Kansas Esthetics Written Theory Examination — Information & Free Practice
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Kansas Esthetics Written Theory Examination
- Provider
- National Testing Network
- Format
- Computer-administered multiple-choice examination
- Exam questions
- 100 multiple-choice questions
- Time limit
- 2 hours
- Passing score
- 75
- Exam fee
- $75
Examination outline
- Kansas State General Laws, Rules and Regulations (25%)
Safety, Sanitation & Infection Control (40%)
- Types of bacteria
- Immunity
- Viruses
- Client records
- Parasites
- First Aid:
- Blood exposure procedures
- Bodily fluids contact procedures
- Methods of infection control:
- Sanitation
- Antiseptics
- Disinfection
- Sterilization
- Solutions and formulations
- Products and chemicals use and storage:
- Labeling
- Removal from containers
- Hazardous waste disposal
Implements, Tools & Equipment (6%)
- Paraffin wax machines
- Cosmetic pencil sharpeners
- Facial steam machines
- Facial rotary brushes
- Make-up
- LED equipment
- Tweezers
- Use and manipulation
- Prohibited implements
- Care and maintenance
- Microdermabrasion equipment
Product Knowledge & Chemistry (6%)
- Water
- pH and the pH scale
- Skin care products:
- Toners, astringents and refresheners
- Humectants and emollients
- Masks and packs
- Sunscreen
- Aromatherapy
- Exfoliants
- Make-up
Anatomy & Physiology (2%)
- Histology of the skin
- Structure of the skin
- Skin disorders
- Primary and secondary lesions
- Melanin
- Skin cancer
Skin Care & Services (21%)
- Skin analysis
- Skin care services:
- Draping
- Clean-up facial
- Deep facial with moist heat & massage
- Massage movements
- Hair removal
- Client records
- Make-up application
- Microdermabrasion
- LED
- Chemical exfoliation
- Microcurrent & other electrical treatments
Examination sources
- National Testing Network Kansas Esthetician Candidate Information Bulletin
Candidate Information Bulletin, page 13
- National Testing Network Kansas Esthetician Candidate Information Bulletin
Candidate Information Bulletin, page 14
- National Testing Network Kansas Esthetician Candidate Information Bulletin
FAQ, page 9, passing score
- National Testing Network Kansas Esthetician Candidate Information Bulletin
Getting Started, page 4, separate scheduling and payment
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