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DCIE Program

M11: Aesthetics

2.5 CME Credits5 Lessons
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Course Overview

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2hr 30min
Duration
2.5
Credits
Jun 2024
Released
Jan 2026
Expires
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76% avg
Completion

What You'll Learn

Welcome to module 11 where we'll review Aesthetics!

Introduction to Aesthetics 

This course will provide an overview of aesthetic procedures summarizing non-invasive and invasive procedures used to address pigment changes, volume loss, rhytide formation and overall skin aging. injectable toxins and fillers will also be reviewed along with other skin rejuvenation methods such a micro-needling, PRP, chemical peeling as well as skin care products for home use.

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Define Aesthetic Medicine
  • List the common skin concerns associated with aesthetic medicine and the appropriate treatment options for each  
  • Review minimally-invasive treatment options
  • Discuss integrative treatment approaches such as supplements and cosmeceuticals
  • Review skincare tools for home use

Novel Topical Ingredients and Cosmeceuticals

This course will provide an overview of novel topical ingredients used in skin aesthetics, review common cosmeceuticals used to improve color, texture, tone and laxity of the skin.

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe cosmeceuticals and their use
  • Discuss limitations of cosmeceuticals
  • Identify key topical ingredients used in skin aesthetics and cosmeceuticals
  • Review novel topical ingredients used in anti-aging skin care and their use
  • Provide take home pearls for patients interested in cosmeceuticals

OTCs For Esthetics

This course reviews common over the counter medications used in dermatology for esthetic concerns. 

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe factors that go into Over The Counter product choice
  • Understand regulation of OTC skin care products
  • List ingredients available in OTC products for common esthetic concerns

Topical Herbs for Age Management

This course will review the basics of age management including diet, exercise, and environment while reviewing topical herbs frequently used to prevent and improve the signs and symptoms of aging skin.

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Review integrative concepts in age management and skin health 
  • Identify specific Chinese herbs for topical use in age management skincare
  • Discuss how to integrate herbal medicine into your routine

Dermatology Coding and Case Based Review

This course will introduce learners to the ICD-10 and CPT codes (USA) necessary for documentation and reimbursement of office visits and procedures performed. This course will review the different levels of office visits and the criteria required during the exam to reach each code level, along with the use of modifiers, and commonly coded for diagnoses and procedure codes.

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Recall the new 2021 guidelines to accurately code outpatient visits
  • Apply coding principles to clinical examples
  • Review the use of the add-on code (G2211)

Accreditation Information

This module will review aesthetics.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians and non-clinicians involved in the care of patients within dermatology.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Your CE Source ensures balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all our educational programs. In accordance with this policy, Your CE Source identifies conflicts of interest with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Conflicts are resolved by Your CE Source to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a continuing education activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. Your CE Source is committed to providing its learners with high-quality activities that promote improvements or quality in health care and not the business interest of a commercial interest.

The faculty reported the following financial relationships with commercial interests whose products or services may be mentioned in this activity:

Name of FacultyReported Financial Relationship

Asmi Sangvhi, DO

No relevant conflicts of interest/disclosures

Apple Bodemer, MD

Advisory board for Codex Labs.

Joseph Alban DAc, MS, LAc

Alban Acupuncture PC, Owner and President, LearnSkin (BOD,SH)

Raja Sivamani, MD, MS AP

Grants/Research Support: Regeneron, Abbvie, Incyte, Microbiome Labs, Almond Board, Mango Board, Soy Institute, Burt's Bees 
Ownership Interest/Stock Holder: LearnHealth - Spouse
Consultant: Regeneron, Sun Pharma, Novozymes, Abbvie, Leo Pharma, Burt's Bees
Speakers Bureau: Almond Board
Advisory Board LearnHealth, Arbonne

The content managers reported the following financial relationships with commercial interests whose products or services may be mentioned in this activity: 

Name of Content ManagerReported Financial Relationship

Valerie Stern, DMSc MPAS PA-C

No financial relationships to disclose

Planners at Your CE Source

No financial relationships to disclose

All other faculty, planner and/or content managers have nothing to disclose nor do they have any vested interests or affiliations. All conflicts of interest have been resolved.

Physician Credit

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Your CE Source and LearnHealth. Your CE Source is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

Your CE Source designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Credit

This CE activity provides 2.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education. Your CE Source is a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 16031. 

Method of Participation

Participants must 1) read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures, 2) study the educational activity, 3) complete the post test by recording the best answer to each quiz question.

A statement of credit will be issued only upon receipt of a completed activity and post-test with a score of 70% or better. Statements of credit will be available once the evaluation form is completed.

Disclaimer

The content, views, and opinions presented in this educational activity are those of the faculty/authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Your CE Source and/or LearnHealth. The faculty/authors have disclosed if there is any discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA in their presentations. Before prescribing any medicine, primary references and full prescribing information should be consulted. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management.

Learners are required to adhere to the privacy and confidentiality policy as it relates to the CE activities provided on the Internet. Please see the policy at https://www.yourcesource.org

Contact Information

This activity is jointly provided by Your CE Source and LearnHealth.

Questions about CE accreditation or CE certificates related to this course, please contact us via email at [email protected] . For all other questions, please contact [email protected].

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Lesson 10hr 34min

Introduction to Aesthetics

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Lesson 20hr 26min

Novel Topical Ingredients and Cosmeceuticals

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Lesson 30hr 28min

OTCs For Esthetics

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Lesson 40hr 28min

Topical Herbs for Age Management

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Lesson 50hr 28min

Dermatology Coding and Case Based Review

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Post-Quiz

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Questions
3
Passing Score
70%
Average Score
76%

Course Evaluation

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CME Certificate

2.5 CME Credits

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  • Complete all lessons
  • Pass post-quiz (70% or higher)
  • Submit course evaluation

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