Advanced Ultrasound Procedures Level II for Physicians

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 introduces complex guided procedures that require significantly greater sonographic skill — sciatic and brachial plexus blocks, deep hip and SI joint injections, nerve hydrodissection, and calcific tendinopathy treatment. These advanced procedures target deeper, more challenging anatomical structures and require refined hand-eye coordination that builds on your foundational competency.

Hydrodissection provides a non-surgical treatment option for carpal tunnel syndrome and other entrapment neuropathies — conditions traditionally requiring surgical decompression. Offering this office-based, ultrasound-guided alternative attracts patients seeking to avoid surgery and generates referrals from surgeons who want a conservative option for their patients before recommending operative intervention.

Physicians and surgeons refer complex cases to practitioners who can perform advanced guided procedures they cannot offer themselves. Your ability to perform precise sciatic nerve blocks, hip joint injections under visualization, and nerve hydrodissection under ultrasound guidance creates a referral magnet that establishes your practice as the go-to destination for advanced pain management in your region.

While physicians have the legal authority to perform many procedures, hands-on training under expert supervision dramatically accelerates the learning curve, reduces complication risk, and provides the clinical confidence needed to deliver exceptional patient outcomes from day one. Empire's structured curriculum, live patient practice, and CME accreditation also satisfy credentialing and malpractice insurance requirements that self-study alone cannot fulfill.

Adding procedural services creates new revenue streams that can significantly increase your practice income — aesthetic services alone can add $200K-$500K+ in annual revenue. Beyond finances, offering in-demand procedures improves patient retention, attracts new patient demographics, and positions your practice competitively in a market where patients increasingly expect comprehensive service offerings from their healthcare providers.

Yes. All Empire Medical Training courses for physicians are accredited through the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. These credits satisfy continuing medical education requirements for state license renewal and specialty board Maintenance of Certification (MOC) programs.