Joint Injection Training & CME Course
CME-accredited joint injection training for physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, and chiropractors. Master shoulder, hip, knee, and SI joint injections, trigger point therapy, viscosupplementation, and musculoskeletal injection techniques.
6.75
CME Credits
AMA PRA Category 1
1-Day
Intensive Course
Comprehensive Training
Hands-On
Anatomical Models
Expert Supervision
25+
US Locations
Nationwide
Course Overview
Joint Injection Training Course Overview
This CME-accredited joint injection course teaches physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, and chiropractors how to perform non-spinal joint and extremity injections in-office. Adding joint injection services to your practice creates a high-demand revenue stream while dramatically improving patient outcomes for musculoskeletal pain.
Master hands-on techniques for shoulder, hip, knee, and sacroiliac joint injections, trigger point injection therapy, viscosupplementation, prolotherapy, and specialty injections for sports and work-related injuries. Earn 6.75 CME credits while learning proper technique, patient assessment, and billing protocols.
Train with board-certified pain management physicians using the real-world clinical techniques used in successful practices across the country. This joint injection training course is available at 20+ US locations and via livestream.
Flexible Training Options
Joint Injection CME: In-Person & Livestream Options
Whether you prefer hands-on training with expert supervision or the convenience of remote learning, we have a format that fits your schedule.
In-Person Training
Get hands-on experience with joint injection techniques using anatomical models under expert supervision. Practice proper needle placement and injection protocols.
- Hands-on practice with anatomical models
- Direct faculty supervision & feedback
- 25+ locations nationwide
- Network with fellow practitioners
Livestream Training
Join our interactive livestream sessions from anywhere. Watch live demonstrations, ask questions in real-time, and complete your didactic training remotely.
- Learn from home or office
- Live Q&A with expert instructors
- HD video demonstrations
- Complete didactic portion remotely
Eligible Medical Professionals
Who Is Eligible for Joint Injection Training?
This course is designed for licensed medical professionals looking to add interventional pain procedures to their practice.
Joint injection procedures require appropriate licensure and training. Always verify your state's scope of practice regarding interventional pain management procedures.
Course Information
About the Joint Injection Training Course
Everything you need to know about our comprehensive joint and extremity injection training program.
Joint Injection CME Course Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
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Patient Evaluation and Diagnosis
Evaluate patient conditions, perform functional testing, and review imaging studies to formulate diagnoses. Identify acute, sub-acute, and chronic pain conditions and discuss treatment options with patients.
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Large and Small Joint Injections
Observe and safely perform small, medium, and large bursa injections including HA viscosupplementation for arthritis of the shoulder and knee.
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Soft Tissue and Trigger Point Injections
Observe and safely perform soft tissue injections (trigger points) for various tendinopathies and pain conditions including referred pain injection points and prolotherapy.
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Specialty Injection Techniques
Learn techniques for common pain pathologies: Golfer's Elbow, Tennis Elbow, Plantar Fasciitis, Carpal Tunnel, De Quervain's, and Bursitis of knee, shoulder, foot, and hip.
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Billing, Coding, and Practice Integration
Understand guidelines for interventional pain management including ICD-10 and CPT coding, as well as cash-basis services for PRP, amniotic products, and other biologics.
Joint Injection Course Details & Procedures Covered
The AAOPM Non-Spinal Injection course provides comprehensive training in trigger point injections, large and small bursa injections, and specific pain pathologies encountered in clinical practice. You will receive detailed protocols, injection diagrams, and review all medications used for procedures.
The course focuses on the "palpatory" approach to injection therapies using anatomical models for placement accuracy. We cover all standard of care considerations, billing and coding requirements, and follow-up care protocols. Diagnostic injections and functional tests are taught to confirm pain pathologies.
Injection Procedures Covered:
- Shoulder, Hip, Knee Injections
- Sacroiliac Joint Injections
- Trigger Point Injections
- AC Joint Injections
- Tennis & Golfer's Elbow
- De Quervain's Treatment
- Carpal Tunnel Options
- Trochanteric Bursa
- Prepatellar Bursa
- Pes Bursa Injections
The hands-on workshop is taught by Board-Certified Physicians with years of pain management experience who will teach you the clinical pearls and real-world expectations from these procedures.
Joint Injection Certification & CME Credits
Participants who complete the Joint & Extremity Injection Course will receive:
- 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ (CME Credits)
- Certificate of Completion from AAOPM
- Hands-on certification during practical training session
- Pathway to AAOPM Certified Practitioner Program in Pain Management
After completing this training, you will be eligible for advanced certifications including:
- Advanced Pain Management Certification
- Ultrasound-Guided Injection Certification
- Regenerative Medicine Certification
Joint Injection Course Prerequisites
To attend this course, participants must hold one of the following credentials:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) with valid state license
- Physician Assistant (PA) with valid state license
- Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) - scope varies by state
Recommended Companion Courses
This workshop pairs well with our Advanced Pain Management Training and Ultrasound-Guided Injection courses for comprehensive pain management certification.
All attendees must provide proof of licensure at registration. International medical graduates may attend with valid credentials.
Course Agenda
Registration & Orientation
Check-in and receive course materials.
Overview of Interventional Pain Management
Introduction to joint injections, trigger points, viscosupplementation, and biologics including PRP and amniotic products.
Pain Assessment and Diagnosis
Musculoskeletal disorders, referred neurological pain, myofascial disorders, contraindications, and medications.
Large Joint Injections & Viscosupplementation
Corticoid steroids, anti-inflammatories, injection techniques for major joints.
Prolotherapy, Biologics & Trigger Points
PRP, amniotic products, proliferant therapy, and soft tissue injection training.
Billing & Coding Review
Documentation requirements, ICD-10 and CPT codes, Q&A session.
Hands-On Practical Session
Small group breakout with anatomical models. Practice injection techniques under expert supervision.
Note: This is a summary agenda. The full agenda will be emailed prior to your course date.
Your Investment, Your Future
The Business of Pain Management: Your ROI
Joint injections are one of the most in-demand procedures in primary care. See how quickly you can recoup your investment.
Industry Outlook
Growing Demand for Joint Injections
With an aging population and increased focus on non-surgical pain relief, joint injection procedures are more in-demand than ever. Primary care physicians who offer these services see significant practice growth.
54M+
Americans with Arthritis
90%
Patient
Satisfaction
3-4
Sessions per Patient
Calculate Your Earning Potential
Adjust the sliders to see how much you could earn offering joint injection treatments.
Daily
$800
Weekly
$2,400
Monthly
$9,600
Yearly
$115,200
ROI Timeline: Pay back your $1,799 course investment in just 2 days
Join 20,000+ medical professionals who expanded their practice with AAOPM
Ready to Add Joint Injection Services to Your Practice?
Register now for the AAOPM Joint & Extremity Injection Course and expand your practice with in-demand pain management procedures.
Limited spots available for hands-on seminars. Secure your seat today!
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Upcoming Joint / Extremity / Non-Spinal Injection Course Training Events
Empire-Virtual-Training
Mar 20 - May 8, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Joint / Extremity / Non-Spinal Injection Course | $849 |
Atlanta, GA
Apr 17 - Jun 19, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Sat, Apr 17, 2027
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Joint / Extremity / Non-Spinal Injection Course |
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Sat, Jun 19, 2027
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Joint / Extremity / Non-Spinal Injection Course |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 |
Las Vegas, NV
Jan 30 - Jan 30, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Sat, Jan 30, 2027
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Joint / Extremity / Non-Spinal Injection Course |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 |
Orlando, FL
May 1 - May 1, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Joint / Extremity / Non-Spinal Injection Course |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 |
Certified Practitioner Pathways
The American Academy of Procedural Medicine offers Certified Practitioner Pathways for Physicians in Aesthetics, Functional Medicine, and Pain Management. AAOPM is proud to offer certification courses for physicians and nurses in New York, Las Vegas, Orlando, Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Los Angeles, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco and many other cities.
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