NCEA Certification

Joanie Kavanaugh, Licensed Esthetician and owner of Complexions in Waitsfield, has recently achieved the status of NCEA Certified Professional. 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.

As a NCEA Certified Professional Mrs. Kavanaugh has mastered the Scientific Concepts of Infection Control Procedures, Advanced Knowledge of Human Physiology and Anatomy, Skin Conditions and Disorders, Risk Management, Business of Skin Care, Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Medical Interaction & Advanced Facial Treatments. Becoming a NCEA Certified Professional is a voluntary recognition of achievement among peers, clients and the profession.

"I am proud to be the First National Certified Esthetician in Vermont," said Kavanaugh. "I feel it is important to our industry and for myself personally that we have nation wide standards and practices to enhance the perception and status of our field. NCEA is a catalyst for Estheticians and the skin care industry to band together for the common good of our profession and education standards nationally. It is a personal step forward for me and for the benefit of my clients."

The National Certification Program is based upon the 1200 Hour Esthetician Job Tasks which were developed by the NCEA to raise the educational and skill set requirements for today’s skin care professional. The national examination was developed using Subject Matter Experts from across the United States. This program -- a paramount objective of the NCEA -- offers the tools and knowledge to be at the cutting edge of the industry