What pain management procedures can physician assistants learn at AAOPM?

Physician assistants 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 appropriate for PA scope of practice.

Do you offer ultrasound-guided injection training for physician assistants?

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 and patient outcomes.

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. Physician assistants practice procedures under direct supervision of expert faculty, ensuring competency before treating their own patients.

Are pain management procedures covered by insurance when performed by PAs?

Yes, most pain management procedures performed by physician assistants under appropriate supervision are covered by insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans. Joint injections, nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and NCV/EMG diagnostic studies are typically reimbursable procedures with established CPT codes.

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Why Physician Assistants Are Adding Interventional Pain Procedures

More PAs are expanding into pain management to advance their careers, increase their value to practices, and provide better patient care.

Career Advancement: Specialized procedural skills set you apart in a competitive job market and open doors to higher-paying positions in pain management practices.
Increased Practice Value: PAs who can perform pain procedures are highly sought after by physicians looking to expand their practice capacity and service offerings.
Better Patient Care: Offer your patients more comprehensive treatment options, reducing their need for referrals and improving continuity of care.
Growing Demand: The chronic pain epidemic continues to grow, creating strong demand for trained pain management providers at all levels.
Professional Fulfillment: Interventional procedures provide immediate, visible results that enhance job satisfaction and patient relationships.

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Scope of Practice for Physician Assistants

Understanding your scope and how to maximize your pain management capabilities.

Collaborative Practice Model

As a physician assistant, you practice under the supervision of a licensed physician. Your scope of practice for pain management procedures is determined by your supervising physician's delegation, your state's PA practice act, and your facility's policies. With proper training, supervision agreements, and credentialing, PAs can perform a wide range of interventional pain procedures.

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Supervision Requirements

Supervision requirements vary by state—from on-site presence to remote collaboration. Work with your supervising physician to establish clear protocols for pain procedures.

Varies by state regulation

Common PA Pain Procedures

Joint injections (all major joints)
Trigger point injections
Peripheral nerve blocks
Ultrasound-guided procedures
NCV/EMG diagnostic testing

State Regulations

Each state's PA practice act defines your supervisory requirements and procedural authority. Some states have expanded PA autonomy, while others require more direct oversight. AAOPM can help you understand your state's requirements.

Facility Credentialing

Beyond state regulations, your facility's credentialing committee determines which procedures you can perform. AAOPM training certificates support your credentialing applications.

Billing & Reimbursement

PAs can bill for pain management procedures under Medicare "incident to" guidelines or under their own NPI. Understanding billing rules—including the 85% Medicare reimbursement rate for PA services—helps maximize practice revenue while maintaining compliance.

Getting Started

Discuss pain management with your supervising physician, review your state's PA practice act, and begin with foundational courses. Build your skills progressively with AAOPM training, and work with your employer to update supervision agreements and obtain facility privileges.

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Common questions about pain management training for physician assistants.

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 appropriate for PA scope of practice.

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, which supports credentialing applications.

PA scope of practice for pain procedures depends on your state's regulations, supervising physician delegation, and facility credentialing. While PAs work under physician supervision, many states allow significant autonomy for trained PAs performing pain management procedures. Work with your supervising physician to establish appropriate protocols and obtain necessary privileges.

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, pain management procedures performed by physician assistants are covered by insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans. PAs can bill under "incident to" guidelines or independently under their own NPI. Medicare reimburses PA services at 85% of the physician fee schedule. Joint injections, nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and NCV/EMG studies are well-established reimbursable procedures.

AAOPM provides ongoing support including access to our professional community, clinical resources, and faculty consultations. We offer refresher courses, advanced training opportunities, and assistance with credentialing documentation. Our team is available to answer clinical questions as you begin performing new procedures in your practice.

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