In a rapidly evolving landscape, it's crucial to let your systems and tools do the heavy lifting so you can focus on what truly matters—nurturing your team and fostering growth. Join Skya Jones, medical spa education manager at Boulevard, for an insightful session that spotlights your most valuable asset: your people.Explore how integrating AI and automation can reduce workloads and boost efficiency, allowing you to invest more time in developing a happy and motivated team. A thriving team leads to satisfied clients and an overall exceptional client experience.Discover practical strategies for harnessing technology, streamlining your workflows, and creating a resilient and dynamic work environment. Whether you're a manager or a business owner, this session will provide you with the knowledge and skills to retain top talent and drive your business forward.

Explore how the gut microbiome, particularly Akkermansia muciniphila, plays a vital role in natural GLP-1 production, healthy weight maintenance and overall wellness. Join Joseph Gretzula, DO, FAAD, and Christina O’Connor, RD, to learn how this powerful microbe can support clients' aesthetic goals by promoting balanced metabolism and enhanced vitality. Discover actionable strategies to incorporate gut health into your practice and provide comprehensive wellness solutions that align with today’s holistic approach to beauty.

This two-hour AmSpa Masters course is designed for experienced clinicians in medical aesthetics. This advanced training session will provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills for dermal filler applications to the temples, jawline and tear troughs. 

Taylor Siemens, NP-C, will guide participants through a comprehensive anatomy review, advanced injection techniques and in-person treatment demonstrations. Elevate your practice and achieve exceptional aesthetic results for your clients with this focused and intensive training.

This online training offers a unique opportunity for clinicians to refine their skills and stay at the forefront of aesthetic medicine. AmSpa Masters sessions provide practical insights and hands-on learning that will enhance your practice and ensure you deliver exceptional results for your clients. Don't miss out on this chance to advance your expertise in dermal filler applications. Register now and take your practice to the next level.

Agenda

Didactic
• Introduction and course overview
• Anatomy review
• Discussion of aging changes and their impact on these areas
• Safety protocols and managing potential complications

Advanced Injection Techniques (Education While Treating)
• Step-by-step guidance on technique and approach
• Real-time observation of product placement and effects
• Strategies for achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes

Pricing

Access lasts for 6 months from the date you start watching.

Course Objectives

By the end of this online training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the intricate anatomical structures and variations of the temples, jawline and tear troughs;
• Recognize potential complications and how to avoid them;
• Learn advanced injection techniques specific to each treatment area;
• Apply evidence-based safety protocols during dermal filler treatments; and
• Customize treatments to achieve natural and balanced enhancements tailored to individual client needs.

In this webinar, Judy Kozlicki of Skytale Group will provide an overview of different compensation models, the benefits and challenges of each, key statistics around different types of compensation, the financial implications of total labor cost for your practice, and best practices for implementing new compensation plans.

Join our webinar to learn how to create profitable membership programs for your MedSpa with insights from Lindsey Shaw, VP of Practice Development at Clarity Technologies. We’ll cover essential topics like types of membership programs, calculating fees, and assessing profit margins. Discover best practices for implementation, promotion strategies, and integrating vendor loyalty programs. Enhance your revenue and patient retention with expert insights and practical tips. Don’t miss this opportunity to maximize your MedSpa’s profitability through effective membership programs.

Join Taylor Siemens, NP-C, for a 45-minute webinar designed to introduce injectors to advanced dermal filler techniques for the temples, jawline and tear troughs. This session provides a general overview of key concepts and best practices, setting the stage for deeper learning in AmSpa's Master’s series presentation involving this topic. Course Overview:In this introductory webinar, Taylor Siemens, NP-C, will guide you through an overview of fundamental principles and considerations for advanced dermal filler applications. This session is ideal for clinicians seeking to expand their knowledge and gain insights into the latest techniques in aesthetic medicine. While this webinar will cover general overviews and essential concepts, AmSpa's Master’s course offers a deeper and more comprehensive experience with live demonstrations for those ready to elevate their practice.

 Learning Objectives:In this webinar, participants will:

·      Gain an introductory understanding of the anatomical structures of the temples, jawline and tear troughs;

·      Learn about common aging changes affecting these areas;

·      Learn basic safety protocols and considerations for dermal filler treatments; and

·      Learn the potential benefits of advanced injection techniques.

 Webinar Agenda:

2:30 – 2:35 pm

·      Introduction and overview

o   Welcome and course objectives

o   Introduction to Taylor Siemens, NP-C

2:35 – 3:10 pm

·      Anatomy review

o   Basic anatomical structures of the temples, jawline and tear troughs

o   Discussion on aging changes and their impact

o   Introduction to safety protocols

3:10 – 3:15 pm· Addressing common questions and concerns

 Why Attend: This webinar is a perfect opportunity to get a taste of AmSpa's advanced training program. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or stay updated with the latest trends in aesthetic medicine, this session offers valuable insights and practical knowledge. Register now to reserve your spot and take the first step toward mastering advanced dermal filler techniques.

Aesthetics treatments are more in-demand than ever before, drawing in more med spa entrants each year. However, not all med spas are created equal—to reach the levels of success of the multi-million-dollar practices you must navigate competition, financial requirements, operational challenges, and an increasingly savvy and informed customer base. Luckily for you, there is a playbook for this. Presented by Lumenis GO, an innovative med spa accelerator program, this webinar aims to provide solutions to some of the most critical issues owners face on their journey to the top, providing insights and a playbook from more than 50 years of leadership in the aesthetics domain. Here’s what you can expect to gain from this session:

·      Learn what services are trending within the industry.

·      Discover what services make money and which cost you.

·      Learn the optimal treatment mix to maximize revenue and profitability.

·      Learn the top three factors that put a med spa in the red.

·      Learn how to establish your unique selling points and distinguish yourself from the competition.

·      Learn what it takes to create the right retail environment.

·      Learn how retail, pre-booking, series sales and client retention need to tie into performance.

·      Learn the KPIs you need to track to ensure your med spa's success.

AI is all of the buzz these days, but is it practical for your med spa business? If you are communicating via phone with your customers, you won’t want to miss this. AI is not only easy to implement in any med spa business now, but also is a necessity. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to modernize your phone system and increase your revenue by up to $600,000 per year simply by leveraging AI in your phone system. 

This webinar is free for members and non-members and is presented by Podium.

More than 30% of adults in the US are overweight and more than 40% are obese, according to the National Institute of Health. While there is no quick fix or one-stop-shop for addressing this health crisis, medical weight loss programs administered by responsible clinicians can go a long way to transforming the lives of patients, including increasing their quality of life, reshaping their self-image and reducing the risks of a laundry list of co-morbidities.

Prescription solutions have become a hot topic both in the industry and in pop culture, but this online training cuts through the trends to delve into how to launch a program rooted in the safe practice of medicine. Taylor Siemens, NP-C , will walk you through how to effectively implement a medical weight loss program in your practice.

Agenda

Runtime: 1 hour and 40 minutes.

1. Why Medical Weight Loss?
2. Why Medical Spas Might Explore Medical Weight Loss Programs
3. Building a Safe and Successful Program
4. Approved Medications for Medical Weight Loss
5. Contraindications and Patient Evaluation
6. Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide
7. Dosing Schedule
8. Working with Compounding Pharmacies
9. Logistical Considerations
10. Q&A

This comprehensive Master's-level course delves into the multifaceted field of medical weight loss, offering a deep understanding of the fundamentals, strategies, and medical and ethical aspects involved in helping patients achieve sustainable weight management goals. Attendees will gain the expertise necessary to navigate the complexities of weight loss interventions within a medical context.

Pharmacological Aspects

• Who is a good candidate? Indications/contraindications;
• Alternate OTC options for those who don’t qualify for prescription medications;
• Common side effects;
• FDA guidance;
• Semaglutide vs tirzepatide.

Operational Logistics

• Building a treatment plan;
• Dosing schedule;
• Finding and working with compounding pharmacies;
• Legal considerations.

Pricing

Access lasts for 6 months from date of first viewing.

Course Objectives

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the physiological mechanisms underlying obesity and weight gain.
• Explore the history of pharmacological options and evidence-based approaches to medical weight loss.
• Acquire proficiency in conducting thorough patient assessments, formulating tailored treatment plans and monitoring progress over time.
• Engage in critical discussions surrounding ethical considerations, patient autonomy and interdisciplinary collaboration in the field of medical weight loss.

By the end of this Master's course, attendees will be equipped with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to effectively implement a medical weight loss program in their aesthetics practice while addressing the complex challenges of medical weight loss, empowering them to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients struggling with obesity.

Disclaimer

Learn how energy devices can make a difference in your practice and in the lives of your patients. Recorded live from Medical Spa Show 2024, this online course takes you into the science of lasers and gives you a close-up look at treatments with three different energy devices.

This Virtual Energy Device course is approved for 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. See full CME information.

Streaming On-demand!

Agenda

• Skin Revitalization and Anti-aging, Featuring IPL, 1927nm, RF MN, 1470, 10,600nm, 2940nm
  1 hour and 25 minutes | High level laser physics and science of each modality.
  Speakers: Kristen Capo, MSN, APRN, Erin Hennessey, APRN, DNP, Loretta Nguyen Zanetti, MSN, APRN, Taylor Siemens, MSN, APRN
• Acne Treatments Using Energy-based Devices, Featuring IPL and 1726nm
  30 minutes | Acne pathophysiology and laser physics.
  Speakers: Kristen Capo, MSN, APRN, Erin Hennessey, APRN, DNP, Loretta Nguyen Zanetti, MSN, APRN, Taylor Siemens, MSN, APRN
• Treating Scars and Stretch Marks with 1470nm, IPL, 2940nm, RF MN and CO2
  31 minutes | Pathophysiology of scars/stretch marks and the use of EBD to treat.
  Speakers: Kristen Capo, MSN, APRN, Erin Hennessey, APRN, DNP, Loretta Nguyen Zanetti, MSN, APRN, Taylor Siemens, MSN, APRN
• Treating Skin of Color Safely and Effectively with EBD, Featuring 1927nm,1479nm, RF microneedling
  29 minutes | Challenges and considerations in treating SOC.
  Speakers: Kristen Capo, MSN, APRN, Erin Hennessey, APRN, DNP, Loretta Nguyen Zanetti, MSN, APRN, Taylor Siemens, MSN, APRN

• Demo: Broadband Light Therapy (BBL)
  49 minutes
  Speakers: Erin Hennessey, APRN, DNP, Taylor Siemens, MSN, APRN
• Demo: 1927nm Fractionated Laser
  32 minutes
  Speakers: Kristen Capo, MSN, APRN, Loretta Nguyen Zanetti, MSN, APRN
• Demo: RF Microneedling
  25 minutes
  Speakers: Kristen Capo, MSN, APRN, Erin Hennessey, APRN, DNP

• Q&A and Wrap-up
  1 hour and 13 minutes
  Speakers: Kristen Capo, MSN, APRN, Erin Hennessey, APRN, DNP, Loretta Nguyen Zanetti, MSN, APRN, Taylor Siemens, MSN, APRN

Pricing

On-demand access lasts for six months from the date of first viewing.

CME

·       Energy Device Master Class Enduring

·       July 29, 2024 – July 29, 2025

“This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and American Med Spa Association.”

Target Audience

The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of physicians, radiologists, nurses, APRNs, Pas, and other professionals involved in the care of patients searching for non-invasive medical aesthetic treatments.

Statement of Need/Program Overview

Medical aesthetic professionals in the medical aesthetic field have demonstrated a high desire for in-depth technique discussions as a matter of providing updated techniques and procedures and implementing them in safe practices. Medical aesthetic professionals have asked for technique sessions describing the latest advances in the nonsurgical treatments to help them achieve higher standards and better results for their patients, as well as increasing safety and accuracy of injections.

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

§  To explain the science of energy devices

§  define the terminology used in energy devices.

§  To operate the settings on a selection of energy devices

§  To explain the physics of energy devices, and selection of appropriate wavelengths for patient skin types and conditions.

§  To discuss the value of energy devices combined with other modalities in treating tattoo removal, acne reduction and acne scar treatment.

§  To provide live demonstrations of a selection of energy devices including CO2 Lasers and devices operating at wavelengths of between 755- 2940

Program Agenda

See agenda.

Physician Accreditation Statement

This 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 Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association.  Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Credit Designation

Global Education Group designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Global Contact Information

For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.

Instructions for Obtaining Credit

Once you've finished the course, log in to the AmSpa customer portal at account.americanmedspa.org to complete your evaluation and get your certificate.
1. Click "CME" in the left-hand menu (or the drop down menu on mobile.)
2. Click to the virtual education course you've completed.
3. Pass the Knowledge Check at a rate of 70% or higher.
4. Fill out the CME Evaluation Survey
Once these steps are completed your certificate will be instantly generated for immediate download. You'll be able to return to the customer portal to re-download at any time.

System Requirements for accessing the evaluation:

·       PC 1.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor (or equivalent) Windows 11,10, 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)

·       Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or later, Windows Edge browser, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome

·       For HTML Client – Google Chrome (v70.0 & above), Mozilla Firefox (v65.0 & above), and Edge (v42.0 & above)

·       MAC 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster processor 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended) MAC OS X 10.12, 10.13 and 10.14 Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome

·       For HTML Client – Google Chrome (v70.0 & above), Apple Safari (v12.0 & above), and Mozilla Firefox (v65.0 & above)

Fee Information& Refund/Cancellation Policy

·       All registration fees are in U.S. dollars. Registrations will NOT be processed without full payment. 

·       No refunds: all sales are final. In cases of emergency (as determined by AmSpa) that prevent you from attending the event, your AmSpa account can be credited the amount of your registration. This credit can be used toward any future AmSpa hosted event within one year of the date of the original registered event. Cancellations made less than 10 days prior to the event will be subject to a $150 fee per registrant. In the event AmSpa cancels the Medical Spa Show or experiences a force majeure event beyond AmSpa’s control that prohibits the event from taking place in any fashion, AmSpa may, at their sole discretion, issue refunds or credits to all attendees.

Disclosures of Relevant Financial Relationships

Global Education Group (Global) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by Global are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months to Global. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by Global in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by Global to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

Faculty Disclosures:

The planners and managers at Global Education Group have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

The planners and managers at American Med Spa Association have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. 

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.