PRP Training for Physician Assistants
Master Platelet Rich Plasma therapy in our ACCME-accredited hands-on training course designed specifically for physician assistants. Learn PRP science, blood draw procedures, centrifugation protocols, and injection techniques for aesthetics, hair restoration, and regenerative medicine applications.
Why Physician Assistants Choose AAOPM for PRP Training
Our Platelet Rich Plasma Training Course is specifically designed for physician assistants who want to specialize in regenerative medicine, aesthetics, or orthopedic applications.
- High-Demand Specialty: PAs with PRP training are sought after by dermatology, plastic surgery, orthopedic, and aesthetics practices nationwide.
- CME Credits Included: Earn 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits toward your continuing education requirements and NCCPA certification maintenance.
- Live Patient Procedures: Practice blood draws, PRP preparation, and injections on real patients under direct supervision of experienced faculty.
- Career Advancement: PRP skills open doors to higher-paying positions in aesthetics, sports medicine, and regenerative medicine.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Master PRP science, centrifugation systems, injection techniques, treatment protocols, and patient selection criteria.
What You'll Learn in PRP Training
A comprehensive curriculum covering everything physician assistants need to safely and effectively perform PRP procedures.
PRP Science & Mechanism of Action
Understand the biology of platelet rich plasma, growth factors (PDGF, TGF-beta, VEGF, EGF), and how PRP stimulates tissue regeneration, collagen production, and healing at the cellular level.
Injection Techniques
Master injection protocols for facial rejuvenation (vampire facial), scalp injections for hair restoration, and intra-articular joint injections. Learn proper depths, volumes, and distribution patterns.
Centrifugation Protocols
Compare PRP preparation systems, learn optimal spin protocols, and understand platelet concentration factors for different clinical applications.
Blood Draw Procedures
Perfect venipuncture technique, proper anticoagulant selection, and blood collection volumes for optimal PRP yields.
Treatment Protocols
Develop treatment plans for aesthetics (skin rejuvenation), hair restoration (androgenic alopecia), and musculoskeletal conditions (joints, tendons).
Practice & Supervision
Understand state supervision requirements, collaborative agreement structures, and how to integrate PRP into your supervising physician's practice.
PRP Scope of Practice for Physician Assistants
Understanding your capabilities and supervision requirements as a PA performing PRP procedures.
Supervised Practice Authority
Physician assistants practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. For PRP procedures, your scope is defined by your supervisory agreement and state regulations. Most states allow PAs to perform the full range of PRP treatments—aesthetics, hair restoration, and joint injections—with appropriate supervision arrangements. Supervision levels vary from on-site presence to remote chart review depending on your state.
Earning Potential
PAs with PRP expertise command premium compensation. Many practices offer production bonuses for regenerative medicine procedures.
PRP Treatment Applications
- Facial skin rejuvenation
- Hair restoration therapy
- Joint & tendon injections
- Scar treatment
- Sports medicine applications
Career Advancement
PRP training positions you for roles in medical spas, dermatology practices, plastic surgery centers, orthopedic clinics, and sports medicine facilities.
Value to Your Practice
Become an essential team member by handling PRP procedures, freeing your supervising physician for complex cases while generating practice revenue.
Supervision Flexibility
Many states have modernized PA supervision requirements. Optimal Practice Authority (OPA) states allow PAs to practice with a collaborative relationship rather than direct supervision, providing more autonomy for procedures like PRP while maintaining the physician-PA team model.
Certification & Credentials
Receive your AAOPM Certificate of Completion with 6.5 CME credits applicable to NCCPA certification maintenance. This certification demonstrates your competency in PRP therapy and enhances your professional marketability.
PRP Training Course Dates for Physician Assistants
Browse upcoming PRP training courses. All courses include hands-on training with live patients.
Charlotte, NC
Feb 28 - May 23, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Feb
28
Sun, Feb 28, 2027
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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May
23
Sun, May 23, 2027
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 |
Chicago, IL
Nov 15 - Apr 16, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Nov
15
Sun, Nov 15, 2026
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Apr
16
Fri, Apr 16, 2027
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 |
Dallas, TX
Nov 2 - Apr 9, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Nov
2
Mon, Nov 2, 2026
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Jan
18
Mon, Jan 18, 2027
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Fri
Apr
9
Fri, Apr 9, 2027
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 |
Denver, CO
Oct 25 - Oct 25, 2026| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Sun
Oct
25
Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 |
Detroit, MI
Jun 18 - Jun 18, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Fri
Jun
18
Fri, Jun 18, 2027
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Oct 23 - Jan 8, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Fri
Oct
23
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Fri
Jan
8
Fri, Jan 8, 2027
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 |
PRP Training FAQ for Physician Assistants
Common questions about PRP training for physician assistants.
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