52854WA Graduate Diploma of Dermal Science

The 52854WA Graduate Diploma of Dermal Science is developed for candidates from a beauty or health background wanting to achieve a formal and recognised qualification in dermal science. The objective of the qualification is to provide graduates with the knowledge and hands-on skills to perform a range of safe and effective dermal therapies and meet the employment needs of a modern cosmetic medical clinic. The Dermal Therapist’s Scope of Practice includes patient consultation and assessment, dermatoscopy, laser and light-based therapies, epidermal resurfacing procedures, skin/micro needling and holistic patient care involving the integration between gut health and dermatology.

Course Fees and Payment Information

$17,412
VET Student Loans approved course*. Please click here for further information.

*VET Student Loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. A VET Student Loan gives rise to a VETSL debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.

(To view full schedule of fees, click here)

For information on AACDS' withdrawal and refund policy, please click here.

Course Admission Requirements

Diploma of Beauty Therapy or;
Diploma minimum in a health related field

RTO Admission Requirements

Additional requirements may be determined upon the pre-enrolment interview

Course Duration and Study Load

Full-time: approx. 25 hrs/week over 10 months
Part-time: approx. 12.5 hrs/week over 20 months
Single unit: approx. 6 hrs/week over a maximum of 2.5 years
Two-week full-time block for clinical competencies in Dermal Therapies

Study Mode

Online, with practical training available in Sydney, Perth, Gold Coast, and Melbourne.

Please note: Your timetable will be confirmed upon receiving a personalised schedule

Theory Units

CDNERT02 - Analyse epidermal resurfacing therapies

CDNLBT02 - Analyse light and energy-based therapies used in cosmetic medicine / laser safety

CDNCAS01 - Apply communication and assessment strategies to patient consultation

CDNPDD02 - Apply principles of dermatology and dermatoscopy to cosmetic medicine

CDNEFC02 - Evaluate the use and formulation of cosmeceuticals

HLTINF005 - Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments

CDNSCP02 - Evaluate surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures

CDNMCP01 - Manage and promote the cosmetic practice

CDNIHD01 - Integrate health and dermatology for aesthetic practice

Practical Units

CDNPLT01 - Provide laser and light-based procedures in a cosmetic medical context

CDNPCP02 - Provide chemical resurfacing procedures in a cosmetic medical context

CDNPCM02 - Provide clinical microdermabrasion in a cosmetic medical context

CDNPSN02 - Provide skin needling in a cosmetic medical context

CDNPDD02 - Apply principles of dermatology and dermatoscopy to cosmetic medicine

OPTIONAL CLINICAL PLACEMENT - Clinical Placement (76 hrs)

Practical elements of the following units will also be covered during practical activities:

CDNCAS01 - Apply communication and assessment strategies to patient consultation

HLTINF005 - Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments

On completion of the 52854WA Graduate Diploma of Dermal Science, graduates will get access to the following:

Complimentary access to Aesthetics CPD for a period of 12 months.
Access to AACDS recruitment website for job opportunities
Receive a one-year subscription to The Aesthetic and Beauty Industry Council (ABIC)

Before you start the online application form, you will need:

Copy of passport OR
Copy of birth certificate
Copy of Australian citizenship
Copy of pre-requisite qualification/s*

Please note: (If you are applying for VET STUDENT LOANS, you must provide proof of eligibility).

USI Number: To enrol in a Nationally Accredited course you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) You can apply for your USI here. The application process only takes 5 minutes. It is compulsory for you to have a USI and we encourage you to apply for it as soon as you can and preferably BEFORE your enrolment is finalised.

COURSE AT
A GLANCE

COURSE START
Monthly start date

COURSE MODE
Full Time
Part-Time
Single Unit

STUDY MODE
Online / Blended

52854WA Graduate Diploma of Dermal Science