What is the regulatory body in Oregon that licenses estheticians?

• A. The Oregon Board of Cosmetology.
• B. The Oregon Medical Board.
• C. The Oregon Board of Nursing.
• D. The Oregon Department of Public Safety.

Answer: (A)

Licensing estheticians in Oregon is handled by the Oregon Board of Cosmetology. This regulatory body oversees cosmetology practice, including skin care services performed by estheticians, sets education requirements, administers licensure exams, issues licenses, and enforces standards and discipline. The other agencies regulate different fields: the Medical Board licenses physicians and medical practitioners, the Board of Nursing licenses nurses, and the Department of Public Safety handles unrelated public safety functions. So, the Oregon Board of Cosmetology is the correct regulatory body for estheticians.