Ultrasound-Guided Procedures Training for Physician Assistants
Expand your procedural toolkit with ultrasound-guided injection training designed for physician assistants. Master transducer positioning, image optimization, and precise needle guidance from expert faculty in our hands-on course.
Why Physician Assistants Choose AAOPM for Ultrasound Training
Our Ultrasound-Guided Procedures Course is designed for physician assistants who want to add image-guided injection techniques to expand their value in pain management and musculoskeletal practices.
- Expand Your Value: Ultrasound-guided procedures are in high demand. This training makes you more valuable to your supervising physician and practice.
- CME Credits Included: Earn 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits toward your NCCPA certification maintenance requirements.
- Hands-On Ultrasound Training: Practice with professional ultrasound equipment on anatomical models under direct supervision of expert faculty.
- Improved Accuracy: Ultrasound guidance dramatically improves injection accuracy and patient outcomes compared to blind techniques.
- Career Advancement: PAs with ultrasound skills are highly sought after by pain clinics, orthopedic practices, and sports medicine facilities.
What You'll Learn in Ultrasound-Guided Procedures Training
A comprehensive curriculum covering everything physician assistants need to safely and effectively perform ultrasound-guided injections.
Ultrasound Physics & Technology
Master ultrasound fundamentals including image optimization, transducer selection, frequency settings, and gain adjustment. Understand the principles that create high-quality diagnostic images.
Injection Techniques
Learn precise needle guidance using In-Plane and Out-of-Plane approaches. Practice transducer manipulation, needle visualization, and real-time injection monitoring for shoulder, hip, knee, and extremity procedures.
Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Identify anatomical structures on ultrasound including tendons, ligaments, nerves, and joint spaces. Learn sonographic landmarks for each injection site.
Transducer Techniques
Master transducer movements: sliding, tilting, rotating, and compression. Develop the hand-eye coordination essential for accurate guidance.
Injectates & Protocols
Review corticosteroids, viscosupplementation, PRP, and other injectates. Learn appropriate dosing and injection protocols for each condition.
Billing & Documentation
Understand CPT codes, documentation requirements, and proper charting for ultrasound-guided procedures to support reimbursement.
Ultrasound-Guided Procedures Scope of Practice for Physician Assistants
Understanding your capabilities and opportunities in ultrasound-guided interventional procedures.
Practice Under Physician Supervision
Physician assistants practice medicine under the supervision or delegation of a licensed physician. Ultrasound-guided procedures fall within the PA scope when delegated by your supervising physician. With proper training and demonstrated competency, your supervising physician can delegate these procedures to you, allowing you to perform them as part of your collaborative practice agreement. AAOPM certification provides the documentation needed to demonstrate your training and competency.
Income Potential
PAs with procedural skills including ultrasound-guided injections command higher salaries and have expanded career options in pain management.
Procedures PAs Can Learn
- Shoulder joint injections
- Hip and trochanteric injections
- Knee intra-articular injections
- Peripheral joint injections
- Soft tissue and tendon injections
Supervision Models
Supervision requirements vary by state—from on-site supervision to remote collaboration. Many states allow PAs to perform procedures with general supervision, meaning the physician doesn't need to be physically present for each procedure.
Career Flexibility
Ultrasound skills open doors to specialized positions in pain clinics, orthopedic practices, sports medicine, and procedural-focused PA roles with premium compensation.
Credentialing & Certification
AAOPM certification provides documentation of your ultrasound training for hospital credentialing, practice agreements, and demonstrating competency to your supervising physician. Our certificates help facilitate the delegation of ultrasound-guided procedures within your collaborative practice.
Getting Started
Our ultrasound-guided procedures course is ideal for PAs looking to add image guidance to their injection skills. Discuss this training opportunity with your supervising physician—many physicians are eager to delegate ultrasound-guided procedures to trained PAs to increase practice efficiency and patient access.
Ultrasound-Guided Procedures Training Course Dates for Physician Assistants
Browse upcoming ultrasound-guided procedures training courses. All courses include hands-on training with professional ultrasound equipment.
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Mar 22 - May 9, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Pain Management Procedures | $849 | ||
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Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Pain Management Procedures | $849 |
Atlanta, GA
Apr 18 - Jun 20, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Sun, Apr 18, 2027
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Sun, Jun 20, 2027
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Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Pain Management Procedures |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 |
Las Vegas, NV
Jan 31 - Jan 31, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Sun, Jan 31, 2027
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Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Pain Management Procedures |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 |
Orlando, FL
May 2 - May 2, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Sun, May 2, 2027
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Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Pain Management Procedures |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 |
Ultrasound Training FAQ for Physician Assistants
Common questions about ultrasound-guided procedures training for physician assistants.
Ready to Add Ultrasound-Guided Procedures to Your Skills?
Join thousands of physician assistants who have enhanced their procedural capabilities with AAOPM ultrasound training. Register today or speak with our team.
