Nebraska
www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/mhcs/
Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human
Services
Regulation & Licensure Credentialing Division
P.O. Box 94986
Lincoln, NE
68509
Testing Centers
Lincoln
Cosmetology
Required Hours
2100
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair designing
Nail Technology
Required Hours
300
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, procedures
Esthetics
Required Hours
600
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, services
Electrolysis
Required Hours
600
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Professional practices, scientific concepts, hair removal techniques
Instructor
Required Hours
Cos - 925, Esth - 300,
Nail Tech - 300
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional instruction, classroom management
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
1000
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Anatomy, health services, hydrotherapy, hygiene, practical, massage, pathology,
physiology, clinical practicum
Barber
Required Hours
2100
Barber
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair designing
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
18 college credit hours
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Methods of teaching, curriculum development, special vocational needs, intro to
business, speech communications, educational psychology
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
-
Practical Provider No practical exam required
Cost of
Practical Exam
-
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
All - $41except Barber, Barber Instr -
$100
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services,
hair designing
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Infection control, human physiology, chemical principles, hair
and scalp, nails
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Shampooing, draping, rinses & conditioners, scalp,
facials, makeup, manicuring
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
75%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
No additional cost w/in 1year ($12.50 computerized)
Regulations on
Written Retake
No
Practical
Exam Required
No
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
-
Mannequin
Required
-
Live Model
Required
-
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
-
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
-
Exam Dates
Once per month
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, meet minimum hour requirements
Renewal
Cos, Instr, Electrology, Esth, Nails - $30, 2 years
after initial date
Source
Nebraska
