LICENSING BASICS
Which agency regulates the appearance enhancement industry in NYS?
New York State Department of State
What happens if an esthetics license has expired for over 5 years?
The written and practical exams must be retaken
What is the first step in disinfecting tools?
Clean with soap and water
If a client is accidentally cut, what must the licensee do?
Stop service and follow blood exposure protocols
Which service is NOT permitted under a NYS esthetics license?
Electrolysis
What must a licensee do if they suspect a client is having an allergic reaction during a service?
Stop the service and follow emergency protocols
How often must an esthetics license be renewed in NYS?
Every 4 years
Lending your esthetics license to someone else may result in what?
License revocation and/or legal action
How often must workstations be disinfected?
After each client
What should be used to clean up blood or bodily fluids?
EPA-registered disinfectant labeled for bloodborne pathogens
What type of hair removal can a NYS-licensed esthetician perform?
Waxing, Sugaring, Threading
What is required to perform esthetic services in NYS legally?
A valid NYS esthetics license
How long must client service records be kept?
3 years
What must be done with implements that cannot be disinfected?
Disposed of immediately
Used linens must be placed where?
In a covered container labeled “Soiled Linens”
NYS estheticians are allowed to perform massage where?
Face, neck, and shoulders only
Practicing esthetics without a valid NYS license can result in what?
Fines and/or criminal penalties
A licensee must notify the Department of State of an address change within how many days?
30 days
What must all disinfectant products have on the label?
An EPA registration number
What is cross-contamination?
Transfer of pathogens between people or surfaces
Estheticians must avoid treating clients with what condition?
Open wounds or contagious skin diseases