Rhode Island
http://www.health.ri.gov/hsr/professions/index.php,
Phone: 401-222-2827
Office of Health Professionals
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI
02908
Testing Centers
Office of Health Professionals - Providence
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Scientific, physical, chemical, 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
Not regulated
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Instructor
Required Hours
300, 3 years experience
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional instruction, classroom management
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
500
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Barber
Required Hours
1500
Barber
Concepts Tested
Scientific, physical, chemical, hair designing
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
1000 hours, 840 training,
6 months' experience
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional instructor, classroom management
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
$31.25
Practical Provider Prescribed by the Division
Cost of
Practical Exam
Given by school
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
All - $25; Electrology - $80
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
Scientific, physical, chemical, hair designing
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Infection, human physiology, chemical, principles, hair and
scalp and nails
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Shampooing, draping, rinsing, conditioners, scalp
and facials
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
70%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
All - $31.25; Electrology - $100
Regulations on
Written Retake
Given twice a year
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Thermal curling, hair shaping, chemical waving, hair lightening, coloring and
chemical relaxing
Mannequin
Required
No
Live Model
Required
Yes
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
70%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $31.25; Electrology - $100
Exam Dates
On Web site
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, considered on an individual basis
Renewal
All - $37.50
Source
Rhode Island
