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July 30–31, 2026
Orlando, Florida
Hands-On Orthopedic Injection Training for Nurse Practitioners
2-Day Intensive Workshop in Shoulder, Knee & Procedural Skills
Up to 12 CE Contact Hours • Limited Seats
Registration Ends Jul 6th, 2026
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Program Overview
Designed for Nurse Practitioners looking to strengthen clinical decision-making and procedural skills in orthopedic care.
This two-day orthopedic conference is designed to provide nurse practitioners with evidence-based teaching and practical procedural training in the evaluation and management of common musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions. Participants will strengthen clinical decision-making, review imaging and treatment considerations and build hands-on skills applicable to everyday patient care.
❋ Small Cohort
Enrollment is intentionally limited to support direct teaching, individualized feedback and meaningful hands-on participation.
Conference content emphasizes current clinical approaches to orthopedic assessment, imaging interpretation, conservative treatment, procedural safety and referral decision-making.
❋ Evidence-Based Teaching
❋ Experienced Orthopedic Educator
Led by a board-certified provider with extensive clinical and teaching experience in orthopedic care and procedural training.
Participants receive course materials, quick-reference tools and practical resources designed to support continued application in clinical practice.
❋ Clinical Resources
Who Should Attend
This conference is designed for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians, and residents working in primary care, urgent care, orthopedics, sports medicine, or emergency settings who evaluate and manage musculoskeletal (MSK) and orthopedic conditions.
Location
Double Tree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort
10100 International Drive Orlando, FL 32821
*Hotel Accommodations
Participants are responsible for their own lodging and travel arrangements. Guests may contact the host hotel directly to make room reservations, subject to availability.
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Day OneClinical Foundations
Attendees will review musculoskeletal exam principles, relevant anatomy, shoulder and knee examination techniques, common upper- and lower-extremity conditions, imaging essentials, injection considerations, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making for common orthopedic complaints.
Key Focus Areas
Shoulder and knee anatomy reviewCommon orthopedic conditions and clinical presentationsFocused MSK history and exam techniquesImaging essentials: X-ray, MRI and ultrasound basicsConservative care, injection indications and referral criteriaDocumentation, coding and informed consent best practices
Itinerary
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Attendees will check in, receive course materials, confirm CE documentation details and get oriented to the training space. Light refreshments will be available.
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Attendees will review shoulder anatomy, common pathologies, focused exam techniques, imaging essentials and upper-extremity differential diagnosis, including cervical spine conditions, cubital tunnel syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome. The session also covers conservative treatment, pharmacology, injection safety, documentation, coding, informed consent, and patient selection.
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Attendees will be responsible for bringing their own lunch, but we'll provide water and some additional snacks daily.
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Attendees will review knee anatomy, common pathologies, exam maneuvers, imaging essentials, injection treatment options, indications and contraindications, complication prevention, documentation, coding, informed consent, and preparation for Day 2.
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Day TwoHands-On Skills Lab
Day 2 is devoted to supervised procedural practice, including knee aspiration, injection, casting and splinting application. The workshop also includes: imaging essentials, treatment algorithms, return-to-work and return-to-sport guidance, documentation and billing tips, a final hands-on skills check, Q&A, course wrap-up and certificate distribution.
Key Focus Areas
Shoulder injection technique review and practice
Knee intra-articular injection technique review and practice
Knee aspiration fundamentals
Synovial fluid handling and lab-ordering considerations
Aseptic technique, needle selection and safety checks
Post-procedure care, troubleshooting and competency feedback
Itinerary
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Participants will complete supervised hands-on practice in landmark-based shoulder and knee procedures using orthopedic models/simulators. Training includes: subacromial and glenohumeral shoulder injections, trigger point injection techniques, knee intra-articular injection, knee aspiration, aseptic technique, needle selection, post-procedural care, complication management, technique troubleshooting, instructor feedback and return-to-clinic workflow guidance.
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Attendees will be responsible for bringing their own lunch, but we'll provide water and some additional snacks daily.
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Participants will complete supervised hands-on practice in landmark-based shoulder and knee procedures using orthopedic models/simulators. Training includes: subacromial and glenohumeral shoulder injections, trigger point injection techniques, knee intra-articular injection, knee aspiration, aseptic technique, needle selection, post-procedural care, complication management, technique troubleshooting, instructor feedback and return-to-clinic workflow guidance.
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Course Director
A. Olubunmi, AGPCNP-BC, MSN
With over a decade of elite clinical and teaching experience at the forefront of orthopedic care, Olubunmi is a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner dedicated to transforming how clinicians approach joint and extremity management. Having successfully performed thousands of joint procedures and managed complex musculoskeletal cases, Olubunmi aspires to provide the definitive blueprint for clinical excellence and practice profitability.
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Registration
Registration includes access to both days of training, hands-on procedural skills, course materials, clinical reference tools, and completion documentation. Enrollment is limited to support a focused small-group learning environment.
Registration includes access to both days of training, hands-on procedural skills, course materials, clinical reference tools, and completion documentation. Enrollment is limited to support a focused small-group learning environment.
Registration includes access to the online orthopedic injection training course, course materials, clinical reference tools, and completion documentation. This program is designed for nurse practitioners seeking evidence-based instruction in orthopedic assessment, injection decision-making, patient selection, documentation, and safe procedural practice.
*Onsite Registration: $1,699Refund policy:
Refund / Cancellation Policy: No refunds. Registration may be transferred to another available conference date. One date change per person is permitted.
Additional Dates & Locations
August 28th and 29th, Washington, DC
Early Bird Ends June 5
August 22-23, Orlando, Florida
Early Bird Ends July 10
Sept 12-13, Atlanta, Georgia
Contact Us
Email: thrive@aohealthandwellness.com
Phone: (443) 222-8707
This education activity will be submitted to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® for approval of up to 12 contact hours of accredited education.
Contact Hours for NP’s only at this time
