What pain management procedures can pain management specialists learn at AAOPM?

Pain management specialists can expand their procedural skills with training in joint injections, trigger point therapy, nerve blocks, epidural injections, ultrasound-guided procedures, NCV/EMG diagnostics, and regenerative medicine techniques like PRP for pain. Our courses cover both foundational and advanced interventional techniques.

What is the format of pain management training courses?

Our courses combine didactic lectures covering anatomy, injection techniques, and safety protocols with extensive hands-on training. Pain management specialists practice procedures under direct supervision of expert faculty, ensuring competency before treating their own patients.

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Pain Management Training for Pain Management Specialists

Expand your interventional capabilities with advanced pain management training. Our AAOPM-certified courses provide hands-on training in joint injections, nerve blocks, ultrasound-guided procedures, and NCV/EMG diagnostics—taught by expert faculty.

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Practice on real patients under expert supervision. Our small-group format ensures personalized attention and immediate feedback. Available for beginners through advanced providers.

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Personal support at every step. Our faculty are here to guide your journey into interventional pain management.

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Access our exclusive board connecting you with clinics hiring pain management providers.

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Trust the system that's helped 100,000+ students successfully expand their pain management capabilities and build thriving practices. From your first injection to a comprehensive pain program, we've mapped the path.

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Why Pain Management Specialists Are Expanding Their Procedural Skills

The demand for interventional pain management continues to grow, with patients seeking alternatives to long-term medication management.

Growing Patient Demand: More patients seek interventional solutions for chronic pain, preferring targeted treatments over systemic medications.
Insurance Reimbursement: Pain management procedures are well-established with CPT codes and typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
Improved Patient Outcomes: Interventional techniques often provide faster, more targeted relief than medication alone, improving patient satisfaction.
Practice Differentiation: Offering advanced procedures sets your practice apart and positions you as a comprehensive pain management provider.
Diagnostic Revenue: Add NCV/EMG testing capabilities to generate additional revenue while improving diagnostic accuracy.

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Scope of Practice for Pain Management Specialists

Understanding your capabilities and opportunities in interventional pain management.

Full Interventional Authority

As a pain management specialist, you have extensive training in diagnosing and treating pain conditions. Expanding your procedural skills with additional certifications allows you to offer comprehensive interventional services, from basic joint injections to advanced spinal procedures and diagnostic testing.

100% Independent practice authority

Revenue Potential

Interventional procedures and diagnostics significantly increase practice revenue with insurance-reimbursable services.

$300K+ additional annual revenue

Procedures You Can Perform

Joint injections (all major joints)
Trigger point injections
Nerve blocks
Epidural steroid injections
Ultrasound-guided procedures

Diagnostic Services

Add NCV/EMG diagnostic testing to identify nerve damage, radiculopathies, and neuromuscular disorders—improving diagnosis and creating additional revenue streams.

Quick ROI

Most pain management specialists begin performing new procedures within days of training and see return on investment within 1-3 months.

Board Certification

AAOPM offers board certification pathways in pain management. Additional credentials enhance patient trust, differentiate your practice, and demonstrate expertise to insurance companies and referring physicians.

Getting Started

Start with foundational courses in joint injections and nerve blocks, then advance to ultrasound-guided procedures and NCV/EMG diagnostics. AAOPM's curriculum lets you build skills systematically while expanding your service offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about pain management training.

AAOPM offers comprehensive training in interventional pain management procedures including joint injections (knee, shoulder, hip, SI joint), trigger point injections, nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, ultrasound-guided procedures, and NCV/EMG diagnostic testing. Our courses cover both foundational and advanced techniques.

All AAOPM courses are AAOPM certified. Additionally, select courses may award AMA PRA Category 1 Credits when applicable based on course requirements. Upon successful completion, you receive an AAOPM Certificate of Completion documenting your training.

Yes, AAOPM offers dedicated ultrasound-guided pain management training. Our courses teach you how to use diagnostic ultrasound for precise needle placement in joint injections, nerve blocks, and soft tissue procedures. Ultrasound guidance improves accuracy, safety, and patient outcomes while reducing complications.

Our courses combine didactic lectures covering anatomy, injection techniques, patient selection, and safety protocols with extensive hands-on training. Participants practice procedures under direct supervision of expert faculty in small group settings, ensuring personalized attention and immediate feedback. Courses range from 1-3 days depending on the program.

Yes, most pain management procedures are covered by insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans. Joint injections, nerve blocks, trigger point injections, epidural injections, and NCV/EMG diagnostic studies are typically reimbursable procedures with established CPT codes, making pain management an excellent practice builder.

AAOPM provides ongoing support including access to our professional community, clinical resources, and faculty consultations. We offer refresher courses, advanced training opportunities, and board certification pathways for practitioners seeking to demonstrate expertise in pain management. Our team is available to answer clinical questions as you begin performing new procedures.

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