ASDC HISTORY
The Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians (ASDC) was founded in 2000-2001 with the first graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Dermal Therapies) from Victoria University.
The field of Dermal Therapies emerged 13 years ago as a progression from the skin therapy industry and was predominantly based in Melbourne, Victoria. The medical and health sector encouraged the development of a formal university qualification in the area of dermal science to manage the risks and complications associated with providing advanced non-surgical cosmetic treatments.
The ASDC was founded to provide these new health practitioners with a professional body and network.
The Dermal Therapy industry has experienced dramatic growth in the past 13 years with the increasing popularity of non-surgical cosmetic treatments and clinics offering dermal therapy procedures across Australia. This growth has also increased the demand for Dermal Clinicians practicing Australia wide.
This continuing growth has also highlighted the need for the ASDC to advocate for Dermal Clinicians nationally to maintain standards, integrity and education within the industry and promote evidence based practice.
The rapid growth of the industry and increase in scope of treatments provided by Dermal Clinicians’ has lead to an extensive and rigorous four year Bachelor of Health Science (Dermal Therapies) University program.
Dermal Clinicians are highly educated and specialised practitioners that provide non-surgical cosmetic treatments for dermatological disorders and diseases including photodamage and ageing, acne and also inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Dermal Clinicians can also specialise in managing skin integrity in complex patients with chronic diseases such as lymphoedema, wounds, scars, and diabetes amongst others.
You will now find Dermal Clinicians in a range of settings including: private practice, outpatient and hospital settings, multidisciplinary clinics and primary health care providers.