Adanced Practice Provider (APP) Workshop - PainConnect 2026
Join fellow Nurse Practitioners (NPs/APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) at the Advanced Practice Provider Workshop (APP workshop) during PainConnect 2026 on March 5 in Salt Lake City. This intensive, CME-accredited workshop is built specifically for APPs delivering pain care in both acute and outpatient settings. Gain practical, hands-on skills in spine exams, MRI interpretation, pharmacologic decision-making, opioid management, and ultrasound-guided procedures. Learn from leading experts while earning CME, expanding your procedural toolbox, and connecting with fellow APPs from across the country.
Register for PainConnect 2026
Don’t miss your chance to enhance your skills, connect with peers, and learn from leading experts at PainConnect 2026. Register now and secure your spot for the Advanced Practice Provider Workshop, taking place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Salt Lake City, UT.
The ultrasound session requires an additional $150 ticket.
Why Attend the AAP Workshop?
- APP-Focused Curriculum: Practical, fast-paced, and designed for how APPs practice in real clinical environments
- Expert-Led Didactics + Hands-On Learning: Gain confidence in both diagnostic reasoning and procedural skills
- Legal & Transitional Care Guidance: Go beyond pain science—build career-protecting, real-world strategies
- Comprehensive Ultrasound Lab: Get direct experience with MSK ultrasound and joint injection techniques
- Network at the APP-Only Reception: Meet peers, mentors, and industry leaders in a relaxed setting
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
- Physician Assistants (PAs)
- Nurse Practitioners (NPs/APRNs)
- Clinicians eager to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic skills in pain care
- Professionals seeking hands-on experience with ultrasound in pain medicine*
*$150 ticket required for the ultrasound session – space is limited.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
Conduct targeted spine exams and interpret MRI findings relevant to pain syndromes
Apply evidence-based strategies for pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain management
Navigate opioid tapering and initiate buprenorphine therapy when appropriate
Perform common ultrasound-guided procedures, including joint and trigger point injections
Understand legal considerations and scope-of-practice frameworks for APPs in pain management
Advanced Practice Provider Workshop Agenda
Listening to Pain – Mastering communication and active pain assessment
Brief Cervical & Lumbar Spine Exam – Axial pain generator review
How to Approach a Lumbar Spine MRI – From a neuroradiologist’s lens
Medication Management – Evidence-based pharmacologic decisions
Break
Fundamentals of Non‑Pharmacologic Interventionst
Opioid Weaning / De‑escalation Techniques
Buprenorphine for the Pain Practitioner
Understanding Urine Toxicology Reports
Lunch
Transitioning from Acute Care to Community – Pearls for smoother handoffs
Legal Scope & Team Practice Pearls – Protecting your license while thriving
Common Pain Presentations – Back pain, migraine, fibromyalgia
Pain Management in the Acute Setting – Nerve blocks, PCAs, IV meds, more
Break
APP Ultrasound Lab (hands-on)*
-Joint Injections: Shoulder, Knee, Hip
-Trigger Point Injections
-Carpal Tunnel, Piriformis, MSK Techniques
*$150 additional fee for the Ultrasound lab.
Oepning Reception with Exhibitors
APP Reception – Invitation Only
Register for the Advanced Practice Provider Workshop.
Register for the PainConnect Advanced Provider Workshop. The ultrasound lab requires a separate ticket. Register Now. Be sure to secure your spot for a full day of practical training, interactive discussions, and hands-on learning in pain medicine for Advanced Practice Providers. Early registration is recommended due to limited availability for the ultrasound lab. The lab fee is an additional $150.
Join Us at PainConnect 2026
2026 PainConnect isn’t just an event—it’s a movement that brings together diverse voices to redefine pain care. Join your peers for a full day of essential learning, hands-on experiences, and professional networking.
Elevate your expertise in acute pain management with hands-on training and evidence-based insights. Register now for the PainConnect APP Workshop, taking place on March 5th in Salt Lake City, UT.