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Botulinum Toxin Training & Certification
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Join America’s #1 Botulinum Toxin Training Program, trusted by over 175,000 successful graduates since 1998. This course was curated by world-renowned Aesthetic experts for Physicians, Nurses, Dentists, and other licensed healthcare professionals.
Botulinum Toxin Training & Certification Course Overview
Our Botulinum Toxin Training & Certification Courses are designed for physicians, nurses, dentists, and other licensed healthcare practitioners. Hands-on instruction and training are always conducted by renowned physician trainers. Botulinum Toxin classes cover the administration of Botulinum Toxin products (Botox®, Xeomin®, Dysport®, Jeuveau™, and Daxxify®) for all common and less common aesthetic and medical uses for the aesthetic practitioner.
Admissions to Empire Medical Training are open to licensed healthcare professionals, including physicians, dentists, and nurses authorized to perform injection procedures. Prospective participants are encouraged to check with their respective licensing boards to determine eligibility for performing these procedures in their practice. For individuals who are not licensed healthcare professionals, participation is limited to observational learning through demonstrations of how these procedures are performed.
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Botulinum Toxin Certification Process for Nurses, NPs, Physicians, and Dentists
Physicians, Dentists, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses can easily become certified to perform Botulinum Toxin injections through our streamlined yet thorough process. While attendees must verify their state's licensure requirements, Empire Medical Training ensures a smooth path to certification.
How It Works:
At-Home Learning: Begin your certification using our state-of-the-art members portal, MyMembersPortal.com, where you'll access educational videos and course materials.
Comprehensive Reading: Complete all reading sections of the Botulinum Toxin Training manuals and course materials to deepen your understanding.
Hands-On Training: After completing your at-home studies, you'll participate in an intensive, live patient, in-person training program. These programs are offered every weekend in multiple cities across the country, or we can customize the experience and bring the training to you—contact us for more info.
Expert Testing and Evaluation: Learn a variety of Botulinum Toxin injection techniques and demonstrate your proficiency to our panel of expert physicians.
Upon successfully completing both the didactic and hands-on portions of the program, you will receive your official Botulinum Toxin certification.
Neurotoxin Course Accreditation Details
How do I become Certified to perform Botulinum Toxin Injections?
You need to enroll in and successfully complete training in an accredited and approved Botulinum Toxin Certification Course (be careful, most are not!). Empire Medical Training has certified more physicians and nurses in Botulinum Toxin administration than any other organization in the US or abroad! In the past 28+ years, Empire has graduated over 175,000 health care professionals and has been awarded the highest level of CME accreditation for its Botulinum Toxin Certification Courses, the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
The certification process begins with an intensive didactic presentation, including protocols, guidelines, manufacturer recommendations, and Pearls from Empire's outstanding "Celebrity" Physician instructors. After the Hands-on training on live patients, applicants will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in a variety of Botulinum Toxin techniques followed by knowledge testing. At the conclusion of the Allergan Botulinum Toxin® Training program, attendees who have completed all aspects of the training and passed the proficiency exam will be awarded their Botulinum Toxin Certification.
Botulinum Toxin Course Details
A highly comprehensive Aesthetic Botulinum Toxin Course covering all didactic material and live patient, hands-on training.
You will receive comprehensive, guided instruction on preparing (reconstituting Botulinum Toxin and other neurotoxin products) and correctly administering both the most sought-after and less common toxin procedures.
Participants to the Empire courses will receive valuable "aesthetic pearls" from industry-leading physician specialists and "celebrity" trainers.
This course is dedicated entirely to Botulinum Toxin and all available FDA-approved neurotoxin products.
Practitioners will learn injection techniques for all neurotoxin procedures involving the face, neck, décolletage area, as well as many of the most common medical conditions that are in high demand.
Empire has been delivering this high level of training since 2002, when Allergan® first introduced its brand of neurotoxin.
To prepare for the EMT Complete Botulinum Toxin Training program, you'll receive essential instructional materials along with optional supplements. These prerequisite materials, which include comprehensive protocols and methods for avoiding complications, must be completed to qualify for your 8-hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ certification. Prior to attending the seminar, you'll need to successfully pass a brief knowledge assessment through online testing.
Upon registration to the Botulinum Toxin training workshop, you will receive an email confirmation and instructions to login to Empire’s state of the art educational portal. Here you will have access to ALL training materials, including Virtual training, educational videos, practice tools such as treatment forms, consent forms, before and after photos and so much more. This portal will help you to prepare for the course but will also serve as a tremendous resource as you build on your Aesthetics training. Also included is vendor information such as Botulinum Toxin and filler, new account set up info, and many others.
Completion of Empire’s Video On-Demand or the Empire-Virtual-Training™ is mandatory to participate in the Live Patient Hands-On Practice Training Module for certification. The virtual training sessions are conducted live, allowing you to interact and ask questions with the Physician instructor.
What you will find in your portal:
Didactic materials: Features protocols, instruction, and more!
Empire-Virtual-Training: Get fully prepared by watching LIVE PRESENTATIONS on your mobile device. Interact directly with Physician instructors who will answer your questions. All before arriving at the in-person event!
Educational Videos: Taught by Empire’s renowned Physician faculty
Practice tools: Treatment forms, before and after photos, consent forms, patient intake forms, and more
Vendor partner information: All industry vendors
Injectables (Botulinum Toxin and Fillers): New account set up and implementation
FYI: new members with Empire Medical Training receive huge discounts with vendor partners including discounts on dermal fillers and other supplies!
Important Notice on Botulinum Toxin Training: Due to the proliferation of self-proclaimed "expert trainers" with flashy websites but limited training experience, new practitioners should diligently verify the credentials and qualifications of the faculty. With over years of experience and a track record of training more than practitioners, Empire Medical Training stands as the most experienced and trusted organization in the field.
Botulinum Toxin Learning Objectives
Accredited with 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, this intensive 8-hour Botulinum Toxin training workshop offers live-patient, hands-on training and onsite testing, leading to Certification in Facial Botulinum Toxin Cosmetic Injectables.
After completing this program, practitioners will have learned the following:
Master Botulinum Toxin Fundamentals: The best place to begin is to learn the pharmacology and the underlying mechanism of action.
Understand the Indications and Contraindications: Learn to recognize suitable candidates for Botulinum Toxin and understand when it should not be administered.
Expert Facial Anatomy: Develop comprehensive knowledge of facial anatomy, including muscles, innervation, and vascular supply relevant to Botulinum Toxin injections.
Handle Complications: Learn best practices to avoid complications and master treatment protocols to address any issues that arise from highly experienced physician trainers.
Perfect Injection Techniques: The focus of the course is to provide Intensive hands-on training to master Botulinum Toxin injection procedures, including precise needle placement, correct anatomical sites, appropriate muscle depth, and neurotoxin reconstitution and dilution.
Evaluation and Consultation: Master the art of conducting comprehensive consultations to understand patient desires and needs.
Business and Marketing Strategies: Learn ROI, growth, and competitive strategies to develop a unique selling point and build a successful practice.
Hands-On Practice: A hallmark of the Empire program is its intensive hands-on training. Participants receive comprehensive, hands-on experience with extensive practice on live patients.
What Are The Most Common Botulinum Toxin Injection Mistakes?
Incorrect Dosage: Improper dilution (reconstitution of Botulinum Toxin), or administering too much or too little Botulinum Toxin can lead to unnatural results or insufficient treatment effects.
Improper Injection Technique: With proper training, you can avoid the most common mistakes. Injecting too deeply or superficially can affect the efficacy and safety of the treatment, potentially leading to complications such as bruising or uneven results.
Inadequate understanding of Facial Anatomy: During both the didactic and hands-on training, the instructors will cover the most pertinent facial anatomy. Without detailed knowledge of the facial muscles, a Botulinum Toxin injection may diffuse into unwanted areas causing asymmetry or unintended muscle paralysis.
Lack of Patient Assessment: It is essential to learn to perform a comprehensive Aesthetics consultation. Failing to thoroughly assess the patient’s medical history, skin condition, and specific needs may lead to poor outcomes and increase the risk of adverse effects.
Overtreatment: Repeatedly administering Botulinum Toxin too frequently, or performing suboptimal techniques, may lead to a “frozen” look which is a highly undesirable outcome for patients.
Undertreatment: While most newbie Botulinum Toxin practitioners believe it is best to undertreat, not using enough Botulinum Toxin may result in minimal or no visible improvement, leading to patient dissatisfaction.
Inadequate Communication with Patients: Failing to set realistic expectations and not explaining potential side effects can result in misunderstandings and dissatisfaction with the treatment.
Ignoring Contraindications: Administering Botulinum Toxin to patients with contraindications (e.g., certain neuromuscular disorders, allergies to Botulinum Toxin ingredients) can cause severe adverse reactions.
Improper Training: Over Practitioners have been successfully trained with Empire Medical Training and thousands of happy clients post success stories regularly. Please view the many SUCCESS STORIES!
Who Can Do Botulinum Toxin Training?
Botulinum Toxin training is typically open to licensed medical and dental professionals, including physicians (MD and DO), dentists (DDS and DMD), nurse practitioners (NP), registered nurses (RN), and physician assistants (PA). Specific eligibility may vary by state or country, but most programs require a valid healthcare license and an understanding of facial anatomy. Always confirm local regulations and practice guidelines to ensure you meet all prerequisites before enrolling.
Botulinum Toxin Agenda
Please look out for an email with the final agenda 3 days before your course date with more information. For assistance, call 844.997.3231 or email [email protected].
7:45am – 8:00am
Registration
8:00am – 9:00am
Course Introduction and Q&A session based on pre-requisite videos and materials (if required by the course), led by Empire Medical Training's physician faculty.
Discuss valuable insights, practical tips, and essential tools needed to effectively carry out the hands-on training or lecture presentation, in accordance with course requirements.
9:00am - 12:00pm
Live hands-on training session or lecture presentation (based on course requirements), led by Empire Medical Training's physician faculty.
For courses with hands-on training, attendees will be in small group breakout sessions with live patients.
For courses with didactic training, attendees will participate in a comprehensive university-style lecture. Some courses will also feature anatomical models or live models to enhance the learning experience.
Breaks
Breaks will be provided throughout the day. Use this opportunity to mix and mingle with vendors and network with other attendees.
*Agenda may be adjusted based on course requirements and operational considerations.
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What's Included in the Botulinum Toxin Training Workshop?
Botulinum Toxin Certification
Earn the prestigious Empire Medical Training Botulinum Toxin and Aesthetics certification, recognized and respected throughout the USA.
Hands-On* Practice
Perform a variety of Botulinum Toxin injections on live patients supervised by our Physician faculty!
Specialized Small Group Training
Practice stations are organized for one-on-one instruction with expert Physician instructors. Participants also learn through peer-to-peer observation.
Pre-Course Virtual Training
Watch this course on-demand before arriving for the onsite workshop! You may also access all prerequisite and preparatory materials via our educational portal.
Empire Live Mentor™
Program offers live support with our expert faculty through bi-weekly Zoom meetings.
Training Manual
Receive a full color manual and comprehensive resource for all protocols, instruction, techniques, complications, methodology, and more.
Medicines*
It’s hard to believe, but even with our low-cost training options, all expensive medicines and supplies are included!
Tutorial Video Included
Enjoy comprehensive, professional tutorial videos featuring internationally renowned physician trainers (KOLs). Learn procedure techniques, valuable tips and pearls, product information, and strategies to prevent complications.
Success Stories
Witness the inspiring firsthand accounts from Empire students, demonstrating that with unwavering determination, success is not only achievable but inevitable.
YES, You may absolutely sign up for any single or multiple workshops. However, Empire offers several membership plans and these are the best option for individuals interested in attending MORE than one workshop. Membership plans (like an Empire Platinum™or Diamond membership™) are the most cost effective option and provide numerous benefits, free training, and special resources. Find out why over 175,000 medical professionals have joined our membership in the past 28 years.
This course is intended for medical professionals, including Physicians (MD and DO), Registered Nurses (RN), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Physician Assistants (PA), and Dentists (DDS and DMD)
To become certified in Botulinum Toxin administration, it is essential to enroll in and successfully complete training in an accredited and approved Botulinum Toxin Certification Course (be cautious, as many are not!). Empire Medical Training has certified more Physicians and Nurses in Botulinum Toxin administration than any other organization in the US or abroad. Over the past 28+ years, Empire has graduated over 175,000 healthcare professionals and provides the highest level of CME accreditation for its Botulinum Toxin Certification Courses, the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
The certification process begins with an intensive didactic presentation covering protocols, guidelines, manufacturer recommendations, and insights from Empire’s renowned "Celebrity" Physician instructors. Following the hands-on training with live patients, participants must demonstrate proficiency in various Botulinum Toxin techniques and pass a knowledge test. At the conclusion of the Botulinum Toxin Training program, attendees who have completed all aspects of the training and passed the proficiency exam will be awarded their Botulinum Toxin Certification.
Hands-on training, combined with high-quality instruction, is an essential component of an advanced certification course. At Empire Medical Training, our faculty consists of top-tier Physicians and successful practitioners who work closely with each participant to ensure thorough hands-on training with live patients. This intensive hands-on experience is the hallmark of the Empire program.
Participants are divided into small groups, typically 4-6, allowing instructors to provide close supervision and guidance. In addition to performing injections on patients, participants benefit from peer-to-peer observation, enhancing their learning experience.
Empire Medical Training pioneered this hands-on approach over 28 years ago. We are experts in ensuring participants leave the program with a high degree of competence and confidence, ready to perform Botulinum Toxin techniques on friends, family, and patients in their practice.
For over 28 years, Empire Medical Training has led the aesthetics industry with superior training and exceptional instructors at the forefront. Our Physician instructors are renowned practitioners who run highly successful practices and are sought-after international speakers and key opinion leaders (KOLs). Throughout this time, we have cultivated relationships exclusively with top-tier practitioners, ensuring the highest level of education and expertise in our training programs.
This course is accredited for 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This activity is jointly provided by AKH, Inc, and Empire Medical Training. View accreditation details.
Certainly! For those from outside the United States training with Empire, the didactic training is the same and practitioners will perform injections on custom models under the direct instruction and supervision of our top tier Physician faculty. Our objective is to help you gain a high level of skill and expertise before you leave the course.
These requirements are different for each state and for each medical professional and we encourage practitioners to inquire to their medical board for additional information. In addition, there are specialized health care attorneys who can provide support and consultation which can simplify the process for you. The requirements vary for Physicians (MD and DO), Dentists (DMD and DDS), Physician Assistants (PA), and Nurse Practitioners (NP) and, it is the attendees responsibility to understand and comply with these laws and regulations.
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Empire WOW Satisfaction Guarantee®
Empire WOW Satisfaction Guarantee® provides that if you're not fully satisfied with a training program or feel you need additional training, Empire will allow you to retake the course at one of our Empire Centers of Excellence at no additional charge. However, you will be responsible for any personal travel-related expenses. This offer cannot be combined with the Empire WOW Refund Guarantee®.
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