Advanced Ultrasound Procedures Level II for Pharmacists

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 ultrasound skills represent the most advanced clinical capability available to pharmacy professionals. Whether performing guided procedures in collaborative practice settings, providing expert consultation on ultrasound-guided medication delivery, or pioneering new clinical pharmacy roles, this elite skill set creates opportunities that are entirely unique to pharmacists with advanced sonographic training.

Pharmacist authority for advanced ultrasound-guided procedures depends on state regulations and collaborative practice arrangements. While the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, having Level II certification positions you to take advantage of expanding pharmacist scope as it develops. In collaborative settings, your advanced ultrasound skills create immediate value for multidisciplinary pain management teams.

Level II requires completion of foundational ultrasound-guided pain management training and clinical experience with basic ultrasound-guided procedures. You should be comfortable with probe handling, image optimization, and standard guided needle placement. Empire's Level I Ultrasound-Guided Pain Management course or equivalent provides the prerequisite foundation for advancing to Level II.

Pharmacist scope of practice for administering injectable aesthetic treatments varies by state. Some states explicitly authorize pharmacist-administered injectables, while others require collaborative practice agreements or additional certifications. The trend is toward expanding pharmacist clinical authority. We recommend checking your state pharmacy board's current regulations. Empire's certification provides the documented training that state boards and credentialing organizations require.

Pharmacists bring an unparalleled understanding of drug pharmacology, interactions, contraindications, and safety profiles to procedural medicine. This knowledge translates directly to superior product selection, accurate dosing calculations, thorough patient screening, and enhanced safety management during injectable procedures. Patients and referring physicians value having a provider who understands the science behind the products at a molecular level.

Pharmacists with procedural certification can work in medical spas, aesthetic clinics, pain management practices, compounding pharmacies that offer clinical services, integrative medicine centers, and collaborative practice settings. Some pharmacist entrepreneurs have opened their own aesthetic and wellness clinics. The combination of clinical pharmacy expertise and procedural skills creates a unique professional profile with growing demand across multiple healthcare sectors.