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
How to become a cosmetic nurse in Australia: Your pathway to a rewarding career
Curious about a career in cosmetic nursing? In this guide, you’ll learn what qualifications are needed, how to gain clinical experience, which courses to consider, and the key skills that can help you grow a successful career in Australia’s aesthetic industry.
Careers in cosmetic medicine: where can your qualifications take you?
Cosmetic nursing is more than just injectables – it’s a growing field offering diverse career paths from clinical care to education and beyond. In this guide, we explore where your qualifications can take you and how AACDS supports your long-term career development in this dynamic industry.
Why qualifications matter in cosmetic industry regulations and patient safety
The Australian cosmetic industry is facing some of the biggest changes we’ve seen in years. New regulations are being rolled out, and there’s a growing focus on ensuring practitioners have the right training to keep patients safe. Here’s why accredited education is more important than ever.
Upcoming events
AACDS Information Evening Gold Coast 2025
20 May 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER You are invited to attend AACDS’ Information evening in Gold Coast on Tuesday 120th May 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. 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. KEY POINTS TO BE […]
AACDS Information Evening Perth 2025
6 May 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER You are invited to attend AACDS’ Information evening in Perth on Tuesday 6th May 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. 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. KEY POINTS TO BE DISCUSSED […]
AACDS Information Evening Sydney 2025
15 May 2025 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER You are invited to attend AACDS’ Information evening in Sydney on Thursday 15th May 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. 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. KEY POINTS TO BE DISCUSSED […]
