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Continuing Education Information
A statement of credit hours will be issued to you following the conference which you can forward to your specialty boards, specialty academies or to your State Medical Examining Boards to meet your continuing education requirements.
42nd Annual Conference - Accreditation Information
2023 Annual Conference Learning Objectives
At the end of the conference, Learners should be able to:
- Outline the new basic science and clinical research in lasers and energy devices that may lead to novel therapeutic strategies.
- Select appropriate laser and energy device therapies for specific patient problems.
- Evaluate adverse events associated with clinical laser treatments.
- Cite 2-3 strategies for collaborating with patients to develop treatment plans that meet their physical and emotional needs.
2023 Annual Conference Disclosure Information
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by ASLMS are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by ASLMS in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by ASLMS to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by the ASLMS.
Disclosures for Planners and Reviewers (Including Content Reviewers, Moderators, Course Directors, Abstract Section Chairs, Program Chairs, and CME Advisory Committee) and Speakers (Including Faculty and Abstract Presenting Authors)
2023 Annual Conference Disclosures
ACCME Accreditation Statement
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Instructions for Claiming CME/CE Credit
The evaluation for the ASLMS 2023 Annual Conference closed at 11:59pm Central Time on Monday, May 15, 2023. Surveys may no longer be submitted.2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSIONS
To receive a Certificate of Credit or a Certificate of Participation for the 2023 Annual Conference, registered attendees must submit a completed electronic CME/CE evaluation no later than May 15, 2023 (11:59pm CT), using the link above. Registered attendees must also document hours of attendance for each applicable session. Hours are calculated to the nearest quarter hour (.25) not including breaks. All submitted CME/CE Evaluations will first be reviewed by the ASLMS central office before certificates are distributed. Certificates will be emailed to attendees in June 2023.
2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE CME/cE CREDIT CALCULATIONS
While the table below outlines the credit available for each session, please note that some of the sessions are concurrent, so a learner will only be able to claim credit/participation hours for the session attended.
**Values are subject to change as schedules change**
| Annual conference EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES |
| SESSION TITLE |
TIME |
MINUTES |
CME CREDITS* |
CE CREDITS** |
THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023
|
| Improving Challenging Medical Conditions with Laser and Energy-Based Devices |
7:00am-8:00am |
60 |
1.0 |
1.2 |
| Treating Skin of Color with Laser and Energy-Based Devices |
7:00am-8:00am |
60 |
1.0 |
1.2 |
| Malpractice, Difficult Cases, and Complications |
10:30am-12:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
| Integrating Injectables and Topicals with Laser and Energy-Based Devices |
10:30am-12:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
| Photobiomodulation |
10:30am-12:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
Abstracts Clinical Applications-Cutaneous 1
|
1:30pm-3:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
| Abstracts Lightning Round 1 |
1:30pm-3:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
| Abstracts Clinical Applications-Cutaneous 2 |
3:30pm-5:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
| Abstracts Basic Science 1 |
3:30pm-5:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
Maximum Credits Available for Thursday:
|
5.5
|
|
FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023
|
|
So, You Want to be Social? Insights into Social Media
|
7:00am-7:30am |
30 |
.5 |
(incremental 0.6) |
| The Best of LSM |
7:00am-7:45am |
45 |
.75 |
(incremental 0.9) |
| Laser Safety and Anesthesia |
7:00am-7:45am |
45 |
.75 |
(incremental 0.9) |
| Plenary with Keynote & Presidential Address |
8:00am-9:00am |
60 |
1 |
1.2 |
| Growing and Removing Hair |
10:30am-12:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
| Optimizing Women’s Health |
10:30am-12:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
Abstracts Clinical Applications-Cutaneous 3
|
3:30pm-5:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
| Abstracts Basic Science 2 |
3:30pm-5:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
| Abstracts Lightning Round 2 |
3:30pm-5:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
Maximum Credits Available for Friday:
|
4.75
|
|
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023
|
|
Mini Introduction to Lasers
|
7:00am-7:45am |
45 |
.75 |
(incremental 0.9) |
| Optimizing Outcomes for the Treatment of Scars |
7:00am-7:45am |
45 |
.75 |
(incremental 0.9) |
| Skin of Color Pearls |
7:00am-7:45am |
45 |
.75 |
(incremental 0.9) |
| Masters Vascular (Adult and Pediatrics) |
10:30am-12:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
| Non-Invasive Body Contouring, Muscle Stimulation and Skin Tightening |
10:30am-12:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
| Early Career Clinical Pearls |
10:30am-11:15am |
45 |
.75 |
(incremental 0.9) |
| Pearls for Practice Management |
11:15am-12:00pm |
45 |
.75 |
(incremental 0.9) |
| Abstracts Clinical Applications-Cutaneous 4 |
1:30pm-3:00pm
|
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
| Abstracts Basic Science 3 |
1:30pm-3:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
| Abstracts Lightning Round 3 |
1:30pm-3:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
| Abstracts Clinical Application-Cutaneous 5 |
3:30pm-5:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
| Abstracts Early Career 1 |
3:30pm-5:00pm |
90 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
Maximum Credits Available for Saturday:
|
5.25
|
|
| SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023 |
| Abstracts Clinical Applications-Cutaneous 6 |
8:00am-10:00am |
120 |
2.0 |
2.4 |
| Abstracts Early Career 2 |
8:00am-10:00am |
120 |
2.0 |
2.4 |
Maximum Credits Available for Sunday:
|
2.0 |
|
| MAXIMUM CME/CE CREDITS AVAILABLE FOR THE 2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSIONS |
|
Maximum Credits Available:
|
17.50
|
19.2 (incremental 4.2)
|
Contact Information
For questions related to claiming CME or CE credits, please contact education1@aslms.org or 1-715-845-9283.
Disclaimer for ACCME Compliance
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. has the ultimate responsibility for the planning, development, and content of continuing education programs and presentations. No company directed content or influenced the planning or implementation of the ASLMS Annual Conference. The opinions expressed by speakers and participants during these activities belong to those individuals.
Fundamentals of Lasers in Clinical Applications - Accreditation Information
2023 Fundamentals Learning Objectives
At the end of the conference, Learners should be able to:
- Describe how to apply the principles of laser-tissue interactions.
- Explain how to choose the appropriate technology for the treatment of different medical conditions.
- Identify laser therapeutic and warning endpoints.
- Summarize best practices for using lasers.
2023 Fundamentals Course Disclosures
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by ASLMS are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by ASLMS in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by ASLMS to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by the ASLMS.
Disclosures for Planners and Reviewers (Including Content Reviewers, Moderators, Course Directors, Abstract Section Chairs, Program Chairs, and CME Advisory Committee) and Speakers (Including Faculty and Abstract Presenting Authors)
ASLMS 2023 Fundamentals Disclosures
ACCME Accreditation Statement
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. designates this live activity for a minimum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Instructions for Claiming CME/CE Credit
The evaluation for the Fundamentals Course closed at 11:59pm Central Time on Monday, May 15, 2023. Surveys may no longer be submitted.
FundamEntals pre-conference Course
To receive a Certificate of Credit or a Certificate of Participation for the Fundamentals of Lasers in Clinical Applications pre-conference course, registered attendees must submit a completed electronic CME/CE evaluation for the Fundamentals course no later than May 15, 2023 (11:59pm CT) by clicking on the link above. Registered attendees must also document hours of attendance for the course. Hours are calculated to the nearest quarter hour (.25) not including breaks. All submitted CME/CE Evaluations will first be reviewed by the ASLMS central office before certificates are distributed. Certificates will be emailed to attendees in June 2023.
CME CREDIT / CE CONTACT HOUR CALCULATIONS
Fundamentals Pre-Conference Course
**Values are subject to change as schedules change**
| EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES (MUST PRE-REGISTER) |
|
SESSION TITLE |
TIME |
CME CREDIT HOURS*
|
CE CONTACT HOURS**
|
PRE-CONFERENCE COURSE - Wednesday, April 12, 2023
|
Fundamentals of Lasers in Clinical Applications
|
7:30am-4:30pm |
7.50 |
8.3 |
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM hours are calculated by the quarter-hour (.25) increment and do not include break time.
Contact Information
For questions related to claiming CME or CE credits, please contact education1@aslms.org or 1-715-845-9283.
Disclaimer for ACCME Compliance
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. has the ultimate responsibility for the planning, development, and content of continuing education programs and presentations. No company directed content or influenced the planning or implementation of the ASLMS Annual Conference. The opinions expressed by speakers and participants during these activities belong to those individuals.
Nursing/Allied Health Course - Accreditation Information
2023 Nursing/Allied Health Learning Objectives
At the end of the conference, Learners should be able to:
- To identify safety equipment and its use
- To understand the necessity of safety equipment
Instructions for Claiming CE Credit
The evaluation for the Nursing/Allied Health Course closed at 11:59pm Central Time on Monday, May 15, 2023. Surveys may no longer be submitted.
Nursing/allied health pre-conference Course
To receive CE credit hours for the Nursing/Allied health pre-conference course, registered attendees must submit a completed electronic CE evaluation for the Nursing/Allied Health course no later than May 15, 2023 (11:59pm CT) by clicking on the link above. Registered attendees must also document hours of attendance for the course. Hours are calculated to the nearest quarter hour (.25) not including breaks. All submitted CE Evaluations will first be reviewed by the ASLMS central office before credit letters are distributed. Letters of CE credit will be emailed to attendees in June 2023.
CE CONTACT HOUR CALCULATIONS
Nursing/allied health Pre-Conference Course
**Values are subject to change as schedules change**
| EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES (MUST PRE-REGISTER) |
|
SESSION TITLE |
CME CREDIT HOURS*
|
CE CONTACT HOURS**
|
PRE-CONFERENCE COURSE - Wednesday, April 12, 2023
|
Nursing/Allied Health
|
NA |
6.8 |
In compliance with the Professional Medical Education Association which is accredited with the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 12386, CE Credit hours are calculated as 1 contact hour per 50 minutes of instruction. Courses must not be less than 60 minutes in length and attendees may not claim partial credit.
Contact Information
For questions related to claiming CME or CE credits, please contact education1@aslms.org or 1-715-845-9283.