Virginia Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer Exam INSERT COVER

Candidate Information Bulletin

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Introduction

Thank you for participating in the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) licensing process. To obtain your license, the Board of Barbers and Cosmetology requires you to pass a written exam after you complete your training program. Read this entire Candidate Information Bulletin. It has information you need to complete the exam process. You can also find this information online at www.cosmetologyvirginia.com. This Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB) includes written exam information. National Testing Network is contracted to administer the exams and provide candidate services for the DPOR. To submit a question, click the “Contact Support” link on www.cosmetologyvirginia.com.

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EXAM REQUIREMENTS

Requirements to Sign Up for an Exam

If you are a Virginia School candidate, you must be within 80 hours of completing your training program to sign up for your exam. If you are a Non-School candidate, you must complete your program before signing up for your exam.

Requirements on the Day of Your Exam

On the day you come to take the exam, you must have finished your training program and all of your hours must be reported by your school or referring program on the www.cosmetologyvirginia.com website.

Required Identification

For entry into your exam, you are required to provide originals of qualifying pieces of identification. Your name on your identification is required to match your name exactly as listed in your online account.  Two forms of government issued identification (see below) are required. o One piece of identification must include a current photo.  Your name is required to match on both forms unless you also bring documentation of name change (for example, official court document indicating name change, etc.).  If you are unable to meet the identification requirements noted above, please contact National Testing Network (NTN) at 1-866-563-3882.  You are required to provide biometric authentication and your digital signature when you check-in on exam day.

Accepted as Identification Original Identification With Photo

Original Identification Without Photo

Examples of Items Not Accepted as Identification

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U.S. or foreign driver’s license – valid, or expired within one year U.S. armed services ID card – with photo and signature U.S. or foreign passport – valid, or expired within one year Federal or state employee ID Card – valid, shows your signature and photo State issued ID card with photo – valid, or expired within one year Immigration ID – valid, with signature from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization – with signature and photo U.S. Permanent Resident Card – valid, with your signature and photo Tribal ID card U.S. Veteran’s Administration ID card – valid with photo

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Certified birth certificate – original or certified document Social Security card (not laminated) or Tax Payer ID Letter U.S. government-issued work visa – valid Voter’s card Medicare card Social Security Administration receipt of name change / replacement card

Copies of ID Credit cards Gun permit

Bus passes Costco card Car insurance card

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Cosmetology license Jury summons Car registration

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SCHEDULING AND TAKING THE EXAMS

Getting Started

To take your written exam, you need to be referred online at www.cosmetologyvirginia.com by your school. If you are not enrolled in a Virginia school you will be referred by National Testing Network (NTN) after completing your online application. Your temporary username and password will be issued by your school or by NTN when your application is complete. What to expect from your school:  They refer you online.  They obtain and give you a temporary username and password.  They report all of your completed training hours on the website by the time you report for your exam. What to expect if you are not coming from a Virginia School:  Complete your online Non-School application for examination at www.cosmetologyvirginia.com.  Once you are approved, you will be issued a temporary username and password by National Testing Network. As a candidate, it is your responsibility to:  Read and be familiar with this Candidate Information Bulletin by the day of your exam.  Use your temporary username and password, given to you by your school or National Testing Network, to create your own personal username and password online.  Go online and complete your application to take the exam, including confirming or uploading a passport photo.  When your online application is complete, you will be able to schedule the date and time of your written exam. (You need to use your personal username and password for scheduling the exam.)

Exam Locations and Scheduling

Go to www.cosmetologyvirginia.com to see exam locations and schedule your exam. Choose any available time and date at the location you prefer for your written exam. You must schedule the exam yourself online. Walk-in candidates are not admitted to exams and testing centers cannot schedule candidates.

Payments

The written exam fee is $85 for all exam dates through June 30, 2015. All individual retests scheduled are $85 each for all exam dates through June 30, 2015. Effective July 1, 2015, the written exam fee (including retests) will increase to $90. You can pay by credit card online. If you cannot pay by credit card, log into your account at http://www.cosmetologyvirginia.com. Click on “Pay by Check” and print the form you need. Send the completed form, along with your money order or cashier’s check, to National Testing Network (personal checks or cash will not be accepted). In about two weeks you will receive a voucher via email you can use to go back online and schedule your exam.

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SCHEDULING AND TAKING THE EXAMS

Passport Photo

You or your school need to upload or mail a professional passport compliant 2" x 2" color photo taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance. This can be done on your online account. The photo must meet the following requirements:  Sized so that your head is approximately 1 inch from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head  Taken in front of a plain white background  Be a full-face view, directly facing the camera with a neutral facial expression  If the photo you send does not meet these requirements, you will not be approved to sit for the exam.

Special Accommodations Requests

For those with special needs, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations are available. You may request accommodations by completing the “Request for Accommodations Form (Parts A and B)” when you log into your account online for the first time. Submit all completed documentation to National Testing Network by mail or fax (425-774-0829). National Testing Network 18720 33rd Avenue West Lynnwood, WA 98037 All sections of the form must be completed; if one of the forms does not apply, please mark as "not applicable". Requests must be made in advance and supported by documentation from a physician. Requests must be made and accepted prior to scheduling your exams with accommodations. You will be notified of the result of your request.

Languages

The exams are only offered in English.

Arrival Time

Make sure you have the correct date, time, and location of your exam. Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled exam time so you have plenty of time for registration.

Late Arrival Policy

Entrance to the exam closes at exam time. Candidates who arrive late will not be admitted. No exam will be delayed waiting for a late arrival. If you are late or do not show for your exam, you must go online to reschedule and pay for another exam to take at a later time.

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SCHEDULING AND TAKING THE EXAMS

Getting Your License

Once you have passed both exams you will be able to print and send in your licensure fee notice to DPOR. Upon passing both exams, complete the following steps: Step 1: Log into your account at www.cosmetologyvirginia.com Step 2: Click “Licensure Fee Notice” button Step 3: Complete the licensure fee notice Step 4: Mail notice and payment to DPOR at the address on the form (address and payment information found on the form) Note: Licensure fee notice and payment must be received and processed by DPOR in order to receive your license.

Need Help?

If you need help with this process, please contact us anytime by clicking the “Contact Support” link on www.cosmetologyvirginia.com.

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EXAM RULES

No Study Materials

No textbooks or other study materials are allowed in exam rooms.

Personal Belongings

No purses, backpacks, hats, caps, visors (with the exception of religious apparel), hooded clothing, coats, shawls, heavy jackets or other personal belongings are allowed in exam rooms. Such items may not be accessed during the exam. National Testing Network assumes no responsibility or liability for any personal items in the facility.

No Digital Devices

No digital devices (cell phones, pagers, mp3 players, data sticks, cameras, voice recorders, etc.) are allowed in exam rooms.

No Weapons

No weapons of any kind are allowed in the facility.

Talking

During the exams, speak politely and only to exam proctors and evaluators. Do not speak to other candidates unless specifically directed or permitted to do so by an exam proctor or evaluator. (Raise your hand if you need assistance during an exam.)

No Cheating

Cheating or falsifying information is not tolerated.

No Disruptions

No disruptive behavior or unnecessary noise is allowed.

No Drinking, Eating, Chewing, or Smoking

No eating, drinking, gum chewing, toothpick chewing, or smoking is allowed. No food or beverages may be brought into the exam room. (Drinking water is available.) Accommodation will be allowed given appropriate documentation.

Stay Within Your Workstation

Candidates and their test items must remain within the boundaries of their assigned workstations. Bending or leaning into someone else’s work area is not allowed.

Breaks

No timeout for breaks is given during exams. You must get permission from an evaluator or an administrator to leave your workstation.

No Companions or Visitors

Candidates are not allowed to have companions or visitors in the building.

Rule Violations

Any candidates who violate exam rules or who do not show respect for the professional exam setting, will be required to leave the exam site. Their opportunity to sit for the exam will be forfeited. Their exam will be voided and will not be scored. The exam fee will not be refunded. Those who cheat may also be responsible for damages based on copyright/trademark law violations. Violations can result in additional suspensions from testing or affect receiving a license.

Appeals Process

National Testing Network will consider appeals regarding significant procedural errors or adverse environmental conditions during exam administration. Please contact National Testing Network Customer Support within 15 calendar days after the date of notification of exam results. The appeal must be made in writing and can be sent to [email protected] or to Appeals Process, National Testing Network, 18720 33rd Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98037.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How and when do I find out about my exam results?

Your exam results will be posted on your online account page within one week after you complete your exam. (The employees at exam locations do not have access to exam scores and cannot answer questions related to your performance on any exam.)

What is the passing score?

Candidates are required to pass a written exam to be licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Passing score for the written exam is 75. Candidates scoring less than 75 on the written exam must take the entire written exam again.

When can I retake an exam?

If you do not receive a passing score, you can go online and sign up to retake the written exam.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Exam fees are non-refundable. Exams can be rescheduled by clicking the “Contact Support” link on www.cosmetologyvirginia.com and submitting a support ticket a minimum of 7 calendar days prior to your exam date. Schedule changes are not allowed outside of the 7 day policy.

What is the policy on extreme weather and emergency closure?

In case of extreme weather conditions or other emergencies that warrant closure of any testing center, you will be notified by the testing center as soon as possible. When possible, you will be notified at least two hours before your scheduled time. After you receive notification from the testing center, exams can be rescheduled by clicking the “Contact Support” link on www.cosmetologyvirginia.com and submitting a weather re-schedule support ticket.

Is my score valid in other states?

You can contact the licensing board for a particular state to find out if your Virginia scores are valid there.

Do I have to take the exam for things that are not taught in my program?

This is your state licensing exam. The exam tests for state requirements and the ability to perform services listed in Virginia State Law, as shown on the next page. You must be prepared for testing in all areas shown.

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Written Exam

INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE MATERIALS

The written exam covers professional knowledge and laws that regulate permanent cosmetic tattooing. All law items are covered in the Occupational Safety & Health Administration and Virginia Laws, Rules and Regulations documents listed below. All exam content is Board-approved. 1. Virginia Board of Cosmetology (2014, March). Board for Barbers and Cosmetology – Regulations. Retrieved March 28, 2014 from: http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Boards/BarberCosmo/ A425REGS_Tattooing.pdf 2. Occupational Safety & Health Administration: Bloodborne pathogens. (2014). Retrieved March 28, 2014 from: https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051 3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Standard Precautions. (2011). Retrieved March 28, 2014 from: http://www.cdc.gov/HAI/settings/outpatient/basic-infection-control-prevention-plan-2011/standardprecautions.html

The following book may be a helpful resource for some of the exam: Milady’s Aesthetician Series Permanent Makeup: Tips and Techniques, Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Learning, 2006.

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WRITTEN EXAM ADMINISTRATION

Written Exam Time

2 hours

Computerized Testing

The written exam is computer administered. You must be able to use a mouse and be familiar with basic keyboarding. Exam administrators will give clear instructions and can help if you have trouble using the computer. During your exam, you will be able to go back to any question and review and change your answer, if needed.

Languages

The written exam is in English.

All Testing Materials are Provided

All materials you need to take the written exam are provided to you by the exam administrator at the time of your exam. No other materials or personal belongings are allowed in the exam room.

TIPS FOR TAKING THE WRITTEN EXAM

Read directions

Avoid careless errors by thoroughly reading and understanding the instructions before you begin.

Read questions thoroughly

Read every question carefully before you answer it. The most common reason people miss questions when they know the material is that they do not read the questions carefully.

Read all answers before choosing

Read all answers before making your choice. Even if you come to an answer that looks good, one of the answers below it may look better.

Answer every question

You might choose the right answer even if you are not sure. Rule out the answers you know are wrong and then make the best available choice.

Don’t spend too much time on one question

If you have a hard time with a particular question, move on and make a note to come back to that question later.

Double check answers

If you finish early, use the remaining time to review and double-check your answers.

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DETAILED WRITTEN EXAM CONTENT: PERMANENT COSMETIC TATTOOER

The Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer written exam contains 85 multiple-choice questions that come from the areas listed in this section (75 scored items and 10 unscored experimental items). The number of scored items that cover each topic area is shown in the left column. All topic areas were rated as important to successful job performance in a survey of Virginia licensed permanent cosmetic tattoo artists. Experimental items are not scored, are for research purposes only and do not contribute to a candidate’s score in any way. Content area scores are provided only to assist candidates in understanding the strength of their performance in each content area. Total scores cannot be computed from content area scores. Virginia State General Laws, Rules and Regulations

Laws, Rules and Regulations contained in the following publications: Virginia Board of Cosmetology (2014, March). Board for Barbers and Cosmetology – Regulations. Retrieved March 28, 2014 from:

15 items

http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Boards/BarberCosmo/ A425REGS_Tattooing.pdf Occupational Safety & Health Administration: Bloodborne pathogens. (2014). Retrieved March 28, 2014 from: https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table= STANDARDS&p_id=10051 Business management and ethics

Safety, Sanitation & Infection Control 17 items

Implements, Tools & Equipment

Types of bacteria Immunity Viruses Parasites Fungus Prohibited Practices

Methods of infection control:  Sanitation  Antiseptics  Disinfection  Sterilization  Solutions and formulations

First Aid:  Blood spill procedures  Bodily fluids contact procedures  Referral to physician

Products and chemicals use and storage:  Labeling  Removal from containers  Hazardous waste disposal

Body art machines Manufacturer’s instructions

Needles (types, grouping, solder) OSHA and MSDS requirements

9 items Product Knowledge & Chemistry

Color, pigment, and inks

11 items

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DETAILED WRITTEN EXAM CONTENT: PERMANENT COSMETIC T ATTOOER

Anatomy & Physiology 3 items Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing Services 20 items

Eye glands Nervous, vascular and muscular body systems

Histology of the skin:  Structure of the skin

Client consultation Client record keeping Client after-care

Color and shading Designing the art Treatment complication, discomfort and side effects

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PRACTICE QUESTIONS

Questions on the written exam are followed by four answer choices with only one correct answer. Review the sample questions and answers below. 1. Sharps containers are a. b. c. d.

yellow with a safety warning. red and marked “biohazard”. blue and marked “blood-born pathogens”. orange and marked “hazardous chemicals”.

2. If a product measures 12.0 – 13.0 on the pH scale, it means that the product is a. b. c. d.

an acid. a neutral product. an alkaline. a flammable product.

3. The skin a. b. c. d.

is the largest organ of the body. is the smallest organ of the body. has an average pH of 3.0 – 4.5. has an average pH of 6.0 – 7.0.

4. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned cosmetic products that contain a. b. c. d.

antiseptic solutions. hazardous substances. hydrogen peroxide. disinfectant solutions.

5. The outermost layer of skin is the a. b. c. d.

epidermis. medulla. dermis. subcutaneous tissue.

Answers:

1. b. 2. c. 3. a. 4. b. 5. a

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