CIDESCO Commite International d Esthetique est de Cosmotologie. NCEA National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations

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1 COMPARITIVE ANALYSIS CIDESCO Commite International d Esthetique est de Cosmotologie ITEC International Therapy Examination Council NCEA National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations Performed By: Helen Lawrence, BS May 2013 Based upon available online data. Page 1

2 COMPARITIVE ANALYSIS Are all esthetic credentials created equal? BACKGROUND The safety of consumers is why estheticians are licensed in the United States. An Esthetician license ensures that the licensee has met standards as required by that state. Currently bills are before legislators in several states to raise esthetician hours of training to 1200-hours, and call it a Master Esthetician license. If the legislation passes, Esthetician students will get hours of training, but those already practicing need to upgrade their current knowledge in order to obtain the Master Esthetician license. One national and two international certifying agencies are available for this purpose, however, they need to be objectively compared and analyzed in order to ensure ongoing safety of the consumer in the United States. This comparative analysis overviews the existing credentials that are currently offered in the United States by the Commite International d Esthetique est de Cosmetologie, International Therapy Examination Council, and the National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations OVERVIEW OF CIDESCO Commite International d'esthetique est de Cosmetologie is an international beauty therapy association that was founded in 1946 in Zurich, Switzerland. It represents a standard in esthetics in more than 30 countries. NAME OF CERTIFICATION CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma LOCATIONS There are eight states currently offering the CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma. There are two ways to obtain a CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma 1. Post-graduate: - Current Esthetician License with - 3-years of salon experience - CIDESCO education and preparation* 2. Undergraduate: - Esthetician student at CIDESCO-Accredited school - Total of 1200 hours theoretical & practical *In the United States these qualifications are offered at 8 schools found in 6 states. NOTE: CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma includes 2 hours of Nail Training. TEST AVAILABILITY Testing is done onsite at a CIDESCO Schools or during an annual CIDESCO World Congress. Page 2

3 OVERVIEW OF ITEC: International Therapy Examination Council is an international specialist examination board founded in It provides qualifications in Beauty & Spa Therapy, Hairdressing, Complementary Therapies, Sport & Fitness Training and Customer Service/Business/Administration. International Qualifications are available in 5 sectors: 1. Customer Service 2. Beauty and Spa 3. Hairdressing 4. Complementary Therapy 5. Sport and Fitness NAME OF CERTIFICATIONS Advanced Skincare Level 4 Beauty Specialists Level 2 Beauty Treatments Level 2 Body Treatments Level 3 Epilation Level 3 Facial Electrical Treatments Level 3 Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Treatments Level 4 Microdermabrasion Treatments Level 3 Red Vein Treatments Level 3 Spa Treatments Level 3 LOCATIONS In the United States these 10 qualifications are offered at 22 schools found in 13 states. TEST AVAILABILITY Testing is done onsite at ITEC Schools by an international examiner. Page 3

4 OVERVIEW OF NCEA The National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations (NCEA) was founded in the United States in June It is a coalition of associations, manufacturers/distributors, schools, and individual esthetician members. 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. NAME OF CERTIFICATION NCEA Certified Credential LOCATIONS Available in all States, plus Guam & Puerto Rico. There are four ways to meet the NCEA Certified credential candidate requirements: 1. Post-graduate: i) Current Esthetician License with one year full-time skin care experience, and hours of documented post-graduate education, ii) Current Esthetician License with two (2) years full-time skin care experience, iii) Current Master Esthetician License, iv) Employer Recommendation, 2. Under-graduate: i) Current Esthetician License after completion of the 1200-hour curriculum Assessment of skin care experience, use of the self-directed interactive training manual, and online training are utilized. TEST AVAILABILITY Testing is available at 330 Testing Centers in the United States, and 30 Testing Centers in Canada. There are also seven NCEA Approved Training/Testing Centers (ATFs) in seven states that provide prep classes and/or undergraduate education. (NJ, OR, WA, GA, TN, CA, MN) Page 4

5 Analysis of Frequently Asked Questions CIDESCO ITEC NCEA Certified Country of Origin Switzerland England United States Web Address Candidate Yes Yes Yes Information Readily Available Examination Computer Based Job Tasks of US Job Market First Aid Course Required CPR/AED Course Required Cost over $1000 Yes Yes No Easily Validated Recertification Required Continuing Education (CEs) Required Attendance Yes Yes No Required at School Testing Locations 8 Locations 22 Locations 330 Locations As you can see from the data table, there are some key disparities when comparing the certifications. Further breakdown and comparisons are made throughout this document. Page 5

6 Analysis of Availability: For ITEC availability, this chart used the 3 most relevant diplomas to determine availability (Beauty Specialist Level 2, Beauty Treatments Level 2 & Spa Treatments Level 3) *Not all three diplomas are offered at location Location CIDESCO ITEC NCEA Certified Alabama Alaska Arizona No Yes Yes Arkansas California Yes Yes Yes Colorado No *Yes Yes Connecticut Delaware Florida No Yes Yes Georgia No Yes Yes Hawaii Idaho Illinois Yes No Yes Indiana No *Yes Yes Iowa Kansas No *Yes Yes Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Yes No Yes Mississippi Missouri Yes *Yes Yes Montana Nebraska No *Yes Yes Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey No *Yes Yes New Mexico New York Yes *Yes Yes North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Yes No Yes Utah Vermont Virginia No *Yes Yes Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Page 6

7 Comparison of Job-Tasks: CIDESCO students must undergo a course including 1200 hours of training in practical and theoretical work in a registered CIDESCO School. The examinations consists of 1. A facial examination a. Cleansing b. Skin analysis c. Eyelash and eyebrow tinting eyebrow shaping d. Electrical equipment e. Facial massage f. Mask treatment g. Make-up, full day make-up h. Manicure 2. A body examination a. Body analysis b. Electrical equipment c. Manual massage to show the five classical movements d. Depilation waxing with hot/hard and strip wax 3. An additional subject a. Cellulite treatment b. Aromatherapy c. Special foot treatment d. Anti-stress treatment e. Electrical epilation f. Fantasy make-up g. Lymph drainage 4. A written examination a. Natural science b. Anatomy and physiology c. The skin d. Cosmetic science e. Aesthetic treatments f. Business studies During the practical examinations emphasis is places on professional expertise, hygiene, client care and interaction, and personal presentation. Candidates are required to write a project of at least 4000 words on a subject relevant to the study of Beauty Therapy. The purpose of the project is to give candidates the opportunity to use their knowledge, ability, and creativity. The diploma is awarded to candidates who have passed the CIDESCO examinations and given proof of having gained at least 600 hours work experience in a beauty center/salon. Page 7

8 Comparison of Job-Tasks: (con t) ITEC Job-Task information is based upon which of the 10 different qualifications. Name of Diploma # of Hours Job Tasks Advanced Skincare Level Total: 338 Beauty Specialists Level Total: 300 Beauty Treatments Level Total: 2 Body Treatments Level Total: 360 Epilation Level Total: 300 Facial Electrical Treatments Level 3 1 Laser and Intensed Pulsed Light Treatments Level 4 Total: Total: 100 Microdermabrasion Treatments 25 Level 3 Total: 25 Red Vein Treatment Level 3 25 Total: 25 Spa Treatments Level 3 Total: Page 8 Dermatology and Microbiology Physiology of Ageing Chemistry of Hair and Beauty Products Laser and Light Treatments for Skin Rejuvenation Apply Microdermabrasion Management of Health, Safety, and Security in Salon Skincare and Eye Treatments Make-up Manicure and Pedicure Waxing Professional Conduct and Business Awareness Skincare and Eye Treatments Make-up Waxing Professional Conduct and Business Awareness Anatomy and Physiology Swedish Massage Figure Diagnosis and Body Electrical Treatments Professional Conduct and Business Awareness Short-wave Diathermy The Blend Professional Conduct and Business Awareness Facial Electrical Treatments Steam Brush Cleanse Faradic Galvanic Microcurrent Vacuum Suction High Frequency and Infra-Red Laser and Intensed Pulsed Light Treatments Argon Ruby Carbon Dioxide Helium Neon Diode and ND:YAG Microdermabrasion Treatments Red Vein Treatment Spa Treatments Exfoliation Steam and Sauna Bodymasks/Wraps Seawater and Seaweed Treatments Hydrotherapy

9 Comparison of Job-Tasks: (con t) NCEA Certified Credential Job Tasks already known through Esthetician License 1. Disinfection and Infection Control 2. Human Physiology and Anatomy 3. Skin Histology 4. Skin Diseases and Disorders 5. Hair and its Growth Cycle 6. Basic Chemistry 7. Cosmetic Ingredients 8. Factors that Affect the Skin 9. Skin Analysis and Procedures related to Consultation, Documentation, and Treatment 10. Cleansing Procedures 11. Towel Steaming Procedures 12. Exfoliation Methods 13. Safe and Proper Methods of Extractions 14. Massage Movements and their Effects 15. Contraindications for Massage 16. Masks 17. Electricity and Use of Electrical Equipments 18. Methods of Hair Removal 19. Color Theory and Makeup Application Advanced Sciences 20. Scope of Practice/Regulatory Rules Job Task Analysis of Master Esthetician License 1. Skin Sciences a. Skin Histology i. Wound Healing ii. Wounding the Skin (Chemical Peels, Dermabrasion) iii. Phases/Stages of Wound Healing iv. Scar Reduction (Silicone Patch) v. Contraindications b. Anatomy & Physiology c. Dermatological Disorders and Terminology d. Health and Lifestyle e. Skin Conditions f. Classification Systems (Fitzpatrick, Glougau) i. Treatment g. Ingredient Technology 2. Professional Skin Treatments for Face and Body a. Exfoliation i. Microdermabrasion ii. Blading iii. Chemical Exfoliation b. Laser Light c. LED d. Ultrasound e. Ultrasonic f. Microcurrent g. Body Treatment h. Cellulite Treatment i. Non-Invasive Form of Cellulite Treatments ii. Mechanical Cellulite Machines i. Manual and Mechanical Lymphatic Drainage Page 9

10 j. Electrical Muscle Stimulation k. Water Treatments 3. Hair Removal or Permanent Hair Reduction a. Laser Light Therapy 4. Medical Professional Interaction a. Pre and Post Op Care, Modalities to Enhance Outcome b. Medically Treated Conditions c. Prescription Drugs/Over-the-Counter (OTCs) d. Medical Terminology e. Definitions of Professionals and Associations f. Additional Safety Considerations for Advanced Modalities g. Cosmetic Procedures i. Fillers and Nerve Blockers 5. Business Management and Operations a. Sales and Marketing i. Marketing ii. Retailing iii. Industry Relations iv. Franchising v. Business vi. Menu Development b. Operations i. Business Software ii. Record-Keeping iii. Policies and Procedures Manual iv. Facility Layout v. Equipment Purchasing vi. Product Purchasing vii. Research and Resourcing viii. Human Resources c. Compliance and Safety i. State Regulations/Scope of Practice ii. OSHA iii. HIPPA iv. CDC v. FDA vi. Protective Cares, Client Consult and Consent vii. Liability viii. Insurance ix. Emergency Response/Action Plan x. Risk Management xi. Emergency First Responder/First Aid xii. CPR/AED 6. Other Advanced Modalities Page 10

11 CONCLUSION CIDESCO A licensed Esthetician who obtains the CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma completed hours of training but, 2-hours were in nails, which is not an allowed task by esthetician licensees in the United States. ITEC A licensed Esthetician who obtains an ITEC qualification, the completed hours of training could vary from an additional 338 hours to only hours falling well-short of the 1200-hour standard for a Master Esthetician license. NCEA A licensed Esthetician who obtains the NCEA Certified credential in an undergraduate program has a full additional 600 hours of training. If a licensed esthetician obtains the NCEA Certified credential post-graduate, they are required to pass the national examination with a 75% or higher. The examination is based upon a 1200-hour standard Master Esthetician license. Employers assume that a Master Esthetician licensee has the skills and abilities to perform a wide variety of services. In order for this to be true, Master Esthetician job skills need to be evaluated. Only two associations have surveyed skills required in a 1200-hour Master Esthetician license the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC), and the National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations (NCEA). Master Esthetician licensing is being driven by the profession, industry; including schools, and employers. To ensure ongoing safety of consumers and licensing standards, there needs to be a thorough review of the current data that is readily available on each association s website. Page 11