Murad Educators Complete NCEA Certification

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Murad, Inc. announced today that all of its Professional Division Educators have completed the National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations (NCEA) training and have passed the national exam for certification.

As NCEA Certified Professionals, the Murad Education Team has shown mastery of the Scientific Concepts of Sanitation and Infection Control Procedures, Advanced Knowledge of Skin Physiology, Skin Conditions and Disorders, Chemistry of Cosmetic Ingredients, Dermatologic and Plastic Surgical Terms, and Advanced Facial and Body Treatments. Team members have also established theoretical understanding of Electricity and the Use of Various Electrical Equipment within the esthetic scope of practice.

As an Authorized Training Facility for exam preparation, Murad has determined that all future Education Team hires will complete the certification process as well. With this promise, Murad has acknowledged support for national testing as the key to increasing the scope of practice, recognizing state regulatory boards, and the support of skincare professionals across the country.

“We view the National Certification program as a positive and extremely important way to advance skin health education,” said Howard Murad, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA and founder of Murad, Inc. “The program has made great strides in enhancing the expertise of our educators, and educators in general.”

National testing is the key to increasing the scope of practice, recognizing state regulatory boards, and the support of skincare professionals across the country.

The National Certification Program was designed by NCEA membership, which includes 14 associations, over 900 individual members, and more than 90 manufacturers/distributors, including Murad. The Program is based on the 1200 Hour Esthetician Job Tasks developed to raise the educational awareness and skill set requirements for skincare professionals.

Upcoming training classes and Webinar dates are scheduled throughout 2009. For more information, please contact Murad’s Education Department at 1.800.242.1103 ext. 3243.

Murad, Inc. was founded in 1989 by Howard Murad. M.D., one of the world’s foremost authorities on skin health and a pioneer of the clinical skincare movement. All Murad products are based in The Science of Cellular Water™, Dr. Murad’s unified theory of health and aging.

The Murad brand includes 88 consumer products and 45 professional products sold in 42 countries. Murad is the #1 selling clinical skincare brand at many locations, including Sephora and Ulta. Known globally for high performance topical and internal skincare, Murad has grown by producing innovative products that meet the needs of its customers.