AAAMS offers CME & CE credits through the following courses
Facial Aesthetics 101 Series (FA 101) - 17 CME & CE Credits
Estimated time to complete the course
It is estimated that it should take the average learner 17 Hours to complete the activity.
Designation
The AAAMS’ aesthetics accreditation is through Oakstone Publishing. Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians and nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Learning objectives
At the completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the anatomy and physiology of the face, with special attention to blood vessels and nerves so they can be avoided during treatment.
- Recognize the important structures of the face with regard to botulinum toxin and its appropriate use.
- Identify key facial muscles and formulate a treatment plan to inject botulinum toxin based on the units of botulinum toxin to use in mixing and administration.
- Inject botulinum toxin safely and reduce the risk of complications.
- Recognize the important structures of the face with regard to dermal fillers and their appropriate uses.
- Identify key facial muscles and fat layers to build a treatment plan based on how much filler substance to use per area.
- Apply different filler injection techniques for optimal patient outcomes while avoiding/reducing the risk of complications.
Introduction to Aesthetics (INTRO 101) - 3.5 CME & CE Credits
Estimated time to complete the course
It is estimated that it should take the average learner 2 Hours to complete the activity.
Designation
Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians and nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Learning objectives
At the completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Have a basic understanding of facial anatomy
- Be introduced to the 4Rs of aesthetics
- Understand the concept of Facial BeautiΦication
- Understand the relationship between the art and science of aesthetics
- Learn how the aging process affects the face, and how aesthetic medicine can restore beauty and youth to the face
Botulinum Toxins (Botox) 101 (BTX 101) - 6.5 CME & CE Credits
Estimated time to complete the course
It is estimated that it should take the average learner 4 Hours to complete the activity.
Designation
Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians and nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Learning objectives
At the completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of neurotoxins and their use in aesthetics
- Learn indications and contraindications for neurotoxin injections
- Learn how to conduct a proper clinical assessment
- Understand the different injection methods for different purposes and different regions of the face
- Be eligible for injector certification assessment
Dermal Fillers 101 (DF 101) - 7 CME & CE Credits
Estimated time to complete the course
It is estimated that it should take the average learner 5 Hours to complete the activity.
Designation
Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians and nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Learning objectives
At the completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Understand how the aging process affects the face
- Learn the different types of dermal fillers
- Understand how to use dermal fillers to restore youth and beauty to the face
- Understand the different injection techniques for different regions of the face
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REVIEWED FOR RE-RELEASE: December 1, 2024
DATE CREDITS EXPIRE: November 30, 2026
DATE OF ORIGINAL RELEASE: June 01, 2016
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC) through the joint providership of Oakstone Publishing and The American Association of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery (AAAMS). Oakstone Publishing is accredited by the ACCME and the ANCC to provide continuing medical education for physicians and nurses.
Method of Participation
To obtain a certificate of completion, a score of 70% or better on the post-test is required. Certificates of completion will be awarded based on the participant’s attendance and submission of the activity evaluation/claim credit form. You must participate in the entire activity to receive credit.
Target Audience
Practitioners looking to gain an understanding of facial aesthetics and the different treatments in aesthetic medicine.
Faculty Affiliations Disclosure
Oakstone Publishing has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. Oakstone Publishing’s planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible companies.
Sam Assassa, M.D. – Non-surgical Aesthetic Cosmetic Specialist
Beverly Hills Aesthetics, Los Angeles, CA
Discloses no relationships with ineligible companies.