Pennsylvania State Laws of Cosmetology Questions and Answers Rated A+

Pennsylvania State Laws of Cosmetology Questions and Answers Rated A+ What does is mean by affiliation? Affiliation means any person who is an owner, a stockholder, a member of the board or a board of governers, any professional employee, or consultant or any nonprofessional employee and any part-time personnel employed by a school of cosmetology. What does board mean? State board of Cosmetology What does Bureau mean? Bureau of professional and occupation affairs in the department of state Where are all fines and penalties paid into? Professional licensure augmentation account Where are all trades and fictitious names registered? Department of state corporate bureau What does the term cosmetician mean? A person that only practices the massage of the face application of makeup, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams to the face, removal of hair by tweezing, waxing or depilatories; dying of lashes & brows What is a cosmetologist? A person who engages in the practice of Cosmetology What does department mean? Commissioner of professional and occupational affairs in the department of state What is Cosmetology? Any and all work done for compensation performed by a cosmetologist What does tanning units mean? Equipment that utilizes ultraviolet light for the purpose of cosmetic tanning How many members are on the board? 13 members How many members constitute a quorum? 7 members How many terms can a member serve on the board? No more than 2 consecutive terms Is it unlawful for any person to practice or teach cosmetology or manage a shop(cosmetology, manicurist or cosmetician) for compensation unless he or she has obtained a license from the department? Yes What are the requirements to practice or teach cosmetology, manage a cosmetology shop, manicuring or cosmetician? File with the board a written application for a license What are the requirements for the cosmetologist exam? -Payment or Fee -16 yrs or older with good moral character -10th grade education, GED or training from the board of rehab in the dept of labor industry -Complete 1250 hours as a student in a registered school or apprentice for at least 2000 hours -Notarized statement from school or shop stating that training and study has been completed What are the requirements for the teacher's exam? -500 hours of specialized training in a school -Must posses a cosmetology license -18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED Who are exempt from the educational requirements? Anyone over 35 years of age or a veteran What are the requirements for the registration for an apprentice? -Free from contagious & infectious disease -Application for permit filed with the board -Permit granted by the board -Good moral character -10th grade education, GED, or training from the Bureau of rehab in the department of labor industry What are the two limited licenses and what are they limited to? Manicurist and Esthetician What are the requirements for a school of cosmetology? -Staff Physician -Employ and maintain sufficient number of teachers -Possess apparatus and equipment sufficient for teaching all subjects -Keep daily record of attendance training not less than 1250 hours