Kan. Admin. Regs. § 69-15-7

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 69-15-7 - Examinations for cosmetic tattoo artists, tattoo artists, or body piercers

(a) The examinations for tattoo, cosmetic tattoo, and body piercing shall consist of both a theory examination and a practical examination on safety, infection control, and standards of practice. The theory examination shall be a written examination. The practical examination may be provided in written format.

(b) The examinations shall test the applicant's knowledge of the following areas:

(1) Basic principles of safety, infection control, and sterilization;

(2) Kansas laws and regulations;

(3) chemical use;

(4) diseases and disorders including skin disease, HIV, hepatitis B, and infectious or contagious diseases;

(5) equipment, supplies, and instruments;

(6) practice standards;

(7) establishment standards; and

(8) definitions.

(c) Each written examination shall consist of no more than 150 multiple-choice questions. A written examination shall not exceed two hours in duration. Each examination shall be closed-book and shall be presented and conducted in English. The theory examination shall consist of two sections, with one section composed entirely of questions related to Kansas law.

(d) To test the applicant's knowledge of infection-control practices and practice standards, the practical examination shall evaluate the following:

(1) A setup for a service;

(2) the steps of a service; and

(3) cleanup after a service.

(e) To be eligible for licensure, each applicant shall attain a score of at least 75 percent on each section of the theory examination and a score of at least 75 percent on the practical examination.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 69-15-7

Authorized by K.S.A. 65-1943, 65-1948, and 74-2702a; implementing K.S.A. 65-1943 and 65-1948; effective Aug. 22, 1997; amended Feb. 14, 2014; amended by Kansas Register Volume 43, No. 34; effective 9/6/2024.