Botox Training - Salt Lake City, UT

Planning Your Visit

Empire Medical Training's Botox Salt Lake City team welcomes you to The Beehive State! Utah's capital, Salt Lake City, is an urban gem with an enviable Wasatch Mountains backdrop. Full of history, trendy dining and drinking options, and an assortment of attractions, Salt Lake City is a fantastic base for completing our Botox® training.

Below you will find out more information about this destination, including:

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

Host City/Venue Information

As Utah's capital and most populous city, there's no surprise Salt Lake City features a wide assortment of historical sights, dining options, and other enticing attractions. 

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown

Our host hotel is DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown. Here are a few of the many amenities guests will enjoy:

• Spacious business center and meeting rooms
• Indoor pool, sauna, and outdoor sundeck
• Onsite restaurant (Stephen’s American Bistro)
• Sports lounge (Bar 110 West)
• Fitness center that’s open 24 hours
• EV charging
• Room service

How to Get to DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown

The host hotel's downtown location, combined with Salt Lake City's excellent public transportation options, ensures you won't have trouble finding this destination and can easily explore the center of Salt Lake City. It also means if you are traveling via plane, you can get to the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown with ease.

Salt Lake City International Airport is less than eight miles from the host hotel. A one-way taxi will cost approximately $25 while using a public bus or TRAX system directly from the airport is considerably cheaper. Although if you want the freedom to explore the area (such as the "Mighty Five" National Parks), we suggest you get a rental car.

If you’re driving, here's how to get to the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown from the airport:

From Salt Lake City International Airport

• From the airport, use N Terminal Dr to get onto W Crossbar Rd. Use the slip road to get onto Terminal Dr.
• Stick to the left two lanes to merge onto I-80 E.
• On the left, take the I-80 E/I-15 S/UT-269/600 S exit toward Cheyenne/Las Vegas.
• Remain in the right lane and continue on Exit 121. Keep going until you get onto UT-269 E/W 600 S.
• From W 600 S and before you reach SW Temple St, turn left into the hotel
  
  

Nearby Hotels

If there are no vacancies left at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown or you prefer to stay in alternative accommodation, we've highlighted a number of acclaimed options nearby:

• Hilton Salt Lake City Center
• Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
• The Kimball at Temple Square
• DeSoto Tudor on Capitol Hill
• The Little America Hotel – Salt Lake City
• The Grand America Hotel
• Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel
• Salt Lake City Marriott City Center

What to Do

Salt Lake City has something for everyone. Ample shopping options, award-winning restaurants, historic attractions, and charming outdoor spaces can all be found in the city center. We invite you to turn your training weekend into an extended stay so you can visit Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and the other stunning parks found in Utah.

Outdoor Activities in Salt Lake City and Surrounding Areas

While the national parks are the highlights of Utah's nature attractions, you don't have to go out of the city for outdoor activities, as these examples demonstrate: 

• Liberty Park: The oldest city park in Salt Lake City, this large tranquil space in the city center is the perfect place to unwind and relax. It's an ideal spot for both relaxation and recreational activities, featuring facilities for various sports and a serene lake
• Red Butte Garden: Recognized as the Intermountain West's largest botanical garden, Red Butte Garden is a 21-acre paradise of plants and display gardens. It also serves as a center for botanical research and conservation.
• Utah Olympic Park: Situated 25 miles east of the city center, the Utah Olympic Park is open year-round and is more than just a relic from the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Adventurous types can enjoy such activities as ziplining, ski jumping, and bobsledding. 
• This is the Place Heritage Park: This historical park, situated at the mouth of Emigration Canyon, offers a glimpse into Utah's early settlement period. Visitors can explore a variety of old buildings, watch live demonstrations of pioneer life, and participate in interactive educational programs, making it a rich cultural experience as well as a scenic outdoor activity

Culture and Entertainment in Salt Lake City and Beyond

Salt Lake City is home to many cultural and entertainment attractions. Here are a few recommendations:

• Temple Square: The ten-acre Temple Square features a range of historic sites and engaging exhibits. The beautiful architecture and landscape on display in Temple Square are sure to impress. Temple Square is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history and culture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• Natural History Museum of Utah: Visitors to this museum will learn about the natural history and the role it played in shaping Utah into what it is today. Its exhibits span from the age of dinosaurs to contemporary environmental science. 
• Utah State Capitol: For more than 100 years, the Utah State Capitol has been one of the state's most prominent distinguished landmarks. Its impressive architecture features a blend of Neoclassical and Corinthian styles, with intricate detailing both inside and out. Visitors can explore various exhibits that detail the state's legislative history and admire panoramic views of the surrounding landscape from the capitol grounds
• Eccles Theater: A cornerstone of Salt Lake City's vibrant arts scene, the Eccles Theater hosts a wide array of performances, including Broadway shows, concerts, and cultural events. Check their schedule to catch a performance during your visit after your training session ends.
• Clark Planetarium: Situated in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the Clark Planetarium is a gateway to the stars and beyond. This facility offers immersive dome shows, interactive exhibits, and educational workshops that explore the wonders of the universe. Whether you're watching a laser show set to music or learning about black holes, the planetarium provides a captivating experience that blends science with entertainment. Make sure to visit the gift shop for unique space-themed memorabilia

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

Millcreek - Located just minutes from Salt Lake City, Millcreek is known for its beautiful views and outdoor recreation amidst the Wasatch Front.

Murray - Known for its central location in the Salt Lake Valley, Murray’s Wheeler Historic Farm is a great destination for history buffs.

Bountiful - Topping the list of best suburbs surrounding Salt Lake City, Bountiful is known for its scenic views and historical sites.

Draper - Located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, Draper is known for its outdoor activities and family-friendly attractions like the Living Planet Aquarium.

Holladay - A hip, up-and-coming city about 10 miles southeast of downtown SLC, known for its mix of old-school charm and new developments.

Millcreek - Described as one of the best places to live near Salt Lake City, known for its restaurants, nice houses, and proximity to outdoor activities.

Sandy - A family-friendly neighborhood located 17 miles from downtown Salt Lake, Sandy’s state-of-the-art Rio Tinto Stadium hosts Major League Soccer games and concerts.

We’re excited to welcome you to our Salt Lake City Botox training workshop and hope that you’ll take the opportunity to discover the wide array of experiences that the city and surrounding areas provide.

Workshop Prerequisites

In preparation for your time in Salt Lake City, prerequisite AMA PRS Category 1 Credit certification instructional materials are supplied by Empire Medical Training. The materials touch upon a wide range of Botox-related topics, including protocols and complication avoidance.

EMT's online portal is also home to an assortment of professionally-produced videos. All of these materials are viewable from any applicable device. As long as you have an internet connection, they can be downloaded and reviewed on a desktop, mobile phone, or tablet. In addition, an optional live virtual training course is available for further revision.

Before starting your journey to Salt Lake City, you also have to pass our short knowledge test. This shows you have taken in the prerequisite materials and are at the right level to do the in-person training.

Color Training Manual & Videos

To prepare for the Salt Lake City training weekend, you are required to read and watch the color training manual and videos, respectively. The training manual is an info-packed document which covers:

• 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

Moreover, the materials detail dosage quantities, safe injection methods, indications for treatment, and other points about 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

To provide you with the best possible value, you will be provided with a complimentary video series once you've signed up for our Salt Lake City seminar. These optional videos detail aesthetic procedures and advanced injection methods which are not covered during the regular portion of the course.

Even though it is optional, we advise you make full use of this video series. The additional knowledge further develops your clinical studies, ensuring your practice can offer a larger selection of aesthetic treatments for your patients.

The Salt Lake City Complete Botox® Training, Dermal Filler, and Facial Aesthetics program has been meticulously designed to follow the policies established by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

We have also created our seminar alongside the Medical Education Resources. This is beneficial for all of our participants, as the MER rewards our course with 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. You should claim only the credit commensurate with your participation in our hands-on training session.

The MER's association with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation means our course also rewards those in the nursing field. Once you have completed the program, 8.0 contact hours are granted towards your continued nursing education. 

Medical Education Resources is a provider of continuing nursing education by the California 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: 00p.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.