SHBBSKS007 – Provide Diathermy Treatments
- Regular price
- $1,999.00 AUD
- Unit price
- per
Gain the nationally recognised diathermy unit that insurers and local councils look for, so you can practise professionally treating thread veins, milia, skin tags and cherry angiomas.
Nationally recognised training delivered in partnership with Parramatta Community College (RTO 90276). Practical training in every Australian state. Maximum 6 students per practical block.
Diathermy uses short-wave electrical current to treat thread veins, milia, skin tags and cherry angiomas, with precise results on all skin types.
Course Investment
$1,999 AUD
60 hours · 1 day face-to-face · Payment plans available
✓ Online theory starts immediately on enrolment
✓ Practical blocks run throughout the year — max 6 students
Contact Emma for next available date →Diathermy is a precise, in-demand skin treatment for common skin blemishes. This course covers the unit SHBBSKS007 Provide Diathermy Treatments and trains you to safely treat thread veins, milia, skin tags and cherry angiomas. You complete theory online at your own pace, attend 1 day of face-to-face practical training in your state and finish with a recorded clinical logbook. On successful completion you receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment issued by Parramatta Community College (RTO 90276).
How This Course Is Delivered
SHBBSKS007 is delivered in three stages that fit around your work and life. Blended delivery made up of online theory, live Zoom sessions with Kelly, 1 day of face-to-face practical training, a recorded clinical logbook and nationally recognised assessments.
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Stage 1 Online Theory •Self-paced learner guide |
Stage 2 Face-to-Face Practical •1 day face-to-face |
Stage 3 Recorded Clinical Logbook •Real client treatments |
What You Will Learn
This unit covers all performance criteria, knowledge and skills required to perform diathermy safely, effectively and legally.
- How short-wave electrical current treats thread veins, milia, skin tags and cherry angiomas
- Client consultation, skin assessment and suitability screening
- Contraindications specific to diathermy
- Designing a treatment plan - area assessment and settings
- Preparing the client, skin and equipment
- Patch testing and skin reaction assessment
- Applying current accurately and safely to thread veins, milia, skin tags and cherry angiomas
- Post-treatment review, aftercare advice and rebooking
- Infection control, sterilisation and sharps management
Prerequisites
To enrol in SHBBSKS007 you must also hold:
- SHBBINF002 - Maintain Infection Control
- SHBBSSC001 Skin Structure and Functions
- SHBBSSC002 Body Structures and Functions
All prerequisite units are available through Dermaskin Academy. They are completed online through Parramatta Community College and can run alongside this course. Contact us and we will confirm exactly what you need before you enrol.
Entry Requirements and How You Are Assessed
Entry requirements
- 18 years or older
- Language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete written assessments
- Valid photo identification
- A Unique Student Identifier (USI) before your Statement of Attainment can be issued
- Prerequisite units completed or enrolled in alongside this course - we confirm these with you before enrolment
- Access to clients for your clinical logbook
How you are assessed
- Written and knowledge assessment
- Practical observation of diathermy on clients
- A recorded clinical logbook review
Each unit is assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent. If you already hold any units, credit transfer applies. If you have industry experience without the formal units, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
You will receive
Statement of Attainment for - SHBBSKS007, issued by Parramatta Community College (RTO 90276)
Upcoming Practical Training Dates
Online theory begins as soon as you enrol. Face-to-face practical dates are below.
Sydney
| Wed 3 February 2027 |
| Wed 5 May 2027 |
| Wed 13 October 2027 |
Melbourne
| Tue 19 January 2027 |
| Tue 19 October 2027 |
Queensland
| Tue 9 February 2027 |
| Tue 13 July 2027 |
Perth
| Tue 13 April 2027 |
Adelaide
| Tue 20 April 2027 |
Contact us to confirm our next available date →
Don't see your state? We travel to every Australian state - register your interest and we'll let you know when a group is forming near you.
Why Train with Dermaskin Academy
Every practical block is capped at a maximum of 6 students — not 12, not 20. Just 6.
✓100% student completion rate across all accredited courses
✓Train personally with Kelly Dermody, Australian Nationally Accredited Trainer & Assessor and ABIC Endorsed Educator
✓Personal guidance on the right pathway for your qualifications
✓Blended delivery: online theory, live Zoom sessions with Kelly, 1 day of face-to-face practical training and a recorded clinical logbook
✓Sydney and interstate training dates available
✓Our support does not end at graduation
How Dermaskin Academy Compares
Not all Diathermy training is equal — and the difference matters legally, ethically and professionally.
| Dermaskin | Other RTOs | Workshops | |
| ASQA accredited (SHBBSKS007) | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Accepted by insurers | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Max 6 students per intake | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Delivers every session | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Flexible pathways | ✓ | Varies | ✗ |
| Recorded logbook with trainer review | ✓ | Varies | ✗ |
| Lifetime graduate support | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Sydney + interstate dates | ✓ | State only | ✗ |
Workshop certificates and manufacturer training sessions do not meet the SHBBSKS007 standard. Only an ASQA-registered RTO can issue the Statement of Attainment that insurers and regulators require. Choose your provider carefully — your registration, insurance and professional reputation depend on it.
Clinic & Group Enrolment
Training two or more practitioners?
Clinics enrolling two or more practitioners are eligible for special group pricing. Each person can enrol in the pathway that suits their background. Contact Emma for a custom quote.
Trainer panel
Learn from the people setting the standard
Kelly Dermody - Founder and Principal Educator. Kelly has over 30 years of clinical electrolysis and beauty therapy experience and more than 15 years of teaching, including at TAFE. She is Division Lead for Electrology with the Aesthetic and Beauty Industry Council (ABIC), a Senior Advisor on its Education and Regulation Committees and co-founder of Australia's first ABIC Electrology Symposium. Kelly was an ABIA Educator of the Year finalist in 2025 and 2026.
Emma Dermody - Co-founder and Educator. Emma co-founded Dermaskin Academy and works alongside Kelly in clinic and in the classroom.
Together Kelly and Emma bring 45 years of combined experience. Dermaskin Academy was a finalist for Beauty Educational Organisation of the Year 2026. Every pathway enquiry is answered personally - call 0450 306 180 or email info@dermaskinacademy.com.au.
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Ready to Add Diathermy to Your Treatment Menu?
Enrol above or contact Emma directly to discuss the right pathway for your background.
info@dermaskinacademy.com.au or 0450 306 180
Practical blocks fill quickly. Maximum 6 students per intake — secure your place early.