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National Coalition of Estheticians,
Manufacturers / Distributors and Associations (NCEA)
The coalition is a group of active skin
care associations, companies & individuals,
who have united to establish standards and best practices, and
provide political
representation for our profession to state legislators and
licensing boards.
NCEA is protecting your right to
practice by...
• Addressing current issues that impact
your income
• Developing professional and educational guidelines
• Representing your interests at the state regulatory level
• Strengthening your voice in the industry
NCEA Grassroots
Advocacy
A grassroots campaign allows individual members,
manufacturers/distributors to weigh in on important issues
that affect the skin care industry and individual licensees.
The NCEA biannual meetings provide a forum to discuss these
issues with an entire room of concerned members who can make
in impact. A majority vote wins on a proposed issue or
standard. The standard(s) are then sent to our state
regulatory boards for consideration. Each individual member
can make a difference!
To learn more about
NCEA National
Standards click here.
Overview of the National
NCEA Certification Program - Download PowerPoint Presentation Overview here
The path to becoming NCEA Certified begins
with knowing if you meet the candidate requirements. Complete the application
with supporting documents, and submit for verification. Prepare for
and take the National Certification Exam. This entire program can be
completed in as little as 6-8 weeks.
Purchase of the Training Pack is a mandatory first step. The
Training Pack includes the application, forms and Training Manual.
The Candidate Application and supporting documents are then submitted
for Records Verification, with the applicable fee. Once your records
are verified you are then provided with the Authorization to Test
letter. (ATT)
As part of completing your application you will study with the Training
Manual which helps you to review your knowledge in preparation for
the exam. You also need to review the Candidate Information Bulletin
(CIB) which outlines the exam content, and provides some sample questions.
To further assist you, NCEA Approved Training Facilities offer
the Certification Prep Class, for a fee.
The final step is to schedule and pay for your National NCEA Certification
exam. Obtaining a 75% passing grade earns you the right to call yourself
"NCEA Certified". You will receive your Certification
Card and Certificate, along with your Certified Benefits Directory
shortly thereafter.
The
NCEA Certified Professional... Setting You Apart
What Will Becoming NCEA Certified Allow Me To Practice?
Becoming a NCEA Certified
Professional is a voluntary recognition of achievement among your
peers, your employer, your clients and the profession. As a NCEA
Certified Professional you have mastered the Scientific Concepts of
Sanitation and Infection Control Procedures, Advanced Knowledge of
Human Physiology and Anatomy, Skin Conditions and Disorders,
Chemistry of Cosmetic Ingredients, Dermatologic and Plastic Surgical
Terms, Advanced Facial and Body Treatments. You will have also
demonstrated theoretical understanding of Electricity and the Use of
Various Electrical Equipment, within your scope of practice.
As a NCEA Certified
Professional you must maintain your license as issued by your state
regulatory board. The NCEA Certification does not authorize or
qualify a NCEA Certified Professional to exceed the scope of
licensure granted in the state in which you practice.
How Do I Become NCEA Certified?
Follow these 3 steps to
become NCEA Certified
Step 1: Meet The Candidate
Application Requirements and Order Your Training Pack (http://www.ncea.tv/ns/trainingpack.html)
Step 2: Complete Candidate
Application Requirements
Step 3: Take the NCEA
Certification Exam
Click here for more information
about NCEA Certification.
 Why
Should I Become Nationally Certified?
It is NCEA’s goal to have
all state regulatory boards “recognize NCEA Certified Professionals
in their state.” Standardization of educational requirements
provided within the NCEA Certification Program support mobility of
the skin care professional State-to-State and Internationally.
NCEA has the commitment of
several state boards to review the NCEA Certification Program, and
as each state announces their participation, NCEA Certified
Professionals will have increased mobility.
It is NCEA’s goal to
further define and convey standards of practice by raising the
educational requirements of a skin care professional to a
standardized 1200 hours across the country.
The additional need for
International recognition of theoretical and practical knowledge of
a licensed skin care professional moving outside of the United
States also requires validation. NCEA is exploring International
recognition for the NCEA Certified Professional
Other Reasons To Become Certified
1. Certification shows
your dedication to being the best you can be. Receiving your NCEA
Certification demonstrates to your clients, peers, and to yourself,
that you have met the National Standards set by your professional
association.
2. Certification helps to
identify & control risks for the consumer. Voluntary certification
promotes your growth and advancement. This further distinguishes you
as an example of excellence with the desire to provide the best
client care possible.
3. Certification
demonstrates knowledge and comprehension. Completion of the NCEA
Certification Training Program shows personal competence by
confirming self-study proficiency and knowledge, through the use of
Study Objectives, Self Assessments, and Knowledge Reviews that
enhance the learning experience
4. Certification better
prepares the skin care professional for today's job market. The NCEA
certified skin care professional is a leader. The NCEA Certification
program provides you with tools to anticipate and respond to
changes. With your certification, you will be better equipped to
respond to the constantly changing demands and advances within our
profession.
5. Certification can
contribute to greater income potential. As an NCEA Certified skin
care professional you will be a greater asset to your employer, as
you will have an increased sense of pride and self-actualization. If
you are self-employed, your accomplishment in achieving this
certification validates your commitment towards professional
development that can contribute to greater income potential.
SETTING YOU APART...by
becoming NCEA Certified, you are voluntarily raising the standards
for the skin care industry. National certification and national
testing is the key to increasing scope of practice and recognition
by state regulatory boards. Your NCEA certification will set you
apart as a industry leader and foster NCEA’s goal of raising the
educational standards of skin care in the United States.
What Makes This A National Certification?
Many skin care
certifications are marketed as national, what does it take for a
certification to be truly national? The National Certification
Program was designed by NCEA membership; including 14 associations
working together, over 900 individual members, and over 90
manufacturers/distributors from across the country. The National
Certification Program is based upon the 1200 Hour Esthetician Job
Tasks which were developed by the NCEA to raise the educational and
skill set requirements for today’s skin care professional. This
program - a paramount objective of the NCEA - offers the tools and
knowledge to be at the cutting edge of the industry.
Training
Pack for NCEA Certification is Now Available
Price: $99.00
NCEA Training Pack
consists of six sections:
Section 1 The Role and
Characteristics of the NCEA Certified Professional
Section 2 Client Care and Sciences of the Skin
Section 3 Professional Treatments
Section 4 Medical Professional Interaction
Section 5 Risk Management
Section 6 The Business of Professional Skin Care
The NCEA Training
Manual will be delivered within 7-14 days of receipt of order.
Please keep your Order ID Number for your reference.
Order your copy today.
Click here for program
details and
candidate information.
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