Advanced Ultrasound Procedures Level II for Physician Assistants

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-guided pain management requires the highest degree of sonographic skill, anatomical knowledge, and procedural precision available in outpatient pain management. PAs who can perform sciatic nerve blocks, hip joint guided injections, and nerve hydrodissection under ultrasound possess capabilities that very few PAs have achieved — placing them at the absolute top tier of the profession.

PAs with advanced ultrasound certification consistently earn at the top of the PA salary range — typically $30K to $50K above PAs with only foundational injection skills. The advanced procedures you can perform generate premium reimbursement for your practice, directly justifying premium compensation. Many Level II certified PAs negotiate performance-based bonus structures tied to their advanced procedural volume.

Level II certified PAs can advance into lead procedural PA roles, manage advanced guided procedure caseloads independently, train other PAs in ultrasound skills, and become indispensable partners to supervising physicians in building comprehensive pain management programs. Some advance into practice management or ownership roles where their procedural expertise drives the clinical model.

Supervision requirements vary by state. Some states grant PAs full independent practice authority, while others require a supervisory or collaborative agreement with a physician. In most aesthetic and pain management settings, PAs practice with significant clinical autonomy under an established collaborative arrangement. Empire's training equips you with the skills and certification; your specific practice structure depends on your state PA board regulations.

PAs with procedural certification are among the most sought-after hires in aesthetic medicine, pain management, and regenerative medicine. These skills command premium salaries — often 25-40% above generalist PA compensation — and open doors to practice settings and career paths that offer greater autonomy, income potential, and professional satisfaction than traditional PA roles.

Yes, Empire's courses provide CME/CE credits accepted by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for certification maintenance. Credits also satisfy continuing education requirements for state PA board license renewal, ensuring your training investment serves double duty for professional development and regulatory compliance.