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Spray disinfectant is no longer allowed in the testing rooms and will be confiscated. Candidates may remove wipes from a larger container and place in a closable plastic bag, copy and apply to the outside of the bag the appropriate manufacturers label and utilize in the examination with no issues. This change is in effect now.  \nESTHETICS EXAMINATION CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN  \nExaminations by PSI Services LLC ............................. 1  \nState Licensure Requirements............................. 1  \nTemporary Permits .......................................... 1  \nCriminal Convictions ........................................ 1  \nExpired License ............................................. 2  \nEndorsement License Requirements...................... 2  \nExamination Eligibility Requirements......................... 2  \nExamination Payment and Scheduling Procedures.......... 3  \nExamination Fees ............................................ 3  \nOn-line, via the Internet ................................... 3  \nTelephone .................................................... 3  \nRescheduling/Canceling an Examination ................ 3  \nRetaking a Failed Examination ............................ 3  \nMissed Appointment or Late Cancellation ............... 4  \nExamination Arrangements ................................ 4  \nExamination Site Closing for an Emergency ............ 4  \nTheory Examination Site Locations............................ 4  \nPractical Examination Site Locations ......................... 6  \nReporting to the Examination Site ............................ 6  \nRequired Identification at the Examination Site ........ 6  \nSecurity Procedures ....................................... 7  \nTaking the Theory Examination by Computer ............... 7  \nIdentification Screen....................................... 7  \nTutorial ................................................... 7  \nTest Question Screen ...................................... 8  \nExamination Review ....................................... 8  \nScore Reporting .................................................. 8  \nDuplicate Score Report.......................................... 8  \nTips for Preparing for Your License Examination............ 8  \nDescription of Examinations.................................... 9  \nNIC Content Outlines ............................................ 9  \nPlease refer to our website to check for the most updated information at [https://test-takers.psiexams.com/vabacos](https://test-takers.psiexams.com/vabacos)   \nCopyright © 2020 by PSI Services LLC  \nEXAMINATIONS BY PSI SERVICES LLC  \nThis Candidate Information Bulletin provides information about the examination and application process for becoming licensed as cosmetologists in the State of Virginia. The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (Department) has contracted with PSI LLC (PSI) to conduct its examinations.  \nSTATE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS  \nIn order to receive an Esthetician license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, you must pass both a NIC Theory and Practical examination within one year of the date of your first examination and you must meet ONE of the following requirements:  \n1. Completion of an approved esthetics technician training program in a Virginia licensed esthetics  \nschool. RequiredDocumentation: CompletedTrainingandExperience VerificationForm, which you can  \ndownload from PSI’s website, complete as directed and upload to your PSI account.  \n2. Successful completion of 600 hour","cbCaio5IfFGFpffd","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaio5IfFGFpffd","pdf",2094282,55,"English","# Examinations by PSI Services LLC\n# State Licensure Requirements\n## Temporary Permits\n## Criminal Convictions\n## Expired License\n## Endorsement License Requirements\n## Examination Eligibility Requirements\n# Examination Payment and Scheduling Procedures\n## Examination Fees\n## On-line, via the Internet\n## Telephone\n## Rescheduling/Canceling an Examination\n## Retaking a Failed Examination\n## Missed Appointment or Late Cancellation\n# Examination Arrangements\n## Examination Site Closing for an Emergency\n## Theory Examination Site Locations\n## Practical Examination Site Locations\n## Reporting to the Examination Site\n## Required Identification at the Examination Site\n## Security Procedures\n# Taking the Theory Examination by Computer\n## Identification Screen\n## Tutorial\n## Test Question Screen\n## Examination Review\n## Score Reporting\n## Duplicate Score Report\n## Tips for Preparing for Your License Examination\n# Description of Examinations\n## NIC Content Outlines","[{\"question\":\"What exams must an applicant pass for an Esthetician license in Virginia, and within what timeframe?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must pass both the NIC Theory and NIC Practical examinations within one year of the date of the first examination attempt.\"},{\"question\":\"What training or experience options can qualify a candidate for the Virginia esthetician license?\",\"answer\":\"Qualifying options include completing an approved Virginia-licensed esthetics technician training program, completing 600 hours substantially equivalent training outside Virginia, completing a substantially equivalent course under 600 hours plus six months of work experience outside Virginia, or completing the Virginia apprenticeship program in esthetics.\"},{\"question\":\"What disinfecting products are required in NIC testing rooms effective January 1, 2020?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates must use only viricidal, bactericidal, and fungicidal disinfecting WIPES. 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