The NCEA Basic 600 Hour Job Task Analysis represents the practical and theoretical knowledge that an Esthetician needs to work in today's skin care industry. These tasks, if implemented in your state, will work towards National Endorsement, the ability for a licensed Esthetician in one state, to move to another and be able to commence working. It is the NCEA's position that National Endorsement will improve the level of training and allow licensed Estheticians to move and work more easily across the country.

All state boards, schools and Estheticians are urged to review and incorporate these tasks. States should update rules and regulations, schools should update their curriculum, and for those Estheticians already licensed, seek the necessary training and education to meet these basic job tasks.

1. GENERAL CONCEPTS
Client Care
Professional Ethics and Appearance
Business Management

2. SAFETY / INFECTION CONTROL
OSHA - Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Hazard Communication Standard
Disinfection
Sterilization

3. APPLIED ANATOMY
Anatomy and Physiology - Skin, Other Systems
Cosmetic Chemistry 
Dermatology - Skin Diseases and Disorders
Plastic Surgery - Common Plastic Surgical Procedures
Nutrition

4. SKIN TREATMENTS
Facial Massage
Chemical Exfoliation
Manual Lymph Drainage & Mechanical Lymph Drainage

5. BODY TREATMENTS
Chemical Exfoliation
Hydrotherapy
Body Masks
Body Wraps

6. MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL DEVICES
Basic Physical Electrical Therapy
Galvanic, Iontophoresis, Disincrustation
High Frequency
Microdermabrasion - Basic Theoretical Knowledge
Ultrasound - Basic Theoretical Knowledge
Lasers / Light Therapies -  Basic Theoretical Knowledge

7. HAIR REMOVAL
Waxing
Tweezing
Electrolysis - Basic Theoretical Knowledge
Laser Hair Removal - Basic Theoretical Knowledge

8. MAKEUP
Purpose and Effects
Supplies and Instruments
Preparation
Procedures
Safety Measures
Infection Controls

PRACTICAL EXAMINATION DESCRIPTION
Safety and Infection Control
Client Care and Set-up
Cleansing the Skin
Steaming the Skin
Massaging the Skin
Application of the Mask
Eyebrow Arch (Tweezer)
Eyebrow Arch (Cold Mock Wax)

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