PLEASE REVIEW ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY!

NATIONAL NAIL TECHNOLOGY 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. Natinal Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin is the licensure examinatin fr Nail Technlgy, which is develped by the Natinal-Interstate Cuncil f State Bards f Csmetlgy (NIC). This bulletin cntains IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding the NIC Natinal Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin cntent and administratin fr Nail Technlgy cre services. Fr each NIC Natinal Practical Examinatin, there are multiple parts t every Candidate Infrmatin Bulletin (CIB) stred as separate dcuments: Imprtant Instructins and Examinatin Cre Dmain Cntent This dcument prvides 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 individual dcuments 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 dcument prvides 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. Candidates are evaluated at all times. Cntinue wrking until yu have cmpleted the entire sectin r time has elapsed. NIC CIB Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin (Rev. 7/2016, Eff. 01/01/2017) 1

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. 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. Examiners are nt allwed t speak with candidates. 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 Health and Safety Standards. 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 Health and Safety standards, 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. NIC CIB Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin (Rev. 07/20/2016, Eff. 01/01/2017) 2

Simulated prducts are nt allwed fr disinfectants and hand sanitizers. 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 MANNEQUIN HAND REQUIREMENTS Please refer t yur state specific guidelines fr mannequin hand requirements. If yur state requires that yu use a mannequin head(s) r hand(s): If candidates 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 NIC Natinal Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin: Candidates will be evaluated n prper designatin f materials that are dispsed. Candidates 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 Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin Cntent Dmains Sectins). The fllwing sectins are new t the Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin: Bld Expsure Prcedure (Cntent Dmain Sectin 6) 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. Mnmer must be lw-dr/less-dr and factry sealed in its riginal cntainer with manufacturer s label. Plymer and primer must be in its riginal cntainer with manufacturer s label. (Please check State specific examinatin prvider s guidelines) NIC CIB Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin (Rev. 07/20/2016, Eff. 01/01/2017) 3

NAIL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICAL EXAMINATION CONTENT DOMAIN SECTIONS The scpe f the Natinal Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin includes 6 (six) cre dmain sectins. The Cre Dmain Sectins are based n the natinal jb analysis. 1. Wrk Area and Client Preparatin, and Set Up f Supplies (First client) (15 minutes) 2. Manicure and Plish Applicatin (20 minutes) 3. Wrk Area and New Client Preparatin, and Set Up f Supplies (Secnd client) (10 minutes) 4. Nail Tip Applicatin and Blending (20 minutes) 5. Sculptured Nail (20 minutes) 6. Bld Expsure Prcedure (10 minutes) NIC CIB Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin (Rev. 07/20/2016, Eff. 01/01/2017) 4

CONTENT DOMAINS NIC Natinal Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin 1. WORK AREA AND CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES (15 minutes) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates: 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 manicure and plish applicatin. Yu will prepare yur client fr the services. Yu will be expected t fllw all client prtectin, safety and infectin cntrl prcedures. 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." Turn the hand tward the examiner t indicate yu have finished. (1) The instructins will be repeated. (2) Yu may begin. Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: 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 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 turned the hand 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 turned the hand: Please stp wrking. NIC CIB Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin (Rev. 07/20/2016, Eff. 01/01/2017) 5

2. MANICURE AND POLISH APPLICATION (20 minutes) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates: Yu will perfrm a manicure and plish applicatin. Yu will be expected t fllw all client prtectin, safety and infectin cntrl prcedures. Yu will have 20 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 10 minutes remaining. Turn the hand tward the examiner t indicate yu have finished. (1) The instructins will be repeated. (2) Yu may begin. Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: 2.1 Manicure supplies are labeled in English 2.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 2.3 Sanitizes hand t be manicured with prduct labeled in English 2.4 Shapes free edge t establish unifrm length and shape 2.5 Immerses all fingernails in bwl f water 2.6 Applies cuticle remver 2.7 Pushes back cuticle 2.8 Cleans under free edge 2.9 Brushes r wipes nails t remve prduct r remaining debris 2.10 Buffs nails 2.11 Applies cuticle il 2.12 Applies massage prduct 2.13 Perfrms massage n the fingers, tp and palm f the hand demnstrating at LEAST 2 different types f massage mvements 2.14 Cleanse each nail plate with apprpriate slutin 2.15 Applies base cat t cver entire nail plate 2.16 Applies red plish t cver entire nail plate 2.17 Applies tp cat t cver entire nail plate Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have turned the hand t indicate 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 turned the hand: Please stp wrking. Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. 2.18 Final appearance f plish is smth and even 2.19 Nail plate is entirely cvered with red plish 2.20 Cuticle and surrunding skin are free f plish and free f injury NIC CIB Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin (Rev. 07/20/2016, Eff. 01/01/2017) 6

NIC Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin Manicure and Plish Applicatin (cntinued) Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t each candidate individually after the final appearance f nail has been examined: Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates nce examiners have cmpleted assessment fr this sectin: All examiners have indicated they are ready t prceed with the examinatin. Yu will remve the plish frm all nails and prperly dispse f supplies used in the previus sectin f the examinatin. Yu will be expected t fllw all client prtectin, safety and infectin cntrl prcedures. Yu will have 5 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 2 minutes remaining. Turn the hand tward the examiner t indicate yu have finished. (1) The instructins will be repeated. (2) Yu may begin. Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: 2.21 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 turned the hand 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 turned the hand: Please stp wrking. NIC CIB Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin (Rev. 07/20/2016, Eff. 01/01/2017) 7

3. WORK AREA AND NEW CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES (10 minutes) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates: 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: nail tip applicatin and blending sculptured nail. Yu will prepare yur client fr the services. Yu will be expected t fllw all client prtectin, safety and infectin cntrl prcedures. Yu will have 10 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 5 minutes remaining. "D nt demnstrate any prcedures until the verbal instructins are given and yu are instructed t begin." Turn the hand tward the examiner t indicate yu have finished. (1) The instructins will be repeated. (2) Yu may begin. Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: 3.1 Disinfects all wrk areas cmpletely with prduct labeled in English as EPA-registered, hspitalgrade disinfectant 3.2 Sanitizes hands with prduct labeled in English 3.3 Universal supplies are labeled in English 3.4 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 turned the hand 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 turned the hand: Please stp wrking. NIC CIB Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin (Rev. 07/20/2016, Eff. 01/01/2017) 8

4. NAIL TIP APPLICATION AND BLENDING (20 minutes) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates: (Nte: Prctr will assign the finger fr applicatin f the nail tip) Yu will perfrm nail tip applicatin and blending. Yu will apply the nail tip t the finger. Yu will be expected t fllw all client prtectin, safety and infectin cntrl prcedures. Yu will have 20 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 10 minutes remaining. Turn the hand tward the examiner t indicate yu have finished. (1) The instructins will be repeated. (2) Yu may begin. Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: 4.1 Nail tip applicatin and blending supplies are labeled in English 4.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 4.3 Sanitizes mdel s hand with prduct labeled in English 4.4 Remves residual nail plish frm nail plate with apprpriate slutin 4.5 Remves shine frm nail plate 4.6 Remves dust frm nail plate 4.7 Applies nail dehydratr prduct t nail plate 4.8 Selects full-well tip and attaches t nail plate f assigned finger 4.9 Trims and shapes nail tip 4.10 Blends and finishes nail tip Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have turned the hand t indicate 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 turned the hand: Please stp wrking. Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. 4.11 Result f tip selectin and applicatin 4.12 Cuticle and surrunding skin are free f adhesive 4.13 Appearance f finished nail tip Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate individually after the nail tip applicatin and blending has been examined: Please d nthing until further instructins are given." 4.14 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin NIC CIB Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin (Rev. 07/20/2016, Eff. 01/01/2017) 9

NIC Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin Nail Tip Applicatin and Blending (cntinued) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates nce examiners have cmpleted assessment fr this sectin: All examiners have indicated they are ready t prceed. 5. SCULPTURED NAIL (20 minutes) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates: (Nte: Prctr will assign the finger t be sculpted) Yu will sculpt a nail n the finger. Yu must use a manufacturer sealed, lw-dr/less-dr mnmer (Check yur state specific testing guidelines fr prduct requirements. Yu will be expected t fllw all client prtectin, safety and infectin cntrl prcedures. Yu will have 20 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 10 minutes remaining. Turn the hand tward the examiner t indicate yu have finished. (1) The instructins will be repeated. (2) Yu may begin. Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: 5.1 Sets up sculptured nail supplies. Plymer, mnmer, and primer MUST be in riginal cntainer and have manufacturer s label in English. 5.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 5.3 Remves shine frm nail plate 5.4 Cleanses and dehydrates nail plate 5.5 Applies nail frm t fit snugly under free edge 5.6 Applies nail primer t nail plate 5.7 Sculpt a nail t extend the free edge f assigned finger 5.8 Shapes, cnturs and finishes sculptured nail Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have turned the hand t indicate 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 turned the hand: Please stp wrking. Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. NIC CIB Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin (Rev. 07/20/2016, Eff. 01/01/2017) 10

NIC Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin Sculptured Nail (cntinued) 5.9 Appearance f finished sculptured nail is smth, balanced, and even 5.10 Cuticle and surrunding skin are free f sculptured prduct and remain undamaged Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t each candidate individually nce the final appearance f nail has been examined: Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. 5.11 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. 6. BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE (10 minutes) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates: 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 thumb. 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 are expected t fllw all client prtectin, safety and infectin cntrl prcedures. Yu will have 10 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 5 minutes remaining. Turn the hand tward the examiner t indicate yu have finished. (1) The instructins will be repeated. (2) Yu may begin Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: 6.1 Bld expsure supplies and materials are labeled in English 6.2 Remves materials frm first aid kit 6.3 Supplies and materials are visibly clean 6.4 Candidate wears glves 6.5 Cleans injured area with antiseptic 6.6 Cvers with dressing that is absrbent and secured 6.7 Dispses f all cntaminated supplies NIC CIB Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin (Rev. 07/20/2016, Eff. 01/01/2017) 11

NIC Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin Bld Expsure (cntinued) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have turned the hand t indicate they have cmpleted the sectin befre timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin. Please wait until the next verbal instructins are given. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if the timer ges ff befre all candidates have turned the hand: Please stp wrking. Please wait until the next verbal instructins are given. CANDIDATE SUMMARY AND FINAL CLEANUP Prctr - Verbal Instructins: Read at the cnclusin f the examinatin: All examiners have indicated they have cmpleted their assessment. Make sure that all kit supplies and dispsable materials are taken with yu. This cncludes the Natinal Interstate Cuncil f State Bards f Csmetlgy, Natinal Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin. "Thank yu fr yur participatin. NIC CIB Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin (Rev. 07/20/2016, Eff. 01/01/2017) 12

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 items t be disinfected cntainer labeled siled linens cntainer labeled trash first aid kit paper twels MANICURE AND POLISH APPLICATION SUPPLIES mannequin hand(s) with artificial nails attached (Must be entire hand; cannt have remvable digits.) bwl (finger bwl) water nail file(s) and/r buffer(s) cttn cuticle cream/remver cuticle pusher nail brush massage prduct base cat tp cat red plish plish remver NAIL TIP APPLICATION AND BLENDING SUPPLIES mannequin hand(s) with artificial nails attached (Must be entire hand; cannt have remvable digits. nail file(s) and/r buffer(s) full-well nail tips nail clipper adhesive NIC CIB Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin (Rev. 07/20/2016, Eff. 01/01/2017) 13

SCULPTURED NAIL SUPPLIES mannequin hand(s) with artificial nails attached (Must be entire hand; cannt have remvable digits.) nail prep slutin sculptured nail prducts mnmer, plymer, and primer Mnmer must be lw-dr/less-dr and factry sealed in its riginal cntainer with manufacturer s label. Plymer and primer must be in its riginal cntainer with manufacturer s label. (Please check State specific examinatin prvider s guidelines) sculptured nail brush dappen dishes nail frm(s) file(s) and/r buffer(s) il BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE SUPPLIES bag fr dispsal f bld-cntaminated materials NIC CIB Nail Technlgy Practical Examinatin (Rev. 07/20/2016, Eff. 01/01/2017) 14