Professional Certificate in Clinical Laser Procedures (Superficial Cosmetic Procedures)

This Professional Certificate is developed for aesthetic professionals to obtain a licence from the Radiological Council of WA to perform superficial cosmetic laser procedures including treatment of benign pigmented lesions, vascular lesions and diffuse erythema and non-ablative skin rejuvenation. The course provides a holistic approach to laser practice within a cosmetic medical setting, encompassing units in:

• Laser and light physics
• Laser Safety
• Cosmetic dermatology
• Infection control
• Hands-on laser training in a 2:1 Student to Trainer ratio
• Required supervision hours for WA laser licensing

*Please note: AACDS reserves the right to change information relating to this course based on any potential changes to the WA licensing criteria as stipulated by the Radiological Council of WA.

For more information on the changes to the laser laws in Western Australia, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

You must hold an industry relevant qualification such as the Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science, Graduate Diploma of Dermal Therapies, Graduate Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing, Cert IV or Diploma of Beauty Therapy, Diploma of Enrolled Nursing OR Bachelor of Nursing.

COURSE PRICE

Total fee for the Professional Certificate in Cosmetic Laser Procedures (Superficial Cosmetic Procedures)
= Superficial Cosmetic Procedures with supervised hours $12,980 inc. GST
= Superficial Cosmetic Procedures without supervised hours $3,740 inc. GST

PAYMENT OPTIONS

- Study Loans (find out more here)
- Payment Plan
- Upfront Payment

Course Structure

*Endorsed CPD Points

CPD points endorsed by the ACN are available for these units.

Students Currently Working Under a Licensee

For students currently working under the supervision of a cosmetic professional holding a WA Laser Licence in Superficial Cosmetic Procedures, you may be exempt from completing the supervised hours with AACDS. In this circumstance, the licencee at your workplace will provide your supervised hours.

Credit Transfer for AACDS Graduates

For graduates holding a qualification from AACDS, you will be exempt from the units completed within your AACDS course. However, we do recommend you complete a refresher on the unit ‘Analyse the principles of light-based therapies in a cosmetic medical context’. You will be provided free access to this online unit to refresh prior to your practical training.

To Apply:

1. Click the link below to download a copy of our application form
2. Complete the form
3. Email your completed application form to enquiries@aacds.edu.au

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