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Where must a cosmetologist's license be placed?
Where must a cosmetologist's license be placed?
In full view of the public
How many apprentices can one senior cosmetologist have at a time?
How many apprentices can one senior cosmetologist have at a time?
1
How many hours a week must an apprentice train at minimum?
How many hours a week must an apprentice train at minimum?
20
To pass the examinations, you must score ___% on both the theory and the practical.
To pass the examinations, you must score ___% on both the theory and the practical.
How much does it cost to renew your cosmetologist's license?
How much does it cost to renew your cosmetologist's license?
What is the fine for operating without a valid license?
What is the fine for operating without a valid license?
What is the fine for poor lighting, heating, or ventilation?
What is the fine for poor lighting, heating, or ventilation?
What is the fine for using a neck duster or powder puff on more than one client?
What is the fine for using a neck duster or powder puff on more than one client?
What is the penalty for operating or performing services on a client with an infectious or contagious disease?
What is the penalty for operating or performing services on a client with an infectious or contagious disease?
Failure to wash implements before disinfection results in what for the beauty salon?
Failure to wash implements before disinfection results in what for the beauty salon?
Presence of rodents or insects in the salon results in a fine of:
Presence of rodents or insects in the salon results in a fine of:
What is the salon's fine if an employee doesn't wash their hands before each client?
What is the salon's fine if an employee doesn't wash their hands before each client?
If the school or salon is used for living or sleeping, what would be the fine?
If the school or salon is used for living or sleeping, what would be the fine?
What is the fine for an unsanitary restroom in a salon or school?
What is the fine for an unsanitary restroom in a salon or school?
Placing pins or clips in the mouth would result in a fine of
Placing pins or clips in the mouth would result in a fine of
Failure to sharpen lip or eyebrow pencils after each use would be a fine of
Failure to sharpen lip or eyebrow pencils after each use would be a fine of
If hair removal wax is used on more than one person, the penalty would be
If hair removal wax is used on more than one person, the penalty would be
If you operate and perform services while sick with an infectious disease, what would be the penalty?
If you operate and perform services while sick with an infectious disease, what would be the penalty?
Selling used hairpins is a penalty of
Selling used hairpins is a penalty of
If you interfere with the inspection of the school or salon, what will happen?
If you interfere with the inspection of the school or salon, what will happen?
Cleaning is a mechanical process that uses soap and water to remove what?
Cleaning is a mechanical process that uses soap and water to remove what?
Sanitizing is a chemical process for reducing the number of what?
Sanitizing is a chemical process for reducing the number of what?
Disinfection is a chemical process that does what?
Disinfection is a chemical process that does what?
What does OSHA stand for?
What does OSHA stand for?
What does MSDS stand for?
What does MSDS stand for?
What does EPA stand for?
What does EPA stand for?
What are disinfectants?
What are disinfectants?
What is a hospital disinfectant?
What is a hospital disinfectant?
What is nonporous material?
What is nonporous material?
What is a disease?
What is a disease?
What is a tuberculocidal disinfectant?
What is a tuberculocidal disinfectant?
What is an infection?
What is an infection?
What are bacteria?
What are bacteria?
What is a non-pathogenic organism?
What is a non-pathogenic organism?
What is a pathogenic microorganism?
What is a pathogenic microorganism?
What are cocci?
What are cocci?
What are staphylococci?
What are staphylococci?
What are streptococci?
What are streptococci?
What are diplococci?
What are diplococci?
What are bacilli?
What are bacilli?
What are spirilla?
What are spirilla?
What does motility describe?
What does motility describe?
What are flagella?
What are flagella?
What is the active stage in bacteria?
What is the active stage in bacteria?
What is binary fission?
What is binary fission?
What is the inactive/spore-forming stage in bacteria?
What is the inactive/spore-forming stage in bacteria?
What is direct transmission?
What is direct transmission?
What is indirect transmission?
What is indirect transmission?
What is a virus?
What is a virus?
What is inflammation?
What is inflammation?
What is pus?
What is pus?
What is biofilm?
What is biofilm?
What is contamination?
What is contamination?
What is a parasitic disease?
What is a parasitic disease?
What is a systemic disease?
What is a systemic disease?
What are bloodborne pathogens?
What are bloodborne pathogens?
What is hepatitis?
What is hepatitis?
What is HIV?
What is HIV?
What are fungi?
What are fungi?
What is folliculitis barbae?
What is folliculitis barbae?
What is tinea barbae?
What is tinea barbae?
What is tinea capitis?
What is tinea capitis?
What is tinea pedis?
What is tinea pedis?
What is a parasite?
What is a parasite?
What is pediculosis capitis?
What is pediculosis capitis?
What is scabies?
What is scabies?
What is melanin?
What is melanin?
What is eumelanin?
What is eumelanin?
What is the papillary layer?
What is the papillary layer?
What is a papule?
What is a papule?
What are pustules?
What are pustules?
What is the reticular layer?
What is the reticular layer?
What are sebaceous glands?
What are sebaceous glands?
What is sebum?
What is sebum?
What is acne?
What is acne?
What are arrector pili muscles?
What are arrector pili muscles?
What is a callus?
What is a callus?
What is collagen?
What is collagen?
What is a comedo?
What is a comedo?
What are dermal papillae?
What are dermal papillae?
What is the dermis?
What is the dermis?
What are the layers of the dermis?
What are the layers of the dermis?
What is the stratum corneum?
What is the stratum corneum?
What is the stratum lucidum?
What is the stratum lucidum?
What is the stratum granulosum?
What is the stratum granulosum?
What is the stratum spinosum?
What is the stratum spinosum?
What is the stratum germinativum?
What is the stratum germinativum?
What is a cyst?
What is a cyst?
What is a macule?
What is a macule?
What is a tumor?
What is a tumor?
What is excoriation?
What is excoriation?
What is a fissure?
What is a fissure?
What is a keloid?
What is a keloid?
What is a scale?
What is a scale?
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
What is hyperhidrosis?
What is hyperhidrosis?
What is a fever blister?
What is a fever blister?
What is chloasma?
What is chloasma?
What is leukoderma?
What is leukoderma?
What is a nevus?
What is a nevus?
Study Notes
Cosmetology License Requirements
- A cosmetologist's license must be displayed in a location visible to the public.
- A senior cosmetologist may supervise only one apprentice at a time.
- Apprentices are required to train a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Examination and Licensing Fees
- A passing score of 75% is required on both theory and practical examinations.
- The cost to renew a cosmetologist's license is $25.
Fines and Penalties
- Operating without a license incurs a $300 fine.
- Poor salon ventilation, heating, or lighting results in a $50 fine.
- Using a neck duster or powder puff on multiple clients leads to a $100 fine.
- Performing services on clients with infectious diseases may result in a formal hearing.
Sanitation Violations
- Failure to disinfect implements before use incurs a $150 fine.
- Presence of pests in the salon results in a $50 fine.
- Not washing hands before serving a client incurs a $50 fine for each incident.
- Having an unsanitary restroom is punishable by a $50 fine.
- Storing items like pins or clips in the mouth leads to a $50 fine.
- Failing to sharpen cosmetic pencils after each use results in a $100 fine.
- Using hair removal wax on more than one client incurs a $300 fine.
Sanitation Processes
- Cleaning is the mechanical removal of debris using soap and water.
- Sanitizing reduces disease-causing bacteria through chemical means.
- Disinfection utilizes specific chemicals to destroy harmful organisms on surfaces.
Regulations
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees safety and health standards in workplaces.
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registers disinfectants used in the USA.
- A Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS) is required for all chemical products.
Definitions of Key Terms
- Disinfectants destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces.
- Hospital disinfectants are effective in medical settings.
- Nonporous materials do not absorb liquids.
Microbiology
- Pathogenic microorganisms can cause diseases, whereas non-pathogenic ones are typically harmless and can be beneficial.
- Various bacteria shapes include cocci (round), bacilli (rod-shaped), and spirilla (spiral).
- Cocci may form staphylococci (clusters) or streptococci (strings).
Infections and Diseases
- An infection is when pathogens invade body tissues.
- Bloodborne pathogens are organisms transmitted through blood or bodily fluids.
- Common diseases include Hepatitis (liver damage) and HIV (causes AIDS).
Skin Conditions
- Acne is characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands.
- Fungal infections include tinea (athlete's foot) and tinea capitis (scalp infection).
- Folliculitis barbae is an inflammation of hair follicles due to bacteria.
Skin Anatomy
- The dermis, known as the "true skin," contains blood vessels, glands, and hair follicles.
- Key layers of the epidermis include stratum corneum (outer layer) and stratum germinativum (deepest layer).
- Collagen provides skin structure and diminishes with age.
Skin Abnormalities
- Cysts are abnormal sacs filled with pus or fluid; must be drained with medical supervision.
- Keloids are thick scars from excessive fibrous tissue growth.
- Macules are flat spots of color on the skin.
Miscellaneous Terms
- Hyperhidrosis refers to excessive sweating.
- Chloasma is skin discoloration in yellowish-brown patches.
- Leukoderma is characterized by light patches on the skin due to various causes.
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Test your knowledge on the key regulations and requirements for cosmetologists in Maryland. This quiz covers licensing, apprenticeship rules, and examination standards that every aspiring cosmetologist should know. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the essentials of cosmetology practice!