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Musculoskeletal health

Why practice in musculoskeletal health?

A certification in musculoskeletal health sets the standard for the field. It ensures that you have the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform high quality musculoskeletal imaging.

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Improve patient outcomes

Ensure that you’re able to provide safe, effective musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging.

Potential for higher reimbursements

Insurance may offer better reimbursement rates to certified practitioners.

Specialized knowledge

Gain and apply expert knowledge of bone, ligament, muscle, nerve, soft tissue, and tendon pathologies.

For Sonographers, Physicians, & Advanced Care Providers (Nurses, NAs, PAs)

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SPI Required

Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS)

$300

The Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS) credential assesses your knowledge, skills, and abilities in the areas of muscles, joints, soft tissues, and tendons and ligaments.

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FOR PHYSICIANS AND ADVANCED CARE PROVIDERS

Registered in Musculoskeletal (RMSK)

$725

The Registered in Musculoskeletal (RMSK) Certification supports physicians and advanced care providers who specialize in musculoskeletal ultrasound. It assesses both imaging and diagnostic abilities.

For Point-of-Care Ultrasound Clinicians

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POCUS Musculoskeletal Certifications

$125-500

For clinicians in family medicine, sports medicine, orthopedics, internal medicine, and physical therapy who perform Point-of-Care MSK ultrasound. Available bundled or with individual focus in upper extremity, lower extremity, or soft tissue.