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Continuing Education Information 

A statement of credit hours will be issued to you following the 2024 Laser Aesthetics Course, which you can forward to your specialty boards, specialty academies, or State Medical Examining Boards to meet your continuing education requirements.

2024 Laser Aesthetics Course - Accreditation Information


2024 Laser Aesthetics course Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, Learners should be able to:

  1. Explain how to employ best practices in laser and device safety to avoid laser complications.
  2. Describe how to effectively engage with patients receiving laser or device treatment.
  3. Summarize best practices for using lasers and devices for optimal outcomes.
  4. Discuss how to combine devices and use cosmetic injectables with laser and energy-based devices for best patient outcomes.

target audience

This course is designed for physicians, other clinicians, scientists, and individuals in industry who currently use or are investigating the use of lasers in their practice. This course is beneficial for anyone who wishes to have a deeper understanding of how lasers and energy-based devices work and then apply that knowledge to achieve optimum clinical outcomes. Participants may have minimal background and experience in the field of laser and energy-based technology and their application in health care. The course is tailored to individuals looking to gain knowledge as to how light and energy-based devices interact with human skin and skin structures.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Through didactic lecture and Q&A, this activity aims to change learners’ competence in knowing how to use laser and light devices safely and effectively for optimal outcomes and how to communicate and engage with patients receiving laser treatment.

2024 laser aesthetics course 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.

2024 LAC Disclosures to Learners (Note: This will be made available prior to the activity date.)

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 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

2024 laser aesthetics educational activities


Saturday, december 7, 2024 - 515 North State Street, The Point Conference Room (second floor), Chicago, IL 60654 (SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, if necessary)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CHECK-IN AND BREAKFAST - The Point Conference Room (515 North State Street, Second floor, Chicago, IL 60654)
8:30 AM - 8:35 AM INTRODUCTION AND HOUSEKEEPING - Carolyn Jacob, MD, FAAD
8:35 AM - 9:30 AM BASIC LASER AND ENERGY-BASED DEVICE SCIENCE - Joy Tao, MD
9:30 AM - 9:32 AM Transition (2 minutes)
9:32 AM - 10:27 AM ENERGY-BASED DEVICE OVERVIEW BY ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM OFFERINGS - Carolyn Jacob, MD, FAAD 
10:27 AM - 10:29 AM Transition (2 minutes)
10:29 AM - 11:24 AM COMBINING LASER AND ENERGY-BASED DEVICES WITH INJECTABLES, AND WITH TOPICALS - Quenby Erickson, DO
11:24 AM - 11:26 AM Transition (2 minutes)
11:26 AM - 12:21 PM LASER AND ENERGY-BASED DEVICES - CONSULTATIONS, PREPARATION, DELEGATION, POST CARE - Jordan Carqueville, MD
12:21 PM - 12:30 PM Review Clinic Logistics / Lunch Details - Carolyn Jacob, MD, FAAD / ASLMS Staff
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM LUNCH

Course Director

  • Carolyn Jacob, MD, FAAD

Faculty

  • Jordan Carqueville, MD
  • Quenby Erickson, DO
  • Carolyn Jacob, MD, FAAD
  • Joy Tao, MD

Instructions for Claiming CME/CE Credit

The link to complete the 2024 Laser Aesthetics Course evaluation will become available on December 7, 2024, as the course ends.

To receive a Certificate of Credit or a Certificate of Participation for the 2024 Laser Aesthetics Course, registered attendees must submit a completed electronic CME/CE evaluation no later than 11:59AM CT on Monday, January 7, 2025, using the link above.  All submitted CME/CE evaluations will first be reviewed by the ASLMS central office before certificates are distributed. Certificates will be emailed to attendees by the end of January 2025 

Contact Information

For questions related to claiming CME or CE credits, please contact education1@aslms.org or 1-715-845-9283.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development.  The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management.  Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. 

Disclosure of off-label use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA.  The American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.  

The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity.  Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings.

 

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. is the world’s largest scientific organization dedicated to promoting research, education and high standards of clinical care in the field of medical laser applications. It provides a forum for the exchange of scientific information and participation in communicating the latest developments in laser medicine and surgery to clinicians, research investigators, government and regulatory agencies, and the public.

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