Expand your diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities with musculoskeletal ultrasound training designed for chiropractors. Master transducer positioning, image optimization, and guided procedures from expert faculty in our hands-on course.
Chiropractic scope of practice for injection procedures varies significantly by state. While this course teaches comprehensive ultrasound-guided injection techniques, you must verify your state's regulations before performing any injection procedures. In states where injections are not within chiropractic scope, this training provides valuable diagnostic ultrasound skills that are universally applicable. Contact your state chiropractic board for specific guidance.
Our Ultrasound-Guided Procedures Course provides chiropractors with comprehensive training in musculoskeletal ultrasound for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
A comprehensive curriculum covering musculoskeletal ultrasound for both diagnostic assessment and guided procedures.
Master ultrasound fundamentals including image optimization, transducer selection, frequency settings, and gain adjustment. Understand the principles that create high-quality diagnostic images for musculoskeletal assessment.
Learn to identify soft tissue pathology, tendon tears, ligament injuries, bursitis, joint effusions, and muscle abnormalities. Use ultrasound to guide treatment planning and monitor patient progress over time.
Identify anatomical structures on ultrasound including tendons, ligaments, nerves, muscles, and joint spaces. Learn sonographic landmarks for comprehensive MSK assessment.
Master transducer movements: sliding, tilting, rotating, and compression. Develop the hand-eye coordination essential for quality imaging.
Learn In-Plane and Out-of-Plane needle guidance approaches for ultrasound-guided injections (applicable in states with expanded scope).
Strategies for incorporating diagnostic ultrasound into your chiropractic practice, including patient communication and documentation.
Understanding how ultrasound can enhance your chiropractic practice within your state's scope of practice.
Chiropractic scope of practice for injection procedures varies significantly by state. Some states (like New Mexico and Oklahoma) have historically allowed expanded scope with additional training and certification, while others do not include injections. Regardless of your state's injection rules, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound is a valuable tool for all chiropractors. This training prepares you for diagnostic applications universally, and for therapeutic applications where permitted.
In ALL states, chiropractors can use diagnostic ultrasound to visualize soft tissue, guide treatment planning, and monitor patient progress.
In states allowing chiropractic injections, this training covers ultrasound-guided joint injections, trigger point procedures, and soft tissue injections. Verify current regulations with your state board.
Offering diagnostic ultrasound sets your practice apart. Patients appreciate the ability to visualize their condition in real-time, improving understanding and compliance with treatment.
AAOPM certification provides documentation of your ultrasound training for credentialing purposes. In states with expanded scope, this certification may support your application for injection privileges. The certificate demonstrates your commitment to advanced training and clinical excellence.
Before attending, review your state's chiropractic scope of practice. Contact your state chiropractic board for current regulations regarding diagnostic ultrasound and injection procedures. AAOPM staff can help answer questions about how this training applies in your state.
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