Allergy Training for Physicians (MD/DO)
Master allergy testing and immunotherapy protocols in our ACCME-accredited training course. Learn skin prick testing, intradermal testing, sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), and comprehensive treatment strategies for food, environmental, and drug allergies.
Why Physicians Choose AAOPM for Allergy Training
Add high-demand allergy testing and immunotherapy services to your practice. With 50 million Americans experiencing allergy symptoms, there's tremendous opportunity to better serve your patients while generating substantial revenue.
- Full Practice Authority: As a physician, you can independently diagnose allergies, perform all testing methods, prescribe immunotherapy, and supervise your clinical team.
- CME Credits Included: Earn 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits toward your continuing education requirements.
- Insurance Reimbursable: Allergy testing and immunotherapy are covered by most insurance plans with established CPT codes and good reimbursement rates.
- Recurring Revenue: Immunotherapy patients require ongoing weekly or monthly treatments for years, creating predictable, recurring revenue streams.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Learn skin prick testing, intradermal testing, SLIT protocols, food allergy management, and business integration strategies.
What You'll Learn in Allergy Training
A comprehensive curriculum covering diagnostic testing, treatment protocols, and immunotherapy administration.
Allergy Testing Methods
Master skin prick testing, intradermal testing, patch testing for contact dermatitis, RAST blood testing, and total serum IgE testing. Learn proper technique, interpretation, and when to use each method.
Immunotherapy Protocols
Learn subcutaneous immunotherapy (allergy shots) and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) protocols including build-up schedules, maintenance dosing, safety monitoring, and reaction management.
Food Allergies
Differentiate IgE-mediated food allergies from food sensitivities. Learn elimination diets, challenge testing, and microbiome considerations.
Asthma & Respiratory
Understand the allergy-asthma connection, bronchial provocation testing, and integrated treatment approaches.
Test Interpretation
Master interpretation of skin test results, wheal measurements, positive/negative controls, and correlation with patient history.
Billing & Coding
Comprehensive training on CPT codes, ICD-10 diagnosis codes, and proper documentation for optimal insurance reimbursement.
Allergy Testing Scope of Practice for Physicians (MD/DO)
Understanding your capabilities and advantages as an MD or DO providing allergy services.
Full Independent Practice Authority
As licensed physicians (MD/DO), you have complete authority to diagnose allergies, order and interpret all testing methods, prescribe allergen immunotherapy, and manage anaphylaxis. You can offer comprehensive allergy services without requiring specialist referral or oversight. Your medical degree allows you to provide the full spectrum of allergy care from diagnosis through long-term immunotherapy management.
Revenue Potential
Allergy testing generates immediate revenue while immunotherapy creates recurring income from ongoing patient visits.
Services You Can Offer
- Skin prick testing
- Intradermal testing
- Patch testing
- Subcutaneous immunotherapy
- Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT)
Supervise Your Team
Delegate allergy testing and immunotherapy injections to trained NPs, PAs, and RNs under your supervision. Scale your allergy services efficiently while maintaining quality oversight.
Market Opportunity
50 million Americans have allergies, but there's a shortage of allergists. Primary care physicians who offer these services fill a critical gap in patient care.
Open to All Specialties
Whether you're in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, ENT, or any other specialty, you can add allergy testing and immunotherapy to your practice. Many primary care physicians find allergy services complement their existing patient care while addressing unmet needs in their community.
Certification & Credentials
Receive your AAOPM Certificate of Completion with 8.0 CME credits. This certification demonstrates your competency to patients, staff, and insurance companies. No fellowship required to offer basic allergy testing and immunotherapy services.
Allergy Training Course Dates for Physicians (MD/DO)
Browse upcoming allergy training courses. All courses include comprehensive training on testing and immunotherapy protocols.
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Sep 25 - Jul 10, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Allergy Training FAQ for Physicians
Common questions about allergy testing and immunotherapy training for physicians.
Ready to Add Allergy Services to Your Practice?
Join thousands of physicians who have expanded their practices with AAOPM allergy training. Register today or speak with our team.
