Dermal Therapist
Provide analysis and treatments to improve the health and appearance of clients’ skin.
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- What's it like to be a Dermal Therapist?
- How to become a Dermal Therapist
- Latest Dermal Therapist jobs
- Top skills and experience for Dermal Therapists
- Dermal Therapist role reviews
What's it like to be a Dermal Therapist?
Dermal Therapists have an advanced knowledge of skin and can provide a broad range of treatments. Dermal Therapists perform laser and light-based procedures as well as chemical peels, advanced facials, micro-dermabrasion, skin needling and other facial therapies. They also advise clients on which products to use to treat skin issues, including chronic skin conditions like acne, pigmentation or rosacea.
Tasks and duties
- Consulting with clients and providing assessments, advice and treatment plans.
- Performing non-surgical cosmetic procedures or treatments.
- Recommending and selling skin care products to clients.
- Managing booking systems and other administrative tasks.
How to become a Dermal Therapist
You need a relevant VET qualification or university degree to work as a Dermal Therapist. The course you choose will depend on your career goals and the type of treatments you want to provide.
- Complete a relevant qualification. A Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50115) will allow you to pursue entry-level beauty therapist roles. An Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science (52850WA) prepares you to work in cosmetic medical clinics under the supervision of nurses and doctors. A degree such as a Bachelor of Dermal Science can allow you pursue a broader range of careers, such as Dermal Clinician.
- If your qualification permits, join the Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians to enhance your credentials.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Dermal Therapist employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Cosmetic Dermal Science
Skin Care
Skin Needling
Chemical Peels
Led Light Therapy
Laser Treatments
Anatomy
Microdermabrasion Treatments
Laser Safety Officer Certificate
Therapy
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Latest Dermal Therapist reviews
Aug 2023
No stress job but not much career growth.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Health
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsPatients are usually friendly and it is highly rewarding to see how their skin changes to positive after the treatments and prescribed products to home use.
The challengesNot much career grow, repetitive same procedures.
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Aug 2023
A fulfilling occupation
Reviewer's QualificationAdvanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsHelping others to achieve their skin goals and feel good themselves
The challengesThat there is no job security and that hours will be cut if a client cancels
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