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All registration documents are to be completed and submitted through our online submission portal at [https://test-takers.psiexams.com/ . If you](https://test-takers.psiexams.com/ . If you) submit via mail, fax or email, it will be returned, and you must resubmit via the online portal.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>[HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/MDCOS](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/MDCOS) © 2019 PSI SERVICES LLC |\n\nContents  \nPSI NATIONAL TESTING – GENERAL INFORMATION  \nTEST ELIGIBILITY  \nAPPLICATION TO TEST  \nMARYLAND TEST FEES  \nOUT OF STATE REQUESTS  \nSCHEDULING A TEST  \nDELETING A DUPLICATE ACCOUNT  \nREGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE  \nCANCELING OR RE-SCHEDULING  \nLATE CANCELATION OR MISSED TEST  \nTEST TAKER ACCOMMODATIONS  \nPSI TEST CENTER EXPERIENCE  \nPSI MARYLAND TESTING LOCATIONS  \nEMERGENCY TEST SITE CLOSURE  \nREPORTING TO A TESTING SITE  \nREQUIRED IDENTIFICATION FOR ENTRY TO THE TEST GENERAL SECURITY RULES AND PROCEDURES  \nPSI NATIONAL PRACTICAL TEST-IMPORTANT GUIDELINES WORKPLACE INFECTION CONTROL PRECAUTIONS WORKPLACE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  \nKITS/SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT  \nPSI NATIONAL COSMETOLOGY PRACTICAL TEST TOPIC ORDER  \nPSI NATIONAL COSMETOLOGY PRACTICAL TEST RATING CRITERIA PSI NATIONAL COSMETOLOGY PRACTICAL TEST TOPIC AREA: 1 WORKSTATION PREPARATION ♦ 10 minutes  \nTOPIC AREA: 2 BASIC MANICURE ♦ 20 minutes  \nTOPIC AREA: 3 NAIL ENHANCEMENT USING A FORM ♦ 30 minutes  \nTOPIC AREA: 4 BASIC FACIAL ♦ 20 minutes  \nTOPIC AREA: 5 EYEBROW WAXING & TWEEZING ♦ 20 minutes  \nTOPIC AREA: 6 HAIRCUTTING ♦ 20 minutes  \n[HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/MDCOS](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/MDCOS) © 2019 PSI SERVICES LLC  \n22555666667778889101111 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 16 17  \nCOSMETOLOGY v1.0 EFF 2/26/26  \nTOPIC AREA: 7 CHEMICAL WAVE ♦ 45 minutes  \nTOPIC AREA: 8 SODIUM HYDROXIDE RELAXER (STRAIGHTENER) APPLICATION ♦ 20 minutes  \nTOPIC AREA: 9 COLOR LIFT ♦ 20 minutes  \nTOPIC AREA: 10 PERMANENT HAIR COLOR DEPOSIT ♦ 20 minutes  \nTOPIC AREA: 11 WORKSTATION PREPARATION FOR NEXT CLIENT ♦ 10 minutes  \nCOSMETOLOGY PRACTICAL SCORE REPORTING  \nTHEORY TESTING EQUIPMENT INDENTIFICATION SCREEN TUTORIAL  \nTEST QUESTION SCREEN EXPERIMENTAL QUESTIONS COSMETOLOGY THEORY TEST  \nCOSMETOLOGY THEORY CONTENT OUTLINE  \nCOSMETOLOGY TEST REFERENCE MATERIALS PSI SCORE REPORTING INFORMATION EXAMINATION REVIEW  \nOBTAINING A DUPLICATE SCORE REPORT  \nCOSMETOLOGY TEST ACCOMODATION REQUEST FORM  \n18  \n19  \n20  \n21  \n22  \n22  \n22  \n21  \n21  \n21  \n22  \n23  \n24  \n25  \n25  \n25  \n25  \n25  \n26  \nPSI NATIONAL TESTING – GENERAL INFORMATION  \nThe Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, State Board of Cosmetologists (Board) licenses and regulates individuals who practice the trade of cosmetology in the State of Maryland. The Board has contracted with PSI Services LLC (PSI) to conduct its cosmetology examination program. The Board examination is designed to test a test taker's knowledge, skills and abilities to practice and determine whether a test taker is prepared to assume responsibility for the safety and welfare of the public. PSI provides examinations through a network of examination centers in Maryland.  \nThis test taker Information Bulletin provides you with information about the examination process for Cosmetology Licensure in the State of Maryland.  \nFor licensing information, please contact:  \nBoard of Barbers and Cosmetologists  \nMaryland Department of Labor  \n100 S. Charles St. , Tower I %DOLWPRUH􀀏􀀃0'􀀃􀀕􀀔􀀕􀀓􀀔  \n(410).230-6190  \n[http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cos/](http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cos/)  \nOnce you have passed both the theory and","cbCail94UOBb55QO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCail94UOBb55QO","pdf",733335,29,"English","# PSI National Testing – General Information\n## Test Eligibility\n## Application to Test\n## Maryland Test Fees\n## Scheduling a Test\n## Test Taker Accommodations\n## PSI Maryland Testing Locations\n## Reporting to a Testing Site\n## Required Identification for Entry\n## PSI National Practical Test - Important Guidelines\n## Kits/Supplies and Equipment\n## PSI National Cosmetology Practical Test Topic Order\n## Cosmetology Practical Score Reporting\n## Cosmetology Theory Content Outline","[{\"question\":\"What are the training requirements to take the Cosmetologist theory examination in Maryland?\",\"answer\":\"You must complete 1,380 hours of instruction from an approved Cosmetology Program and submit the required online application processing.\"},{\"question\":\"Is it necessary to pass both the theory and practical exams, and within what time frame?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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