Botox Training - Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ

Planning Your Visit

The Empire Medical Training's Botox Phoenix training team is looking forward to welcoming you to our downtown course.

In the section below, you will be able to discover more information about:

• Event location details
• How to get to the venue
• Alternative accommodations
• Fun things to see in and around Phoenix

Host City/Venue Information

Located on the country's west coast, Phoenix is an extremely well-connected city. Although we recommend you stay at our host hotel, the Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix, you can choose between many other accommodation options.

The Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix

The Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix is the chosen host hotel of our Botox workshops this year. 

A lot of Phoenix's major attractions are within easy reach whether you have rented a car or prefer to get around on public transportation or on foot.

While staying at the Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix, you can enjoy all sorts of top-quality facilities, including:

• Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel
• Rooftop bar and lounge
• Full-service onsite restaurant
• Pool and sundeck
• Fitness center
• Excellent meeting event space
• Incredible downtown location (Roosevelt Row Arts District)

How to Get To The Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix

Our event hotel is a short drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport The major car rental companies serve all of the region's airports, and you also have the option of renting a car via all the major companies. If you don't want to rent a car, ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are available throughout the Phoenix area.

Driving Directions From Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

• Get on I-10 W
• Follow I-10 W to N 7th St. Take exit 145A from I-10 W
• Continue on N 7th St. Drive to E. Portland St.

Nearby Hotels

Here are several different accommodation options in addition to our host hotel:

• The Clarendon Hotel & Spa Phoenix
• Hyatt Regency Phoenix
• Hyatt Place Phoenix
• Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
• The Westin Phoenix Downtown
• Hilton Phoenix Suites
• Renaissance Phoenix Downtown
• Hyatt Place Tempe

What to Do

When you are not taking part in training, there is plenty of time available to explore and experience Phoenix and the surrounding area. Renting a car allows you to explore the city at your leisure, but there is plenty to see on foot and by public transportation as well. No matter which transportation option you choose, you don't have to go too far away to discover the Arizonan city and everything it has to offer.

Outdoor Activities in Phoenix and Surrounding Areas

Outdoor activities are a great option to rest and unwind after your main training activities, and Phoenix has the year-round warm weather that is perfect for them. Taking the opportunity to get outside and enjoy everything that you can is certainly worthwhile.

• Camelback Mountain: There are plenty of hiking opportunities located just outside of the city of Phoenix, and this one is the most accessible at just over 2.5 miles away. It should also prove not to be overly strenuous.
• Tempe Town Lake: This artificial reservoir is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. An enjoyable activity is to take a bike ride around it, which will give you the opportunity to circumnavigate the whole thing.
• Lower Salt River: Even though it is in the middle of the desert, there are still bodies of water that are just waiting to be explored. You can explore this wild waterway by kayak, tube, or SUP.
• Desert Botanical Garden: You might think that you have already seen every type of botanical garden imaginable, but there is no doubt that one that is solely dedicated to desert plants provides some rare enjoyment.
• McDowell Sonoran Preserve: Head over to Scottsdale, and you can see and explore this preserve, which proves to be the ideal spot to enjoy and appreciate some of the plant life and animals in the local area.

Culture and Entertainment in Phoenix and Beyond

Phoenix is a city packed with things to do in terms of both culture and entertainment. When you stay here at the conference host hotel, you have easy access to many of the most famous and celebrated attractions.

• Musical Instrument Museum: This fascinating museum goes into great detail about the evolution of musical instruments from all over the world and has a whole host of interesting exhibits.
• Heard Museum: For an in-depth look at a collection of artworks, artifacts, and archaeological findings, you will certainly learn a lot at this fascinating center of culture.
• Roosevelt Row District: It wasn't too long ago that this area was decaying, but it has been revived and is home to plenty of festivals and other cultural events. Best of all, this is where our hotel is located.
• Phoenix Art Museum: Located in the heart of the city, the Phoenix Art Museum offers a diverse array of visual arts from classical to contemporary. It is the largest art museum in the southwestern United States, featuring rotating exhibitions, a permanent collection that includes works from Europe, Asia, Latin America, and America, as well as a rich schedule of film screenings and educational programs.
• Wrigley Mansion: With the perfect spot for views back into the city and beyond, this building is known for its Spanish Colonial-style architecture, and a tour around the premises will tell you a lot about the previous owners. 

If you have time, you can explore the other areas near Phoenix. Popular nearby areas include:

Scottsdale - Known for its upscale shopping, dining, and numerous golf courses. It's also home to the Scottsdale Arts District and the annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show.

Tempe - Famous for Arizona State University and its vibrant college-town atmosphere. Tempe Town Lake and Mill Avenue are popular spots for recreational activities and nightlife.

Mesa - Known for the Mesa Arts Center, one of the largest arts and cultural complexes in the Southwest, and the Arizona Museum of Natural History.

Chandler - Popular for its downtown area that features unique restaurants, shopping, and the Chandler Center for the Arts.

Glendale - Known for its sports complexes, hosting the NFL Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium, and NHL's Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena.

Gilbert - Recognized for its Heritage District that offers a variety of restaurants and shops, and for the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, a popular spot for bird watching and nature walks.

Peoria - Known for Lake Pleasant Regional Park, a major recreation hub for boating, fishing, camping, and hiking trails.

Surprise - Noted for its Spring Training facilities for Major League Baseball, especially the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers.

We understand that you’re here for EMT’s comprehensive Botox training program. But we hope you take the opportunity to discover all that Phoenix and nearby cities have to offer visitors.

Workshop Prerequisites

To be eligible for the 8-hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ certification, successful completion of prerequisite materials is required. All practitioners who wish to become certified in performing Botox injections must complete all pre-course materials successfully. These materials, which include thorough protocols, complication avoidance, and more, can be accessed via our online portal. Our professionally shot, high-definition videos may be viewed from any device (desktop, tablet, mobile).

You must complete and pass a knowledge-based test before attending the live section of the course. If it suits your schedule, you can participate in any live virtual program to satisfy the didactic requirements for the training. Please schedule and attend any live hands-on event for Botox and Dermal Filler Training afterward. 

Color Training Manual & Videos 

Before taking part in the training, all participants should download and review our color training manual and videos via Empire's state-of-the-art educational portal — a comprehensive supplement to the prerequisite training modules. It is filled with useful information about:

• The patient consultation process, including communicating the expected results of Botox treatments, making facial/head/neck markings, and injection/treatment techniques aligned with patient goals
• Key characteristics and handling (including dilution, reconstitution, and storage) of botulinum toxin Type-A products
• Key facial anatomy concepts, including facial contraindications, zones of adherence, and correcting complications and adverse events

The color training manual also includes a detailed overview of dosing, indications for treatment, safe injection techniques, and generally accepted practices for the following Botox treatments:

• Glabellar complex area
• Lateral canthal rhytids
• Forehead lines
• Medial and lateral brow (lift)
• Gummy smile
• Dimpled chin
• Marionette lines
• Platysma banding
• Bruxism
• Migraine
• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of the palms and underarms)

Additional Aesthetic Procedures and Advanced Injection Techniques

An optional video series will cover additional aesthetic procedures and advanced injection techniques. As a participant in our Phoenix area training course, you will receive complimentary access to our entire library of educational materials for botulinum toxin practitioners. Review the manual to further enhance your in-person learning experience, as this is an integral part of the clinical portion of the program. 

We have planned and implemented our Phoenix Complete Botox® Training, Dermal Filler, and Facial Aesthetics program in accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's accreditation requirements and policies. 

We are proud to bring you this training in partnership with Medical Education Resources, an organization accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

Medical Education Resources designates our Phoenix training course for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. You should claim only the credit commensurate with your participation in our hands-on training session.

Medical Education Resources is also an accredited provider of continuing nursing education through the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. You'll earn 8.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education following successful completion.

Medical Education Resources is a provider of continuing nursing education by the Arizona Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299.

Agenda

Morning Session Botox Training 

7:45 a.m.–8:00 a.m. • Registration.

8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. • Speaker Introduction. Review prerequisite video for botulinum toxin training. Overview of procedures to be performed during the hands-on session. Questions & Answers.

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • 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.

Afternoon Session Dermal Filler Training (separate registration fee) 

12:45 p.m.–1:00 p.m. • Registration.

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. • Speaker Introduction. Review prerequisite video for Complete Dermal Filler Training. Overview of procedures to be performed during the hands-on session. Questions & Answers.

2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. •  Hands-On Sessions. Small group breakout sessions with live patients. Attendees will be required to administer HA Dermal Filler FDA-approved products, understanding the unique approach to each patient.

• Marionette Lines 
• Nasolabial Folds (NLF) 
• Pre-Jowl Sulcus
• Lips (Vermillion Border with PDO Threads) 

All participants must follow COVID-19 precautions per updated CDC guidelines and must adhere to Empire Medical Training's safety policies. Any patients and/or volunteers must agree to the policies prior to participating in the hands-on session and must adhere to CDC guidelines at all times. 

Accreditation Details

How do I become Certified to perform Botox Injections?

You need to enroll in and successfully complete training in an accredited and approved Botox Certification Course (be careful, most are not!). Empire Medical Training has certified more physicians and nurses in Botox administration than any other organization in the US or abroad! In the past 26+ years, Empire has graduated over health care professionals and has been awarded the highest level of CME accreditation for its Botox 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 Botox techniques followed by knowledge testing. At the conclusion of the Allergan Botox® Training program, attendees who have completed all aspects of the training and passed the proficiency exam will be awarded their Botox Certification.

Certification Information

Credit provided by AKH, Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Empire Medical Training. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians

AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

Credit being awarded: 8.0 ANCC contact hours.

AAPA Credit Designation Statement

AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.