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NCV & EMG Training for Chiropractors (DC)

Master Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) studies and Electromyography (EMG) diagnostic testing in our comprehensive hands-on training course designed for chiropractors. Learn to objectively evaluate nerve function, document findings, and enhance your diagnostic capabilities.

2 Days
Course Duration
Hands-On
Live Equipment
$1,699
Starting Price
AAOPM
Certified
NCV & EMG Training

Why Chiropractors Choose AAOPM for NCV/EMG Training

Our comprehensive NCV & EMG Training Course is designed for chiropractors who want to add electrodiagnostic testing capabilities to objectively document nerve involvement and expand their diagnostic services.

  • Objective Documentation: NCV/EMG testing provides objective evidence of nerve involvement to support your clinical findings and treatment recommendations.
  • AAOPM Certification: Receive your certificate of completion demonstrating competency in electrodiagnostic testing procedures.
  • Live Equipment Practice: Train on professional NCV/EMG equipment under direct supervision of board-certified physician instructors.
  • Enhanced Diagnostics: Differentiate between radiculopathy, neuropathy, and other conditions to guide treatment decisions and referrals.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Learn neuroanatomy, nerve conduction physiology, testing techniques, result interpretation, and documentation protocols.
Course Curriculum

What You'll Learn in NCV/EMG Training

A comprehensive curriculum covering everything chiropractors need to understand and perform electrodiagnostic testing.

Neuroanatomy & Physiology

Master peripheral nervous system anatomy, nerve conduction physiology, and compound motor action potentials. Understand sensory and motor nerve pathways essential for accurate testing and interpretation.

NCV Testing Techniques

Learn sensory nerve testing (sural, median, ulnar), motor nerve testing (median, ulnar, peroneal, tibial), and late responses including F-wave, H-wave, and A-wave studies.

10+ Nerve Studies

EMG Needle Examination

Understand needle insertion techniques, motor unit potential analysis, fibrillation potentials, and sharp wave identification for comprehensive EMG evaluation.

Result Interpretation

Develop skills to accurately interpret NCV/EMG findings, correlate with clinical presentation, and integrate results into your treatment planning.

Equipment & Technology

Hands-on training with professional NCV/EMG equipment. Learn proper setup, electrode placement, and troubleshooting techniques.

Documentation & Reports

Learn proper documentation protocols, report generation, and how to communicate findings to support treatment recommendations and referrals.

For Chiropractors

NCV/EMG Scope of Practice for Chiropractors (DC)

Understanding chiropractic scope and requirements for electrodiagnostic testing.

Diagnostic Value

NCV/EMG testing provides objective evidence of nerve dysfunction to support your clinical findings and document medical necessity for treatment.

Objective documentation

Clinical Applications

  • Cervical/lumbar radiculopathy
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Nerve entrapment syndromes
  • Disc herniation evaluation

Referral Decisions

NCV/EMG findings help determine when patients require chiropractic care versus referral to neurology, orthopedics, or other specialists.

Practice Revenue

In states where permitted, NCV/EMG testing generates $300-800+ per study and adds a valuable diagnostic service to your practice.

Treatment Planning Support

Electrodiagnostic findings provide objective data to support your treatment plans, document patient progress, and demonstrate medical necessity for continued care. NCV/EMG results help justify care to insurance companies and provide baseline measurements for tracking improvement.

Certification & Training Documentation

Receive your AAOPM Certificate of Completion documenting your training in electrodiagnostic procedures. This certification may satisfy training requirements in states that permit chiropractors to perform NCV/EMG with appropriate documentation.

Course Calendar

NCV & EMG Training Course Dates for Chiropractors (DC)

Browse upcoming NCV/EMG training courses. All courses include hands-on training with professional equipment.

Empire-Virtual-Training

1 Course
NCV / EMG
Fri Mar 6
Livestream

NCV / EMG

8:00 AM ET

Dallas, TX

1 Course
NCV / EMG
Sat Sep 19

NCV / EMG

8:00 AM ET

Las Vegas, NV

1 Course
NCV / EMG
Sat Mar 14

NCV / EMG

8:00 AM ET

New York City, NY

2 Courses
NCV / EMG
Sat Jun 6

NCV / EMG

8:00 AM ET
NCV / EMG
Sat Oct 10

NCV / EMG

8:00 AM ET

Orlando, FL

1 Course
NCV / EMG
Sat Nov 7

NCV / EMG

8:00 AM ET
FAQ

NCV/EMG Training FAQ for Chiropractors

Common questions about NCV/EMG training for chiropractors.

This varies by state. Some states explicitly allow chiropractors to perform NCV/EMG testing as part of their scope of practice, while others restrict or prohibit it. Before offering these services, you must verify your state chiropractic board regulations. Our training provides the educational foundation, but your state license determines your authority to perform these procedures.
Our NCV & EMG Training Course is completed in 2 days. You'll receive your AAOPM Certificate of Completion immediately after successfully finishing the hands-on training and didactic components. This certificate documents your training for state board requirements where applicable.
NCV/EMG testing provides objective documentation of nerve involvement in conditions like radiculopathy and neuropathy. This supports your clinical findings, helps differentiate conditions requiring chiropractic care versus specialist referral, and provides evidence for treatment planning. Even in states where you cannot perform testing independently, understanding electrodiagnostics enhances your ability to interpret reports and communicate with specialists.
In states where chiropractors can perform NCV/EMG testing, studies typically generate $300-800+ per examination depending on complexity. Adding diagnostic services can significantly enhance practice revenue while providing valuable objective data to support your treatment recommendations.
You'll need an NCV/EMG machine, surface electrodes, needle electrodes, and related supplies. During the course, we provide guidance on equipment selection and vendor relationships. Before investing in equipment, verify that your state permits chiropractors to perform electrodiagnostic testing.
AAOPM provides ongoing support including access to our community with 100,000+ members, clinical resources, equipment vendor contacts, and faculty consultations. We also offer preceptorship training and advanced courses as you expand your diagnostic capabilities.

Ready to Expand Your Diagnostic Capabilities?

Join chiropractors who have enhanced their diagnostic skills with AAOPM NCV/EMG training. Register today or speak with our team about your state's scope of practice.

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