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.

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COURSE FEES AND PAYMENT INFORMATION

$15,917 

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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate IV or Diploma of Beauty Therapy or;
• Diploma minimum in a health related field
• Additional requirements may be determined upon the pre-enrolment interview

COURSE DURATION & STUDY COMMITMENT

• 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 MODES AVAILABLE

• On campus in Perth (February and July intakes)
• Online, with practical training available in Sydney, Perth, Gold Coast and Melbourne
• Monthly intakes available for online study mode

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Graduates of the 52854WA Graduate Diploma of Dermal Science are eligible for membership with the Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians.

GRADUATE SUPPORT

On completion of the 52854WA Graduate Diploma of Dermal Science, graduates will automatically gain complimentary access to Aesthetics CPD for a period of 12 months.

Graduates from the 52854WA Graduate Diploma of Dermal Science are eligible to access the AACDS Recruitment site to view job posts in cosmetic medicine.

Course Structure

Full-Time

Please note: These outlines are to be used as a guide only. Your units will be confirmed upon receiving a personalised schedule.

Semester One - Theory units

	Unit Code and Title
	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 (Theory component)
	CDNPDD02 Apply principles of dermatology and dermatoscopy to cosmetic medicine (Theory component)
	CDNEFC02 Evaluate the use and formulation of cosmeceuticals
	HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments (Theory component)

Semester One - Practical Units

	Unit Code and Title
	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
	CDNCAS01 Apply communication and assessment strategies to patient consultation (Practical component)
	HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments (Practical component)
	CDNPDD02 Apply principles of dermatology and dermatoscopy to cosmetic medicine (Practical component)

Semester Two - Theory Units

	Unit Code and Title
	CDNSCP02 Evaluate surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures
	CDNMCP01 Manage and promote the cosmetic practice
	CDNIHD01 Integrate health and dermatology for aesthetic practice

Optional Clinical Placement

	Unit Code and Title
	OPTIONAL Clinical Placement (76 hrs)

Part-Time

Please note: These outlines are to be used as a guide only. Your units will be confirmed upon receiving a personalised schedule.

Semester One - Theory Units

	Unit Code and Title
	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 (Theory component)

Semester Two - Theory Units

	Unit Code and Title
	CDNPDD02 Apply principles of dermatology and dermatoscopy to cosmetic medicine (Theory component)
	CDNEFC02 Evaluate the use and formulation of cosmeceuticals
	HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments (Theory component)

Semester Two - Practical Units

Units (Please note: these units are delivered as a cluster over a two-week, full-time period)

	Unit Code and Title
	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
	CDNCAS01 Apply communication and assessment strategies to patient consultation (Practical component)
	HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments (Practical component)
	CDNPDD02 Apply principles of dermatology and dermatoscopy to cosmetic medicine (Theory component)

Semester Three - Theory Units

	Unit Code and Title
	CDNSCP02 Evaluate surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures
	CDNIHD01 Integrate health and dermatology for aesthetic practice

Semester Four - Practical Units

	Unit Code and Title
	CDNMCP01 Manage and Promote the Cosmetic Practice
	OPTIONAL CLINICAL PLACEMENT Clinical Placement (76 hrs)

Per Unit

Students have the option to complete one unit at a time over a maximum timeframe of 2.5 years.