Forward Statement

On March 27, 2009, all state regulatory boards were sent information on the newly formed NCEA Commission on Accreditation(COA).

The COA asked each agency to place an agenda item on the next available board meeting scheduled to discuss our requested action:

    Recognize the NCEA Commission on Accreditation (COA) as a resource to facilitate
     and supervise compliance of continuing education activities for their licensees.

Background
     The NCEA launched the National NCEA Certification Program in May of 2007 and began certifying skin care professionals based upon the NCEA 1200 hour Esthetician Job Task Analysis.
(See www.NCEACertified.tv for certification program details or to arrange a presentation to your board)
     As part of re-certification, the NCEA Certified professional is required to maintain 12 hours of NCEA Approved Education in order to renew their certification every three years.
     Most industry trade shows have done a poor job in screening presenters (and their presentations) at these conferences. Examples: trade names are used, products and equipment are "sold" during the presentation, conflicts of interest are not openly declared, etc.

The NCEA has stepped up-to-the plate to set a standard on continuing education and formed  -
The NCEA Commission on Accreditation (COA) was formed to facilitate and supervise the continuing education requirements of the skin care professional for recertification and/or relicensure.

We are asking your state to recognize the NCEA Commission on Accreditation (COA) as a resource to facilitate and supervise compliance of continuing education activities for your licensees.

The use of an outside accreditation agency is already used through many professions, especially the medical field. Continuing Medical Education (CME) providers like the American Academy of Dermatology's - Dermatology Maintenance of Certification (D-MOC),  and Elsevier are overseen by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). As a standard-setting coalition, we undertook this responsibility to ensure the continued safety of consumers, provide measurable outcomes, raise the standard of educational delivery methods to increase the skin care professional's knowledge, skills and competency.

Please contact the NCEA COA office at (201) 670-4100 Ext. 5 with any questions. We look forward to ensuring the licensee with quality continuing education approved the NCEA COA.