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ForwardFoundations of Ultrasound Course in Aesthetics
The Ultrasound Basic Course – Kingston, MA (2026), led by Dawn Naylor, DNP, is a structured, hands-on educational program designed to introduce physicians and aesthetic providers to the principles and clinical application of facial ultrasound in aesthetic medicine.
This course combines foundational knowledge with supervised live practical training. Participants learn essential instruction in ultrasound physics, imaging principles, and core concepts to support hands-on learning.
The in-person training includes small-group, faculty-guided sessions focused on ultrasound scanning techniques, detailed facial anatomy, vascular identification, and injection safety. Emphasis is placed on improving accuracy in filler placement, identifying pre-existing filler, and reducing complications through real-time ultrasound guidance.
The practical component utilizes simulation models with artificial blood vessels, allowing participants to safely practice ultrasound-guided injection techniques and complication management in a controlled environment. No live patient injections are performed.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to confidently incorporate ultrasound into their clinical practice to enhance procedural safety, improve precision, and effectively assess and manage aesthetic complications.
Target Audience
This course is designed for licensed healthcare professionals involved in aesthetic medicine, including: Physicians (MD/DO) Nurse Practitioners (NP) Physician Assistants (PA) Registered Nurses (RN) Participants should have an interest in or current involvement with facial aesthetic procedures, including dermal fillers, and a desire to enhance safety and precision through the use of ultrasound imaging.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental principles of ultrasound physics and image acquisition as applied to facial aesthetic procedures.
- Demonstrate appropriate operation of ultrasound equipment for real-time facial imaging in clinical practice.
- Identify and differentiate facial anatomical structures, including cutaneous layers and vascular anatomy, using ultrasound imaging.
- Distinguish normal tissue from previously injected filler material on ultrasound examination.
- Apply ultrasound imaging to determine appropriate injection planes for dermal filler placement.
- Recognize high-risk vascular structures and anatomic variations to minimize the risk of injection-related complications.
- Assess and localize aesthetic complications using ultrasound to support clinical decision-making.
- Perform ultrasound-guided injection techniques on simulation models in a controlled training environment.
- Integrate ultrasound imaging into routine aesthetic practice to improve procedural accuracy, safety, and patient outcomes.
Course summary
- 8.50 AANP Contact Hours
Nurse Practitioners
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Standards of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) through the joint providership of AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and . AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 030803. This activity is approved for 8.50 contact hour(s) (which includes 0.00 hour(s) of pharmacology). - 8.50 AAPA Category 1 CME
Physician Associates
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. - 8.50 ADA CERP
Dentists
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this activity for 8.50 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
- 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Physicians
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - 8.50 ANCC Contact Hours
Nurses
Credit being awarded: 8.50 ANCC contact hours - 8.50 Attendance
Credits: 8.50
- 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Non-MD
Non-Physicians Seeking AMA Credit
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The author must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with ineligible companies whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflicts of interest are mitigated by AKH prior to accreditation of the activity. AKH planners and reviewers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use and Investigational Product
This educational activity may include discussion of uses of agents that are investigational and/or unapproved by the FDA. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc. specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through participants misunderstanding of the content. If you would like to opt out from future communications from AKH please send an email to [email protected] with your information with "Opt Out" in the subject line.
Dawn Naylor, Dawn Naylor DNP, CANs
Leonie Schelke
Peter Velthuis, Medical doctor (MD) , Philosophical doctor (PhD), Master in Science (MSc; mathematics))
Dawn Naylor, Dawn Naylor DNP, CANs
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Skin Esteem Med Spa. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 8.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing
Credit being awarded: 8.5 ANCC contact hours
Physician AssociatesAKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nurse Practitioners
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Standards of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) through the joint providership of AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Skin Esteem Med Spa. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 030803. This activity is approved for 8.5 contact hour(s) (which includes 0.0 hour(s) of pharmacology).
Dentists
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this activity for 8.5 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Available Credit
- 8.50 AANP Contact Hours
Nurse Practitioners
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Standards of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) through the joint providership of AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and . AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 030803. This activity is approved for 8.50 contact hour(s) (which includes 0.00 hour(s) of pharmacology). - 8.50 AAPA Category 1 CME
Physician Associates
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. - 8.50 ADA CERP
Dentists
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this activity for 8.50 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
- 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Physicians
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - 8.50 ANCC Contact Hours
Nurses
Credit being awarded: 8.50 ANCC contact hours - 8.50 Attendance
Credits: 8.50
- 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Non-MD
Non-Physicians Seeking AMA Credit
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Price
Criteria for Success
To obtain credit, you must complete the activity evaluation and claim credit based on your attendance. The Certificate of Completion is immediately available for download after submitting your evaluation. It will remain in your profile transcript for future retrieval if needed. It can be found under My Account > My Activities > Completed Activities.
If you have any questions, contact [email protected].