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 the field of aesthetics education and has developed the first nationally accredited qualification in cosmetic medicine in partnership with Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia.
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
16 April 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – You are invited to attend AACDS’ Information evening in Melbourne on Tuesday 16th April 2024 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 Overview of all AACDS […]
9 April 2024 @ 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Join us for a virtual information session from the comfort of your own home presented by LCA’s Talent Acquisition Manager – Grace Earl exploring recruitment and franchising options as well as career possibilities with LCA. With over 200 clinics globally, Laser Clinics stands as the largest employer in the beauty and dermal industry. In Australia, […]
Latest News & Research
Image Source – wellnessbyrosh.com This information is intended for Dermal Therapists and Cosmetic Nurses or anyone considering completing a formal course in dermal science or a cosmetic nursing course. Introduction The human body contains trillions of microorganisms out numbering our human cells by 10 to one. In fact, microorganisms make up only about 1-3% of…
Welcome to our new micro-learning series on industry regulations. Following on from the recent changes to Ahpra’s guidelines, this micro-learning module discusses the new TGA guidelines for advertising cosmetic injectable services. We encourage you to read through this presentation, complete the quiz questions at the end and log as a CPD activity.
“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
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