NATIONAL TATTOO PRACTICAL EXAMINATION CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN (CIB) EXAMINATION CONTENT AND IMPORTANT ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Please visit yur fficial examinatin prvider website OR www.nictesting.rg, fr the mst current bulletin prir t testing. Natinal Tatt Practical Examinatin is the licensure examinatin fr Tatt, which is develped by the Natinal-Interstate Cuncil f State Bards f Csmetlgy (NIC). This bulletin cntains IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding the NIC Natinal Tatt Practical Examinatin cntent and administratin fr Tatt cre sectins. Fr each NIC Natinal Practical Examinatin, there are TWO (2) parts t every (CIB) stred as separate dcuments: Examinatin Cntent and Imprtant Instructins This prvides infrmatin abut the scpe f cntent cvered in the Practical examinatin and infrmatin and guidelines related t administratin f the Practical examinatin. References This prvides a list f references used t develp and supprt the cntent cvered in NIC examinatins. The references will always be the same fr bth Thery and Practical examinatins. BE CERTAIN TO DOWNLOAD AND/OR PRINT AND REVIEW BOTH DOCUMENTS THAT MAKE UP THE NIC EXAMINATION CIB. PLEASE REVIEW ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY! IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS D nt leave the examinatin area withut permissin. Permissin must be btained t leave the examinatin area fr any reasn, including restrm usage r at the cmpletin f the examinatin. Picture ID is required fr re-entry int the examinatin. Candidates are required t bring a supply kit fr their wn use. It is the candidate s respnsibility t make certain they have a sufficient quantity f supplies that have been prperly cleaned and disinfected and that implements are in prper wrking rder. The kit will be used during the examinatin as dry strage and is cnsidered part f the wrk area. The kit must be kept clsed (e.g., cmpletely zipped r lid tightly clsed) except when remving materials fr a particular service. Candidates may remve items, supplies, etc., frm the kit at any time, hwever nthing may be returned t the kit. All examinatins are administered in a testing envirnment. Candidates are evaluated at all times. Cntinue wrking until yu have cmpleted the entire sectin r time has elapsed. NIC CIB Tatt (Rev.12//2017, Eff. 6/1/2018) 1
Due t standardizatin f the NIC Natinal Examinatins. Prctrs and examiners are required t adhere t the fllwing standards: The verbal instructins will be read twice fr each sectin f the examinatin. With the exceptin f verbal instructins, the prctrs are nt allwed t cmmunicate with candidates. Examiners are nt allwed t speak with candidates. Candidates requesting infrmatin during the examinatin will be tld ne f the fllwing statements: D the best yu can with what yu have available. D as yu were taught. If a candidate experiences an emergency situatin, please ntify the prctr by raising yur hand. Candidates will be given time t set up the universal (als knwn as general) supplies they will use thrughut the examinatin. Each sectin f the examinatin has a maximum time allwance, with the exceptin f thse specified as untimed sectins. Once candidates have cmpleted all tasks in the sectin, please step back r turn the hand tward the examiner (in the case f nail sectins) t indicate they have finished. In the event that all candidates cmplete a sectin befre the time has elapsed, the examiners will prceed t the next sectin f the examinatin. When the timer ges ff, all candidates must stp wrking and step back r turn the hand tward the examiner (in the case f nail services) IMMEDIATELY. During all phases f the examinatin, candidates must fllw all apprpriate public prtectin and infectin cntrl prcedures and maintain a safe wrk area. In the event f a bld expsure incident, candidates will be expected t fllw the NIC Bld Expsure Prcedure. Failure t d s may result in yur dismissal frm the examinatin. Be sure t cntact yur examinatin prvider t btain the mst current versin f, and any addendums, t the NIC Bld Expsure Prcedure, OR g t www.nictesting.rg fr a current dwnladable cpy. If a candidate des nt fllw infectin cntrl prcedures r allws the wrk area t becme and remain unsafe, the result may be a failing scre fr the examinatin. The fllwing prvides examples f materials and actins that are prhibited during the examinatin administratin: Pssessin f cellular phnes, pagers, tablets, cmputers, prjectrs, cameras, r any ther electrnic r recrding devices, printed materials, r handwritten ntes. Purses, bags, cats, hats, and any ther persnal items nt directly needed t cmplete the examinatin, are nt allwed. Exhibiting disruptive behavir. Cmmunicating t ther candidates r any examiner. The abve referenced items r actins are nt an exhaustive list. Failure t cmply with any f these cnditins r exhibiting ANY behavir that suggests an effrt t cheat will result in the immediate dismissal frm the examinatin and the candidate s actins reprted t the prper authrities. NIC CIB Tatt (Rev.12//2017, Eff. 6/1/2018) 2
All supplies must be labeled in English. When an riginal manufacturer s label is required, there can be NO handwritten r any ther type f labeling. Original manufacturer s labels must have English and may als include ther languages. All nnmanufacturer created labels must be nly in English. Original manufacturer s labels are required fr all disinfectants and hand sanitizers. An EPA-registered, hspital-grade disinfectant that demnstrates bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal prperties must be used. Please refer t the Suggested Examinatin Supplies sectin t see any further state specific requirements fr supplies and prducts. Simulated prducts are nt allwed fr disinfectants and hand sanitizers. NO AEROSOLS are allwed in the testing envirnment Candidates are t perfrm all tasks, utilizing prducts and supplies, and as they were taught. There is hwever, a sectin titled Suggested Examinatin Supplies prvided fllwing the Cntent Dmains sectin f this bulletin fr items that a candidate may pssibly utilize in a sectin. SPECIAL ATTENTION The fllwing infrmatin is vital and specific t the NIC Natinal Tatt Practical Examinatin: Candidates will be evaluated n prper designatin f materials that are dispsed. Candidates are required t bring and use the fllwing supplies fr the apprpriate dispsal f materials: Cntainer labeled T be disinfected/sterilized Cntainer labeled Sharps (OSHA Apprved) Cntainer labeled Trash Candidates are nt allwed t label prducts as single-use items. Use f single-use prducts may result in a failing scre fr the examinatin. If a hand washing statin is NOT prvided in the examinatin rm, the nearest restrm will serve as the hand washing statin. Live mdel must have a pre-shaved frearm; frearm MUST be free f tatts. In the case a ft switch is used fr the examinatin, it will be cnsidered a cntaminated item and therefre MUST be packed and stred separate frm clean supplies and equipment. Candidates are required t supply and utilize a client armrest fr the needed tasks in this examinatin. NIC CIB Tatt (Rev.12//2017, Eff. 6/1/2018) 3
TATTOO PRACTICAL EXAMINATION CONTENT DOMAIN SECTIONS The scpe f the Natinal Tatt Practical Examinatin includes 5 (five) cre dmain sectins. The Cre Dmain Sectins are based n the natinal jb analysis. 1. Wrk Area Set Up (20 minutes) 2. Client Preparatin and Stencil Applicatin (10 minutes) 3. Machine Assembly (10 minutes) 4. Demnstratin f Simulated Tatt Prcedure and Cnclusin (untimed) 5. Break Dwn Wrk Area, Supplies, and Equipment and Cnclusin f Prcedure (20 minutes) 6. Wrk Area Set fr New Client (20 minutes) NIC CIB Tatt (Rev.12//2017, Eff. 6/1/2018) 4
1. WORK AREA SET UP (20 minutes) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate: "Yu will imagine the fllwing scenari: Yu are starting wrk at a new studi. Yu have been assigned a wrk statin that cntains tw tables and tw chairs. Yu are respnsible fr setting up the statin and unpacking yur supplies. Yu will begin seeing clients as sn as yur statin is prepared." Yu will prepare yurself fr a tatt prcedure. Yu will prepare yur wrk surface(s) and wrk area(s) fr yur first client. Yu will set up the supplies and equipment yu will use thrughut the examinatin. Yu may arrange the wrk area and equipment t meet yur needs. Yu will designate the universal supply area n the table prvided. Yu will nt assemble yur machine r disperse pigment at this time. Yu will be expected t fllw all client prtectin, safety and infectin cntrl prcedures. Yu will have 20 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 10 minutes remaining. D nt demnstrate any prcedures until the verbal instructins are given and yu are instructed t begin. Raise yur hand t indicate yu have finished. (1) The instructins will be repeated. (2) Yu may begin. 1.1 Prepare yurself fr a tatt prcedure 1.2 Disinfects and prepares all wrk surface(s) and wrk area(s) 1.3 Prepares supplies and equipment 1.4 Dispses f all cntaminated supplies Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if candidate has raised their hand t indicate they have cmpleted the sectin befre the timing has elapsed: The candidate has indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. The mdel may be seated at this time. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if the timer ges ff befre the candidate has indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin: Please stp wrking. The mdel may be seated at this time. NIC CIB Tatt (Rev.12//2017, Eff. 6/1/2018) 5
2. CLIENT PREPARATION AND STENCIL APPLICATION (10 minutes) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate: Yu will demnstrate client preparatin and stencil applicatin. Yu will prepare yur client fr services. Yur mdel shuld be in the chair at this time. Yu must use an arm rest fr the simulated applicatin. Yu will perfrm a simulated shave. D nt uncap the razr. Yu will apply the stencil t the frearm. D nt demnstrate any prcedures until the verbal instructins are given and yu are instructed t begin. Yu will be expected t fllw all client prtectin, safety and infectin cntrl prcedures. Yu will have 10 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 5 minutes remaining. Raise yur hand t indicate yu have finished. (1) The instructins will be repeated. (2) Yu may begin. 2.1 Prepares client s skin 2.2 Applies stencil 2.3 Dispses f all cntaminated supplies Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if candidate has raised their hand t indicate they have cmpleted the sectin befre the timing has elapsed: The candidate has indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if the timer ges ff befre the candidate has indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin: Please stp wrking. NIC CIB Tatt (Rev.12//2017, Eff. 6/1/2018) 6
3. MACHINE ASSEMBLY (10 MINUTES) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate: Yu will assemble yur machine. Yu must present yur packaged tube and needle t the examiner prir t beginning machine assembly. Yu will be expected t fllw all client prtectin, safety and infectin cntrl prcedures. Yu will have 10 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 5 minutes remaining. D nt demnstrate any prcedures until the verbal instructins are given and yu are instructed t begin. Raise yur hand t indicate yu have finished. (1) The instructins will be repeated. (2) Yu may begin. Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate: Please present yur tube and needle. 3.1 Assembles Machine Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if candidate has raised their hand t indicate they have cmpleted the sectin befre the timing has elapsed: The candidate has indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin. Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if the timer ges ff befre the candidate has indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin: Please stp wrking. Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate: Please pwer yur machine n and ff at this time. D nt tuch the needle t skin. 3.2 Pwers machine n and ff 3.3 Dispses f all cntaminated supplies NOTE: Examiner will unplug pwer supply t tatt machine Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate when examiner has indicated they have cmpleted their assessment: The examiner has indicated they are ready t prceed. NIC CIB Tatt (Rev.12//2017, Eff. 6/1/2018) 7
4. DEMONSTRATION OF SIMULATED TATTOO PROCEDURE AND CONCLUSION (Untimed) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate: Yu will demnstrate a simulated tatt applicatin and cnclusin f the tatt prcedure The pwer t yur machine has been discnnected. Yu must use an arm rest fr the simulated tatt applicatin until instructed t stp. D nt tuch the client with the needle. Yu will be expected t fllw all client prtectin, safety and infectin cntrl prcedures. Yu will be instructed by the examiner t demnstrate simulated tatt applicatin. This is an untimed sectin. D nt begin t demnstrate until the examiner instructs yu t d s. (1) The instructins will be repeated. Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate: "Please demnstrate simulated prcedure fr tatt applicatin until instructed t stp." 4.1 Disperses pigment 4.2 Demnstrates simulated prcedure fr tatt applicatin Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate: "Please stp wrking. Please add anther ink cap, disperse pigment, and cntinue with yur simulatin" 4.3 Adds additinal ink cap and fills with ink Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate: "Please stp yur simulatin and cnclude the tatt prcedure." 4.4 Cnclusin f tatt prcedure Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate after cnclusin f tatt prcedure has been examined: "Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given" 4.5 Dispses f all cntaminated supplies Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate: when examiner has indicated they have cmpleted their assessment: The examiner has indicated they are ready t prceed. The mdel is excused at this time. NIC CIB Tatt (Rev.12//2017, Eff. 6/1/2018) 8
5. BREAKDOWN PROCEDURAL AREA SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT AND CONCLUSION OF TATTOO SERVICE (20 minutes) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate: Yu will breakdwn the prcedural area(s) and surface(s) and prperly dispse f supplies used during the tatt service. D nthing with the ft switch at this time. Yu will fllw all steps t cnclude the service and ensure persnal prtectin. Yu will be expected t fllw all client prtectin, safety and infectin cntrl prcedures. Yu will have 20 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 10 minutes remaining. D nt demnstrate any prcedures until the verbal instructins are given and yu are instructed t begin." "Raise yur hand t indicate yu have finished." (1) The instructins will be repeated. (2) Yu may begin. 5.1 Breaks dwn prcedural wrk surface(s) and wrk area(s), supplies, and equipment 5.2 Cleans up and cncludes service 5.3 Dispses f all cntaminated supplies Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate: Yu have cmpleted the tatt prcedure. Fllw all steps t cnclude the service t ensure persnal prtectin." 5.4 Cmpletes persnal prtectin prcedures Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if candidate has raised their hand t indicate they have cmpleted the sectin befre the timing has elapsed: "The candidate has indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin. Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if the timer ges ff befre the candidate has indicated they have cmpleted this sectin: Please stp wrking. Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. NIC CIB Tatt (Rev.12//2017, Eff. 6/1/2018) 9
6. WORK AREA SET UP FOR NEW CLIENT (20 minutes) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate: Yu will set up the supplies and equipment yu will use fr the NEW client. (Additinal Verbal Instructin if Ft Switch is Used) "D nthing with the ft switch until instructed by the examiner." "Raise yur hand t indicate yu have finished the set up fr NEW client." "Yu will nt assemble yur machine r disperse pigment at this time." Yu will be expected t fllw all client prtectin, safety and infectin cntrl prcedures. Yu will have 20 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 10 minutes remaining. D nt demnstrate any prcedures until the verbal instructins are given and yu are instructed t begin." (1) The instructins will be repeated. (2) Yu may begin. 6.1 Prepares supplies and equipment Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate: Please demnstrate disinfectin and strage fr transprtatin f ft switch nly. Place the ft switch n the flr under the table. 6.2 Dispses f all cntaminated supplies Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t candidate: Please fllw all steps t ensure persnal prtectin. 6.3 Cmpletes persnal prtectin prcedures Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if candidate has raised their hand t indicate they have cmpleted the sectin befre timing has elapsed: The candidate has indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if the timer ges ff befre the candidate has indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin: Please stp wrking. NIC CIB Tatt (Rev.12//2017, Eff. 6/1/2018) 10
CANDIDATE SUMMARY AND FINAL CLEANUP Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates at the cnclusin f the examinatin: The examiner has indicated they have cmpleted their assessment. Make sure that all kit, supplies, equipment, and dispsable materials are taken with yu. This cncludes the Natinal-Interstate Cuncil f State Bards f Csmetlgy, Natinal Tatt Practical Examinatin. Thank yu fr yur participatin. NIC CIB Tatt (Rev.12//2017, Eff. 6/1/2018) 11
SUGGESTED EXAMINATION SUPPLIES Suggested supply list: This is a list f suggested supplies fr the practical examinatin. Candidates are respnsible fr bringing all needed materials, even if nt included n this list. Infrmatin related t labeling f supplies: ALL supplies must be labeled in English N ther languages can be present unless an riginal manufacturer s label is present Original manufacturer s labels MUST have English and may be multi-language All ther created labels must be nly English Special Instructins Hand sanitizer and disinfectant must be real prduct, nt simulated If a hand washing statin is nt prvided in the testing rm, the nearest restrm will serve as the hand washing statin Live mdel must have pre-shaved frearm and free f tatts Mdel shuld be free f tatts in demnstratin area A ft switch is cnsidered cntaminated at all times, and shuld be packaged separately frm all ther equipment EXAMINATION UNIVERSAL/GENERAL SUPPLIES candidate supply kit t serve as dry strage area (must be clseable) hspital grade (level), EPA-registered disinfectant with manufacturer s label that demnstrates bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal prperties must be used (must be actual disinfectant) hand sanitizer with manufacturer s label (must be actual hand sanitizer) cntainer labeled items t be disinfected/sterilized cntainer labeled sharps cntainer labeled trash trash bags first aid kit tatt machine pwer supply (clip crd, ft switch, pwer crd) arm rest dispsable glves (medical grade) grmmets rubber bands tngue depressrs petrleum jelly, intment(s), etc. ink caps stencil slutin prepared stencil (apprx. 2x3 inches) barriers tape paper twels (sealed rll) irrigatin bttles (labeled in English) NIC CIB Tatt (Rev.12//2017, Eff. 6/1/2018) 12
pigment (MUST cmply with state and/r lcal regulatins) razr (MUST be capped fr simulated shaving) tubes (MUST be packaged and sterile) needle(s) (MUST be packaged and sterile) prtective cvering fr tatt (MUST cmply with state and/r lcal regulatins) NIC CIB Tatt (Rev.12//2017, Eff. 6/1/2018) 13