AAAM LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA COURSE
April 30 – May 4, 2014
Miami, Florida
Course Faculty: Omnia M. Samra-Latif, MD (USA); Jill Pechacek, MD (USA); Melvin Elson, MD (USA); Manon Pilon (CANADA)
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Day 1: Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Faculty: Omnia M.Samra-Latif, MD
ANTI-AGING AND HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY |
| 07:30 - 08:30 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 08:30 - 09:30 |
Introduction to Anti-Aging and the Importance of Hormones
- Theory of Anti-Aging
- Rationale behind integrative medicine and functional endocrinology
- Introduction to major reproductive, adrenal and thyroid hormones
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| 09:30 -10:30 |
Tired, Can't Sleep, Gaining Weight & Dropping Sex Drive? It's Your Hormones: What Patients Need
- Functions and interactions of major hormones
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| 10:30 -11:00 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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| 11:00 - 12:30 |
Tired, Can-t Sleep, Gaining Weight & Dropping Sex Drive? It-s Your Hormones: What Patients Need (Continued)
- Signs and symptoms of deficiency and excess
- CortisolInsulin
- Insulin
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
- DHEA
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| 12:30 - 13:30 |
LUNCH |
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| 13:30 - 15:00 |
Top Anti-Aging Nutraceuticals
- Functions and indications of use
- Learn how to integrate them within your practice
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| 15:00 -15:30 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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| 15:30 - 17:00 |
Evidence Based Weight Loss
- Review of diet protocols
- Use of weight loss nutraceuticals
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| 17:00 - 17:15 |
Daily Test on Anti-Aging and Hormone Replacement Therapy |
| 17:15 - 18:00 |
Patient Cases
- Presentation of Cases
- Simple treatment regimes
Q&A Session
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Day 2: Thursday, May 1, 2014. Faculty: Jill Pechacek, MD
PHLEBOLOGY AND PAIN MANAGEMENT |
| 08:00 - 08:30 |
Continental Breakfast |
| 08:30 - 10:30 |
Migraines
- Migraine case study
- Incidences
- Symptoms
- Triggers
- Indications
- PREEMPT Trial
- Dilution (Botox)
- Dosage and sites
- Billing and coding
- Pearls
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| 10:30 - 11:00 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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| 11:00 - 12:30 |
Phlebology
- Venous Disease
- Incidence
- Etiology
- CEAP Classifications
- Anatomy
- Deep
- Superficial
- Lateral
- Histology
- Venous Physiology
- Venous Pathology
- Venus Insufficiency
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| 12:30 - 13:30 |
LUNCH |
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| 13:30 - 15:00 |
Sclerotherapy
- Treatment
- Bandages & Stocking
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| 15:00 - 15:15 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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| 15:15 - 15:30 |
Daily Test on Phlebology & Pain Management |
| 15:30 - 17:30 |
Live Demonstration of Sclerotherapy & Migraine Pain Management
Hands-On Training Sclerotherapy |
Day 3: Friday, May 2, 2014. Faculty: Melvin Elson, MD
COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY |
| 08:00 - 08:30 |
Continental Breakfast |
| 08:30 - 10:30 |
- Sun Protection of All Skin Types
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Care for Your Patient
- Pigmentary Disorder Management
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| 10:30-11:00 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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| 11:00-12:00 |
- Dark Circles
- Acne
- Etiology
- Classification
- Complications
- Treatment
- Scar Management
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| 12:00-12:30 |
Live Demonstration: Treatment of Keloid Scars |
| 12:30-13:30 |
LUNCH |
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| 13:30 - 15:00 |
- Latest Developments in treatment of Stretch Marks
- Disorders of Hair
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| 15:00 - 15:30 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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| 15:30 - 17:00 |
- Rosacea
- Causes of Rosacea
- Treatments
- Cellulite
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| 17:00 - 17:30 |
- Daily Test on Cosmetic Dermatology
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Day 4: Saturday, May 3, 2014. Faculty: Melvin Elson, MD
ADVANCED BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A AND DERMAL FILLERS |
| 08:00-08:30 |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30-10:30 |
Botulinum Toxin Type A (BTA)
- Advanced Botulinum Toxin Type A Techniques
- BTA treatment for d-collet-
- BTA treatment for Masseter
- Axillary Hyperhidrosis
- Other indications
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| 10:30-11:00 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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| 11:30-12:30 |
Dermal Fillers
- Facial wrinkles classification
- Fillers and techniques revision
- Facial volume improvement
- Mid-face treatment
- Cheek augmentation
- Chin augmentation
- Nasal bridge enhancement
- Lip augmentation
- Tear trough
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| 12:15 – 12:30 |
Daily Test on Botox and Fillers |
| 12:30-13:30 |
LUNCH |
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| 13:30 – 15:00 |
Practical Workshop and Hands-On Botulinum Toxin A
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| 15:00-15:30 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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| 15:30-17:30 |
Practical Workshop and Hands-On Dermal Fillers
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Day 5: Sunday, May 4, 2014. Faculty: Manon Pilon
MARKETING AND BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL MEDSPA |
| 08:00 - 08:30 |
Continental Breakfast |
| 08:30-08:45 |
Introductions and Objectives of Course Attendees |
| 08:45 -10:30 |
Overview of a Successful Medical Spa Concept
- Learn marketing strategies and concepts that have transformed medical spas, spas and clinics worldwide
- Learn ways to increase revenue and credibility by offering new approaches
- Learn how to double your revenue and build customer loyalty
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| 10:30-11:00 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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| 11:00 -12:30 |
Marketing Strategies to Develop Your Business
- Easy and effective marketing ideas
- How to choose the right services for today's medical spas
- Service
- Most profitable
- Least profitable
- Most strategic
- Effective services and product development
- Benefits of cross marketing services and prodcuts
- Public Relations companies and publicity strategies
- Internet strategies
- Efficient and cost effective marketing tools
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| 12:30-13:30 |
LUNCH |
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| 13:30 - 15:00 |
Marketing Strategies to Continue Business Growth |
| 15:00 - 15:30 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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| 15:30 - 16:00 |
Staffing
- The importance of the first interview
- "Must have" qualities of each employee
- How to impact employees performance with motivation
- The value of detailed job descriptions
- Tips on how to manage staff
- Compensation structure
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| 16:00 - 16:30 |
Medical Spa Start-Up Overview
- Where to start and how
- What equipment to start out with
- Profitable services
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| 16:00 - 16:30 |
Daily Quiz on Medical Spa Marketing |
| 16:00 - 16:30 |
Overview of Objectives & Question and Answer Session |
| 16:45 - 17:30 |
Commercial on Medspa Services and Products (non CME) |
