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Botox® Training & Certification

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Looking for industry-leading Botox® training and certification? IAPAM’s hands-on Botox® training is trusted by thousands. Learn directly from board-certified dermatologists and get fully certified in Botox® injection procedures—all in one comprehensive program.

Earn CME credits at our Scottsdale, Arizona clinic as you master live patient injections, proven business strategies, and the most in-demand procedures in aesthetics.

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Nationally Recognized Botox® Training for Physicians, NPs & PAs

Botox® Training & Certification Course Overview
(Earn Up to 33.5 CME's)

Our Botox® Training & Certification Courses are designed specifically for Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants who want to gain real, hands-on experience. Led by board-certified dermatologists, our program covers all major injection sites and the most in-demand facial treatment areas. You’ll learn safe and effective administration of botulinum toxin for both common and advanced aesthetic and medical uses—empowering you to become a highly skilled aesthetic practitioner.

To maximize your time and investment, our comprehensive Botox® training combines the top five non-invasive procedures into one accelerated, AMA PRA Category 1 CME-accredited program. In addition to in-depth Botox® training, you’ll master profitable procedures such as dermal fillers, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and lasers—all in a single course. It’s like receiving five hands-on trainings in one streamlined experience. You’ll also discover proven strategies for building reliable, recurring revenue with these popular treatments:

  • Botulinum toxin type A (6.1 million procedures annually)
  • Soft tissue fillers (2 million)
  • Chemical peels (1.1 million)
  • Laser hair removal (1.1 million)
  • Microdermabrasion (974,000)

This integrated approach ensures you’re fully prepared to meet patient demand and grow your aesthetic practice from day one.

Botox® Training Course Dates

(Botulinum Toxin Training Location – Scottsdale, Arizona)

  • February 13–16, 2026 (only 2 spots left!)
  • April 10–13, 2026
  • June 5–8, 2026
  • September 18-21, 2026
  • November 13-16 2026

“You’re not going to be disappointed, it was an amazing weekend!”

— S. Pitts, NFP

Earn Up to 33.5 CME Credits in our
Botox® Injection Training Program

Next Training: Feb. 13th-16th

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4-Day Practice Accelerator Program

Botox training aesthetics Saturday & Sunday
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Friday
1-Day Medical Weight Management
& GLP-1 Certification for Weight Loss

Ready to meet the skyrocketing demand for medically supervised weight loss solutions? Become a Certified Medical Weight Management Provider™ (CWMP) with IAPAM. Our training equips you with the skills to implement evidence-based weight loss programs, including cutting-edge treatments like semaglutide, while boosting your practice’s profitability.

“The Medical Weight Management program was very informative; I especially liked the business aspects and ideas presented. The information and resources were excellent!”
— Dr. Ayala, MD
Botox training aesthetics Saturday & Sunday
SAT & SUN

Saturday & Sunday
2-Day Botox® & Aesthetic Medicine Program

Learn the Top 5 Most Profitable Aesthetic Procedures—Botox®, Fillers, Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion and Lasers. It’s like 5 courses in one! This unique program is a combination of hands-on training and real-life case studies.

Get started today with access to the Pre-Course Work in our IAPAM Learning Lab! Begin learning critical foundations: facial anatomy, best practices for injecting Botox, typical doses, patterns, dilution, and reconstitution.

“I wish I’d come sooner. It would have saved me thousands — and time and effort!”
— Dr. S. Doolin-Thompson
Botox training aesthetics Saturday & Sunday
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Monday
1-Day Practice Startup Business Workshop

Everything you need to know to start a profitable practice and avoid costly beginner mistakes! This is the business course they never taught you in medical school.

“The Workshop gave me the tools and information needed to research my concept, learn the financials specific to my vision, and form and present that information to lenders, builders, and vendors. I would highly recommend anyone thinking of starting or incorporating an aesthetic practice to attend this conference.”
— Dr. A. W.
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4‑Day Practice Accelerator (Fri-Mon)

Botox® & Aesthetic Medicine + Medical Weight Management + Practice Startup Business Workshop

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Member$4,195
Regular$7,500
  • Hands‑on Botox® workshop
  • Cosmetic injectables, lasers, peels/microderm
  • Body sculpting workshop
  • Semaglutide/GLP‑1 + Clean Start Weight Loss®
  • Aesthetic Practice Startup (business day)
  • Up to 33.5 AMA PRA Cat 1 CME credits
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3‑Day Aesthetics + Business (Sat-Mon)

Botox® & Aesthetic Medicine + Practice Startup Business Workshop

Save $2,200
Member$3,695
Regular$5,895
  • Hands‑on Botox® workshop
  • Cosmetic injectables
  • Lasers + peels/microderm
  • Business day included
  • Medical Weight Loss not included
  • Up to 24.5 AMA PRA Cat 1 CME credits
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3‑Day Aesthetics + Medical Weight Management (Fri-Sun)

Botox® & Aesthetic Medicine + Medical Weight Management

Save $2,200
Member$3,695
Regular$5,895
  • Hands‑on Botox® workshop
  • Cosmetic injectables, lasers, peels/microderm
  • Body sculpting workshop
  • Semaglutide/GLP‑1 + Clean Start Weight Loss®
  • Business day not included
  • Up to 27 AMA PRA Cat 1 CME credits
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2‑Day Aesthetic
Medicine Program (Sat-Sun)

Botox® & Aesthetic Medicine

Save $1,400
Member$2,995
Regular$4,395
  • Hands‑on Botox® workshop
  • Cosmetic injectables
  • Lasers + peels/microderm
  • Body sculpting or weight loss not included
  • Business day not included
  • 18 AMA PRA Cat 1 CME credits
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1‑Day Medical Weight Loss (Friday)

Medical Weight Management & GLP-1 Certification for Weight Loss

Save $1,200
Member$1,295
Regular$2,495
  • GLP‑1/semaglutide protocols
  • Clean Start Weight Loss® + ketogenic/IF toolkit
  • Patient forms and sourcing guidance
  • 9 AMA PRA Cat 1 CME credits
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Add online training to your registration for only $495 with the Blended Learning Upgrade. Available during checkout.

Dermatologist‑Led, Hands‑On Botox® Training

Our hands-on Botox® injection training is held in a clean and Modern Dermatology Clinic

Dr. Cynthia Price, MD

Dr. Cynthia Price, MD

Dr. Price is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in general and cosmetic dermatology, and serves as an expert cosmetic injectable practitioner and IAPAM trainer.

She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and Pediatrics, and a member of multiple professional organizations, including the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the Women’s Dermatology Society. Dr. Price began her career at Linder Dermatology (now SkinScience) in Scottsdale in 2011, where she developed a passion for skin care while working with PCA SKIN.

Dr. Jennifer T. Haley, MD, FAAD

Dr. Jennifer T. Haley, MD, FAAD

Dr. Haley is a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. She served as the VIP dermatologist consultant to the U.S. Capitol and received a letter of commendation for her service to national leaders.

Dr. Haley has taught as an assistant professor and led the dermatology division at the National Naval Medical Center. She is an active member of leading dermatology organizations and a contributing writer for FitnessRx magazine, with a passion for integrating science and nature in her treatments.

Dr. Anne Walter, MD, M.B.A.

Dr. Anne Walter, MD, M.B.A.

Dr. Walter is a board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained in Mohs micrographic and reconstructive surgery, cutaneous oncology, and cosmetic surgery. She is the co-founder and Medical Director of Dermatology & Skin Surgery Specialists in Scottsdale.

An expert in skin cancer removal, facial reconstruction, and cosmetic treatments, Dr. Walter is a fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology, and is active in several professional organizations. She has published extensively and presented at national conferences.

See all our faculty here.

About IAPAM

We teach hands-on Botox® injection training inside a working cosmetic dermatology clinic in Scottsdale - not a hotel ballroom. You’ll inject on live models, follow a simple 3‑step method, and leave with SOPs, forms, and confidence—earning up to 33.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Beyond injectables, our 4‑day Accelerator pairs lasers, peels, body‑contouring and our medical weight‑loss track for GLP‑1 protocols and a complete Clean Start toolkit. Graduate with an international credential as an Accredited Member in Aesthetic Medicine and a clear plan to put everything to work as soon as you return home.

What You Can Expect From Our Training Program

About the Botox® Course

Botox® Training Course & Certification Outline

  • Review of the anatomy and physiology of the skin
  • Understanding epidermal layers
  • Facial structure, including facial musculature
  • Identifying skin tension lines and cosmetic facial subunits
  • Common cutaneous diseases
  • Identifying common skin cancers (melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma)
  • Cosmetic injectable options: FDA-approved botulinum toxins (Xeomin®, Botox Cosmetic®, Dysport®, Jeuveau®)
  • Botulinum toxin injection techniques, protocols, and guidelines
  • Patient selection, contraindications, and special cautions
  • Hands-on patient mark-up exercise
  • Hands-on injection workshop with live patients

Earn Up To 33.5 AMA Cat 1 CME’s

  • Earn 18 AMA CME’s by participating in our 2-day Aesthetic Medicine Symposium
  • Earn an additional 9 CME’s by joining our Medical Weight Management program on Friday
  • Earn 6.5 CME’s in our Secrets to a Successful Practice Workshop on Monday

All nursing boards accept our attendance CMEs as equivalent to their Continuing Education Credits.

Botox® Program Symposium Agenda

Friday | Medical Weight Management

Get Certified in Medical Weight Management with the IAPAM’s Clean Start Weight Loss® program—proven to help your patients lose weight and grow your practice.

8:00am – 5:00pm
7:00am – 8:00am – Registration (Gainey Ballroom)
Morning:
  • Adding Medically Supervised Weight Loss (ketogenic, intermittent fasting)
  • Weight Loss Pharmaceutical Options (B6/12, MIC & more)
Afternoon:
  • Prescriber Guide to Adding Medical Weight Loss (labs, consent forms, contraindications, FDA status, etc.)
  • Prescription Appetite Suppressants (Semaglutide, Phentermine, Qsymia)
  • The Business of Weight Loss (integration, pricing, marketing)
  • Non-Invasive Body Sculpting
5:30pm – 7:00pm - Complimentary cocktails, beverages & hors d’oeuvres for all attendees (Gainey Hearth Room)

Saturday | Aesthetics Program Day 1

Botox® & Aesthetics: Learn the Top 5 Most Profitable Aesthetic Procedures—Botox®, Fillers, Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion & Lasers. Five courses in one!

8:00am – 5:30pm
7:00am – 8:00am – Registration (Gainey Ballroom)
Morning:
  • Latest Trends in Aesthetic Medicine
  • Growing Demand & Startup Costs
  • Integrating Aesthetics Into Practice
  • Comprehensive Patient Selection & Consultations
  • Completing Patient History & Consent Forms
  • Common Non-Invasive Procedures: microdermabrasion, microneedling, PRP, LED (live demo)
Afternoon:
  • IPL/Laser Procedures & Technologies
  • Laser vs IPL, Physics & Skin Typing (Fitzpatrick scale)
  • Safety, Side Effects & Risks
  • Incorporating Facial/Skin Rejuvenation
  • Performing Profitable Laser/IPL Procedures (hands-on & demo)
  • Skin/hair/tattoo treatments: rejuvenation, hair reduction, tattoo removal, pigmented lesions, veins, resurfacing
5:30pm – 7:00pm - Complimentary cocktails, beverages & hors d’oeuvres for all attendees (Gainey Hearth Room)

Sunday | Aesthetics Program Day 2

8:00am – 5:00pm
Morning:
  • Minimally-Invasive Skin Rejuvenation Procedures
  • Chemical Peels: Patient Selection & Live Demo
Cosmetic Injectables Didactic & Hands-On Workshop:
  • Anatomy & Physiology (Skin, Layers, Musculature, Tension Lines)
  • Common Diseases & Cancers
  • Cosmetic Injectable Options & FDA Status
  • Botulinum Toxin Techniques, Protocols & Guidelines
  • Analyzing Patients for Optimal Results
Afternoon:
  • Hands-On Botulinum Toxin Training at Skin Science (small groups)
  • Integrating Toxins into Your Practice
  • IAPAM 3-Step Injection Training Protocol
  • Pre-work required for best results (sent after registration)
  • Review of best practices and patient safety
5:00pm – 7:00pm - Complimentary cocktails, beverages & hors d’oeuvres for all attendees (Gainey Hearth Room)

Monday | Practice Success Workshop

Secrets to a Successful Practice Workshop (8:00am – 2:30pm): Everything you need to start a profitable aesthetic practice and avoid costly mistakes. Leave with a personalized business plan!

7:00am – 8:00am – Registration
Workshop Topics:
  • Financing Options for Physicians (buying/leasing, SBA/loans)
  • Target Demographics for Your Services
  • Menu of Treatments and Pricing Strategy
  • Establishing Practice Protocols & HR (job descriptions, protocols)
  • Effective Marketing & Social Media Plans
  • Finding the Right Location for a MedSpa
  • Key Staffing Considerations
  • Federal & State Legal/Regulatory Overview (Stark Law, basics)
  • Start-up Costs & Reading Financial Reports
  • How to monitor the financial health of your business

Symposium Venue & Travel Information

Venue

The Symposium didactic takes place at the Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch (formerly Gainey Suites Hotel), a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Scottsdale’s fashionable Gainey Ranch neighborhood.

  • Complimentary breakfast and evening reception
  • Free WiFi
  • Use of a PC and laser printer for boarding passes

Book early—this hotel usually sells out!

Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
7300 E Gainey Suites Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Phone: 480-922-6969 | Toll Free: 1-800-SONESTA
If you call, ask for the “IAPAM Aesthetic Medicine” special room rates.

Book online with our special rate

How to Get Here

Address: 7300 E Gainey Suites Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
You will fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) which is about a 30-minute drive from Sonesta Suites.

  • Taxi, Uber, or Lyft: Easy and available at the airport
  • Shuttle: SuperShuttle available for shared rides
  • Car Rental: Convenient if you prefer to drive yourself

Driving Directions from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

  1. Take the East Valley Cities, Loop 202 exit heading east.
  2. Proceed on Loop 202 EAST for approx. 5 miles, then take the 101 NORTH/SCOTTSDALE ramp (to your left).
  3. Continue on the 101 North about 8 miles and exit at Via de Ventura (EXIT 43).
  4. Go left (west) and proceed on Via de Ventura for about 3 miles.
  5. Turn left at Gainey Suites Drive and the hotel entrance will be on your right.

Major airlines to Phoenix: Southwest, US Airways, American, Delta, United, Alaska, Continental, TED, JetBlue, Midwest, Northwest, Sun Country, Hawaiian, Westjet, Air Canada, British Airways (non-stop from London)

Nearby Hotels

Other nearby hotels (some offer a free shuttle to the Sonesta Suites—please ask when booking):

  • Hampton Inn Scottsdale – 480-443-3233 (free local shuttle, 10 min drive)
  • Millennium McCormick Scottsdale – 480-948-5050 (10 min drive)
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton – 480-368-1200 (10 min drive)
  • Comfort Inn Scottsdale – 480-596-6559 (free local shuttle, 10 min drive)
  • Hyatt Regency Gainey Ranch Resort and Spa – 15 min walk
  • Holiday Inn Express-Scottsdale North – 480-596-6559
  • Scottsdale Suites on Shea – 1-800-511-7855
  • Towneplace Suites – 480-551-1100
  • LaQuinta Inn & Suites – 480-614-5300
  • Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center – 1-800-528-0293 (10 min drive)

For additional deals, try Priceline or Hotwire.

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J. Deutscher, NP

J. Deutscher, NP

“It gave me the confidence to start my own aesthetic practice!”
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Dr. S. Doolin-Thompson

“I wish I'd come sooner. It would have saved me thousands — and time and effort!”
A. Torres, NP

A. Torres, NP

“I wish I could have done it sooner!”
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D. Shingza & T. Lhamo, NP

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Botox® Injection Training Frequently Asked Questions

Why attend Botox® Training with the IAPAM Aesthetic Medicine Symposium?
The IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is led by five board-certified cosmetic dermatologists—not equipment distributors or consultants—ensuring you receive top-quality, unbiased training. You’ll learn in a real medical facility, not a hotel room, so your injection experience matches real practice. The program provides everything you need to start offering aesthetic and Botox® procedures immediately, plus ongoing support through one year of phone/email assistance and access to exclusive member networking groups.

Focusing solely on Botox® may limit your profitability in today’s competitive market. The Symposium teaches you not only expert Botox® techniques (with most of a day dedicated to Botulinum Toxins like Xeomin®, Dysport®, and Botox®), but also covers other highly profitable aesthetic procedures with low startup costs. You’ll learn from experienced faculty how to build a successful, well-rounded aesthetic practice. Read more here.

We host the Symposium in Scottsdale so you can train directly with board-certified dermatologists and tour a successful medical spa practice. All hands-on Botox® injection training takes place in a real medical facility—not a hotel room—aligning with FDA recommendations. Attendees consistently rate the experience as well worth the time and investment.
What sets IAPAM’s Botox® training apart is that you’ll learn from true experts: we are the only aesthetic medicine training program with three board-certified cosmetic dermatologists on our teaching faculty, all of whom are proudly listed on our website. Your hands-on cosmetic injectable training (including Xeomin®, Dysport®, and Botox®) takes place in a real medical spa or clinic setting—not a hotel room. You’ll also enjoy a guided tour of a successful aesthetic practice, offering valuable insight into how to integrate aesthetics into your own medical practice or launch a standalone medical spa. Our comprehensive curriculum equips you with everything you need to succeed, covering the four essential areas of aesthetic medicine: cosmetic injectables, laser and light treatments, skin care (such as cosmeceuticals and chemical peels), and business skills. This well-rounded approach ensures you’re prepared for lasting success in the industry.

The IAPAM (International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine) provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to help both new and experienced medical professionals thrive in the fields of aesthetic medicine and medical weight management. Members gain exclusive access to extensive educational resources—including procedural articles, videos, and an online database—as well as business training and unlimited clinical support. The organization also offers up to 33.5 AMA PRA CME credits at its Aesthetic Medicine Symposium and ongoing practice management guidance to help members launch and grow successful practices with confidence.

In addition to education, members receive significant discounts on equipment (such as lasers and EMR software), special pricing on clinical training, and unique tools for their practices, like weight management patient kits and marketing materials. Membership starts at $295 per year, a cost that is easily offset by the savings and business value provided. Eligible members include physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and dentists in good standing. The IAPAM community also offers robust networking opportunities and recognition tools, such as an official membership badge to build patient trust, ensuring practices remain up-to-date and competitive in a growing industry.

You can earn up to 33.5 CME credits, approved by the American Academy of Family Physicians and accepted as AMA PRA Category 1 credits. Nursing boards also accept these credits as equivalent. Pre-symposium work is included to help you get the most from your experience. Physicians should claim credit based on their level of participation.
You will find over 40% of the time will be spent with an opportunity for hands-on training.
The course begins with a review of the anatomy and physiology of the skin, including an in-depth look at the epidermal layers. Understanding facial structure and musculature is emphasized to ensure safe and accurate cosmetic procedures. Trainees will also learn to identify skin tension lines and the cosmetic subunits of the face. The curriculum covers common cutaneous diseases, with a focus on recognizing the signs of skin cancer such as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. This foundational knowledge is essential for safe aesthetic practice. Participants will explore today’s leading cosmetic injectable options, focusing on FDA-approved botulinum toxins for facial aesthetics—including Xeomin®, Botox Cosmetic®, Dysport®, and Jeuveau®. You’ll receive detailed instruction on injection techniques, protocols, and guidelines. Patient selection, contraindications, and special cautions are thoroughly addressed. The course also features a hands-on patient mark-up exercise and an interactive injection workshop with live patients, providing practical experience under expert supervision.
Absolutely. Nurse Practitioners are welcome, but Botox is a prescription drug, so you must have prescribing authority in your state or collaborate with a physician. For more details, see our IAPAM blog post on practical tips for expanding your practice.
The IAPAM offers the exclusive Certified Aesthetic Provider™ (CAP) program, designed to meet insurance company and state board requirements for annual “board-certification” in aesthetic medicine. Earning this certification not only supports continued insurance coverage, but also allows you to demonstrate to patients that you stay current with your skills and training from a trusted international organization. The CAP program helps you save time by keeping you up to date with the latest trends and advancements in the industry.
CMEs are accepted as equivalent credits for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Dentists should contact the ADA in their state to inquire about specific transferability of AAFP CMEs.
We use either Xeomin from Merz Aesthetics, Inc, Botox Cosmetic® from Allergan, Inc. or Dysport® from Medicis, Inc.
Yes, however you should check with your local licensing board to ensure performing these procedures is within your scope of practice. Please review all the benefits of the IAPAM’s Symposium for dentists.
Yes, PAs can attend at the physician price (unless they are attending as an assistant to a physician, then they can pay the assistant price). Licensed medical staff and practice/business managers can certainly attend with their supervising physicians. If your supervising physician doesn’t attend, then you may attend at the regular physician price (based on availability). As well, we will need a letter of authorization from your Medical Director to attend in his or her place (assuming they are already trained in Aesthetics).
Yes. Please call us at 1-866-441-5530 to discuss options for a payment plan.
Not at all! So long as you are a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant with a current medical license, it does not matter what your specialty is, you are eligible to take our training! We’ve trained providers from all different specialties include psychiatry, emergency, family medicine, internal medicine, naturopathic medicine, dentistry and more!

You’ll benefit from ongoing practice support, receiving the continued guidance you need to build and maintain a successful aesthetic practice.As an IAPAM member, you’ll also get access to a range of exclusive benefits—including a monthly industry newsletter, participation in our medmal insurance program, significant discounts on equipment (like $25,000+ off lasers and special pricing on microdermabrasion machines), EMR software savings, and additional hands-on training opportunities for advanced Botox® and fillers.

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