OREGON EDUCATOR LICENSURE
ASSESSMENTS 2026 REVISION NOTES AND
STRUCTURED TEACHER CERTIFICATION
OVERVIEW GUIDE
◉ Equipment. Answer: means those items needed to operate a
facility, including, but not limited to, waiting chairs, barber or styling
chairs, shampoo chairs, cabinets, sinks, shampoo bowls, stationary
dryers, pedicure bowls or whirlpool foot spas, paraffin wax
containers, and nail technology tables.
◉ Fire retardant container. Answer: airtight metal container for
disposing of chemical waste or storing linens with chemical residue.
◉ High-level disinfectant. Answer: means a chemical agent, which
has demonstrated tuberculocidal activity and is registered with the
EPA.
◉ Low-level disinfectant. Answer: A chemical agent which has
demonstrated bactericidal, germicidal, fungicidal, and limited
virucidal activity and is registered with the EPA.
◉ Materials and supplies. Answer: means those items which
complement the use of tools, including but not limited to hair tints,
,bleaches, permanent wave solutions, hair oils, shampoos, rinses,
disinfectants, and chemicals.
◉ Natural Person. Answer: means a living, individual, human being.
◉ Official transcript. Answer: An original document authorized by
the appropriate office in the Oregon Department of Education and
certified by an educational institution indicating applicant identity
information, each field of practice enrolled under, specific hour
requirements for each field of practice if applicable, final practical
examination scores for each field of practice, enrollment information
and a signature from an authorized representative on file with the
agency. Original documents must be submitted directly to the agency
from the educational institution by United States Postal Service mail
or other recognized mail service providers in a sealed envelope; OR
(b) A document authorized by the appropriate office in the Oregon
Department of Education and certified by an educational institution
indicating identity information, each field of practice enrolled under,
specific hour requirements for each field of practice if applicable,
final practical examination scores for each field of practice,
enrollment information and a signature from an authorized
representative on file with the agency. Non-original documents are
only accepted when approved by the Agency.
◉ Premises. Answer: means the entire area of a facility, licensed by
the agency as a facility.
,◉ Sharp edged or pointed, non-electrical tools and implements.
Answer: means those items which may on occasion pierce or cut the
skin and draw blood, including razors, cuticle nippers, cuticle
pushers, nail clippers, tweezers, comedone extractors, shears, and
metal nail files.
◉ Soiled. Answer: means an article that has been used and has not
been cleaned or disinfected for use on the next client.
◉ Tools and implements. Answer: means all portable articles and
instruments, which the authorization holder uses when performing
services on clients, including, but not limited to combs, shears,
clippers and yoyettes.
◉ Work area. Answer: means an area where services are performed
and preparations are conducted, including, but not limited to
shampoo area, work stations and dispensing area.
◉ Safety and Sanitation Rules - Compliance with All Applicable
Regulations. Answer: (1) Authorization holders must observe the
Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority, and other
city, county and state regulations.
, (2) Authorization holders must adhere to all city, county, state and
federal ventilation requirements.
◉ Water Supply Requirements and Standards - Immediate Water
Supply. Answer: An adequate and immediate supply of both hot and
cold running water and wash basins must be available on the facility
premises.
◉ Which work areas require immediate water?. Answer: In any
work area where hazardous materials are in use, which may have a
harmful effect on or be absorbed through the skin if the
contamination is not removed.
◉ Do restroom sinks qualify as a facility's water source?. Answer:
Sinks located in a restroom do not qualify as a water source for the
facility.
(They are allowed to count, but only if natural hair care services are
the only service being provided at the facility.)
◉ Washing accommodations requirements. Answer: Washing
accommodations must be maintained in a clean and sanitary
condition.
Hand soap or similar cleansing agents must be available.
ASSESSMENTS 2026 REVISION NOTES AND
STRUCTURED TEACHER CERTIFICATION
OVERVIEW GUIDE
◉ Equipment. Answer: means those items needed to operate a
facility, including, but not limited to, waiting chairs, barber or styling
chairs, shampoo chairs, cabinets, sinks, shampoo bowls, stationary
dryers, pedicure bowls or whirlpool foot spas, paraffin wax
containers, and nail technology tables.
◉ Fire retardant container. Answer: airtight metal container for
disposing of chemical waste or storing linens with chemical residue.
◉ High-level disinfectant. Answer: means a chemical agent, which
has demonstrated tuberculocidal activity and is registered with the
EPA.
◉ Low-level disinfectant. Answer: A chemical agent which has
demonstrated bactericidal, germicidal, fungicidal, and limited
virucidal activity and is registered with the EPA.
◉ Materials and supplies. Answer: means those items which
complement the use of tools, including but not limited to hair tints,
,bleaches, permanent wave solutions, hair oils, shampoos, rinses,
disinfectants, and chemicals.
◉ Natural Person. Answer: means a living, individual, human being.
◉ Official transcript. Answer: An original document authorized by
the appropriate office in the Oregon Department of Education and
certified by an educational institution indicating applicant identity
information, each field of practice enrolled under, specific hour
requirements for each field of practice if applicable, final practical
examination scores for each field of practice, enrollment information
and a signature from an authorized representative on file with the
agency. Original documents must be submitted directly to the agency
from the educational institution by United States Postal Service mail
or other recognized mail service providers in a sealed envelope; OR
(b) A document authorized by the appropriate office in the Oregon
Department of Education and certified by an educational institution
indicating identity information, each field of practice enrolled under,
specific hour requirements for each field of practice if applicable,
final practical examination scores for each field of practice,
enrollment information and a signature from an authorized
representative on file with the agency. Non-original documents are
only accepted when approved by the Agency.
◉ Premises. Answer: means the entire area of a facility, licensed by
the agency as a facility.
,◉ Sharp edged or pointed, non-electrical tools and implements.
Answer: means those items which may on occasion pierce or cut the
skin and draw blood, including razors, cuticle nippers, cuticle
pushers, nail clippers, tweezers, comedone extractors, shears, and
metal nail files.
◉ Soiled. Answer: means an article that has been used and has not
been cleaned or disinfected for use on the next client.
◉ Tools and implements. Answer: means all portable articles and
instruments, which the authorization holder uses when performing
services on clients, including, but not limited to combs, shears,
clippers and yoyettes.
◉ Work area. Answer: means an area where services are performed
and preparations are conducted, including, but not limited to
shampoo area, work stations and dispensing area.
◉ Safety and Sanitation Rules - Compliance with All Applicable
Regulations. Answer: (1) Authorization holders must observe the
Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority, and other
city, county and state regulations.
, (2) Authorization holders must adhere to all city, county, state and
federal ventilation requirements.
◉ Water Supply Requirements and Standards - Immediate Water
Supply. Answer: An adequate and immediate supply of both hot and
cold running water and wash basins must be available on the facility
premises.
◉ Which work areas require immediate water?. Answer: In any
work area where hazardous materials are in use, which may have a
harmful effect on or be absorbed through the skin if the
contamination is not removed.
◉ Do restroom sinks qualify as a facility's water source?. Answer:
Sinks located in a restroom do not qualify as a water source for the
facility.
(They are allowed to count, but only if natural hair care services are
the only service being provided at the facility.)
◉ Washing accommodations requirements. Answer: Washing
accommodations must be maintained in a clean and sanitary
condition.
Hand soap or similar cleansing agents must be available.
