About Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science

The Graduate Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing and Injectables is a nationally accredited qualification developed for nurses to learn the underpinning knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a Cosmetic Nurse. Skills are developed in cosmetic dermatology, patient assessment, cosmetic medical procedures and the administration of cosmetic injectables. This qualification provides clarity of scope of practice within safe and effective parameters to fulfil a position as a Cosmetic Nurse under the supervision of a cosmetic doctor or surgeon.

The Graduate Diploma of Dermal Science is a nationally accredited qualification developed for health and beauty professionals to learn the underpinning knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a Dermal Therapist/Clinician. Skills are developed in cosmetic dermatology, holistic patient assessment, cosmetic medical procedures, integration of health and dermatology and the management and promotion of the cosmetic medical practice.

This qualification provides clarity of scope of practice within safe and effective parameters to fulfil a position as a Dermal Therapist/Clinician under the supervision of a cosmetic doctor or surgeon.

The Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science is a nationally accredited qualification developed as an undergraduate course for students to learn the underpinning knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a Dermal Therapist working within a cosmetic medical clinic.

Skills are developed in patient consultation, holistic patient assessment, multi-modality treatment plans, cosmetic medical procedures, patient support and the management and promotion of the cosmetic practice.

HLTINF005 Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments is a nationally recognised unit of competency. It provides aesthetic professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to maintain infection prevention in all areas associated with dermal and cosmetic injectable procedures.

This Professional Certificate is developed for aesthetic professionals to obtain a licence exception from the Radiological Council of WA to perform tattoo removal using class 4, Q-Switched laser modalities. The course provides a holistic approach to laser practice within a cosmetic medical setting.

Formulating cosmetic and personal care products can be as varied as the companies who offer them. The Diploma of Personal Care Formulation has been developed to provide a comprehensive approach to teaching the formulation of safe, stable and efficacious personal care products for the hair, hands, body and face.

It also covers the development of products from the concept stage and through reverse engineering. Learners are taught how to prepare a variety of personal care products, adapt formulations to suit organisational requirements and develop products based on the latest industry advances.