Botox Training - Chicago, IL

Learn to perform Botox injections and other aesthetic procedures during Empire Medical Training's weekend training programs in Chicago, IL. For your convenience, we have scheduled the Complete Botox Training, the Dermal Filler, and Facial Aesthetics workshops on consecutive days over a weekend. These educational courses are the very basis for every aesthetic practice.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of Chicago area Health Care Practitioners involved in the care of patients with Aesthetic requests. 

Program Overview

The complete Botulinum Toxing seminar is a combination lecture and workshop where learners will participate in didactic lectures in the morning followed by hands-on training in the afternoon. Learners will understand how to use Botulinum Toxin for various cosmetic indications and will also gain proficiency in the administration as well. The purpose of the Chicago IL training is to help learners provide enhanced patient care to those who present themselves with various cosmetic conditions. Procedures that have not been taught in their previous medical education.

Learning Outcome

To provide learners with a foundation for following correct standards of care and to learn proper methods to safely administer Botulinum Toxin.

Educational Objectives

Practice procedures such as aesthetic botulinum injections competently, safely, and effectively for their patient. Each participant will understand and learn how to avoid risks and associated complications.

Apply the generally accepted protocols for the administration of the botulin toxin for various aesthetic and medical conditions (i.e. orofacial pain). Learn the proper guidelines for the acquisition, patient charting, administration issues (i.e. medical intake forms, informed consents), and the corrective measures for adverse events.

Describe the mechanism of action and basic facial anatomy, differences between the product characteristics, patient preferences, managing expectations, and aftercare for follow-up after the botulinum toxin procedure.

Identify who is a candidate for the botulinum toxin procedure, patient benefits, and long-term use of the prescription. Increase patient awareness and offer enhanced patient care in relation to the botulinum toxin procedure.

Faculty

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Chicago IL Program Agenda

AGENDA – Morning/Afternoon Session

7:45am–8:00am • Registration.

8:00 am–9:00 am • Speaker Introduction, Review pre-requisite video for Botulinum Toxin Training. Overview of procedures to be performed during the hands-on session. Questions & Answers.

9:00 am-12: 00 pm • Hands‐On Sessions. Small group breakout sessions with live patients. Attendees will be required to administer Botulinum Toxin, Type‐A FDA Approved Products understanding the unique approach to each patient.

The following areas are acceptable for treatment during the physician-supervised hands-on training:

• Glabellar Region• Lateral Canthal Rhytids (Crows Feet)• Forehead Traverse Rhytids (Forehead Lines)• Specialty Facial Injections upon review of patient presentation and approval of Supervising Physician

All COVID-19 precautions in accordance with updated CDC Guidelines as well as adherence to the safety policies of Empire Medical Training is a requirement for the hands-on training. Patients or Volunteers utilized during the hands-on session are required to fill out and agree to the policies before the session as well as adhere to the CDC Guidelines in place.

Attendees will be required to administer Botulinum Toxin, Type‐A FDA Approved Products understanding the unique approach to each patient.

PRE-REQUISITE – Instructional Materials

As part of our ongoing efforts to provide the best training available including the safety of all participants for the Botulinum Toxin Program, Empire Medical Training is requiring all registered attendees to view the video educational videos prior to their attendance. The successful completion of our video-on-demand or virtual training is a requirement to participate in the hands-on element for certification. Empire is also offering a number of other videos such as procedure videos, advanced injection demonstrations, and other educational videos as part of your learning experience. All participants will also receive access to our library of educational materials concerning the Botulinum Toxin injections which is also recommended prior to the clinical portion of your training.

Empire further recommends downloading the color manual prior to viewing the pre-requisite video which includes the following topics discussed:

Patient Consultation Process

• Communicating expected results of Botox® Treatments• Techniques that will satisfy your patient's goals. Learn to properly mark facial zones.

Product Characteristics, Mechanism of Action, Dilution, and Reconstitution, Standard of Care Considerations, and proper storage for Botulinum Toxin, Type A.

Facial Anatomy:• Contraindications for Treatment• Zones of Adherence• Correcting Complications and Adverse Events

Dosing and established protocols, understanding the medical model, safety techniques, and indications for treatment for the following areas:

• Glabellar Complex area, Male and Female Differences, Before and After Review • Lateral Canthal Rhytids, Male and Female Differences, Before and After Review • Forehead Treatment, Patient Considerations• Other Facial Treatments • Medial and Lateral Brow Lift • Gummy Smile

• Dimpled Chin • Marionette Lines

• Platysma banding protocols and guidelines for injection• Medical Protocols for Bruxism and Migraine Headaches • Indications and Alternative Treatment Options • Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) - techniques to treat the Axillae and Palms.

Physician Credit

This Chicago IL activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Medical Education Resources (MER) and Empire Medical Training, Inc. MER is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 Credit Designation

Medical Education Resources designates this live activity, for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Credit

Medical Education Resources is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This CE activity provides 8.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education.

Medical Education Resources is a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299, for [8] contact hours.

Additional Information

 for more info please call us at 866-261-5164

or visit us at: https://www.empiremedicaltraining.com/aesthetic-workshops/complete-botox-training/

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago, 909 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States