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How Course Pathways Work

Pick an Academy, Follow the Progression, Save with Bundles

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Pick Your Academy

Aesthetics, Pain Management, or Functional Medicine — each has three levels plus a custom builder.

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Follow the Progression

101 is your foundation, 201 expands your scope, 301 makes you a specialist. Each level builds on the last.

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Save with Bundles

Enroll in a full pathway to save. Or build your own custom track from any courses across all academies.

Academy of Aesthetics

Aesthetics Training Pathways

The #1 progression in medical aesthetics, based on how 8,700+ providers built their practices

Level 101 16 Category 1 Credits

Foundation

3 Courses

$5,697 $3,199 Save $2,498

6,076 students followed this exact Botox-to-Fillers progression — Empire's most popular starting point.

Level 301 Specialist

Master Specialist

4 Specialty Courses

Prerequisite: Level 201

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Planning to take 5+ courses? Empire offers professional memberships starting at $7,299, providing access to up to 63+ hands-on & livestream workshops. It's the best value for long-term career growth.

Academy of Pain Management

Pain Management Training Pathways

The three core pain courses form a tight progression — Joint Injections, ACP & Biologics, and Ultrasound-Guided Pain

Level 101 Foundation

Foundation

2 Core Courses

1,391 registrations make Joint Injections the top entry point for pain management providers.

Level 301 Specialist

Regenerative Specialist

3 Specialty Courses

Pain management providers who add regenerative therapies report the highest practice diversification and patient retention.

Academy of Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine Training Pathways

Diagnostics first, metabolic protocols second, specialty applications third — based on 1,880+ graduates

Level 101 Foundation

Foundation

2 Core Courses

1,880 providers started with Functional Medicine Modules. IV Nutrition is the most common second course in this academy.

Level 301 Specialist

Specialty Practice

3 Specialty Courses

Sexual Dysfunction and Peptide Therapies are the fastest-growing specialties among functional medicine practitioners.

Build Your Own Pathway

Mix and match courses from any academy. Choose 3–5 courses starting at $2,999.

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Choose from 60+ courses across Aesthetics, Functional Medicine, Pain Management & more

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Cross-academy flexibility — combine aesthetics with functional medicine or pain management

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Bundle pricing saves you hundreds compared to individual courses

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1-year access to complete all courses at your own pace

28+

Years of Excellence

200K+

Trained Professionals

63+

Hands-On Courses

CME

Accredited Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Our pathways are built from real enrollment data across thousands of Empire graduates. We analyzed which courses students take first, what they take next, and which combinations lead to the most successful practice outcomes.

No. While the 101 → 201 → 301 progression is recommended because each level builds on the previous one, you can take courses in any order. There are no hard prerequisites.

Absolutely. Many of our most successful graduates combine courses across academies. Use the Build Your Own Pathway option to create a custom bundle starting at $2,999.

A pathway is a curated sequence of courses for a specific career goal. A membership gives you access to a broader set of courses at a discounted rate. If you plan to take 5+ courses, a membership like Platinum or Diamond often provides better value.

Most students complete Level 101 in a single weekend. A full 101–301 pathway typically takes 3–6 months, depending on course availability and your schedule.

Yes. Every course in every pathway is CME accredited. The Aesthetics 101 pathway provides 16 Category 1 CME credits, and the full Aesthetic Injector Pro pathway provides 36.5 credits.

Yes. Call 844-997-3231 and a training advisor can help you determine where you are in the progression and what to take next.

Ready to Start Your Pathway?

Join over 200,000 healthcare professionals who've built profitable practices with Empire Medical Training.

Or call 844-997-3231 to speak with a training advisor

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