2) You may begin. Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks: 5.1 Sets up sculptured nail supplies. Polymer, monomer, and primer MUST be in original container and have manufacturer s label in English. 5.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 5.3 Removes shine from nail plate 5.4 Cleanses and dehydrates nail plate 5.5 Applies nail form to fit snugly under free edge 5.6 Applies nail primer to nail plate 5.7 Sculpt a nail to extend the free edge of assigned finger 5.8 Shapes, contours and finishes sculptured nail The product must be sealed Proctor Verbal Instructions: Read if all candidates have indicated they have completed the section before the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated that they have completed this section of the examination. Please do nothing until the next verbal instructions are given. Proctor Verbal Instructions: Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have turned the hand: Please stop working and do nothing until the next verbal instructions are given. 5.9 Appearance of finished sculptured nail is smooth, balanced, and even 5.10 Cuticle and surrounding skin are free of sculptured product (cuticle, surrounding skin, hyponychium) and remain undamaged Examiner Verbal Instructions: Read to each candidate individually once the final appearance of nail has been examined: Please do nothing until the next verbal instructions are given Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner throughout section Proctor Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates once the assessment has been completed for each candidate and it is time to proceed to next section of examination: All examiners have indicated they have completed their assessment and we will now proceed to the next section of the examination. Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Nail Technology Practical Examination CIB 7

8 Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read to all candidates: You will demonstrate the blood exposure procedure. 6. BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE (10 minutes) You will imagine the following scenario: During a service, your client has sustained a minor cut to the thumb. 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. Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks: 6.1 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) 6.2 Removes materials from first aid kit 6.3 Supplies and materials are visibly clean 6.4 Candidate wears gloves 6.5 Cleans injured area with antiseptic (e.g., alcohol, hand sanitizer) 6.6 Covers with dressing that is absorbent and secured 6.7 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 Nail Technology 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. 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 hand (must be entire hand, cannot have removable digits) EPA-registered disinfectant with real product and manufacturer s label that demonstrates bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal properties must be used (non-aerosol) container labeled to be disinfected container labeled soiled linens container labeled trash cloth and paper towel(s) polish remover cotton first aid kit masking tape (scotch tape is not permitted) Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Nail Technology Practical Examination CIB 8

9 bowl for water (finger bowl) container of water cuticle cream/remover files and/or buffers cuticle pusher nail brush massage product cuticle oil nail cleanser (i.e., nail dehydrator, alcohol, or nail prep solution) base coat top coat red polish polish remover cotton spatula(s) BASIC MANICURE AND POLISH SUPPLIES full-well nail tips nail tip clipper adhesive files and/or buffers cuticle oil cotton polish remover NAIL TIP APPLICATION AND BLENDING SUPPLIES SCULPTURED NAIL SUPPLIES sculptured nail products (monomer, polymer, and primer). The product must be low-odor/less-odor and in its original sealed container with the manufacturer s label. sculptured nail brush dappen dishes files and/or buffers sculptured nail form(s) nail prep solution cuticle oil cotton first aid kit bag for disposal of blood-contaminated materials BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE SUPPLIES NAIL TECHNOLOGY 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. Nail Technology Practical Examination CIB 9

10 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. Nail Technology Practical Examination CIB 10

11 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. Nail Technology Practical Examination CIB 11

12 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 Page 2 of 2 Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. Nail Technology Practical Examination CIB 12