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GCMPCM01 – Analyse the principles of cosmetic medicine

GCMRPA01 – Review patient consultation and assessment strategies

GCMAPD01 – Apply principles of dermatology to cosmetic medicine

HLTINF005 – Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments

GCMPAI01 – Prepare for and administer cosmetic injectable medications

The theory units of this course are completed online and the hands-on practical is planned to be completed as two consecutive training days at an Aspire Training Clinic (Sydney, Perth or Melbourne) followed by a minimum of 16 hours of mentorship with an approved CPCA/Niche Mentor, followed by a full day skills assessment at an Aspire Training Clinic.

Completion of this course will take approximately 12 months when completing one unit per study period (a study period varies from 8 to 16 weeks depending on the unit).

Study load requirements involve approximately 6 hours per week.

Candidates will be required to successfully fulfil the requirements of each unit prior to proceeding to the next. This will ensure that candidates will have a good grounding in how to operate within the cosmetic medical profession and recognise general medical and dermatological concerns. As a result, GCCM graduates will be better placed to deal with general medical and dermatological concerns that may arise during the treatment of cosmetic medical patients.

Upon successful completion of each unit within this course candidates will be awarded a digital badge for use on their website and professional networking pages. To learn more about digital credentials, please visit https://cpca.net.au/digital-credentials/.

GCCM Graduates who have also completed a minimum number of logged hours working in the treatment areas covered by the Graduate Certificate course are encouraged to apply to the CPCA Membership Review Committee for an upgrade to Full Membership of the College.

The Graduate Certificate in Cosmetic Medicine will be a pre-requisite for the upcoming Graduate Diploma in Cosmetic Medicine (GDCM). Obtaining the GDCM, along with a minimum number of logged hours, allows the CPCA Full Member to apply to the Membership Review Committee for an upgrade to Fellow.

RPL is available to eligible candidates. For further information about RPL, please download the information/application form HERE.

Students who have completed the Preliminary Essentials of Cosmetic Medicine Course will receive a discount of $990 applied to the unit GCMPCM01 – Analyse the principles of cosmetic medicine and will not need to complete the exam.

The Entry Requirements are:

1. Current Australian registration through AHPRA as a Medical Doctor (or equivalent in country of practice)
2. Minimum two years post graduate from medicine
3. IELTS (or equivalent) level of 7.0 overall (specific to International Students)
4. Current and continued CPCA Membership, for the duration of the course, in any of the following categories: Corresponding Member, Full Member, Fellow, or Overseas Member (RPL pathway only). For further information about CPCA Membership or to apply, please review https://cpca.net.au/membership/.

Please note that additional requirements may be determined upon the pre-enrolment interview.

Total course fee = $20,940 (GST exempt)

Payment is required per unit of study on unit commencement. Please see the table below for fees per unit:

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International doctors who are not Ahpra registered, but hold the equivalent in their own country, may enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Cosmetic Medicine only if they are eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning. For more information about RPL, please download the information/application form HERE.