Ridgewood, NJ – The National Coalition of Estheticians,
Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations (NCEA) are pleased to announce that an
expanded testing partnership in Canada now provides 30 more testing sites for
NCEA Certified Candidates to take their exam.
In addition, further
expansion with our US-based partner-Comira-has added testing sites so that all
states now have the capabilities to meet the growing needs of the industry.
Washington joins Utah, Alabama, Virginia, and the District of Columbia as the
latest state to recognize the national certification as a way to obtain a Master
Esthetician License.
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.
CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW
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!
For
additional information on attaining the NCEA Certified credential, visit
www.NCEACertified.tv
About Comira
Comira is a
full service testing company for licensure, certification, assessment and
educational testing programs. We provide expertise throughout the entire testing
lifecycle, including test development, computer-based testing and result
management.
With a dedicated team of professionals, over 500
testing centers, and technology to support even the most complex testing
programs, Comira is one of the most trusted computer-based testing providers in
the industry.
About NCEA
The mission of the NCEA
is to define standards of practice through certification and continuing
education accreditation in order to represent and advocate for the esthetic
profession.
NCEA is protecting your right to practice by…
- Providing professional excellence through the NCEA Certified credential
- Approving continuing education through the Commission on Accreditation
- Advocating to strengthen your voice and position with state regulatory boards




