Sclerotherapy Training for Nurse Practitioners
Master sclerotherapy injection techniques in our ACCME-accredited hands-on training course designed for nurse practitioners. Learn vein anatomy, sclerosant agents, and treatment protocols for spider veins and varicose veins from board-certified faculty—with live patient practice.
Why Nurse Practitioners Choose AAOPM for Sclerotherapy Training
Our Sclerotherapy Training Course is specifically designed for nurse practitioners who want to add vein treatment services to their practice or expand their aesthetic medicine offerings.
- Advanced Practice Authority: NPs can perform sclerotherapy independently in full practice authority states or with a collaborative agreement in others.
- CME Credits Included: Earn 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits toward your continuing education requirements.
- Live Patient Treatments: Practice on real patients under direct supervision of board-certified physician instructors experienced in vein treatments.
- High Patient Demand: Spider veins and varicose veins affect millions of Americans—tap into this underserved market with proven treatment techniques.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Learn venous anatomy, sclerosant pharmacology, injection techniques, patient assessment, and complication management.
What You'll Learn in Sclerotherapy Training
A comprehensive curriculum covering everything nurse practitioners need to safely and effectively perform sclerotherapy treatments.
Vein Anatomy & Physiology
Master the venous system of the lower extremities including superficial veins, deep veins, perforator veins, and reticular veins. Understand venous insufficiency, valve dysfunction, and the pathophysiology of spider veins and varicose veins.
Injection Techniques
Learn precise injection protocols for telangiectasias (spider veins), reticular veins, and small varicose veins. Practice proper needle angles, injection volumes, and compression techniques for optimal results.
Sclerosant Agents
Compare sclerosing agents including sodium tetradecyl sulfate (Sotradecol), polidocanol (Asclera), and hypertonic saline. Understand concentrations, dilutions, and foam sclerotherapy.
Patient Assessment
Develop consultation skills, identify contraindications, assess venous insufficiency, and create personalized treatment plans for each patient.
Complication Management
Recognize and manage adverse events including hyperpigmentation, matting, DVT, skin necrosis, and allergic reactions. Learn prevention strategies and treatment protocols.
Business & Marketing
Set up vendor accounts, pricing strategies, and marketing tactics to attract patients seeking vein treatment services.
Sclerotherapy Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners
Understanding your capabilities and practice authority as an NP performing sclerotherapy treatments.
NP Practice Authority for Sclerotherapy
As a nurse practitioner, you have advanced practice authority that allows you to perform procedures like sclerotherapy. In full practice authority states (currently 27 states plus DC), you can practice independently without physician oversight. In reduced or restricted practice states, you'll need a collaborative agreement or physician supervision. Your NP education and clinical training provide an excellent foundation for performing safe, effective vein treatments.
Revenue Potential
Add a high-demand, cash-pay service to your practice. Sclerotherapy treatments generate excellent revenue with minimal overhead.
Treatable Conditions
- Spider veins (telangiectasias)
- Reticular veins
- Small varicose veins
- Venous lakes
- Hand and facial veins
Independent Practice
In full practice authority states, NPs can own and operate their own aesthetic clinics, independently performing sclerotherapy and other procedures.
Career Growth
Sclerotherapy skills make you more valuable to aesthetic practices and open doors to higher-paying positions in medical spas and vein clinics.
Collaborative Practice Options
In states requiring physician collaboration, many NPs establish collaborative agreements with physicians who provide oversight while allowing the NP to perform day-to-day patient care and procedures. This arrangement can work well in multi-provider aesthetic practices or through telemedicine collaborations.
Certification & Credentials
Receive your AAOPM Certificate of Completion with 8.0 CME credits. This certification demonstrates your competency in sclerotherapy procedures and satisfies requirements for malpractice insurance and practice credentialing.
Sclerotherapy Training Course Dates for Nurse Practitioners
Browse upcoming sclerotherapy training courses. All courses include hands-on training with live patients.
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Puerto Rico
Mar 12 - Mar 12, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
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$1,799 $1,999 |
San Francisco, CA
May 14 - May 14, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Fri, May 14, 2027
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,799 $1,999 |
Tampa, FL
Jun 4 - Jun 4, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Fri, Jun 4, 2027
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,799 $1,999 |
Sclerotherapy Training FAQ for Nurse Practitioners
Common questions about sclerotherapy training for nurse practitioners.
Ready to Add Sclerotherapy to Your NP Practice?
Join thousands of nurse practitioners who have expanded their practices with AAOPM sclerotherapy training. Register today or speak with our team.
