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Oregon Cosmetology State Laws and
Rules 151 Frequently Asked Exam
Questions: A Guide for Students
Define School - ✔ ✔ (16) "School" means an educational establishment that has a license issued by the Department of Education and is operated for the purpose of teaching one or more fields of practice. For purposes of this subsection, "field of practice" does not include natural hair care.
Define Temporary Facility Permit - ✔ ✔ (17) "Temporary facility permit" means a written authorization issued under ORS 690.055 to provide services on a temporary basis in one or more fields of practice.
A Demonstration Permit shall specify - ✔ ✔ The purpose for which it is granted.
The period during which the person is permitted to practice, demonstrate and teach, which period shall not exceed 30 days.
(c) The time and place of exercising the privilege granted by the permit.
(3) A person may be granted a permit if the person:
(a) Makes application to the agency for the permit. (b) Is currently licensed or certified to practice or teach a field of practice in another state and presents satisfactory evidence of that fact to the agency, or is otherwise qualified as determined by the board.
(c) Describes the purpose for which the permit is sought. (d) Pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.592.
Notification of a change in any authorization holder's licensing information must be submitted within __ calendar days of the change - ✔ ✔ 30
Is a practitioner required to renew the authorization or pay renewal fees while in active military service? What must be done to restore former authorization status? - ✔ ✔ A practitioner is not required to renew the authorization or pay renewal fees while in active military service unless required by the authorization holders branch of the military.
To be restored to former authorization status the authorization holder must notify the agency in writing within 60 days of being honorably discharged.
Agency's receipt of any remaining documentation required: (which is)_____ - ✔ ✔ Three months
Copy of marriage certificate or domestic partnership registration with the name of the applicant and the name of the active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States;) Copy of assignment to a duty station located in Oregon by official active duty military order for the spouse or domestic partner named in the marriage certificate or domestic partnership registration; and
(c) Affirmation by applicant that:
The applicant has requested evidence of authorization from the state or territory in which the applicant is authorized; and
The applicant is not subject to discipline in that state or territory for a matter related to services regulated by the agency or the board under which authorization is sought.
An individual seeking to use military training or experience as a qualification for an authorization to practice a profession or occupation in a program must submit a ______________ demonstrating completion of military training or experience that is substantially equivalent to requirements set forth in statute or rule by the agency or the boards or councils. - ✔ ✔ Joint services transcript
What does "Disinfect" mean? - ✔ ✔ "Disinfect" means using a process to destroy harmful organisms, including bacteria,
viruses, germs and fungi.
What does "Dispensing Area" mean? - ✔ ✔ "Dispensing area" means an area with non-porous surfaces and a sink with hot and cold
running water where service preparations are conducted, including, but not limited to, mixing
of chemicals, cleaning of tools and equipment, disposing of residues and rinsing parts of the
body exposed to chemicals.
Define High Level Disinfectant: - ✔ ✔ High-level disinfectant" means a chemical agent, which has demonstrated tuberculocidal
activity and is registered with the EPA.
Define Low Level Disinfectant: - ✔ ✔ "Low-level disinfectant" means a chemical agent which has demonstrated bactericidal,
germicidal, fungicidal, and limited virucidal activity and is registered with the EPA.
Define Materials and Supplies: - ✔ ✔ "Materials and supplies" means those items which complement the use of tools,
Define Adequate Ventilation: - ✔ ✔ "Adequate ventilation" means ventilation by natural or mechanical methods which
removes or exhausts fumes, vapors, or dust to prevent hazardous conditions from occurring
in accordance with OAR 437, Division 2, or to allow the free flow of air in a room in proportion
to the size and capacity of the room
Define Affadavit of Licensure: - ✔ ✔ "Affidavit of Licensure" means an original document or other approved means of verifying
licensure history, including information disclosing all unresolved or outstanding penalties
and/or disciplinary actions
What does "Agency" refer to? - ✔ ✔ "Agency" means the Oregon Health Licensing Agency.
What does "Article" mean? - ✔ ✔ "Article" means those items which complement services provided in the practice of
barbering, hair design, esthetics or nail technology, including but not limited to neck-strips,
neck dusters, towels or linens, and cloth or plastic capes.
Define Authorization: - ✔ ✔ "Authorization" has the definition set forth in ORS 676.580 and means a certificate,
license, permit or registration issued by the Oregon Health Licensing Agency that allows a
person to practice one of the occupations or professions or maintain a facility subject to the
authority of the boards and councils listed in ORS 676.583.
each field of practice enrolled under, specific hour requirements for each field of practice if
applicable, final practical examination scores for each field of practice, enrollment information
and a signature from an authorized representative on file with the agency. Original
documents must be submitted directly to the agency from the educational institution by
United States Postal Service mail or other recognized mail service providers in a sealed
envelope; OR Non-original documents are only
accepted when approved by the Agency.
Define "Premises" - ✔ ✔ "Premises" means the entire area of a facility, licensed by the agency as a facility
defined under ORS 690.005.
What does "Sharp edged or pointed, non-electrical tools and implements" mean? - ✔ ✔ "Sharp edged or pointed, non-electrical tools and implements" means those items which
may on occasion pierce or cut the skin and draw blood, including razors, cuticle nippers,
cuticle pushers, nail clippers, tweezers, comedone extractors, shears, and metal nail files.
What does soiled mean? - ✔ ✔ "Soiled" means an article that has been used and has not been cleaned or disinfected
for use on the next client.
Define tools and implements: - ✔ ✔ "Tools and implements" means all portable articles and instruments, which the
authorization holder uses when performing services on clients, including, but not limited to
combs, shears, clippers and yoyettes.
Define work area: - ✔ ✔ "Work area" means an area where services are performed and preparations are
conducted, including, but not limited to shampoo area, work stations and dispensing area.
What must authorization holders do when it comes to the state regulations and federal ventilation requirements? - ✔ ✔ (1) Authorization holders must observe the Department of Human Services, Oregon Health
Authority, and other city, county and state regulations.
Washing accommodations must be kept in what condition? - ✔ ✔ Clean and Sanitary.
What must be available in a facility bathroom? What is prohibited in facility bathrooms? - ✔ ✔ (5) Hand soap or similar cleansing agents must be available.
(6) Individual towels of cloth or paper must be available. Air blowers for drying the hands may be
substituted for towels.
(7) Use of bar soap or a common towel is prohibited.
What are the rules for employee restrooms? Where must they be? - ✔ ✔ Restrooms must be available for employees. The restroom must be on the facility
premises or in an adjoining premise which is reasonably accessible from any work area.
Facility restrooms must be kept in what order at all times?
- ✔ ✔ All restrooms on facility premises must be kept clean, sanitary and in proper working order
at all times.
Where must the liquid waste be discharged? In the absence of that, which method meets the requirements? -
✔ ✔ (3) All liquid waste from toilets and sinks must be discharged directly into a public sewer or, in
the absence of a public sewer, by method meeting the requirements of ORS Chapter 454
(sewage treatment and disposal systems).
What types of towels are used by authorization holders on clients? Where are they stored? - ✔ ✔ (1) An authorization holder must:
(a) Use clean towels or linens for each client.
(b) Store clean towels and linens in a clean area.
Where are soiled towels stored? Where are chemically soiled towels stored? - ✔ ✔ (c) Use closable containers large enough and sturdy enough to store all soiled towels or
linens.
(d) Store chemically soiled towels or linens in fire- retardant containers.
How should towels be laundered? - ✔ ✔ Launder towels or linens by a regular commercial laundering or by a non-commercial
from: - ✔ ✔ containers in a manner to prevent contamination of the unused portion.
How must paraffin wax be used to prevent contamination of remaining wax in the paraffin bath? - ✔ ✔ application with a single use or sanitized
spatula or applicator, or disposal of any used wax.
When not in use, how should paraffin be stored? - ✔ ✔ (3) Paraffin must be covered when not in use, and maintained at a temperature specified by
the manufacturer's instructions.
At the conclusion of each service and business day, chemical waste material must be disposed of how? - ✔ ✔ (1) All chemical waste material must be disposed of in a closed container at the conclusion of
each service and disposed of in a fire retardant container at the end of each business day.
How must waste related to the performance of service be disposed? - ✔ ✔ All waste related to the performance of services must be disposed of in a covered
container to avoid blood or other potentially infectious materials.
The waste unrelated to performance of services must be disposed of in what way? Which containers are exempt from having covers? - ✔ ✔ All waste unrelated to performance of services must be disposed of in a covered waste
disposal container. Containers located in the reception area, which do not contain waste
relating to performance of services, are exempt from having covers.
All outer surfaces of waste disposal containers must be kept _____ - ✔ ✔ Clean
What do you do with any waste that contains blood or potentially infectious material? - ✔ ✔ All waste which contains blood or other potentially infectious materials must be disposed
of in a glove or plastic bag and then disposed of in a covered container with a garbage liner
immediately following the service.
All disposable sharp objects that come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials must be disposed of how? - ✔ ✔ All disposable sharp objects that come in direct contact with blood or other potentially
to manufacturer's instructions.
When used according to the manufacturer's instructions, what are
approved methods of disinfecting tools and implements? - ✔ ✔ (a) Complete immersion in an appropriate disinfectant according to OAR 817-005-0005.
(b) Steam sterilizer, registered and listed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; or
(c) Dry heat sterilizer or autoclave, registered and listed with the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
How must disinfectants be kept? - ✔ ✔ All disinfectants listed must be kept at adequate strengths to
maintain effectiveness, be free of foreign material and be available for immediate use at all
times when the facility is open for business.
What must be done with Nail files, pumice blocks, cosmetic sponges, buffer blocks, sanding bands or sleeves,
orangewood sticks, disposable nail bits and other similar articles after use on client? - ✔ ✔ Nail files, pumice
blocks, cosmetic sponges, buffer blocks, sanding bands or sleeves,
orangewood sticks, disposable nail bits and other similar articles must be given to the client
or discarded after use on a client. Presence of used articles in the work area may be used as
prima facie evidence of re-use of those articles.
Protective gloves that are not cleaned with soap and water and disinfected must be : - ✔ ✔ Disposed of after each client.
All manual or mechanical devices and equipment used in a field of practice must meet all
_______________________ imposed by any federal, state, county, or local authority. - ✔ ✔ "product registration requirements"
Verification and documentation must be _______________ for any device
classified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that is used in a field of practice. It may not apply to those items used in the delivery of basic services, which have been defined as
