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Kansas Manicurist (Nail Technician) Licensing Exams: Written Theory and Written Practical
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Learn the Kansas law and K.A.R. 28-24 rules
Study K.S.A. 65-1901 to 65-1912, the Board's K.A.R. 69 rules and the K.A.R. 28-24 infection-control regulations, which drive the 25% law domain and much of the 40% safety domain on the Written Theory exam.
Master infection control, blood exposure and chemical safety
Work through bacteria, viruses, immunity, parasites, disinfection, the five-step Kansas blood exposure procedure and pedicure equipment disinfection, which together cover most of both exams.
Drill manicure, pedicure and enhancement procedures
Practice the procedural order and safe handling of abrasives, nippers, rasps, curettes, callus softeners, tips, wrap resin, monomer and polymer, gel polish, e-files and removal for the 125-question Written Practical exam.
Take timed practice sets for both exams
Time yourself on 100-question Written Theory and 125-question Written Practical sets (2 hours each), then review every missed Kansas-law and sanitation question.
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Chapter 1: Kansas Manicurist Licensing & the NTN Exams
3 sections
Chapter 2: Establishments, Inspections & Prohibited Practices
3 sections
Chapter 3: Microbiology & Immunity
3 sections
Chapter 4: Infection-Control Methods Under K.A.R. 28-24
3 sections
Chapter 5: Blood Exposure & Chemical Safety
2 sections
Chapter 6: Implements, Tools & Product Chemistry
2 sections
Chapter 7: Nail & Skin Science
5 sections
Chapter 8: Manicures, Massage, Paraffin & Pedicures
5 sections
Chapter 9: Nail Enhancements & Electric Files
7 sections
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KS Nail Tech Exam Details
Kansas Manicurist (Nail Technician) Licensing Exams: Written Theory and Written Practical
Administered by Kansas Board of Cosmetology
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Kansas Board of Cosmetology content outline
Kansas cosmetology statutes, Board regulations and the K.A.R. 28-24 infection-control rules
Prohibited practices, bacteria, immunity, viruses, parasites, blood and body-fluid first aid, sanitation, antiseptics, disinfection, sterilization, solutions, product labeling and storage, hazardous waste
Pushers, finger bowls, foot paddles and spas, brushes, clippers, files, rasps, nippers, curettes, tips, wraps, UV light, dappen dishes, dust masks and goggles
Water, pH and the pH scale, and nail care products from removers to primers
Nail structure, growth, disorders and diseases; skin structure, disorders, lesions, melanin and skin cancer
Manicure, pedicure, paraffin, massage movements, and tip, wrap, gel and acrylic application
Handling a blood exposure incident and disposing of blood-contaminated objects
Personal hygiene, implement sanitation, single-use items, work surfaces, and chemical handling, storage and labeling
Abrasives, nippers, clippers, the basic manicure and basic polish
Nail rasp, curette, callus softeners, pedicure baths and the basic pedicure
Wrap resin and accelerator, monomer and polymer, e-files, tips, wraps, removal, acrylic application, gel polish and sculpting
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What's Next After the KS Nail Tech?
After passing the KS Nail Tech, you can pursue these career paths
Licensed Nail Technician
Perform manicures, pedicures and nail enhancements in licensed Kansas establishments under a Kansas Board of Cosmetology manicurist license.
Nail Salon Owner
Open a Kansas nail salon with its own establishment license, meeting the compliance inspection, facility and infection-control rules in K.S.A. 65-1904a and K.A.R. 28-24.
Nail Artist
Develop a specialty in nail art, gels, and acrylics, growing a loyal clientele as a licensed Kansas nail technician.
Spa Nail Specialist
Provide premium manicure and pedicure treatments within Kansas spas and resorts as part of a licensed wellness team.
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