Application Requirements

Raising standards through certification

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 Certification Exam. This entire program can be completed in as little as 6-8 weeks.

STEP 1 - Purchase of the Training Manual is a mandatory first step. You must complete the
six (6) Knowledge Reviews from the manual and attach to the Affidavit of Knowledge
Review Completion.

STEP 2 - The Candidate Application and other supporting documents are then submitted for
Records Verification. Once your records are verified you are then provided with the
Authorization-to-Test email. (ATT)

STEP 3 - With your ATT, contact the Testing Call Center within 15 days of receipt and schedule
to take your exam within 90 days!

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 NCEA Certification exam. Obtaining a 75% passing grade earns you the right to call yourself "NCEA Certified". You will receive your NCEA Certified Credential, pin, and Certificate, along with your Certified Benefits Directory shortly thereafter.

NCEA Certification Program is currently available in the United States and Canada.

For more information on bringing the NCEA Certified credential to your state, please email NCEACertified@aol.com

How does the NCEA Certified credential
differ from CIDESCO & ITEC?

Download Comparison Chart here

WHAT BEING NCEA CERTIFIED MEANS...

NCEA Certified is the professional status awarded to a skin care professional that has met the competency standards as set-forth by NCEA's 1200 Hour Esthetician Job Task Analysis. It represents the highest skin care credential available in the United States and adherence to the code of ethics of the profession.

NCEA Certified Professionals may also be members of the National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations. (NCEA)

CANDIDATE APPLICATION OVERVIEW

For additional information on becoming NCEA Certified
go to www.NCEACertified.tv

Please print clearly. This address will be used for ALL Certification & Membership Documentation.

Name: __________________________________________________________________

Email: ______________________________ Web: _______________________________

Company Name: __________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________ State: _______ Zip ____________ + 4______

Tel: Day: (____)____________________ Fax: (____)_____________________

The following notarized documents are attached to my Candidate Application:

1. Candidate must meet a, b, c or d:
a) Current ESTHETICIAN LICENSE (notarized copy) with
Employer Affidavit of Employment* (one (1) year full-time skin care experience)
Candidate Affidavit of Post-Graduate Education Completion (equivalent 50 hours)

OR Current ESTHETICIAN LICENSE (notarized copy) with
Employer Affidavit of Employment* (two (2) years full-time skin care experience)

OR Current MASTER ESTHETICIAN LICENSE (notarized copy)

            OR     Current ESTHETICIAN LICENSE (notarized copy) with
                           School Affidavit of Under-Graduate Esthetician Education Completion
                            (equivalent 1200 hours)

    b) Current COSMETOLOGY LICENSE (notarized copy) with
            Employer Affidavit of Employment* (two (2) years full-time skin care experience)
            Candidate Affidavit of Post-Graduate Education Completion (equivalent 100 hours)

            OR    Current COSMETOLOGY LICENSE (notarized copy) with
                           Employer Affidavit of Employment* (three (3) years full-time skin care experience)

    c) LICENSED PROFESSIONAL (notarized copy) with
            Employer Affidavit of Employment* (two (2) years full-time skin care experience)
                  Note: Where skin care is within scope of practice.

d) OTHER PROFESSIONAL with
Employer Recommendation

*If self employed, use CANDIDATE AFFIDAVIT OF EMPLOYMENT FOR SELF EMPLOYED.
All Affidavits/Forms can be found under "Certification Forms & Applications

2. Current CPR/AED Certification. (notarized copy)

3. Current First Aid Certification or equivalent First Responder. (notarized copy)

4. Current NCEA Individual Membership Certificate. (notarized copy)
*(Exempt: District of Columbia Licenses)

5. Proof of Insurance Certificate.* (notarized copy)
*Provide CANDIDATE AFFIDAVIT OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE, if you are currently not practicing skin care and do not have current professional liability insurance.

6. Two (2) photos. Size 2" x 2" showing head & shoulders. No dark glasses. Print your full name on back of both photos.

7. AFFIDAVIT OF KNOWLEDGE REVIEW COMPLETION. (notarized)

8. Check made payable to NCEA Certified in the amount of $175.00.

CANDIDATE AUTHORIZATION STATEMENT:

I, _____________________________, have attached to my Candidate Application the required documentation for Records Verification. I authorize a review and verification of the enclosed documentation. I understand that I will receive my Authorization to Test (ATT) letter to the email address on this application, only if my records are complete and satisfactory. I understand there is a fee to verify and manage the required documentation. This fee is non-refundable if I supply incomplete documentation or do not meet the Candidate Application requirements.

Candidate Signature:_____________________________________Date:_______________________

BE ACCURATE, BE NEAT. We cannot be responsible for errors due to illegible handwriting.

DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS. NCEA or its agents will not be responsible for returning any documentation required for Records Verification.

Please take a moment to double check your application:
    Have you met all of the Candidate Application requirements?
    Are all Affidavits properly completed and notarized?
    Have you attached notarized copies of all required documents?

MAIL YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:
    NCEA Certified
    Att: Records Verification
    484 Spring Avenue
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450-4624

NOTE: Your ATT should be emailed within 5-7 days and you have 90 days to take your NCEA Certification Exam.

When a licensed esthetician becomes NCEA Certified, it means that the esthetician has, in addition to state licensure examinations:

Completed Six Knowledge Review sections on Ethics/Professionalism, Medical Professional Interaction, Client Care and Sciences of the Skin, Professional Treatments, Risk Management and Business.
Passed a rigorous computer-based examination administered by proctors at a third-party testing facility.

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