PA Cosmetology State Law Questions and Answers Already Passed

PA Cosmetology State Law Questions and Answers Already Passed When was the Cosmetology Law passed? May 3, 1933 The Cosmetology Law is also known as PL (Public Law) 242 Define Board State Board of Cosmetology Define Bureau Bureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs in the Department of the State Define Department Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs in the Department of the State Before the State Board can change any law, what must they do? Hold one public hearing Who heads the State Board of Cosmetology? The Commissioner of Occupational and Professional Affairs How many members are on the State Board? 13, including the Commissioner Where are the trade names registered? Department of State, Corporation Bureau What is considered to be a fictitious or trade name? Any name other than the owner's name What is the purpose of the Cosmetology Law? To promote public health and safety The use of what supplies are prohibited by law in schools and salons? Powder puffs, styptic pencils and neck dusters How are creams and other semi-solid substances removed from jars? These products must be removed from jars with spatulas In what way do we care for articles dropped on the floor? Articles dropped on the floor must not be used again until they have been disinfected properly What is the State Law concerning permanent waving and chemical applications? A client may not be left unattended during the heating or processing period How are powders and lotions applied to the skin? With cotton pledgets or sterilized gauze What is the State Law concerning hair tinting? Must follow manufacturer directions and the regulations of the FDA that appear on or within the container or packaging of the product Why is it a State Law to use a paper sanex or towel around the client's neck? To prevent the cape from becoming "common use of" What is the State Law concerning all equipment and tools used in the salon? They must be washed, rinsed and disinfected after each use When is it unlawful to practice without a license? It is prohibited to practice or teach cosmetology for compensation or to use and maintain any place for the practice or teaching of cosmetology for compensation What must be submitted to the State Board before a salon may be licensed? Diagram of the shop layout and completion of all State and local requirements What is the minimum age required to own a salon? Owner must be 18 years of age What is the minimum floor space for a one operator salon? 180 square feet and at least 10 feet wide How many additional square feet are required for each stylist in a salon? 60 square feet Who is in charge of the salon? The owner or the designated person in charge of the salon in the owner's absence How does the State Board Inspector know who is in charge of the salon? The name of the owner and/or designated in charge must be posted in a conspicuous place in the salon and be readily available during regular business hours to State Board Inspectors What method of advertising is used to identify the entrance to a salon? A sign at or near the main entrance to the salon that is visible from the road When is a salon subject to inspection? Any reasonable time during normal business hours What Board Representative inspects the salon? A representative of the Board of Law Enforcement Division When is an operator, apprentice or student prohibited from working on a client? When either the client or the operator has an infectious or contagious disease When is waxing permitted in a nail salon or natural braiding salon? It is not allowed. Only a licensed esthetics or cosmetology salon are permitted to offer waxing What services are allowed in a natural braiding salon? Licensed natural hair braided are allowed to perform twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking or braiding of the hair. They may use straightening combs, flat irons, curling irons and blow dryers on the hair. No chemical services. Is booth rental allowed in Pennsylvania? No it is illegal What are the State Board guidelines for a cosmetologist or limited license holder wishes to provide services to clients who are unable to come into a salon? The licensee must be employed by a salon and keep records for the services rendered outside of the salon, including date, time, place and fee charged How must shears be stored in a salon? Shears need to be stored upright with the points down or in a protective case Where are clean towels kept in a salon? In a closed cabinet Where are used towels kept in a salon? In a closed container for soiled linens How is the headrest of a facial chair prepared before a service? The headrest should be covered with a clean cloth towel or an unused disposable paper towel What is meant by a "license in escrow"? A licensed cosmetologist or limited license holder who is not actively working in the salon can request the State Board, in writing, to place his/her license in escrow. What does a "license in escrow" protect? It protects his/her right to obtain a license at any such time within a 5 year period to reactivate their license When do all licenses expire? January 31st every 2 years What must be done if a license is lost or if you have a change of address? Notify the State Board in writing If a license is in escrow or expires for less than 5 years, how may it be restored? By paying a restoration fee for the years not renewed plus the current renewal fee If a license is in escrow or expires for more than 5 years, how may it be restored? By paying the exam fee and passing the State Board exam for the appropriate license being sought What happens to an applicant who fails to report to the State Board Exam at the scheduled time? Automatic failure and they must reapply and pay the appropriate fee To whom are all fines and penalties paid? Professional Licensure Augmentation Account (PLAA) What is a limited license? A license to practice either esthetics, natural hair braiding or nail technology What is the scope of practice for a cosmetology license? An individual holding a cosmetologist license is qualified, without further licensure, to perform the functions of a cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician or natural hair braider Who is eligible for a temporary license? Applicants who have applied and paid the fee to take the Cosmetologist, Nail Technician, Esthetician or Natural Hair Braider State Board Exam When is a temporary license issued? After training hours are completed and an application to take the exam has been processed and approved. Once approved, the temporary license will be sent to the applicant to display in the salon What are the limits to a temporary license? Someone holding a temporary license must practice under the supervision of a licensed teacher, cosmetologist or limited license holder How long is a temporary license valid? 9 months How many extensions on a temporary license are permitted? None What is an apprentice? An apprentice is someone who learns cosmetology by working in a salon. Limited licenses are not available through an apprenticeship What are the requirements to teach an apprentice in a salon? Must have a current Cosmetology Teacher's License, be at least 23 years old, have a high school diploma or the equivalent and have 5 years experience as a licensed Cosmetologist in PA How long must an apprentice train in a salon? 2,000 hours How many licensed cosmetologists must work in the salon for each apprentice? There must be 2 licensed cosmetologist in addition to the teacher How many apprentices can a salon have? No more than 2 What are the minimum hours an apprentice must do in one week? 25 hours What is the student/teacher ratio? 1 teacher for every 25 students? How many hours must a nail technician attend school? 200 hours How many hours must an esthetician attend school? 300 hours How many hours must a natural hair Braider attend school? 300 hours What are the requirements for obtaining a teachers license? Must hold a current cosmetology or limited license, a high school diploma or its equivalent, be at least 18 years of age and attend an additional 500 hours in a teaching program at a licensed school What are the minimum hours/months for a day school cosmetology student? Not less than 8 months for 1250 hours What are the minimum hours/months for a night school cosmetology student? Not less than 15 months for 1250 hours What are the maximum hours a day student may earn per day? 8 hours What are the maximum hours a night student may earn per night? 4 hours What are the maximum hours that a combination day/night student may earn in a day? 8 hours What are the maximum hours a student may earn in a 5 day week? 40 hours When are cosmetology students permitted to work in the clinic? After 300 hours of training or at the teachers discretion? What is the minimum floor space for a school of 25 students? 2750 square feet, 750 square feet required for a theory room By how many feet per student must a school increase floor space for classes over 25 students? 9 square feet For what reason may a school refuse to give hours to a student? Improper uniform, incomplete kit and unpaid financial obligations What are the requirements to supervise a school? A supervisor must hold a current teacher's license and have at least 2 years certified teaching on file with the State Board What signs must be displayed in a school of cosmetology? The signs must state: "All work done by students only" and "Charges for reasonable cost of materials only" What persons may begin school without the educational requirements of a 10th grade education or its equivalent? Persons 35 years of age or older, veterans of persons under the rehab law Once clock hours are complete, how long are they good for? Hours are good indefinitely once they are completed How long does a student have to complete their clock hours? The State Board requires that clock hours be completed in 4 consecutive years. If they are not completed in 4 years, they are no longer valid. If a person with an active limited license wants to enroll in school for cosmetology, how many hours can be applied to the cosmetology hour requirement? A licensed esthetician will receive 160 hours towards cosmetology training. A licensed nail technician will receive 100 hours. A licensed natural Braider will receive 125 hours. What is the state law concerning duty work? A school shall require students to keep their stations clean and to assist in general cleanup and other duties that may be required in an operating salon What is reciprocity? An agreement between 2 states to transfer certain privileges pertaining to beauty culture laws and licensing How long must you wait to receive a license through reciprocity? Must be licensed for at least 2 years and actively working in the field to receive a license through reciprocity What is the state law concerning Once clock How many licensed