Every safe treatment decision, every confident consultation, every accurate skin assessment — it all begins with understanding what skin actually is and how it works. The Anatomy & Physiology of the Skin is a comprehensive, self-paced online course covering the science behind healthy skin, hair and the body systems that govern them — written specifically for beauty therapists, aesthetic practitioners and skin students preparing for clinical practice in Australia. Across 8 modules and 29 lessons, you will build a thorough understanding of how skin is structured and how it functions, what drives ageing and pigmentation changes, how wounds heal, how hair grows and what disrupts it, and how to recognise and respond to the common skin conditions you will encounter in clinical practice every day. No Beauty Background? Start Here. If you are coming to beauty or aesthetics from outside the industry — as a career changer, a healthcare professional or someone new to the field — this course MAY be completed in place of SHBBSSC001 and SHBBSSC002 as a prerequisite pathway into our accredited courses, including our electrolysis and permanent hair removal programs. It gives you the foundational skin science knowledge you need to enter clinical training with confidence. Contact us at [email protected] to confirm your pathway before enrolling. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN 🔬 Module 1 — Cells, Tissues and Body SystemsCell biology and function · Tissue types · Organs and body systems · Why this matters for clinical practice 🧬 Module 2 — The Integumentary SystemThree layers of skin in depth · All five epidermal layers · Key cell types including keratinocytes, melanocytes and Langerhans cells · Dermis and hypodermis structure and function 🌞 Module 3 — Skin Colour, Ageing and HormonesMelanin production and pigmentation · The Fitzpatrick scale in clinical practice · Intrinsic and extrinsic ageing · Hormonal influences including menopause, PCOS and melasma 🩹 Module 4 — Wound Healing and ScarringWound depth classification · The four phases of wound healing · Scar types and clinical significance · Implications for treatment and aftercare 💇 Module 5 — Hair Structure and HistologyFollicle anatomy · Hair shaft structure · The pilosebaceous unit · Follicle types and their clinical relevance to treatment 🔄 Module 6 — The Hair Growth CycleAnagen, catagen and telogen phases · Hair distribution across the body · Factors that influence growth · Why the growth cycle matters for hair removal treatments ⚕️ Module 7 — Hair Disorders and MedicationsPCOS, CAH and androgenic alopecia · Alopecia areata, telogen effluvium and trichotillomania · Tinea capitis · Medications that cause and promote hair growth 📋 Module 8 — Skin Types, Conditions and ConsultationSkin typing · Dry vs dehydrated · Rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, perioral dermatitis, milia · Nutrition, glycation and the gut-skin axis · Consultation framework and SOAP notes WHAT IS INCLUDED ✓ 8 modules and 29 self-paced lessons ✓ 8 interactive module quizzes ✓ Clinical diagrams and reference tables ✓ Skin condition and medication references ✓ Consultation framework and SOAP note guide ✓ Fitzpatrick scale clinical reference ✓ Lifetime access — study at your own pace ✓ Aligned to Australian clinical practice standards WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR › Beauty therapy and aesthetic students building their foundational science knowledge › Qualified practitioners wanting to deepen their clinical understanding of skin and hair › Career changers and new entrants to the beauty industry seeking a solid science foundation before clinical training › Healthcare professionals transitioning into aesthetic or beauty practice › Anyone seeking structured CPD in skin science aligned to Australian professional standards A note on course pathways This course may be accepted in place of the accredited units SHBBSSC001 and SHBBSSC002 for students entering Dermaskin Academy's accredited programs — including electrolysis and permanent hair removal training — who do not hold a prior beauty therapy qualification. Please contact us at [email protected] to confirm your eligibility before enrolling in an accredited program. Developed and delivered by Kelly Dermody · Dermaskin Academy · Professional education for skin and beauty practitioners
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