Laws rules and regulations

Esthetician

What must a license do if they change their address?

Notify the Texas department of licensing and regulations (TDLR) within 30 days of the address change.

How often must you renew your license?

Every 2 years

How many continuing education hours are required to be completed to renew your license?

4 hours- 1 hr of sanitation, 3 hours of your choice in any of the following topics

What is required to renew an esthetician license in Texas?

Completion of the required continuing education hours and payment of the renewal fee.

What is required to be eligible for a department examination?

• submit a completed license application

• Pay the applicable license fee

• Have completed number of hours required under the program they enrolled

• All applicants must pass the written examination before being eligible to take the practical examination

What is required to change a license to inactive status?

• Submit a completed application in the manner prescribed by the department not later than the expiration date of the license.

• pay fee required

• A person whose license is on inactive status may not practice any act of barbering or cosmetology authorized by that license

How long must a license retain a copy of the certificate of completion for a course? (Continuing education)

For two years after the date of completion.

A license is not transferable if an establishment changes ownership, the new owner must apply for a new license within how many days?

30 days after the change of ownership

What must an establishment provide the department representative upon request during an inspection?

A list of all independent contractors and all mini establishment license who work in the establishment

A practitioner is restricted to work in a licensed facility but may perform a service within the scope of the license, at a location other than a licensed facility for a customer who:

Is unable to receive the services at a licensed facility because of illness or physical or mental incapacitation. Someone who will receive the services in preparation for and at the location of a special event; and makes appointment for services through a licensed facility.

A practitioner is restricted to working in a licensed facility but may perform a service within the scope of the license, at a location other than a licensed facility for a customer who:

Is unable to receive the services at a licensed facility because of illness or physical or mental incapacitation. Someone who will receive the services in preparation for and at the location of a special event; and makes the appointment for services through a licensed facility.

A practitioner performing digitally prearranged remote services may perform these services at a location other than a licensed facility if?

The appointment is made through a remote services businesses digital network

Where should license be posted

Must either be posted near the licenses work station in the public view or be made available at the establishment reception desk. A current photograph of the licensee at least 1 ½ by 1 ½ inches must be attached to the front of the license.

How many days does the practitioner (you) have to notify the department in writing of any name change and address change?

Within 30 days of change

What must establishment display in the establishment, in a place clearly visible to the public?

• A notice that a copy of the establishments most recent inspection report issued by the department is available upon request.

• A sign, acceptable to the department, regarding human trafficking information as required by Texas occupations

What is chlorine bleach solutions?

A chemical used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and non porous surfaces; solution should be mixed fresh at least once per day. Chlorine bleach solutions fall into three categories based on concentration and exposure time

Low level disinfection

Add two teaspoons household (5.25%) bleach to one gallon water. Soak 10 minutes minimum

High level disinfection

Add one third cup household (5.25%) bleach to one gallon water. Soak 20 minutes minimum.

Blood and body fluid cleanup and disinfection

Add 1 ¾ cups household (5.25%) bleach to one gallon water. Also referred to as 10% bleach solution

What is clean or cleansing?

Washing with liquid soap and water, detergent, antiseptics, or other adequate methods to remove all visible debris or residue. Cleansing is not disinfection.

What is disinfect or disinfection?

When you use chemicals to destroy pathogens on implements and other non porous surfaces to render an item safe for handling, use, and disposal

What is disinfectant?

One of the following department approved chemicals

• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)- registered bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectant used in accordance with the manufactures instructions; a chemical that is a low level disinfectant used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and non porous surfaces. Or a chlorine bleach

What is Sterilize or sterilization?

To eliminate all forms of bacteria or other microorganisms by use of an autoclave or dry heat sterilizer

Where should you not store chlorine bleach solution?

Chlorine bleach vapors might react with vapors from other chemicals therefore should NOT be near other chemicals used in establishments or near flame

How often should disinfectants in which implements are to be immersed must be prepared?

Daily or more often if solution becomes diluted or soiled.

What should you do prior to Disinfection?

Implements and surfaces must first be thoroughly cleaned of all visible debris prior to disinfection. EPA registered bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectants become inactivated and ineffective when visibly contaminated with debris, hair, dirt, and particulates.

A practitioner may not perform services on a client if the practitioner has reason to believe the client has what?

A contagious condition such as head lice, nits, ringworm, conjunctivitis; or inflamed, infected, broken, raised or swollen skin or nail tissue; or an open wound or sore in the area to serviced,

Where must all clean and disinfected implements and materials be stored when not in use?

In a clean, dry, debris free, environment,

How should towels be laundered?

Clean towels must be used on each client. Towels must be washed in hot water and chlorine bleach.

What should you do with single use items after being used

Single use equipment, implements, tools or porous items must be discarded after use on a single client

What can be used to stop a clients minor bleeding?

Powdered alum, styptic powder, or a cyanoacrylate (e.g. liquid type bandage) may be used to contact the skin to stop minor bleeding, and should be applied to the open area with a disposable cotton tipped instrument that is immediately discarded after application.

What must you do in the case of blood or body fluid contact on any surface area such as a table, chair, or the floor?

Use an EPA registered hospital grade disinfectant, a tuberculocidal disinfectant, or a blood and body fluid cleanup and disinfection chlorine bleach solution must be used per manufacturer’s instructions immediately to clean up all visible blood or body fluids

What must you do if any non porous instrument is contacted with blood or body fluid?

It must be immediately cleaned and disinfected using an EPA registered hospital grade disinfectant, or totally immersed in a blood and body fluid cleanup and disinfection chlorine bleach solution for 5 minutes,

What do you do if any porous instrument contacts blood or body fluid?

It must be immediately double bagged and discarded in a closed trash container or biohazard box.

For public safety, Where must chemical supplies not be stored in?

The restroom

Licensed premises must eliminate any strong odors by doing what?

Having adequate ventilation, including but not limited to, exhaust fans and air filtration to exhaust chemicals and fumes away from the public area and to provide for the input of fresh air.

What must an establishment providing esthetician services must provide for each practitioner present and providing services?

One facial bed or chair, and one mirror.