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NATIONAL ESTHETICS PRACTICAL EXAMINATION CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN (CIB) EXAMINATION CONTENT AND IMPORTANT ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Please visit yur fficial examinatin prvider website OR www.nictesting.rg, fr the mst current bulletin prir t testing. The NIC Natinal Esthetics Practical Examinatin is the licensure examinatin fr Esthetics, which is develped by the Natinal-Interstate Cuncil f State Bards f Csmetlgy (NIC). This bulletin cntains IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding the NIC Natinal Esthetics Practical Examinatin cntent and administratin fr Esthetics cre services and additinal sectins. Fr each NIC Natinal Practical Examinatin, there are multiple parts t every Candidate Infrmatin Bulletin (CIB) stred as separate dcuments. G t www.nictesting.rg fr a current dwnladable cpy f each f the fllwing: Imprtant Instructins and Examinatin Cre Dmain Cntent This cntains infrmatin and guidelines related t administratin f the Practical examinatin and infrmatin abut the scpe f cntent cvered in the cre sectins f the Practical examinatin. Additinal Services These prvide infrmatin abut additinal sectins ffered by NIC fr examinatin. Check with yur State regulatry agency r examinatin administratin vendr t determine which f these sectins yur State requires as part f their Practical examinatin. References This is a list f references used t develp and supprt the cntent cvered in NIC examinatins. The references will always be the same fr bth Thery and Practical examinatins. BE CERTAIN TO DOWNLOAD AND/OR PRINT AND REVIEW ALL DOCUMENTS THAT MAKE UP THE NIC EXAMINATION CIB. PLEASE REVIEW ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY! IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS D nt leave the examinatin area withut permissin. Permissin must be btained t leave the examinatin area fr any reasn, including restrm usage r at the cmpletin f the examinatin. Picture ID is required fr re-entry int the examinatin. Candidates are required t bring a supply kit fr their wn use. It is the candidate s respnsibility t make certain they have a sufficient quantity f supplies that have been prperly cleaned and disinfected and that implements are in prper wrking rder. The kit will be used during the examinatin as dry strage and is cnsidered part f the wrk area. The kit must be kept clsed (e.g., cmpletely zipped r lid tightly clsed) except when remving materials fr a particular service. Candidates may remve items, supplies, etc., frm the kit at any time, hwever nthing may be returned t the kit. All examinatins are administered in a testing envirnment. Candidates are evaluated at all times. Cntinue wrking until yu have cmpleted the entire sectin r time has elapsed. (Rev. 1/2016, Eff.01/01/2017) 1

2 Due t standardizatin f the NIC Natinal Examinatins. Prctrs and examiners are required t adhere t the fllwing standards: The verbal instructins will be read twice fr each sectin f the examinatin. With the exceptin f verbal instructins, the prctrs are nt allwed t cmmunicate with candidates. Examiners are nt allwed t speak with candidates. Candidates requesting infrmatin during the examinatin will be tld ne f the fllwing statements: D the best yu can with what yu have available. D as yu were taught. If a candidate experiences an emergency situatin, please ntify the prctr by raising yur hand. Candidates will be given time t set up the universal (als knwn as general) supplies they will use thrughut the examinatin. Each sectin f the examinatin has a maximum time allwance, with the exceptin f thse specified as untimed sectins. Once a candidates have cmpleted all tasks in the sectin, please step back r turn the hand tward the examiner (in the case f nail sectins) t indicate they have finished. In the event that all candidates cmplete a sectin befre the time has elapsed, the examiners will prceed t the next sectin f the examinatin. When the timer ges ff, all candidates must stp wrking and step back r turn the hand tward the examiner (in the case f nail services) IMMEDIATELY. During all phases f the examinatin, candidates must fllw all apprpriate public prtectin and infectin cntrl prcedures and maintain a safe wrk area. In the event f a bld expsure incident, candidates will be expected t fllw the NIC Bld Expsure Prcedure. Failure t d s may result in yur dismissal frm the examinatin. Be sure t cntact yur examinatin prvider t btain the mst current versin f, and any addendums, t the NIC Bld Expsure Prcedure, OR g t www.nictesting.rg fr a current dwnladable cpy. If a candidate des nt fllw infectin cntrl prcedures r allws the wrk area t becme and remain unsafe, the result may be a failing scre fr the examinatin. The fllwing prvides examples f materials and actins that are prhibited during the examinatin administratin: Pssessin f cellular phnes, pagers, tablets, cmputers, prjectrs, cameras, r any ther electrnic r recrding devices, printed materials, r handwritten ntes. Purses, bags, cats, hats, and any ther persnal items nt directly needed t cmplete the examinatin, are nt allwed. Exhibiting disruptive behavir. Cmmunicating t ther candidates r any examiner. The abve referenced items r actins are nt an exhaustive list. Failure t cmply with any f these cnditins r exhibiting ANY behavir that suggests an effrt t cheat will result in the immediate dismissal frm the examinatin and the candidate s actins reprted t the prper authrities. All supplies must be labeled in English. When an riginal manufacturer's label is required, there can be NO handwritten r any ther type f labeling. Original manufacturers labels must have English and may als include ther languages. All nn-manufacturers created labels must be nly in English. Original manufacturer s labels are required fr all disinfectants and hand sanitizers. An EPA-registered, hspital-grade disinfectant that demnstrates bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal prperties must be used. Please refer t the Suggested Examinatin Supplies sectin t see any further state specific requirements fr supplies and prducts. Simulated prducts are nt allwed fr disinfectants and hand sanitizers. 2

3 NO AEROSOLS are allwed in the testing envirnment Candidates are t perfrm all tasks, utilizing prducts and supplies, and as they were taught. There is hwever, a sectin titled Suggested Examinatin Supplies prvided fllwing the Cntent Dmains sectin f this bulletin fr items that a candidate may pssibly utilize in a sectin. NIC MODEL OR MANNEQUIN REQUIREMENTS Please refer t yur state specific guidelines fr mdel and mannequin requirements. If yur state requires that yu use a mannequin head(s) r hand(s): Candidates wh are required t use a mannequin head(s), it is the candidate s respnsibility t cme prepared fr the examinatin. Mannequin heads that are premarked r presectined are nt allwed fr any part f the practical examinatin. Candidates wh are required t use a mannequin hand(s). It is the candidate s respnsibility t cme prepared fr the examinatin. Mannequin hands must be an entire hand and cannt have remvable digits. Mannequin heads and hands must be apprved by the examinatin state/vendr prir t admittance int examinatin. SPECIAL ATTENTION! The fllwing infrmatin is vital and specific t the Natinal Esthetics Practical Examinatin: Candidates will be evaluated n prper designatin f materials that are dispsed. Yu are required t bring and use the fllwing supplies fr the apprpriate dispsal f materials: Cntainer labeled t be disinfected Cntainer labeled siled linens Cntainer labeled trash It is specified that there is mre than ne client represented fr the purpse f this examinatin. A new client is intrduced and must be prepared fr during the curse f the examinatin (see Esthetics Practical Examinatin Cntent Dmains Sectins). The fllwing sectins are new t the Esthetics Practical Examinatin: Bld Expsure Prcedure (Cntent Dmain Sectin 9) Candidates are expected t brace any time they are wrking arund the eye and muth areas. Candidates are nt allwed t label prducts as single-use items. Use f single-use prducts may result in a failing scre fr the examinatin. 3

4 ESTHETICS PRACTICAL EXAMINATION CONTENT DOMAIN SECTIONS The scpe f the Natinal Esthetics Practical Examinatin includes 9 (nine) cre dmain services. The Cre Dmain Sectins are based n the natinal jb analysis. 1. Wrk Area and Client Preparatin, and Set Up f Universal Supplies (First client) (15 minutes) 2. Cleansing f the Face with Prduct (10 minutes) 3. Exfliating the Face with Prduct, Using Implement r Materials, and Including Twel Steaming (10 minutes) 4. Massaging the Face with Prduct (10 minutes) 5. Wrk Area and NEW Client Preparatin, and Set Up f Supplies (Secnd client) (15 minutes) 6. Hair Remval f the Eyebrws by Tweezing and Using Simulated Sft Wax (Untimed) 7. Facial Mask and Cnclusin f Facial Service (10 minutes) 8. Facial Makeup (20 minutes) 9. Bld Expsure Prcedure (10 minutes) 4

5 CONTENT DOMAINS 1. WORK AREA AND CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES (15 minutes) Yu will prepare yur wrk area fr yur client. Yu will set up the universal supplies yu will use thrughut the examinatin. Yu will als set up the supplies fr the fllwing sectins f the examinatin: Cleansing the Face with Prduct, Exfliating the Face with Prduct, using Implement r Materials, and Including Twel Steaming, Massaging the Face with Prduct. *Additinal verbal instructin specific t state guidelines* Plug yur wax pt in at this time. (Review yur state examinatin guidelines) Yu will prepare yur client fr services. Yu will have 15 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 8 minutes remaining. D nt demnstrate any prcedures until the verbal instructins are given and yu are instructed t begin." (2) Yu may begin. 1.1 Disinfects all wrk areas cmpletely with prduct labeled in English as EPA registered, hspitalgrade disinfectant 1.2 Sanitizes hands with prduct labeled in English 1.3 Universal supplies are labeled in English 1.4 Applies prtective cvering t mdel s hair and bdy 1.5 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate that they have cmpleted the sectin befre the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if the timer ges ff befre all candidates have stepped back: Please stp wrking. 5

6 2. CLEANSING OF THE FACE WITH PRODUCT (10 minutes) Yu will perfrm cleansing f the face. Yu will have 10 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 5 minutes remaining. (2) Yu may begin. 2.1 Cleansing f the Face with Prduct supplies are labeled in English 2.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 2.3 Cleanses eye area cmpletely 2.4 Cleanses lips cmpletely 2.5 Distributes cleanser ver face 2.6 Remves residual cleanser 2.7 Applies tner/astringent 2.8 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate they have cmpleted the sectin befre the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if the timer ges ff befre all candidates have stepped back, please read the fllwing statement t all candidates: Please stp wrking. 6

7 3. EXFOLIATING THE FACE WITH PRODUCT, USING IMPLEMENT OR MATERIALS, INCLUDING TOWEL STEAMING (10 minutes) Yu will perfrm exfliating the face. Yu will apply exfliating prduct t the entire face and manipulate using an implement r material and include twel steaming. Yu will have 10 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 5 minutes remaining. (2) Yu may begin. 3.1 Exfliating the face supplies are labeled in English 3.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 3.3 Applies exfliating prduct ver face and manipulates with implement r material excluding eyes and muth 3.4 Steam twel is applied and remved 3.5 Remves residual prduct 3.6 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate they have cmpleted the sectin befre the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if the timer ges ff befre all candidates have stepped back: Please stp wrking. 7

8 4. MASSAGING THE FACE WITH PRODUCT (10 minutes) Yu will perfrm massaging the face. Yu will have 10 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 5 minutes remaining. (2) Yu may begin. 4.1 Massaging the face supplies are labeled in 4.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 4.3 Distributes massage prduct ver face 4.4 Demnstrates effleurage mvement 4.5 Demnstrates petrissage mvement 4.6 Demnstrates taptement mvement 4.7 Demnstrates frictin mvement 4.8 Remves residual massage prduct Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate that they have cmpleted the sectin befre the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin. Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if the timer ges ff befre all candidates have stepped back: Please stp wrking. Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. Yu will breakdwn yur wrk area and dispse f supplies used in the previus sectins f the examinatin. Yu will have 5 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 2 minutes remaining. "D nt set up r perfrm any services until the verbal instructins have been given and yu are instructed t begin." (2) Yu may begin. 8

9 NIC Esthetics Practical Examinatin Massaging the Face with Prduct (cntinued) 4.9 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate they have cmpleted the sectin befre the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if the timer ges ff befre all candidates have stepped back: Please stp wrking. 5. WORK AREA AND NEW CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES (15 minutes) Yu will prepare yur wrk area fr a NEW client. Yu will set up the universal supplies yu will use fr the remainder f the examinatin. Yu will als set up fr the fllwing sectins f the examinatin: Hair Remval f the Eyebrws by Tweezing and Using Simulated Sft Wax, Facial Mask, Facial Makeup. *Additinal verbal instructin specific t state guidelines* Plug yur wax pt in at this time. (Review yur state examinatin guidelines) Yu will prepare yur client fr services. Yu will have 15 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 8 minutes remaining. D nt demnstrate any prcedures until the verbal instructins are given and yu are instructed t begin. (2) Yu may begin. 9

10 5.1 Disinfects all wrk areas cmpletely with prduct labeled in English as EPA-registered, hspitalgrade disinfectant 5.2 Sanitizes hands with prduct labeled in English NIC Esthetics Practical Examinatin Wrk Area and NEW Client Preparatin, and Set Up f Supplies (cntinued) 5.3 Universal supplies are labeled in English 5.4 Applies new prtective cvering t mdel s hair and bdy 5.5 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate they have cmpleted the sectin befre the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if the timer ges ff befre all candidates have stepped back: Please stp wrking. 6. HAIR REMOVAL OF THE EYEBROWS BY TWEEZING AND USING SIMULATED SOFT WAX (Untimed) Yu will perfrm hair remval f the eyebrws by tweezing and using simulated sft wax. Yu will demnstrate hair remval frm ne eyebrw by tweezing. Yu will demnstrate hair remval frm the ther eyebrw using simulated sft wax. Yu will be instructed individually by the examiner t demnstrate the tweezing and sft wax prcedures. This is an untimed sectin. D nt begin t demnstrate the tweezing and sft wax prcedures until instructed individually by the examiner t d s. HAIR REMOVAL OF EYEBROWS - TWEEZING 6.1 Hair remval f the eyebrws supplies are labeled in English 6.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 10

11 Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t each candidate individually: Please demnstrate hair remval f the eyebrw by tweezing. NIC Esthetics Practical Examinatin Hair Remval f the Eyebrws by Tweezing and Using Simulated Sft Wax (cntinued) 6.3 Candidate wears glves 6.4 Applies antiseptic t eyebrw area 6.5 Hlds skin taut 6.6 Demnstrates tweezing f hair in directin f hair grwth 6.7 Applies antiseptic t treated area HAIR REMOVAL OF EYEBROWS - SIMULATED SOFT WAX Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t each candidate individually: Please demnstrate hair remval f the eyebrw using simulated sft wax. 6.8 Applies antiseptic t eyebrw area 6.9 Uses absrbent material r prduct t dry eyebrw area 6.10 Tests temperature f simulated sft wax prduct n wrist 6.11 Applies simulated sft wax prduct alng entire length f eyebrw in directin f hair grwth 6.12 Smthes wax strip ver simulated sft wax prduct 6.13 Hlds skin taut 6.14 Remves wax strip in ppsite directin f hair grwth 6.15 Applies antiseptic t treated area 6.16 Applies pst-epilatin prduct t treated area Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t each candidate individually after hair remval f the eyebrws by tweezing and using simulated sft wax has been examined: Please step back and d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. 6.17 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates nce examiners have cmpleted assessment fr this sectin: All examiners have indicated they are ready t prceed. 11

12 7. FACIAL MASK AND CONCLUSION OF FACIAL SERVICE (10 minutes) Yu will apply a facial mask and cnclude the facial service. Yu will have 10 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 5 minutes remaining. (2) Yu may begin. 7.1 Facial mask supplies are labeled in English 7.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 7.3 Applies mask t cver face excluding eyes and lips 7.4 Remves mask 7.5 Applies tner/astringent 7.6 Applies misturizer 7.7 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate they have cmpleted the sectin befre the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if the timer ges ff befre all candidates have stepped back: Please stp wrking. 12

13 8. FACIAL MAKEUP (20 minutes) Yu will apply facial makeup. Yu are expected t brace when wrking arund the eye and muth areas. Yu will have 20 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 10 minutes remaining. (2) Yu may begin. 8.1 Facial makeup supplies are labeled in English 8.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 8.3 Applies prtective cvering t shulders 8.4 Secures hair ff face 8.5 Applies fundatin t cver face 8.6 Applies pwder t face 8.7 Applies blush 8.8 Grms eyebrws 8.9 Applies eyeshadw 8.10 Applies eyeliner 8.11 Applies mascara 8.12 Applies lip liner 8.13 Applies lip clr 8.14 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate they have cmpleted the sectin befre the timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if the timer ges ff befre all candidates have stepped back: Please stp wrking. 13

14 9. BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE (10 Minutes) Yu will demnstrate the bld expsure prcedure. Yu will imagine the fllwing scenari: During a service, yur client has sustained a minr cut t the frehead. The injury is such that yu can cntinue with the service. Yu have nt cme in cntact with the bld and yur wrk area has nt been cntaminated. Yu are expected t demnstrate the prper prcedure fr a bld expsure. Yu will have 10 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 5 minutes remaining. (2) Yu may begin. 9.1 Bld expsure supplies and materials are labeled in English 9.2 Remves materials frm first aid kit 9.3 Supplies and materials are visibly clean 9.4 Candidate wears glves 9.5 Cleans injured area with antiseptic 9.6 Cvers with dressing that is absrbent and secured 9.7 Dispses f all cntaminated supplies Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate they have cmpleted the sectin befre timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin. Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if the timer ges ff befre all candidates have stepped back: Please stp wrking. Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. 14

15 SUGGESTED EXAMINATION SUPPLIES Infrmatin related t labeling f supplies: ALL supplies must be labeled in English N ther languages can be present unless an riginal manufacturer s label is present Original manufacturers labels MUST have English and may be multi-language All ther created labels must be nly English EXAMINATION UNIVERSAL/GENERAL SUPPLIES candidate supply kit t serve as dry strage area (must be clseable) hspital grade (level), EPA-registered disinfectant with manufacturer s label that demnstrates bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal prperties must be used (must be actual disinfectant) hand sanitizer and manufacturer s label (must be actual hand sanitizer) cntainer labeled t be disinfected bag r cntainer labeled siled linens bag r cntainer labeled trash head and bdy drapes bwl and/r cntainer f water (if used) paper twel, tissues tissues, gauze pad, cttn runds, spnges applicatrs, spatula(s) first aid kit CLEANSING OF THE FACE cleanser astringent r tner EXFOLIATING AND STEAMING THE FACE SUPPLIES exfliatin prduct implement r material t exfliate wet steam twel(s) MASSAGING THE FACE SUPPLIES massage prduct HAIR REMOVAL OF THE EYEBROWS SUPPLIES glves tweezers antiseptic wax applicatr(s) wax strip(s) simulated sft wax pst-epilatin prduct 15

16 FACIAL MASK SUPPLIES mask prduct (prduct shuld have clr) tner/astringent misturizer mask applicatr FACIAL MAKEUP SUPPLIES head band and bdy drape palette make up applicatr(s) tissue, gauze, r cttn runds fundatin, pwder, and blush eye shadw, eyeliner, and mascara lip liner and lip clr BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE SUPPLIES bag fr dispsal f bld-cntaminated materials 16