The Undergraduate Certificate in Laser and Dermal Therapy Essentials is designed to provide the fundamental knowledge required to safely and successfully utilise laser and beauty interventions to achieve dermal therapy goals. You will learn a solid foundation in laser technology and cosmetics, enabling you for work in the dermal therapy industry.

This course is delivered in a combination of online study and in-person training. You will learn the science that underpins dermal therapy practice, such as human skin biology and the chemistry of cosmetics, through our state-of-the-art online learning platform. You will then attend in-person classes at one of our authentic training clinics, located in major cities around Australia, to gain hands-on experience performing real treatments on real patients under direct supervision from our expert faculty.

Completing this course will provide you with the following skills and knowledge:

Demonstrate appropriately how to record the patient history and manage secure customer records
Describe the functions of the integumentary system, including the cellular turnover and major anatomical components
Describe the histology, physiology, anatomy of the skin, hair, and nails, including the function of the associated glands and proteins
Show proficiency in the use of different electrical modalities in a clinical aesthetics setting
Demonstrate understanding of the theory and contra-indications underpinning various technologies and treatment options
Demonstrate the mechanics and simple interventions for appropriate facial skin care, including the use of various chemical peeling solutions and techniques
Define differing technical parameters of laser use and safe, successful treatment for laser hair removal
Ensure pre and post-treatment protocols are appropriate for and align to the client treatment and modalities used

Completing the Undergraduate Certificate in Laser and Dermal Therapy Essentials will prepare you for work in such areas as:

Skin and Laser Clinics
Salons
Spas
Cosmetic Medical Clinics
Department Store Beauty Advisor

ACHW Undergraduate Certificate in Laser and Dermal Therapy Essentials