Advanced Ultrasound Procedures Level II for Nurses & NPs

This training caters to MDs, DOs, DMDs, DDS, NPs, RNs and other licensed healthcare professionals. It is specifically designed for physicians, pain management specialists, family care practitioners, physiatrists, physical medicine and rehabilitation professionals, and neurologists looking to expand their ultrasound-guided pain management skills.

The course covers suprascapular nerve block, glenohumeral joint hydrodilation, calcific tendonitis treatment, carpal tunnel syndrome injection, meralgia paresthetica injection, trigger finger injection, fascia iliaca block, caudal epidural, and genicular nerve block. Each procedure is taught with both didactic instruction and hands-on practice on live patients.

This is a Level II course designed for practitioners who want to advance their ultrasound-guided pain management capabilities. Foundational ultrasound knowledge is helpful, though the program includes comprehensive anatomical instruction and needle guidance principles to ensure all participants develop the skills needed for safe and effective interventions.

Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) is a potentially life-threatening complication that can occur during nerve block procedures when local anesthetic enters the bloodstream. The course provides comprehensive education on LAST recognition, prevention, and emergency management, which is a critical safety component of performing any nerve block or regional anesthesia procedure.

Yes, the course includes hands-on practice on live patients supervised by physician faculty. Training is conducted in specialized small groups with one-on-one instruction to ensure each participant receives direct mentorship and develops procedural confidence.

A board-certified physician expert will teach this course, with other licensed healthcare professionals assisting where needed. Faculty provide direct supervision during all live-patient hands-on procedures.

The Advanced Ultrasound for Pain Management Level II is an 8-hour, single-day program. It is fully CME accredited through Empire Medical Training, and participants receive certification documenting their advanced-level ultrasound-guided pain management training along with earned CME credits.

Certainly! For those outside the United States, injections on anatomical models are an option; however, you will not be allowed to inject on a live patient. Each state has its own regulations concerning live patient injections, so kindly consult your licensing board.

Level II is designed for nurses who have completed foundational ultrasound-guided pain management training and have clinical experience performing basic ultrasound-guided injections. You should be comfortable with probe handling, image optimization, and standard guided needle placement before enrolling in this advanced program. Empire's Level I Ultrasound-Guided Pain Management course or equivalent provides the appropriate foundation.

Hydrodissection is an ultrasound-guided technique using fluid injection to separate nerves from surrounding adhesive tissue — a non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, and other entrapment neuropathies. NPs with appropriate scope of practice and collaborative agreements can perform hydrodissection, making it an exciting advanced procedure for nursing professionals in pain management.

Level II ultrasound certification establishes you as one of the most advanced procedural NPs in pain management, qualifying you for the most prestigious positions, highest compensation packages, and the most clinically challenging practice environments. Practices specifically recruit NPs with advanced ultrasound capability because this skill enables independent management of complex guided procedures.

Scope of practice varies by state. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in many states have full independent practice authority including prescribing and administering injectables. Registered Nurses (RNs) typically require a collaborative or supervisory agreement with a physician. Empire's training provides the clinical certification; your ability to practice independently depends on your state nursing board regulations. Our team can help you understand the requirements in your state.

Nurses who complete procedural training can pursue roles in medical spas, dermatology practices, plastic surgery offices, pain management clinics, and regenerative medicine centers. Many NPs go on to open their own aesthetic practices. The combination of nursing clinical skills with procedural certification creates one of the most in-demand professional profiles in healthcare today.

Empire Medical Training's courses are CME/CE accredited through the ACCME, and the credits are recognized by state nursing boards nationwide for continuing education and license renewal purposes. The certification documents your hands-on training competency and can be presented to employers, credentialing committees, and malpractice insurance providers.