Botox Training - Washington, DC

Planning Your Visit

The Empire Medical Training’s Botox Washington DC training team are eagerly awaiting the chance to welcome you to our training course in the nation’s capital.

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

• Different accommodation options available in Washington DC
• How to get here and get around
• The best things to see and do in Washington DC and the surrounding area

Hotel/Travel Information

As you would expect, Washington DC is an extremely well-connected city. Although we would recommend you stay at our host hotel, the Grand Hyatt Washington, you can choose between many other accommodation options.

The Grand Hyatt Washington

The Grand Hyatt Washington is the chosen host hotel of our Complete Botox Training, Dermal Filler, and Facial Aesthetics workshops this year. 

Many Washington DC major attractions are within easy reach whether you have rented a car or prefer to get around by other means.

When staying at the Grand Hyatt Washington, you can enjoy plenty of top-quality facilities, including:

• Free high-speed Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel
• Restaurant on-site
• Fitness Center
• Digital check-in
• Business services
• Concierge
• Excellent meeting facilities

How to Get to The Grand Hyatt Washington

Washington DC city center is a short drive from the two main Washington DC airports. Take a look at some extra information on how to get here from either one of them.

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

• Take George Washington Memorial Pkwy, I-395 N and 12th St Expy to 12th St NW in Washington DC
• Continue on 12th St NW. Drive to 11th St NW

From Washington Dulles International Airport

•  Drive from VA-267 E and I-66 E to Washington. Take the exit for US-50 E from I-66 E
• Follow US-50 E/Constitution Ave. NW and 12th St NW to 11th St NW

The big 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 would prefer not to rent a car, ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are available throughout the Washington DC area.

Nearby Hotels

There are countless different accommodation options that you can bear in mind if you choose not to stay at our main host hotel:

• Crystal Gateway Marriott
• Hilton Garden Inn Reagan
• Courtyard by Marriott Arlington
• Hyatt Regency Crystal City
• Hilton Washington DC Capitol
• The Westin Crystal City
• Crystal City Marriott
• Renaissance Arlington Capital

What to Do In Washington DC

When you are not taking part in training, there is plenty of time available to explore and experience Washington DC 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 if you would prefer. No matter which type of transport option you choose, you don’t have to go too far away to discover the city and beyond.

Outdoor Activities in Washington DC and Surrounding Areas

Outdoor activities are a great option to rest and unwind after your main training activities, and Washington DC has plenty to enjoy. Taking the opportunity to get outside and experience everything that nature has to offer is certainly worthwhile.

• Rock Creek Park: Boasting the title of being the very first national park in the whole country, there are plenty of hiking trails that take you all around the area and past its many landmarks.
• Meridian Hill Park: You do not have to go outside the city limits to enjoy a natural space. One of the central features that has become a symbol of the park is the cascading fountain which is one of the country’s longest.
• National Mall: With the nickname of America’s front yard, you already have a good idea of what to expect from the National Mall, but it still has the capacity to make you sit up and take notice all the same.
• Kingman Island: There is no doubt that this haven for boating, fishing and biking is the type of natural space that appeals to all sorts of different people. Though it is a manmade island, it is aesthetically stunning.
• US National Arboretum: Right in the heart of the city is the arboretum, which has national in the title, meaning that it has to represent everything that DC is all about. It is different each time you visit.

Culture and Entertainment in Washington DC and Beyond

As the nation’s capital, Washington DC is a city that has more than its fair share of both culture and entertainment. When you stay here at the conference's host hotel, you have easy access to many of the most famous and celebrated attractions.

• White House: Right at the top of the list of potential attractions that you could go and see in Washington DC is the White House. While tours are hard to come by, simply being in the presence of the great building is a special moment.
• US Capitol: You can organize a tour of the building if you give yourself enough time to contact your Senator or Representative. Otherwise, the outside of the building makes for a great enough experience.
• Smithsonian Museum: As a city that is home to more than its fair share of museums, it has to be a particularly special one to encourage you to visit ahead of all the others, but this is exactly what the Smithsonian has to offer.
• Lincoln Memorial: You could not say that you had been to DC without a trip over to the serenity of the Lincoln Memorial and all that it represents to the USA.
• Alexandria: While it is not a part of the city itself, you can easily take a little trip over the river to enjoy and experience an old colonial town.

Workshop Prerequisites

Successful completion of prerequisite materials is required for the 8-hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ certification. All practitioners who wish to become certified in performing Botox injections must complete all pre-course materials successfully. You can get access to all the didactic information, including thorough protocols, complication avoidance, from our bespoke online portal. Here, you can view our professionally shot, high-definition videos that may be viewed from any device (desktop, tablet, mobile).

Before attending the live component of the training, you must complete and pass a knowledge-based test. If it fits in with your schedule, you have the option to participate in any live virtual program to satisfy the didactic requirements for the training. Afterward, please schedule and attend any live hands-on event for Botox and Dermal Filler Training. 

Color Training Manual & Videos 

Participants need to 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 helpful 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

We’re delighted to offer an optional video series covering additional aesthetic procedures and advanced injection techniques. As a participant in our Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Washington Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299.

Agenda

To get 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. You can access all the didactic information, including thorough protocols, complication avoidance, and more via our online platform to give yourself a head start. 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 beginning the training program, 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 all sorts of 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

Accompanying the course, an optional video series will cover additional aesthetic procedures and advanced injection techniques. As a participant in our Washington DC 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 Washington DC 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 Washington DC 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 Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299.

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.