ABOUT AACDS
AACDS is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) established in 2004 to deliver nationally accredited qualifications in cosmetic nursing and dermal therapies.
Our Advanced and Graduate Diploma courses are designed to train students on the latest cosmetic and dermal therapies available in the industry, each delivered using a blended model of online and practical modules.
Practical modules are delivered in real-world clinical environments where students work with qualified cosmetic medical professionals and dermal therapists under our industry standard-setting policy of a two-to-one student-trainer ratio.
With the highest number of recognised qualifications in cosmetic dermal sciences, AACDS courses are the most comprehensive, relevant and efficient way of achieving your career goals in cosmetic nursing, dermal therapy and personal care formulation.
AACDS continues to be at the forefront of innovation in aesthetics education and has developed the first nationally accredited qualification in cosmetic medicine in partnership with Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia.
Professional Recognition and Memberships
When you study at AACDS, your connection to the industry is immediate. Thanks to our college’s strong ties and connections to Australia’s leading cosmetic clinics and industry bodies, AACDS students gain access to fantastic opportunities, life-changing work experiences and industry contacts that will remain throughout their careers.
In addition, as a graduate of AACDS, your nationally accredited qualification is recognised by key employer groups and societies in cosmetic medicine and dermal therapies.
These include;
Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine (Cosmetic Nurse Category)
Aesthetic Practitioners Advisory Network (General Gold Category)
Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine (Cosmetic Nurse Category)
Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (Cosmetic Nurse Affiliate Category)
Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians (Associate Membership)
Recent Blog Posts
Let’s Talk About What “Training” Actually Means
There is a shift underway in Australian cosmetic nursing, and it is one the entire industry needs to pay attention to. According to industry estimates, the sector is now valued at over $4.1 billion and forecast to double by 2030, with more than five million procedures performed every year.¹ That growth tells a story of…
Why AACDS Matters for Clinics Navigating Australia’s New Aesthetics Regulations
The nation’s booming beauty sector has entered a new era of regulatory reform, placing increased emphasis on the connection between quality education and industry Tighter regulations and elevated consumer expectations are transforming the country’s aesthetics industry. It’s a significant evolution, and one that highlights the importance of nationally accredited training that provides the skills to succeed in…
As Standards Shift, a Key Industry Partnership is Shaping the Future of Aesthetics in Australia
The nation’s booming beauty sector has entered a new era of regulatory reform, placing increased emphasis on the connection between quality education and industry Tighter regulations and elevated consumer expectations are transforming the country’s aesthetics industry. It’s a significant evolution, and one that highlights the importance of nationally accredited training that provides the skills to succeed in…
