Course Description

This cadaver-based course is intended for the intermediate physiatrist ultra sonographer and will highlight joint injections, soft tissue injections, and identification of muscles commonly targeted in EMG or spasticity management. A combination of didactic lectures coupled with hands-on guided procedures using cadaveric specimens and dry lab stations will be used to advance your skill set. Expert faculty will guide small groups in performing the most common ultrasound guided procedures for a physiatrist.

• IMPORTANT: Read the AAPM&R Liability and Publicity Release. You will be required on the next page to attest you have read and agree to this release in order to participate in this course.
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PLEASE NOTE BEFORE CONTINUING WITH REGISTRATION:

• This course is offered only to physicians.
• Registering and paying for this course as a one-time, standalone option does not:
  
  • Include access to the Step 2 Online Curriculum, which is only available to STEP Ultrasound Certificate Program participants.
    
  • Enroll you in the STEP Ultrasound Certificate Program. You will not be able to enroll after attending this course. STEP Ultrasound is a structured, sequential program (Step 1 > Step 2 > Step 3) that must begin with Step 1 – Fundamentals.

Cancellation Policy

All Registrants

• All cancellations for the Next STEP Interventional Ultrasound Course: Hands-on PM&R Applications must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected] by September 29, 2026. 

A la Carte Registrants Only

• Cancellations received by September 29 will receive a full refund, less a $150 administrative fee. 
  
• Cancellations received after September 29 are non-refundable. 
  
• Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 7-14 business days after refund approval is received.
  
• No-shows are not eligible for transfers or refunds.

AAPM&R reserves the right to cancel a course. registrants will be notified by email and/or phone. In the even of course cancellation, registration fees are refundable; airline and hotel penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.