How to Open a Med Spa
10-Course Bootcamp

The Bootcamp is designed for licensed medical practitioners — including physicians (MDs/DOs), nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and registered nurses (RNs) — who want to transition from traditional medicine into aesthetic practice. Whether you're just starting to explore aesthetics or ready to launch your own practice, this program provides the complete roadmap.

Each of the 10 courses is delivered as a live, expert-led session that you can attend in real time and interact with the instructor. After each session, the full recording is uploaded to the Empire Portal where you can replay it anytime, on any device, as many times as you need. There are no expiration dates on your replay access.

Individual courses are available at $499 each, allowing you to focus on specific topics. The full 10-course Bootcamp bundle is $1,499 — saving you $3,491 compared to purchasing all courses separately. The bundle provides the most comprehensive learning experience and the best value.

Yes, upon completing the full Bootcamp, you'll receive a Certificate of Completion from Empire Medical Training. While this is not a medical license or board certification, it demonstrates your commitment to professional development in aesthetic medicine.

Absolutely. Every course is developed and taught by experienced aesthetic medicine practitioners, successful practice owners, and industry experts who are actively working in the field. You're learning from people who have successfully made the transition themselves.

The Bootcamp provides comprehensive didactic training covering the knowledge foundation for aesthetic procedures. However, hands-on clinical training is essential before performing procedures on patients. Empire Medical Training offers separate hands-on workshops that complement this Bootcamp perfectly.

Yes! Our learning platform is fully responsive and works on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. Learn wherever and whenever it's convenient for you.

Empire Medical Training provides dedicated support for Bootcamp students. You can reach our team by phone at (844) 997-3231 or by email for any questions about course content, your enrollment, or next steps in your aesthetic journey.

We stand behind the quality of our content. If you're not satisfied with the Bootcamp within the first 14 days of enrollment, contact our team for a full refund. Please review our complete terms and conditions for details.

The Practitioner Transition Bootcamp is the perfect complement to our hands-on clinical training workshops. The Bootcamp gives you the business, strategy, and knowledge foundation, while our hands-on workshops provide the clinical skills and patient experience. Many students enroll in both for a complete transition program.

Transitioning from nursing to aesthetic medicine starts with understanding your scope of practice, which varies by state. Most RNs and NPs need additional training in injectable techniques (Botox, fillers) plus business fundamentals if you plan to open your own practice. The Bootcamp covers the exact steps — from legal requirements and licensing to building your first patient base — so you can make the transition confidently, even while still working your current job.

Startup costs for a med spa typically range from $50,000 to $300,000+ depending on your location, lease, equipment, and service offerings. Course 7 (Pricing, Profit & Financial Forecasting) and Course 8 (Equipment, Vendors & Inventory Setup) break down every expense category, including overhead projections, device leasing vs. buying, and financial runway planning so you can open smart without over-investing.

It depends on your state. Some states allow NPs to own and operate med spas independently, while others require physician oversight or a collaborative agreement with a medical director. Course 3 (Legal & Licensing Essentials) covers scope of practice by license type, medical director requirements, and the corporate structures — LLC, S-Corp, PLLC — you need to set up legally in your state.

To perform Botox and filler injections, you need to be a licensed medical professional (MD, DO, NP, PA, or RN under supervision) and complete hands-on injection training. The Bootcamp provides the business and career foundation, while Empire Medical Training's hands-on Botox training and dermal filler courses provide the clinical skill-building. Many students enroll in both.

You don't need aesthetic experience to get started — that's exactly what this Bootcamp is designed for. The 10 courses take you from zero to launch-ready, covering career planning, legal setup, clinical confidence-building, marketing, pricing, and scaling. Many of our students begin while still working full-time in hospitals or clinics and transition gradually using the part-time and weekend models taught in Course 4.