52854WA Graduate Diploma of Dermal Science

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Overview

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.

Course Info

Course Fees and Payment Information

$17,412
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.

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Course Admission Requirements

RTO Admission Requirements

Course Duration and Study Load

Study Mode

Curriculum

Please note: Your timetable will be confirmed upon receiving a personalised schedule.

Theory Units

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

CDNPDD02 - Apply principles of dermatology and dermatoscopy to cosmetic medicine

CDNEFC02 - Evaluate the use and formulation of cosmeceuticals

HLTINF005 - Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments

CDNSCP02 - Evaluate surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures

CDNMCP01 - Manage and promote the cosmetic practice

CDNIHD01 - Integrate health and dermatology for aesthetic practice

Practical Units

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

CDNPDD02 - Apply principles of dermatology and dermatoscopy to cosmetic medicine

OPTIONAL CLINICAL PLACEMENT - Clinical Placement (76 hrs)

Practical elements of the following units will also be covered during practical activities:

CDNCAS01 - Apply communication and assessment strategies to patient consultation

HLTINF005 - Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments

Grad Support

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Before you start the online application form, you will need:

Copy of passport OR
Copy of birth certificate
Copy of Australian citizenship
Copy of pre-requisite qualification/s*

Please note: (If you are applying for VET STUDENT LOANS, you must provide proof of eligibility).

USI Number: To enrol in a Nationally Accredited course you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) You can apply for your USI here. The application process only takes 5 minutes. It is compulsory for you to have a USI and we encourage you to apply for it as soon as you can and preferably BEFORE your enrolment is finalised.

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52854WA Graduate Diploma of Dermal Science

52854WA Graduate Diploma of Dermal Science

Practical elements of the following units will also be covered during practical activities:

Before you start the online application form, you will need:

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