National Esthetics Advanced Practice Theory Examination CIB

CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN (CIB)

EXAMINATION CONTENT AND IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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The National Esthetics Advanced Practice Theory Examination is a licensure examination for Esthetics Advanced Practice, developed by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC).

This bulletin contains IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding National Esthetics Advanced Practice Theory Examination content and references.

The time allowed for this examination is 90 minutes.

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For each NIC National Theory Examination, there are multiple parts to every Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB):

• Important Instructions and Examination Content Domain Sections – This provides information and guidelines related to administration of the Theory examination and information about the scope of content covered in the examination.
• References – This provides a list of references used to develop and support the content covered in NIC examinations. References will be the same across exam types for each exam.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

General

• Do not leave the examination area without permission. Permission must be obtained to leave the examination area for any reason, including restroom usage or at the completion of the examination. Picture ID is required for re-entry into the examination.
• All examinations are administered in a testing environment.

Standardized Administration

Due to standardization of the NIC National Examinations, proctors and examiners are required to adhere to the following standards:

• With the exception of verbal instructions, proctors and examination administration personnel are NOT allowed to speak with candidates.
• If a candidate experiences an emergency situation, they may notify the proctor by raising their hand.

Prohibited Items

• The following provides examples of materials and actions that are prohibited in the examination room during the examination administration:
  • Possession of cellular phones, watches (of any kind), pagers, tablets, computers, projectors, cameras, or any other electronic or recording devices, printed materials, or handwritten notes.
  • Purses, bags, coats, hats, and any other personal items not directly needed to complete the examination, are not allowed.
• Communicating to other candidates or any examiner.
• Exhibiting disruptive behavior. The above referenced items or actions are not an exhaustive list.

Failure to comply with any of these conditions or exhibiting ANY behavior that suggests an effort to cheat will result in immediate dismissal from the examination and the candidates’ actions reported to the proper authorities.

ESTHETICS ADVANCED PRACTICE THEORY EXAMINATION
CONTENT OUTLINE

Domain Details

The following outlines the scope of content covered by the NIC National Esthetics Advanced Practice Theory Examination. The percentages represent the percentage of items from each domain. The examination contains 110 items, of which 100 items are weighted and contribute to the candidate’s final score.

1. Scientific Concepts (30%)
   1. Apply Knowledge of Infection Control Procedures
      1. Identify how disease and infection are caused (e.g., viral, bacterial, parasitical, fungal)
         
      2. Identify how disease and infection are transmitted (e.g., direct/indirect contact, communicable, cross-contamination)
         
      3. Recognize purpose and/or effect of infection control principles
         1. Determine levels of infection control (i.e., cleansing/sanitation, disinfection, sterilization)
            
         2. Determine methods of infection control (e.g., chemical, heat)
            
         3. Demonstrate blood exposure and contact incidence and response
            
   2. Apply and demonstrate knowledge of safety practices in:
      1. Procedure environment
         
      2. Products, ingredients, and equipment
         
      3. Protocols
         
   3. Apply knowledge of products and ingredients
      1. Recognize purpose and effects
         
      2. Interpret labeling
         
   4. Recognize intrinsic and extrinsic factors and their effects on the skin (e.g., hormonal, environmental)
      
   5. Recognize and understand concepts in advanced therapies (e.g., cryogenic, ayurveda, phytotherapy, algotherapy)
      
   6. Apply knowledge of practicing in a medical setting
      1. Recognize purpose and effect of medical procedures (e.g., injectables, light modalities, surgery)
         
      2. Define relevant medical terminology
2. Esthetic Advance Practice Service (70%)
   1. Apply knowledge for protocol development
      1. Identify procedure environment
         1. Clinical
            
         2. Spa
            
         3. Home
            
      2. Determine contraindications for protocol
         
      3. Document protocol
         
   2. Apply knowledge of exfoliation procedures
      1. Recognize purpose and effect of methods
         1. Chemical (e.g., alpha and beta hydroxy, TCA, enzymes)
            
         2. Physical (e.g., microdermabrasion, ultrasonic)
            
      2. Determine product or machine selection
         
      3. Demonstrate competent use of products and machines
         
   3. Apply knowledge of extraction procedures
      1. Determine method of extraction
         
      2. Competent use of implement (e.g., comedone extractor, lancet)
         
   4. Apply knowledge of lymphatic drainage
      1. Recognize purpose and effect of methods
         
      2. Determine method of lymphatic drainage (e.g., manual, machine-aided)
         
      3. Demonstrate competent lymphatic drainage
         
   5. Apply knowledge of use of devices and machines (e.g., laser, IPL, radio frequency)
      
   6. Apply knowledge of hair removal procedures
      1. Recognize purpose and effect of methods (e.g., waxing, sugaring, electrolysis)
         
      2. Determine considerations for body region (e.g., ears, Brazilian, underarm)
         
      3. Determine product selection
         
      4. Competent product application and removal
         
   7. Apply knowledge of body treatments (e.g., body wraps, body scrubs, cellulite treatments, hydrotherapy)
      1. Recognize purpose and effect of methods
         
      2. Determine product selection
         
      3. Demonstrate product application and removal
         
   8. Apply knowledge of LED procedure
      1. Recognize purpose and effect of methods (e.g., red and blue)
         
      2. Determine color selection
         
      3. Demonstrate product application and removal
         
      4. Demonstrate competent use of machine
         
   9. Apply knowledge of microcurrent procedure
      1. Recognize purpose and effect of modalities
         
      2. Determine settings
         
      3. Demonstrate product application and removal
         
      4. Demonstrate competent use of machine and applicators
         
   10. Apply knowledge of aromatherapy treatment
       1. Recognize purpose and effect of products (e.g., essential oils, botanicals)
          
       2. Recognize competent use of product and application
          

NATIONAL ESTHETICS ADVANCED PRACTICE THEORY EXAMINATION
SAMPLE QUESTIONS

The following sample questions are similar to those on the NIC National Esthetics Advanced Practice Theory Examination. Each question is followed by four answer options. Only one option is correct. Correct answers (keys) are listed along with the sample questions.

1. Melanocytes, Merkel cells, and Langerhans cells are found in

   A. adipose tissue.

   B. liquid tissue

   C. epithelial tissue.

   D. endothelial tissue.

2. Which of the following is a gland associated with a hair follicle?

   A. Sebaceous

   B. Endocrine

   C. Eccrine

   D. Adrenal

3. What is the medical term for wrinkle?

   A. Fold

   B. Rhytid

   C. Gene

   D. Depression

4. The first step of each body treatment protocol is

   A. deep breathing.

   B. gentle stroking

   C. dry brushing.

   D. sanitize hands.

5. Prior to receiving a chemical peel, a client predisposed to herpes simplex should begin a prescribed treatment of

   A. Renova

   B. an antibiotic

   C. Retin A

   D. an antiviral.

Answer Key

Item	Key
1	C
2	A
3	B
4	D
5	D

NATIONAL-INTERSTATE COUNCIL OF STATE BOARDS OF COSMETOLOGY (NIC) REFERENCES

This list provides the references used to develop and support the content covered in the NIC National Esthetics Advanced Practice examinations. References will be the same across exam types for each exam. Candidates are responsible for using these most updated versions of references, as these editions were used to reference test material.

Standard

Skin Care: Beyond the Basics

Copyrighted 2012

4th Edition9781435487451

9781111139094

Milady www.Milady.com

Info@Milady.com;

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Milady Standard Advanced Esthetics

Copyrighted 2013

2nd Edition

9781111139094

Milady www.Milady.com

Info@Milady.com;

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Supplemental

Milady Standard Esthetics Fundamentals + Foundations

Copyrighted 2020

12th Edition

ISBN: 9780357263792

Milady www.Milady.com

Contact: Info@Milady.com;

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The Epidermal Cell Therapy Skillsbook

Copyrighted 2015

Author: L. Saphonia Gee, L.M.E., CIDESCO Diplomat

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Copyright 2016 National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc.