The NCEA Advanced 600 Hour Job Task Analysis is designed to be taken after completing the Basic 600 Hour course. There is currently only one state, Utah, that offers a two-tier licensing system. It is the position of the NCEA that states evaluate their Esthetician licensing programs, and consider a second tier Master Esthetician license that should include the Esthetician job tasks outlined below. These tasks are in the opinion of the NCEA, what is required of an Esthetician in today's skin care industry.


1. GENERAL CONCEPTS
A. Microbiology 
Infection Control
Cleansing, Disinfection, Sterilization, Material Disposal
Contagious Diseases
B. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
C. Client Protection
D. Salon Management
Insurance
Record Keeping
Salon Policies
Marketing and Retail
Industry Relations
State Regulations/Scope of Practice

2. APPLIED ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, HISTOLOGY
A. Cellular Biology
Skin Structure
Glands of the Skin
Hormones
Immune System
Skin Penetration
Skin Cancer
Metabolism
Vitamins and Herbs

B. Medical Professional Interaction
Medically Treated Conditions
Prescription Drugs/Over-the-Counter (OTC's)
Medical Treatments
Medical Terminology

3. SKIN TREATMENTS
A. Advanced Facial and Body Treatments
Manual and Mechanical Lymphatic Drainage
Microdermabrasion
Chemical Exfoliation
Extractions
Aromatherapy/Essential Oils Basic Theoretical Knowledge
Ayurveda Basic Theoretical Knowledge
Masks

4. ADVANCED MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL DEVICES
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Classification
Electrodessication Devices Basic Theoretical Knowledge
Light Therapy Basic Theoretical Knowledge

5. MAKEUP
Camouflage
Permanent Cosmetics Basic Theoretical Knowledge

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