Nursing To Dermal: Bridging Course for Cosmetic Practitioners

CPD Hours

This course has been developed in line with CPD learning requirements. There is no standard number of CPD hours attached, as it is self-paced and every participant will spend varying amounts of time completing the modules. Therefore, participants must keep a diary of time spent on the course. Once verified, a personalised certificate will be sent to participants upon completion, including hours logged for CPD.
 

Compliance

As a private education provider, Beauty & Aesthetic Connection is not bound by national education framework required of RTOs. However, for the purposes of producing the highest quality, evidence-based, and compliant training, this course has been developed in line with National ASQA framework for RTOs and ANMAC Standards (Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council), as well as current AHPRA guidelines on education requirements, ASDC Professional Practice Framework (the Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians) and NMBA Registered Nursing Standards/Code of Conduct (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia). 

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This course has been created in line with the following education regulatory frameworks:

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ASQA Standards for RTOs 

• Training and assessment strategies — mapping learning outcomes to skills + knowledge evidence.

• Assessment principles — fairness, validity, reliability, flexibility (multiple choice + short answer + reflection tasks).

• Volume of learning — meets AQF guidelines for competency.

• Industry relevance — based on AHPRA, NSQHS, and current cosmetic industry practice.

• Learner support — guidance, feedback, and learning resources.

• Assessment validation — ensures tasks test both knowledge and application (not just recall).

• Continuous improvement — learner feedback survey, reflective activities, course review cycle.

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ANMAC Standards​

• Clear learning outcomes mapped to practice standards.

• Assessment tools that demonstrate competence (MCQs, reflection, case studies).

• Student support systems in online delivery.

• Integration of cultural safety and person-centred care.

• Evidence of educator qualifications and ongoing review.

• Mechanisms for quality assurance and external review.

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...and encourages cosmetic practitioners to uphold the following standards in their practice:

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AHPRA Standards for Cosmetic Medical Procedures

• Informed consent — training on risk disclosure, managing patient expectations, and documenting consent.

• Assessment & screening — modules on medical history, contraindications, psychological factors, and referral protocols.

• Patient safety & emergency protocols — infection control, adverse reaction management.

• Aftercare guidance — structured patient instructions, complication recognition, follow-up processes.

• Professional ethics & communication — dealing with vulnerable patients, respecting autonomy, avoiding coercion.

• Continuing competence — built-in reflective practice and self-assessment.

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ASDC Professional Practice Framework​

• Standards for safe clinical decision-making.

• Commitment to lifelong learning and reflective practice.

• Ethical and professional conduct.

• Patient/client advocacy, dignity, and safety.

• Strong link to evidence-based interventions and product knowledge.

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NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice 

• Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice

• Engages in therapeutic and professional relationships

• Maintains the capability for practice

• Comprehensively conducts assessments

• Provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice

• Evaluates outcomes to inform nursing practice

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