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Academy of cosmetology 2013 Oregon business definitions
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Cosmetology
Not Applicable
05/17/2013

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Adequate ventilation
Definition
Ventilation by natural or mechanical methods which removes or exhausts fumes, vapors, or dust to prevent hazardous conditions from occuring in accordance with OAR 437, Division 2 and/or to allow the free flow of air in a room in proportion to the size of the room and the capacity of the room
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Affadavit of Licensure
Definition
An original document verifying licensing history and status, including information disclosing all unresolved or outstanding penalties and/or disciplinary actions. The document is issued and signed by the regulatory authority in the state which issued the livense with an official seal or stamp affixed to the document; it is not the certificate or license form issued which authorized the holder to practice
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Agency
Definition
The Oregon Health Licensing Agency. The agency is responsible for budget, personnel, performance-based outcomes, consumer protection, fee collection, mediation, complaint resolution, discipline, rulemaking and record keeping
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Approved
Definition
Accepted by the Agency, Board of Cosmetology or to the appropriate entity
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Article
Definition
Those items which complement services provided in the practice of barbering, hair design, esthetics or nail technology, including but not limited to neck-strips, neck dusters, towels or linens, and cloth or plastic capes
Term
Board
Definition
The entity that determines practice standards, education and training, and provides consultation to the agency on all disciplinary actions
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Certificate
Definition
The document authorizing the holder to perform services in a field of practice, i.e. barbering, hair design, esthetics or nail
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Chemical services
Definition
The use of any product which restructures or removes hair or changes the shape or appearance of skin, hair or nails
Term
Common area
Definition
An area of a facility which is used by all practitioners performing services, including, but not limited to reception areas, dispensing areas, sinks, shampoo bowls, hair dryer areas, and employee lounge areas
Term
Communicable disease or condition
Definition

Diseases or conditions diagnosed by a licensed physician as being contagious or transmittable which include but are not limited to the following

Chickenpox

Diptheria

Measles

Mumps

Pertussis

Tuberculosis

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Demonstration permit
Definition
An authorization to practice on a limited basis for a maximum of 30 consecutive days
Term
Director
Definition
The individual who is responsible for the performance of the agency. The director appoints all subordinate officers and employees to carry out the duties of the agency
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Disinfect
Definition
To use a process to destroy harmful organisms, including bacteria, viruses, germs and fungi
Term
Dispensing area
Definition
An area having non-porous surfaces and a sink with hot and cold running water where service preparations are conducted, such as mixing of chemicals, cleaning of tools and equipment, disposing of residues and rinsing parts of the body exposed to chemicals
Term
Disposable towels
Definition
Single use paper towels or roller-type cloth towels furnished by laundries
Term
Educational Institution
Definition
An Oregon high school, Oregon career school, or an Oregon community college
Term
EPA
Definition
Environmental Protection Agency, a branch of the Federal Government, which approves and registers chemical compounds and agents
Term
Exfoliate or exfoliation
Definition
The process of sloughing off, removing, or peeling dead skin cells of the epidermis
Term
Fire retardant container
Definition
An airtight metal or other approved container recognized by a national testing lab for the use of disposing of chemical waste or storing linens with chemical residue
Term
Freelance authorization
Definition
Authorization allowing a practitioner to perform services of barbering hair design, esthetics or nail technology outside of a licensed facility
Term
Health care facility
Definition
A facility such as a hospital, special inpatient care facility, rehabilitation center, center for the treatment of alcoholism or drug abuse, assisted living care or nursing facility, or psychiatric hospital, which is licensed by a state regulatory agency or local governmental unit for the purpose of providing health care services
Term
High-level disinfectant
Definition
A chemical agent which has demonstrated tuberculocidal activity and is registered with the EPA
Term
Indepenendent contractor
Definition
An individual who qualifies for a recognized business status
Term
Low-level disinfectant
Definition
A chemical agent which has demonstrated bactericidal, germicidal, fungidal, and limited virucidal activity and is registered with EPA
Term
Manicuring
Definition
Services performed upon the nails of the hands as part of nail technology
Term
Manipulating
Definition
Articulation or massage, pressure, friction, stroking, tapping or kneading by manual or mechanical means, with or without lubricants such as salts, powders, liquids or creams, for the purpose of providing skin care
Term
Official transcript
Definition
A document authorized by the appropriate office in the Oregon Department of Education and certified by an educational institution indicating applicant identity information, field of practice enrolled under, specific hour requirements for each field of practice if applicable, final practical examination scores for each field of practice, enrollment information and a signature by an authorized representative on file with the agency. Original documents must be submitted directly to the agency from the educational institution by USPS mail or other recognized mail service providers in a sealed envelope. Non-original documents shall only be accepted when, and in the manner, approved by the Agency
Term
Pedicurring
Definition
Services performed upon the nails of the feet as part of nail technology
Term
Premises
Definition
The entire facility, licensed by the agency and designated as a facility
Term
Reasonably accessible
Definition
Not more than 3 minutes travel time from any work location
Term
Registration
Definition
An authorization to practice in barbering, hair design, esthetics and/or nail technology as an independent contractor
Term
Sanitizing container
Definition
A receptacle, holding a disinfecting agent, which is large and depp enough to submerge the tools or implements or portions thereof, which are to be disinfected
Term
Sharp edged or pointed, non-electrical tools and implements
Definition
Those items which may on occasion pierce or cut the skin and draw blood, includes razors, cuticle nippers, cuticle pushers, nail clippers, tweezers, comedone extractors, shears, and metal nail files
Term
Soiled
Definition
An article that has been used and has not been cleaned or disinfected before use on the next client
Term
Temporary facility permit
Definition
An authorization to provide services on a temporary basis in one or more fields of practice, not to exceed 30 consecutive days
Term
Tools and implements
Definition
All portable articles and instruments, which the practitioner can carry to use in the performance of services on clients, including but not limited to combs, shears, clippers and yoyettes
Term
Work area
Definition
An area where services are performed and preparations are conducted including but not limited to shampoo area, work stations, and dispensing area
Term
Barbering
Definition

Any of the following practices, when done upon the human body for cosmetic purposes and not for medical diagnosis or treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments:

  •   Shampooing, styling, cutting, singeing and conditioning of the hair of an individual
  •  Applying hair tonics, dressings and rinses
  •   Massaging of the scalp, face and neck and applying facial and scalp treatments with creams, lotions, oils and other cosmetic preparations, either by hand or mechanical appliances, but such appliances shall not be galvanic or faradic
  •   Shaving, trimming or cutting of the beard or mustache
Term
Field of practice
Definition
  • Barbering
  • Esthetics
  • Hair design
  • Nail technology
Term
Facility
Definition
An establishment operated on a regular or irregular basis for the purpose of providing serviecs in one or more fields of practice
Term
Esthetics
Definition
  • The use of the hands or mechanical or electrical apparatuses or appliances for cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exfoliating or applying lotions or creams
  • Temporary removal of hair
  • Makeup artistry
  • Facial and body wrapping
  • Facial and body waxing
Term
Independent contractor
Definition
A practitioner who qualifies as an independent contractor under
Term
License
Definition
A written authorization issued to a person to operate a facility for providing services related to one or more fields of practice to the public
Term
Practitioner
Definition
A person certified to perform services included within a field of practice
Term
Equipment
Definition
Those items needed to run a facility which includes but is not limited to waiting chairs, barber or style chairs, shampoo chairs, cabinets, sinks, shampoo bowls, stationary dryers, pedi bins or whirlpool foot spas, paraffin wax containers, and nail technology tables
Term
Ethical
Definition
Conforming to professional standards of conduct in all occupational practices
Term
Hair design
Definition
  • Shaving, trimming or cutting of the beard or mustache
  • Styling, permanent waving, relaxing, cutting, singeing, bleaching, coloring, shampooing, conditioning, applying hair products or similar work upon the hair of an individual
  • Massaging the scalp and neck when performed in conjuction with activities in paragraph a or b of this subsection
Term
Materials and supplies
Definition
Those items which complement the use of tools, including but not limited to hair tints, bleaches, permanent wave solutions, tonics, hair oils, shampoos, rinses, disinfectants, and chemicals
Term
Nail technology
Definition
  • Cutting, trimming, polishing, coloring, tinting, cleansing or otherwise treating the nails of the hands or feet
  • Massaging, cleansing, treating or beautifying the hands, arms below the elbow, feet or legs below the knee
  • Applying, sculpturing or removing artificial nails of the hands or feet
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