About AACDS
AACDS is a Registered Training Organisation located in Perth, Western Australia. We are co-joined to Western Australia’s largest cosmetic medical practice and day hospital. This unique learning environment facilitates skills development within a medical setting, under medical supervision and provides students with the opportunity to undertake clinical work experience.
Flexible course options and study modes
AACDS has recognised the need to provide learners with flexible course options and study modes. The following courses are offered on a full-time, part-time or single unit basis with online or on-campus modes available:
- The Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science
- The Vocational Graduate Certificate of Cosmetic Nursing
- The AACDS Certificate in Dermal Therapies
- IPL/Laser Safety Officer’s Certificate
Curriculum development and delivery
All AACDS courses are developed and delivered by various lecturers, each chosen for their specialty in a particular field. This includes cosmetic physicians, cosmetic/plastic surgeons, dermatologists, nurses, dermal therapists, psychologists, cosmetic chemists and business specialists.
Furthermore, AACDS has no financial interest in any of the equipment or products used in training. Likewise, no lecture is presented by company representatives, assuring only unbiased, evidence-based information is provided.
Industry experienced trainers/assessors
All AACDS trainers/assessors currently work in a cosmetic medical practice performing dermal therapies and/or cosmetic nursing. This ensures our trainers’ knowledge and skills remain relevant and current.
Professional recognition
AACDS courses are recognised by the following key organisations in cosmetic medicine, beauty and government:
- Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
- Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia
- Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery
- Australasian College of Cosmetic Medicine
- Association of Professional Aestheticians of Australia
- QLD Radiation Health (IPL/Laser course component)
- Radiological Council of WA (IPL/Laser course component)
Credit and recognition of prior learning
All AACDS courses provide eligible students with RPL or direct credit transfer where indicated.