The Oregon Administrative Rules contain OARs filed through January 15, 2010

OREGON HEALTH LICENSING AGENCY,
BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY

817-030-0005

Qualification and Training Requirements

To obtain an Oregon certificate in one or more fields of practice, individuals must complete required application documentation prescribed by the agency under OAR 331-030-0000 and 817-030-0015 provide satisfactory evidence of meeting certification requirements, which includes qualifying criteria listed in one of the following certification pathways, and submit payment of required fees.

CERTIFICATION PATHWAY ONE

(1) Graduate from Oregon Licensed Career School: Applicants must meet the education and training requirements in effect at the time of application. Applicants shall complete and pass courses required by the Oregon Department of Education, Private Career Schools, in one or more of the following educational programs offered through an Oregon licensed career school, and must also pass a written and practical examination approved or recognized by the Board of Cosmetology in accordance with OAR 817-030-0040:

(a) Hair design -- 1,450 hour course;

(b) Barbering -- 1,100 hour course;

(c) Esthetics -- 250 hour course;

(d) Nail technology -- 350 hour course;

(e) Mandatory completion of a 150 hour safety and infection control course and a 100 hour career development course in addition to any one or more of the approved programs listed in (a) through (d) of this rule. The Board recognizes a final practical examination, prescribed by the Department of Education, Private Career Schools in collaboration with the Board, which establishes standard examination criteria and testing protocols, as its qualifying practical certification examination. Authorized Oregon licensed career school personnel conduct the practical examination.

CERTIFICATION PATHWAY TWO

(2) Non-Credentialed Applicants from Another State or Country: Applicants who have completed schooling requirements established by a regulatory authority in another state or country must submit all required application documentation (OAR 817-030-0015) to the agency for evaluation to determine qualification and fitness to practice. Approved applicants will be required to take the Oregon qualifying written and practical examination (OAR 817-030-0040) if the following criteria apply:

(a) Certification or licensure in another state or country was not attained;

(b) Reciprocity requirements listed in subsection (3) of this rule have not been met.

CERTIFICATION PATHWAY THREE

(3) Oregon Certification by Reciprocity: The Board recognizes at its discretion other states', and countries', equivalent education, examination and licensing requirements. To be certified in one or more a field of practice, applicants are required to meet OAR 817-030-0015(1) and the following criteria:

(a) The applicant shall arrange for Affidavit of Licensure as defined in OAR 331-030-0040 be provided to the Agency. The applicant is responsible for payment of any service fee the originating state may assess for producing the affidavit.

(b) Completion of a state-approved board examination for certification/licensure and graduation from a licensed cosmetology school.

(c) Completion of the Oregon Laws and Rules examination.

(4) Applicants holding current certification/licensure from out-of-state who do not qualify for Oregon certification by means of reciprocity as specified in subsection (3) of this rule must complete and pass the qualifying examination(s) required in OAR chapter 817, division 030.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 690.035, 690.046 & 690.165
Stats. Implemented: ORS 690.035, 690.046 & 690.165
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. & ef. 11-29-78; BH 1-1981, f. & ef. 10-1-81; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88; BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; BH 1-1992, f. 6-1-92, cert. ef. 7-1-92; BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94; BH 1-1996, f-5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96; BH 1-1997, f. 7-22-97, cert. ef. 8-1-97; BOC 1-2000, f. 5-12-00, cert. ef. 5-15-00; BOC 1-2002, f. 5-31-02 cert. ef. 6-1-02; BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04; BOC 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-15-06; BOC 3-2008(Temp), f. 11-28-08, cert. ef. 12-1-08 thru 4-30-09; Administrative correction 5-20-09; BOC 1-2009, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-09

817-030-0015

Practitioner Application Requirements

(1) Applicants must meet all of the requirements of OAR 331-030-0000 in addition to the provisions of this rule. Before being authorized to take an examination at any of the agency approved testing locations, the completed application documentation must be on file with the agency and eligibility for examination established. Refer to OAR 817-030-0020.

(2) Applicants must provide, or cause to be delivered to the agency, prescribed documentation verifying training and/or licensure, according to one of the qualification pathways listed under. OAR 817-030-0005:.

(a) Official transcript/Oregon Career School: completed official transcript, issued by an Oregon licensed career school of barbering, hair design, esthetics or nail technology, and completed original official transcript of practical examination, signed by the authorized school personnel proctoring the Board sanctioned examination, certifying that criteria for the practical examination was met and that the applicant satisfactorily demonstrated minimum competencies established by the Department of Education, Private Career Schools, in collaboration with the Board.

(b) Out-of-state non-credentialed: documentation of schooling and/or training experience, including official transcript from the licensed school mailed or transmitted directly to the agency from the originating state's regulatory authority, work study or apprenticeship records.

(c) Reciprocity: The applicant shall arrange for Affidavit of Licensure as defined in OAR 331-030-0040 be provided to the Agency. The applicant is responsible for payment of any service fee the originating state may assess for producing the affidavit.

(3) Application documentation required for an examination and certification must be submitted to the Oregon Health Licensing Agency in English. If documents require translation, a copy of the official document(s), in the original language, must be submitted with the written translation in English.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 676.615, 690.035 & 690.165
Stats. Implemented: ORS 676.615, 690.035 & 690.165
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. & ef. 11-29-78; BH 1-1981, f. & ef. 10-1-81; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88; BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; BH 1-1992, f. 6-1-92, cert. ef. 7-1-92; Renumbered from 817-030-0010; BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94; BH 1-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96; BH 1-1997, f. 7-22-97, cert. ef. 8-1-97; BBH 1-1998, f. 6-24-98, cert. ef. 6-30-98; BOC 1-2000, f. 5-12-00, cert. ef. 5-15-00; BOC 1-2001(Temp), f. 1-31-01, cert. ef. 2-1-01 thru 7-29-01; BOC 3-2001, f. 3-30-01, cert. ef. 4-1-01; BOC 1-2002, f. 5-31-02 cert. ef. 6-1-02; BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04; BOC 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-15-06; BOC 3-2008(Temp), f. 11-28-08, cert. ef. 12-1-08 thru 4-30-09; Administrative correction 5-20-09; BOC 1-2009, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-09

817-030-0018

Examination for Reinstatement of Certification

Pursuant to ORS 690.085(5), a certificate that has expired beyond two years, may be reinstated upon compliance with all of the following criteria and submission of required documentation:

(1) A signed and completed application form prescribed by the agency in accordance with requirements specified in OAR 331-030-0000 and 817-030-0015, which includes the applicant's expired certificate number(s);

(2) A completed official practical examination transcript issued by the appropriate Oregon licensed career showing attainment of a passing score on the practical examination conducted by the Oregon licensed career school within two years from the date of application;

(3) Attainment of a passing score on the Board approved written examination(s); and

(4) Payment of the required application, examination and certificate fees specified in OAR 817-040-0003.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 690.035, 690.046, 690.048 & 690.165
Stats. Implemented: ORS 690.035, 690.046, 690.048 & 690.165
Hist.: BH 1-1997, f. 7-22-97, cert. ef. 8-1-97; BOC 1-2000, f. 5-12-00, cert. ef. 5-15-00; BOC 2-2001, f. 2-16-01, cert. ef. 3-1-01; BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04; BOC 1-2005, f. 6-17-05, cert. ef. 7-1-05; BOC 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-15-06

817-030-0020

Examination Requirements

(1) The agency will conduct examinations for certification. A schedule of examination dates and times shall be available upon request. The agency reserves the right to alter or adjust examination dates, times and locations as it deems necessary to meet emergency situations and will notify applicants and schools in advance whenever possible.

(2) Applicants may request special examination accommodation according to requirements of OAR 817-030-0080. Special examinations will be scheduled at a date and time determined by the Oregon Health Licensing Agency Director.

(3) Applicants will qualify for examination upon compliance with relevant provisions of OAR 331-030-0000, 817-030-0005 and 817-030-0015. Applicants will not be allowed to take the examination until all requirements for examination have been met. If documentation is incomplete or incorrect, applicants will not be allowed to sit for the examination.

(4) An applicant must meet identification requirements listed under OAR 331-030-0000.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 676.615, 690.065 & 690.165
Stats. Implemented: ORS 676.615, 690.065 & 690.165
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. & ef. 11-29-78; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88; BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94; BH 1-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96 ; BH 1-1997, f. 7-22-97, cert. ef. 8-1-97; BOC 1-2000, f. 5-12-00, cert. ef. 5-15-00; BOC 1-2002, f. 5-31-02 cert. ef. 6-1-02; BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04; BOC 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-15-06; BOC 2-2008, f. 9-15-08 cert. ef. 10-1-08; BOC 3-2008(Temp), f. 11-28-08, cert. ef. 12-1-08 thru 4-30-09; Administrative correction 5-20-09; BOC 1-2009, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-09

817-030-0030

General Information about the Examination

(1) Taking notes, textbooks or notebooks into the examination area is prohibited.

(2) Electronic equipment and communication devices, such as personal computers, pagers and cellular telephones or any other devices deemed inappropriate by agency staff, are prohibited in the examination area. Taking such items into the examination area will invalidate the examination and result in forfeiture of the examination fees.

(3) An applicant will be immediately disqualified during or after the examination for conduct that interferes with the examination. Such conduct includes:

(a) Giving or receiving aid, directly or indirectly during the examination process;

(b) Obtaining help or information from notes, books, or other individuals or sources to answer questions;

(c) Removing or attempting to remove any secure examination-related information, notes or materials from the examination site;

(d) Failing to follow directions relative to the conduct of the examination;

(e) Endangering the health of a person involved in the examination; and

(f) Exhibiting behavior, which impedes the normal progress of the examination.

(4) Disqualification will invalidate the examination and result in forfeiture of the examination and fees. The applicant will be required to reapply, submit additional examination fees, and request in writing to schedule another examination. Reexamination will be scheduled at a date, time and place determined by the Director following date of disqualification. Reexamination will be conducted at the agency office.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 676.615, 690.065 & 690.165
Stats. Implemented: ORS 676.615, 690.065 & 690.165
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. & ef. 11-29-78; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88; BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; Renumbered from 817-030-0025; BH 33-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94; BH 1-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96; BH 1-1997, f. 7-22-97, cert. ef. 8-1-97; BOC 1-2000, f. 5-12-00, cert. ef. 5-15-00; BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04

817-030-0040

Type of Examination

(1) The written examination consists of the following sections: Oregon Laws and Rules, Barbering, Hair Design, Esthetics and Nail Technology. Examinations test the applicant's knowledge of the following subjects:

(a) The basic principals of safety and infection control;

(b) The safety and infection control rules of the Board of Cosmetology;

(c) Chemical use and storage;

(d) Diseases and disorders;

(e) Equipment and tools/implements;

(f) Licensure requirements and regulations;

(g) Standards of practice;

(h) Definitions; and

(i) Practical applications and procedures.

(2) Each section will be scored individually. The passing score for each section is 75 percent or better.

(3) The Board will establish by policy a maximum examination time allowance for each examination section, listed in section (1) of this rule. Maximum examination time allowances shall be published and included in the application for certification packet, posted in the agency Web site and made available upon request.

(4) The examination may be administered using a computerized testing system with touch screen functionality for selecting the candidate's response to multiple-choice question.

(5) The examination is administered in English only, unless an agency approved testing contractor or vendor provides the examination in languages other than English. Examination candidates may be electronically monitored during the course of testing.

(6) The practical examination is a final examination conducted at an Oregon licensed career school of barbering, hair design, esthetics or nail technology, administered at the direction of and in accordance with criteria established by the Department of Education, Private Career Schools. The examination must be documented according to provisions set forth by the Department of Education, Private Career Schools. The Board of Cosmetology recognizes and sanctions the practical examination conducted by licensed career schools in accordance with the Department of Education's criteria and protocols, as its practical competency examination.

(7) In collaboration with the Department of Education, Private Career Schools, the Board or designated staff may periodically review any career school's practical examination procedures and conduct to determine compliance with Department of Education's criteria and to maintain Board recognition of the practical examination.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 676.615, 690.065 & 690.165
Stats. Implemented: ORS 676.615, 690.065 & 690.165
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. & ef. 11-29-78; BH 1-1983(Temp), f. & ef. 10-4-83; BH 1-1984, f. & ef. 2-13-84; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; Renumbered from 817-030-0060; BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94; BH 1-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96; BH 1-1997, f. 7-22-97, cert. ef. 8-1-97; BBH 1-1998, f. 6-24-98, cert. ef. 6-30-98; BOC 1-2000, f. 5-12-00, cert. ef. 5-15-00; BOC 1-2002, f. 5-31-02 cert. ef. 6-1-02; BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04; BOC 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-15-06; BOC 3-2008(Temp), f. 11-28-08, cert. ef. 12-1-08 thru 4-30-09; Administrative correction 5-20-09; BOC 1-2009, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-09

817-030-0045

Sections Which the Applicant Must Pass

(1) An applicant who is a graduate of an Oregon Licensed Career School or applying for certification based on equivalency according to OAR 817-030-0005(1) and (2) must pass the Oregon Laws and Rules section of the examination and one or more of the following fields of practice:

(a) Barbering;

(b) Hair Design;

(c) Esthetics;

(d) Nail Technology.

(2) An applicant who is applying for certification through reciprocity according to OAR 817-030-0005(3) must pass the Oregon Laws and Rules section of the examination

(3) Applicants failing to successfully complete the examination process and thus failing to obtain a certificate within two years from the date of their most recent examination attempt, will be required to:

(a) Reapply for examination according to OAR 817-030-0015;

(b) Pay the application, examination and original certificate fees; and

(c) Retake all written and practical examination sections qualified for, regardless of a previously passing score.

(4) Applicants for certification who fail any part of the examination may apply to retake the failed section(s) twice before being required to obtain recertification of training through an Oregon career school licensed under ORS 345.010 to 345.450.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 676.615, 690.065 & 690.165
Stats. Implemented: ORS 676.615, 690.065 & 690.165
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. & ef. 11-29-78; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94; BH 1-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96; BH 1-1997, f. 7-22-97, cert. ef. 8-1-97; BOC 1-2000, f. 5-12-00, cert. ef. 5-15-00; BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04; BOC 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-15-06; BOC 3-2008(Temp), f. 11-28-08, cert. ef. 12-1-08 thru 4-30-09; Administrative correction 5-20-09; BOC 1-2009, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-09

817-030-0055

Notification of the Examination Results

Examination results will be issued following completion of each examination section as part of the agency's automated testing system. Applicants taking examinations conducted under special accommodation will be given results by mail within seven calendar days following the date of examination.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 690.065 & 690.165
Stats. Implemented: ORS 690.065 & 690.165
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. & ef. 11-29-78; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88; BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94; BH 1-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96 ; BH 1-1997, f. 7-22-97, cert. ef. 8-1-97; BOC 1-2000, f. 5-12-00, cert. ef. 5-15-00; BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04

817-030-0065

Procedure if the Applicant Fails

(1) Failed sections of the examination may be retaken at the next available date and time, determined by the agency, as scheduling allows. Retaking a failed examination requires registration and payment of the required fees.

(2) Opportunity to review failed sections of the examination, are provided at the conclusion of each examination question/answer selection, or immediately following conclusion of the entire examination. Review of failed examination sections at a later time or date is prohibited.

(3) Applicants retaking the examination must meet the requirements under OAR 331-030-0000 and 817-030-0020.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 690.065 & 690.165
Stats. Implemented: ORS 690.065 & 690.165
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. & ef. 11-29-78; BH 1-1983(Temp), f. & ef. 10-4-83; BH 1-1984, f. & ef. 2-13-84; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88; BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; BH 1-1992, f. 6-1-92, cert. ef. 7-1-92; BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94; BH 1 1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96; BH 1-1997, f. 7-22-97, cert. ef. 8-1-97; BOC 1-2000, f. 5-12-00, cert. ef. 5-15-00; BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04; BOC 3-2008(Temp), f. 11-28-08, cert. ef. 12-1-08 thru 4-30-09; Administrative correction 5-20-09; BOC 1-2009, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-09

817-030-0080

Special Examination Accommodations

(1) Applicants who have a learning, psychological, physical, or other disability which requires an accommodation to the regular testing environment may request a special examination, if the disability is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

(2) Requests for accommodation must be made on forms provided by the Board and contain supporting documentation completed by a licensed professional holding appropriate credentials qualified to certify that the applicant's disabling condition requires the requested test accommodation.

(3) Requests for accommodation shall be arranged 30 calendar days in advance of the preferred examination date and time by special appointment.

(4) All special examinations are conducted at the agency. If the agency is unable to accommodate the disability at the office, special arrangements will be made for an adequate test site to accommodate the request.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 690.065 & 690.165
Stats. Implemented: ORS 690.065 & 690.165
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. & ef. 11-29-78; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88; BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94; BH 1-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96; BH 1-1997, f. 7-22-97, cert. ef. 8-1-97; BOC 1-2000, f. 5-12-00, cert. ef. 5-15-00; BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04

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