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NATIONAL NAIL TECHNOLOGY

PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

NORTH CAROLINA

CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

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Copyright National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. – Nail Technology Practical Examination CIB 1

Rev. 9/2014

Eff. 8/2016

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

www.nccosmeticarts.com or contact the board office at 1-919-733-4117 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 www.DLRoope.com 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 04444-0631

Toll Free: 1-888-375-2020 ~ Fax (207) 848-5511 ~ www.DLRoope.com

ONLINE EXAM APPLICATIONS

Online exam applications are available on our website at www.dlroope.com. 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 www.dlroope.com 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.

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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 e-mail from IQT with instructions on how to schedule the written examination if an e-mail address was provided on the

application. If an e-mail 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 207-848-5511 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.



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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.



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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.)

NAIL TECHNOLOGY EXAMINATIONS

The Nail Technology examination consists of 2 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 be expected to follow all client protection, safety and infection control procedures.”

“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.”

(1) “The instructions will be repeated.”

(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.”



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2. MANICURE AND POLISH APPLICATION (20 minutes)


“You will now perform manicure and polish application.”








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


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.”

2.18 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.”









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3. WORK AREA AND NEW CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES (10 minutes)


“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”








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




“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)


“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)







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.)


4.3 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



given.”



4.11 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



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4. NAIL TIP APPLICATION AND BLENDING CONTINUED




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. The product must be sealed

and in its original container with the manufacturer’s label.


“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.”








5.1 Sets up sculptured nail supplies. Polymer, monomer, and primer MUST be in original

container and have manufacturer’s label in English.


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



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




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.”



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6. BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE (10 minutes)

Proctor - Verbal Instructions Read to all candidates:

“You will demonstrate the blood exposure procedure.”

“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.”




“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.”


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)



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BASIC MANICURE AND POLISH SUPPLIES

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)

NAIL TIP APPLICATION AND BLENDING SUPPLIES

full-well nail tips

nail tip clipper

adhesive


cuticle oil

cotton

polish remover

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


sculptured nail form(s)

nail prep solution

cuticle oil

cotton

BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE SUPPLIES

first aid kit

bag for disposal of blood-contaminated materials

NAIL TECHNOLOGY REFERENCES

Practical and written examination references are listed on the NIC written examination Candidate Information Bulletin.

http://www.nictesting.org/



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NORTH CAROLINA SCORING INFORMATION

A scaled score of 75.00 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 4th 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 www.DLRoope.com. 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 www.DLRoope.com.

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.




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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.

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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

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