Welcome to AACDS
AACDS is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) established in 2004 to deliver nationally accredited qualifications in cosmetic nursing and dermal therapies. AACDS developed the first vocational qualifications in dermal therapies in 2004 and the first formal postgraduate qualification in cosmetic nursing in 2007.
AACDS continues to be at the forefront of innovation in field of aesthetics education and is currently developing the first AQF qualification in cosmetic medicine in partnership with Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia.
Semester & Key Dates
18th September 2023
Online start date
(Application cut-off) – 4th Sept
16th October 2023
Online start date
20th November 2023
Online start date
My Career
- Dermal Therapist
- Cosmetic Nurse
- Cosmetic Chemist
My Study Mode
- Online / Blended
Study online anywhere in Australia and attend our student clinics in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne or Gold Coast
Featured Qualifications
52852WA Graduate Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing and Injectables
This is a postgraduate cosmetic nurse course developed specifically for qualified nurses wishing to enter the field …
52854WA Graduate Diploma of Dermal Science
This course is developed for candidates from a beauty or health background wanting to achieve a formal and …
52850WA Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science
This course is an undergraduate dermal therapy course developed for candidates wanting to work as a qualified Dermal …
10788NAT Diploma of Personal Care Formulation
Learn the formulation of safe, stable and efficacious personal care products for the hair, hands, body and face …
Featured Professional Certificates
Prof. Cert. in Integrated Health and Dermatology
Diverse bacterial ecosystems are present in the oral cavity, upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, skin surface and lungs. Collectively, our human …
Laser Safety Officer’s
Certificate
This is a theory-based course, which focuses on the clinical aspects of IPL and Laser treatment and the required safety standards as outlined …
Prof. Cert in Dermatology and Dermatoscopy in Aesthetic Practice
This forms the foundation for correct skin analysis and selection of dermal therapy procedures within a cosmetic …
Prof. Cert in Management and Promotion of the Cosmetic Practice
This describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to manage and promote the cosmetic medical context. …
Upcoming Events
09
Oct
2023CPD Workshop Evening in Perth
CPD Workshop Evening Perth This CPD workshop will focus on the POTENZA device which is the world’s first RF microneedling machine that combines monopolar and bipolar radio-frequency at 1 & 2MHz capabilities in a single device. The versatility of the Potenza system…
- 6:00pm8:00pm
16
Oct
2023Virtual Information Evening
Elevate your career to the next level! If you have been thinking about studying dermal therapies or cosmetic nursing and don’t know where to begin, then this is an event for you to attend. The AACDS virtual webinar will give you…
- 6:00pm7:00pm
Latest News & Research
Treatment of atrophic acne scars: A comparative split face study
Treatment of atrophic acne scars: A comparative split face study A study published in 2023 by Albalat et al. compared microneedling in combination with…
Evidence-based review: Screening body dysmorphic disorder in aesthetic clinical settings
Evidence-based review: Screening body dysmorphic disorder in aesthetic clinical settings A study published in 2023 by Pereira et al. examined the validated BDD screening…
“Industry revenue is forecast to increase at an annualised 2.8% over the five years through 2026-27, to reach $1.6 billion”
Source: IBIS World
What Our Students Say
Jessica Goldenberg
AACDS Graduate (Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing and Injectables)I left AACDS with a complete love of skin and lasers. My role working as a cosmetic nurse/therapist lead me to seeing a gap in the beauty and medical aesthetic market for casual staffing support.
Chantal Faure
AACDS Graduate (Graduate Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing and Injectables)I have received an abundant amount of support throughout my period here from all the staff especially during COVID-19. All the lecturers made sure I was travelling well with my studies as well as my wellbeing.
Holly Copping
AACDS Graduate (Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science)As a Dermal Therapist, I enjoy using my knowledge and expertise that I have learnt with AACDS to change people’s lives and I’m committed to helping Territorians for the rest of my life.
INDUSTRY SEEKS AACDS GRADUATES
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