Course Description

This training course consists of two components: an online recorded session and a hands-on preceptorship. The preceptorship will reinforce and cover all content presented in the recorded session.

• Session I: Recording - 7 hours 
• Session II: Hands-On Preceptorship - 8.5 hours

Attendees must attest to having participated in both sessions in order to receive a total of 15.5 credit hours.

Target Audience

Healthcare Providers 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Describe the indications, techniques, and safety considerations for botulinum toxin type A and soft tissue filler treatments.
2. Explain the principles and clinical applications of laser skin resurfacing and intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments.
3. Identify appropriate candidates and treatment protocols for non-invasive skin tightening and body contouring procedures.

Course Information

Live Course Start Date: January 2025
Live Course End Date: December 2025
Live Course Location: Annandale, Virginia
CME Release Date: January 1, 2025
Deadline to Claim Credit: March 31, 2026
Course type: Other/Blended Course

Credits Available

Southern Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Southern Medical Association designates this Blended Activity for a maximum of 15.5  AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

System Requirements and Instructions for Participation and Credit

System Requirements

• Learners must have Adobe Reader installed in order to view course content.
• The website is supported by the latest versions of most modern web browsers. In order to experience the website fully, please upgrade to the latest version of one of the following browsers: Google Chrome (recommended), Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Apple Mobile Safari.
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• Connection Speed Requirements - DSL or faster

Instructions for Participation and Credit

This activity is designed to be completed within the time designated; learners should claim only those credits that reflect the time actually spent in the activity. 

To successfully earn credit, participants must complete the activity online during the valid credit period noted, following these steps:

• Read the goals and objectives, accreditation information, and author disclosures.
• Login in below to study the educational content and references.
• Complete the evaluation and quiz.

Upon successful completion of these components, your certificate will be processed and emailed from [email protected]. Credits will be archived for 6 years; at any point within this time period you may login to your account to print a duplicate copy of your certificate.