Sclerotherapy Training for Physician Assistants
Master sclerotherapy injection techniques in our ACCME-accredited hands-on training course designed for physician assistants. Learn vein anatomy, sclerosant agents, and treatment protocols for spider veins and varicose veins from board-certified faculty—with live patient practice.
Why Physician Assistants Choose AAOPM for Sclerotherapy Training
Our Sclerotherapy Training Course is specifically designed for physician assistants who want to add vein treatment services to their scope of practice or work in aesthetic and vein specialty practices.
- Expand Your Procedural Skills: PAs trained in sclerotherapy are highly valued in vein clinics, dermatology practices, and aesthetic medicine settings.
- CME Credits Included: Earn 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits toward your NCCPA certification maintenance requirements.
- Live Patient Treatments: Practice on real patients under direct supervision of board-certified physician instructors experienced in vein treatments.
- Career Advancement: Procedural skills like sclerotherapy open doors to higher-paying positions and specialty practice opportunities.
- 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 physician assistants 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
Understand practice economics, patient acquisition strategies, and how to demonstrate value to your supervising physician and practice.
Sclerotherapy Scope of Practice for Physician Assistants
Understanding your capabilities and collaborative practice requirements as a PA performing sclerotherapy.
PA Collaborative Practice for Sclerotherapy
Physician assistants practice medicine under a collaborative agreement with a supervising physician. Within this team-based model, PAs can perform procedures like sclerotherapy as delegated by their supervising physician. Your PA education provides excellent clinical training for procedures, and many vein clinics and aesthetic practices rely on PAs to deliver high-quality sclerotherapy treatments to patients.
Revenue & Compensation
PAs with procedural skills command higher salaries. Many practices offer productivity bonuses for procedures performed.
Treatable Conditions
- Spider veins (telangiectasias)
- Reticular veins
- Small varicose veins
- Venous lakes
- Hand and facial veins
Team-Based Care
Work alongside physicians in vein clinics, dermatology practices, or aesthetic centers. PAs often handle the majority of sclerotherapy procedures while physicians focus on complex cases.
Career Advancement
Sclerotherapy skills make you more competitive for positions in vein clinics, medical spas, and dermatology practices that value procedural expertise.
Supervision Models
Supervision requirements vary by state, ranging from on-site physician presence to remote supervision via chart review and periodic consultations. Many states have modernized PA practice laws to allow more flexible supervision arrangements, enabling PAs to practice efficiently while maintaining appropriate physician oversight.
Certification & Credentials
Receive your AAOPM Certificate of Completion with 8.0 CME credits toward NCCPA certification maintenance. This certification demonstrates your competency in sclerotherapy and is valued by employers and supervising physicians.
Sclerotherapy Training Course Dates for Physician Assistants
Browse upcoming sclerotherapy training courses. All courses include hands-on training with live patients.
Detroit, MI
Dec 13 - Dec 13, 2026| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Sun, Dec 13, 2026
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,799 $1,999 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Apr 9 - Apr 9, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Fri, Apr 9, 2027
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,799 $1,999 |
Las Vegas, NV
Jan 8 - Jan 8, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Fri, Jan 8, 2027
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,799 $1,999 |
Los Angeles, CA
Dec 11 - Jun 25, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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11
Fri, Dec 11, 2026
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,799 $1,999 | |
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24
Sun, Jan 24, 2027
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,799 $1,999 | |
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Fri, Jun 25, 2027
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,799 $1,999 |
Miami / Miami Beach, FL
Dec 11 - Dec 11, 2026| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Dec
11
Fri, Dec 11, 2026
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,799 $1,999 |
Miami, FL
Feb 5 - Feb 5, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Fri, Feb 5, 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 Physician Assistants
Common questions about sclerotherapy training for physician assistants.
Ready to Add Sclerotherapy to Your PA Skills?
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