52852WA Graduate Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing and Injectables

The 52852WA Graduate Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing and Injectables is a postgraduate cosmetic nurse course developed specifically for qualified nurses wishing to enter the field of cosmetic medicine. This nationally accredited qualification will provide nurses with the knowledge and hands-on practical skills required to work in a cosmetic medical practice performing a range of dermal therapies, cosmetic injectable procedures and cosmetic nursing duties. The unit ‘CDNEIP02 Evaluate and perform cosmetic injectable procedures’ is the first nationally accredited unit covering the theory and practical skills associated with dermal fillers and wrinkle relaxants.

Course Fees and Payment Information

$21, 157
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

Must be a Registered or enrolled/division 2 nurse
Current registration through AHPRA
Please note: If you graduated prior to 2008, you MUST hold a current medications endorsement
Enrolled/Div. 2 nurses are now required to meet additional requirements for course entry. Please click here for important information.

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
Four days full time block for clinical competencies in Cosmetic Injectables

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

CDNESP02 - Evaluate cosmetic surgical procedures

CDNEIP02 - Evaluate and perform cosmetic injectable procedures

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

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

CDNPDD02 - Apply principles of dermatology and dermatoscopy to cosmetic medicine

CDNEIP02 - Evaluate and perform cosmetic injectable procedures

On completion of the 52852WA Graduate Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing and Injectables, 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)
Upon graduation, you will receive a discount code to join AMET anytime in the first year of graduating.

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*
Your AHPRA registration number

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

52852WA Graduate Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing and Injectables