Kansas State Cosmetology Law Terms

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What is an establishment?

Any place where cosmetology is practiced, other than a cosmetology school.

Who is considered a licensee?

Any person licensed as a cosmetologist, cosmetology technician, manicurist, or electrologist.

What defines a consumer in this context?

A person receiving training in a school.

Each license or apprentice shall thoroughly wash that person's hands with a ____ soap before serving each consumer.

liquid Signup and view all the answers

Each licensee or apprentice serving a consumer shall be ____ at all times.

clean Signup and view all the answers

No licensee or apprentice afflicted with _____ disease or condition shall be permitted to work or train in a school or establishment.

communicable Signup and view all the answers

Service shall not knowingly be performed on or by any person who has a communicable disease or condition or ____ that could be transmitted in the delivery of services under these regulations.

parasites Signup and view all the answers

_____ diseases including HIV Infection, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C shall not be considered infectious or contagious communicable diseases or conditions under this regulation.

Blood borne Signup and view all the answers

If there is a likelihood of exposure to _____ while practicing cosmetology, the licensee shall wear protective gloves.

blood or bodily fluids Signup and view all the answers

What is the Blood Spill Procedure?

Stop service immediately, put on protective gloves, clean the injured area with an antiseptic solution, cover the wound with a sterile bandage, double bag and dispose of all contaminated items, clean and disinfect all equipment. Signup and view all the answers

After a towel, robe or linen has been ____, the licensee or apprentice shall deposit the item in a closed and labeled receptacle.

used once Signup and view all the answers

Each licensee or apprentice shall launder towels, robes, and linens using either regular commercial laundering or non-commercial laundering process in which the towels, robes, and linens are immersed in water with a temperature of degrees Fahrenheit for at least minutes.

140 and 15 Signup and view all the answers

Each licensee or apprentice shall store all clean towels in a ____ cabinet.

clean, closed, and labeled Signup and view all the answers

Each licensee or apprentice shall ____ the shampoo bowls, back bars, service chairs, before each service.

sanitize Signup and view all the answers

Each establishment shall have at least one ____ bowl with hot and cold running water.

shampoo Signup and view all the answers

Each licensee or apprentice shall ensure that each bottle and container in use shall be ____ to disclose the contents.

distinctly and correctly labeled Signup and view all the answers

You must ____ of any supplies or instruments that come in direct contact with a consumer and cannot be disinfected.

dispose Signup and view all the answers

A licensee or apprentice shall not use in any establishment or school any product ____ by the FDA.

banned or restricted Signup and view all the answers

What is required of each school regarding restrooms?

Each school should have at least two restrooms. Signup and view all the answers

Using ____ type devices to remove calluses or skin blemishes is prohibited.

razor Signup and view all the answers

All schools must have a hand washing sink in the clinic area, a lecture room, a clinic practice area, a library, and a ____ or supply room.

dispensery Signup and view all the answers

Each licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, manicurist, and electrologist shall display their most recent ____ in a conspicuous place.

license Signup and view all the answers

The operator or owner will not permit ____ amounts of waste to accumulate.

excessive Signup and view all the answers

At the end of each day, the pedicure basin shall be filled with a ____ solution.

bleach Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with an electrical instrument before providing service to a consumer?

Remove all foreign matter. Signup and view all the answers

Mobile establishments shall have all equipment securely ____ to the mobile unit.

anchored Signup and view all the answers

Each school or establishment must be well ____.

lighted and ventilated Signup and view all the answers

If a room is used for a residential purpose, then a solid ____ shall separate the residential area from the licensed area.

partition Signup and view all the answers

What must be kept clean in an establishment?

The floors, walls, ceilings, furniture and other exposed surfaces. Signup and view all the answers

Each establishment shall have at least one working restroom that includes a working toilet and a hand-washing sink with a liquid soap dispenser, kept in a ____ condition.

sanitary Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Kansas State Law Board of Cosmetology Key Terms and Definitions

Establishment: A location where cosmetology is practiced, not including cosmetology schools.
Licensee: Individual licensed as a cosmetologist, technician, manicurist, or electrologist.
Consumer: A person receiving training in a cosmetology school.
Liquid Soap: Required for licensees or apprentices to wash hands before serving a consumer.
Cleanliness: Licensees or apprentices must maintain cleanliness, including their uniform or attire.
Communicable Disease: Licensees or apprentices with such diseases are prohibited from practicing in schools or establishments.
Parasites: Services cannot be performed on or by individuals who have communicable diseases or parasites.
Blood-Borne Diseases: Include HIV, Hepatitis B, and C; considered non-infectious under certain regulations.
Blood/Bodily Fluids: Licensees must wear protective gloves when exposed to these during services.
Blood Spill Procedure: Requires immediate action including cleaning wounds, disposing of contaminated items, and disinfecting.
Used Once Items: Disposable items like towels and robes must be laundered and cannot be reused until sanitized.
Laundering Requirements: Towels must be washed at a minimum of 140°F for at least 15 minutes.
Storage of Clean Towels: Must be kept in a clean, closed, and labeled cabinet.
Sanitizing Requirements: Shampoo bowls and workstations must be sanitized before each service.
Shampoo Bowls: Establishments must have at least one functioning shampoo bowl; schools require at least two.
Labeling Products: All containers must be distinctly labeled to reveal contents, especially for poisonous substances.
Contamination Protocol: Product usage must prevent contamination of the unused portion and discard any unused product.
Prohibited Products: Licensees cannot use any products banned by the FDA.
Neck Strips: Sanitary neck strips or towels must be used during services.
Disposal Protocol: Supplies that cannot be disinfected must be immediately disposed of in covered receptacles.
Single-Use Items: Certain items like electrolysis needles and sanding bands are required to be single-use.
Pedicure Equipment: Must be disinfected and maintained in accordance with regulations.
Daily Cleaning: Regular cleaning and disinfecting protocols must be followed for equipment and surfaces.
EPA Guidelines: Disinfectants must be effective and clearly labeled; cloudy solutions must be replaced frequently.
Health and Safety Regulations: Schools must provide a sanitary environment and maintain clean facilities.
Inspections: Regular inspections are mandated to ensure compliance with safety and sanitary regulations.
Student to Instructor Ratio: Schools must maintain a minimum ratio of 1 instructor for every 25 students.
Licensing Display: Licensees must display their current license in a visible location during work.
Specific Complaint Inspections: Establishments may be inspected based on specific complaints regarding sanitary violations.

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Test your knowledge of key terms and definitions related to Kansas State Law in cosmetology. This quiz covers essential vocabulary such as 'Establishment', 'Licensee', and 'Consumer' that every cosmetologist should know. Perfect for students and professionals preparing for their licensing exams.