Courses Offered
AACDS offers four main courses in field of Cosmetic Medicine and Dermal Therapies. Students will choose their course based on career options, desired qualification level and further learning opportunities.
The Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science
This qualification is developed for someone new to the field of cosmetic medicine and advanced beauty. The nursing and dermal science curriculum covers the key competencies required to work as a qualified Dermal Therapist within a cosmetic medical practice.
Qualification Upgrades
If you're a current or past student studying the old Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science (51920) and wish to upgrade your qualification to the new Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science (52320), please email April Jorgensen to register your interest.
Vocational Graduate Certificate of Cosmetic Nursing
The Vocational Graduate Certificate in Cosmetic Nursing is a postgraduate course developed specifically for Enrolled or Registered Nurses wishing to enter the field of cosmetic medicine. This government-accredited course will provide students with the knowledge and hands-on skills required to work in a cosmetic medical practice and/or accredited day hospital performing cosmetic nursing, dermal therapies and injectable procedures.
This course is only available online with the practical units delivered in Perth and Sydney.
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Dermal Therapies (Allied Health/Beauty Stream)
This qualification is developed for candidates from a health or beauty background. The objective of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and hands-on skills to meet the employment requirements of a modern skin clinic. Graduates may seek employment as a qualified Dermal Therapist, establish their own clinic, or add dermal therapy procedures to their current scope of practice.
Please note: This course supersedes the AACDS Certificate in Dermal Therapies
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Dermal Therapies (Cosmetic Medicine Stream 52356)
The Vocational Graduate Certificate in Dermal Therapies (Cosmetic Medical Stream) is the first Nationally Accredited course of its kind in Australia. As vocational course, there is a strong emphasis on the development of practical competencies in a range of cosmetic procedures. Theory-based units encompassing both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures are supported by practical competencies in dermal therapies and cosmetic injectables. Medical practitioners graduate with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career as a Cosmetic Physician whilst providing a supervisory role for non-medical staff.
IPL/Laser Safety Officer’s Certificate
This certificate is the only course in Australia approved by both of the leading IPL and Laser authorities: WA Radiological Council and QLD Radiation Health. Although this certificate can be studied as a stand-alone course, it is mainly delivered as part the AACDS Short Courses and the Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science.
This theory course is only available online.
Expressions of Interest for the Vocational Graduate Certificate in Cosmeceutical Design and Development
The Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science (AACDS) in conjunction with the Institute of Personal Care Science (IPCS) are now taking expressions of interest for a new postgraduate qualification (pending government-accreditation) in cosmeceutical design and development.
Contact AACDS
Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science
Head Office
Level 1, 22 Prowse Street
West Perth Western Australia 6005
T +61 8 9226 3366 F+61 8 9226 3233
Practical Training Rooms
Suite 1a Arcadia Chambers 1 Roydhouse Street
Subiaco Western Australia 6008
T +61 8 9382 4788 F +61 8 9382 4833
CRICOS Provider No. 02813B
