Adipose and MFAT · Intermediate to advanced
Adipose & MFAT Tissue Harvesting Course | Hands-On Regenerative Medicine Training
The Adipose / MFAT Tissue Harvesting Course provides medical professionals with practical, hands-on instruction in the safe and compliant harvesting of adipose tissue, including foundational education on terminology such as micro-fragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) as used in scientific and procedural literature.
Starting at $5,000 at an instructor’s clinic. Starting at $10,000 inside your practice, and that includes travel.
Live patients
Private training
Practicing clinicians
U.S. based, worldwide
About The Course
The Adipose / MFAT Tissue Harvesting Course provides medical professionals with practical, hands-on instruction in the safe and compliant harvesting of adipose tissue, including foundational education on terminology such as micro-fragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) as used in scientific and procedural literature. This advanced program focuses on developing technical skills in fat harvesting procedures and adipose tissue processing, with emphasis on proper technique, sterile handling, and procedural accuracy.
This course is designed to help clinicians involved in musculoskeletal pain treatment and musculoskeletal injury management expand their procedural knowledge. Participants learn how adipose tissue sometimes referred to in the field as MFAT when micro-fragmented is collected and mechanically processed. This is a clinical procedure, taught on consenting patients under direct supervision. The FDA has not approved any regenerative medicine therapy, adipose tissue included, for an orthopedic condition. The course covers the regulatory status of the procedure, the device’s cleared indications, and the limits of the evidence.
The curriculum
What Will You Learn?
The Science of Adipose and MFAT
Learn how adipose tissue is built, including its mesenchymal cell rich components, and what the research says about them.
Understand what MFAT, micro-fragmented adipose tissue, means and how the term is used in the field.
Harvest and Processing
Work through donor site selection, harvest and mechanical processing, step by step.
Practice safe extraction and preparation under direct supervision, on the kind of adipose processing systems used in clinics and research.
Injection and Intraosseous (IO) Technique
Learn injection methods, including intraosseous (IO) injection principles, with a focus on anatomy and technical precision.
Every step is taught for safe handling and precise technique, under supervision.
Case Review and Regulatory Boundaries
Work through practical cases and the key decision points in each, with safety and ethics first.
Learn where the regulatory boundaries sit for adipose derived procedures, and how to discuss them with patients on the evidence.
How we teach it
Our Approach
At Regenerative Medicine Academy, we emphasize hands-on, instructor-led training in adipose tissue harvesting and harvesting fat techniques.
Our curriculum combines procedural education with exposure to advanced adipose processing systems. You train on the processing system you already own or plan to buy; the workflow transfers across closed systems, helping professionals stay current with innovations in musculoskeletal injury management and regenerative medicine training. The regulatory status of MFAT is taught alongside the technique.
The hands-on session
Our Hands-On Session
Adipose / MFAT Fat Harvesting and Processing
Participants will practice the technical aspects of adipose tissue harvesting and harvesting fat using advanced educational systems. Through instructor guided exercises, you’ll gain confidence in safely collecting and processing adipose tissue samples, in accordance with best procedural and regulatory practices.
Adipose / MFAT Processing System proficiency
Hands-on instruction covers correct operation of the closed adipose processing systems used in clinics, yours if you own one. This module focuses on precision, system maintenance, and safety during adipose tissue preparation. MFAT terminology is covered so participants know the language used in the literature.
Injection and Intraosseous (IO) Technique Demonstrations
Live demonstrations introduce procedural concepts related to injection methods, including intraosseous (IO) injection fundamentals. These sessions help participants observe anatomical approach, handling accuracy, and safety protocols, without promoting any therapeutic or clinical application.
The judgement this course teaches
Mechanical or enzymatic is not a technique choice.
It is a legal line.
Every other decision in adipose work sits downstream of this one. It's also the decision most likely to put a provider on the wrong side of the FDA. And nobody will ever tell them they crossed it.
Which device? Which cannula? What suction pressure? How is the tissue emulsified, and do you spin it afterwards? All real questions. And all of them secondary.
A vendor will talk to you about yield and cell counts for an hour. And not once will they tell you which side of the line their process sits on.
Did enzymes touch the tissue? That's the line. MFAT, microfat and nanofat are mechanical preparations. The tissue is broken into smaller pieces, with no enzymes. Mechanical processing avoids enzymatic digestion, which the FDA considers more than minimal manipulation. That does not settle the question by itself. Homologous use and the device's cleared indication still apply. Read the FDA guidance on minimal manipulation and homologous use.
Digesting adipose tissue with collagenase to pull out its cell fraction is a different thing. That's regulated as a drug. It needs premarket approval before it may be used as a clinical treatment in the United States. Get that line wrong, and the talk stops being about technique.
mechanical MFAT, microfat, nanofat | enzymatic collagenase digested cell fraction
Nothing else in adipose work matters until you know which side your product is on. And the answer comes from the process, not the tissue. That's also why we never swap the two terms here.
We wrote it up in full on our blog, and it's free. Read adipose tissue harvesting for regenerative medicine and PRP against BMAC against adipose.
Who it is for
Licensed providers, within your own scope.
The Adipose / MFAT Tissue Harvesting Course for Musculoskeletal Injuries at Regenerative Medicine Academy provides medical professionals with advanced, hands-on education in adipose tissue harvesting, fat processing, and related procedural techniques. This program focuses on building precision, safety, and confidence in adipose tissue handling, and on the regulatory limits that apply to its clinical use.
Every session is private, so the guidance is individual rather than shared across a room. Every session is private, so every attendee receives personalized feedback and direct mentorship throughout their adipose tissue harvesting training experience.
Join a growing network of professionals committed to advancing their procedural expertise and contributing to responsible, evidence-based education in regenerative medicine practices.
Who attends
- MD & DO
- PA & NP
- Orthopedists
- Sports Medicine Physicians
- Rheumatologists
- Dermatologists
- Plastic Surgeons
- Other healthcare professionals with experience in regenerative medicine and injection techniques.
What you need
- Experience in regenerative medicine and injection techniques (PRP or other).
- Strong understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology.
- Proficiency in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound (preferred).
- A current, unrestricted license.
- Your own malpractice coverage. You arrange it, and you confirm it in writing.
- A willingness to be corrected while your hands are on a patient.
Training in a state where you are not licensed? Tell us when you request a date. We come to you: at your own practice, you train under the license you already hold there. You come to us: at an instructor’s location, what you do hands on depends on your licensure in that state, and we set the plan with you before you book, following industry best practices.
Your state board sets your scope of practice, not us. Confirm what your license allows before you book. The Federation of State Medical Boards keeps a current directory at fsmb.org. The FDA publishes its position on regenerative medicine therapies on its consumer information page.
Formats and pricing
Two ways to take it.
So what changes between formats? Not the live patient hands-on practice. Not the mentorship from a practicing clinician. Every format includes both. What changes is whose room it is, and who else from your practice is in it.
At an instructor location
From $5,000
You come to us
- Hands-on practice on a live patient. The patients are provided and consented.
- Your session is private: just you, or you and your staff.
- Support after the course, from the clinicians who taught you.
- Certificate of Completion
- Pre-course clinical resources, sent before you travel.
- Clinical protocol development
- Supplies and equipment on site.
- Marketing consultation
At your own practice
From $10,000
We come to you
- The instructor comes to you. Travel and lodging are inside the quote.
- Your patients, your staff, your equipment, your rooms.
- Beforehand, we help you pick which of your cases are suitable.
- The course gets built around the cases your practice really sees.
- Certificate of Completion
- Support after the course, from the clinicians who taught you.
- Clinical protocol development
- Marketing consultation
- We go to other countries too, where the travel cost makes sense.
Cancel or refund any time up to thirty days out. Inside thirty days, no refund.
On a refund, covering card processing and office costs.
To move your date, covering the travel that moves with it.
Questions about dates, format or fit? Talk to us.
Included, every time
The training ends.
The access does not.
The day you go home is the day the questions start. Everything below is part of the course. We list it here so you can see it now, instead of finding out later.
Certificate of Completion
One per course. It says you attended and you performed. It's not CME, it's not accreditation, and it doesn't let you practice outside your own scope.
The deck you were taught from
Not a summary. The actual protocol, in front of you the first time you run the procedure with nobody standing there.
Sample consent forms
Teaching templates to take to your own attorney. They're not the operative document, and we won't pretend they are.
Our clinicians, on the phone
You're only getting started when you leave. So when a case doesn't look like the one you trained on, you call. Not a portal, not a ticket queue.
And a look at the practice around it
Knowing the procedure doesn't fill the schedule. So we review the branding, the marketing and the operations. We look at where your leads really come from. You keep what we find, whether you train with us or not. This is practical and operational only. It's not legal, tax, entity or licensing advice. Confirm your structure with your own attorney in your own state.
Common questions
What providers ask before they book.
What will I learn in the Adipose & MFAT Tissue Harvesting course?
You'll learn how to harvest and process adipose (fat) tissue using a legally marketed, FDA-cleared closed system, inside its cleared indications and its labeling. Training includes liposuction technique using local anesthetic, diagnostic ultrasound, patient selection, joint assessment, and ultrasound guided injections into joints using MFAT. The course also covers anatomy, regenerative science, regulatory context, and hands on use of adipose derived biologics, all taught through live patient procedures.
Who is this adipose tissue harvesting training designed for?
This is an advanced course intended for licensed medical professionals with prior experience in PRP, joint injections, or ultrasound-guided procedures. It's ideal for providers looking to expand into autologous adipose procedures and advanced biologics for musculoskeletal care. Prior experience with diagnostic ultrasound is recommended.
Does the course include hands-on practical instruction?
Yes. This is a fully hands-on course using real patients. From the start of the training, participants assess, diagnose, and perform adipose harvesting and injections under direct supervision. How much you perform depends on your license, the state and the patient's consent.
What is meant by MFAT in this course?
MFAT stands for microfragmented adipose tissue, an orthobiologic produced through mechanical processing of fat without enzymes or lab use. The term does not imply FDA approval. The FDA has not approved adipose tissue as a treatment for any orthopedic condition.
How long is the Adipose & MFAT Tissue Harvesting course?
There is no fixed length. The course is scoped to you: what you already do, what you want to add, and how many times you need to perform the procedure to be confident doing it on Monday. One day is common and some scopes take longer. The didactic, the videos, the written protocols and the consent forms are sent before you travel, so the time on site is spent with your hands on a patient rather than in a lecture.
Will I receive a certificate after completing this course?
Yes. All participants receive a certificate of completion for this hands-on training course.
Can I really learn this in a day or a weekend?
No. We won't tell you that one day of training teaches you everything. That's not possible, and you'd find out the hard way. What a course gets you is enough confidence to start on staff, family and friends. And it gets you access to our clinicians for everything after that.
Will patients in my market actually pay cash for this?
The constraint is almost never the price. It's the consultation. A five minute visit isn't enough to work out what a patient needs. And a patient who doesn't understand what they're weighing doesn't buy it. So part of what we cover is how to build that conversation: what belongs in it, and what has to be in the chart afterwards.
What insurance do I need, and am I covered while I am touching a patient?
You're responsible for your own coverage. We don't provide it, arrange it or extend ours to you. And we won't tell you that you're covered, because we can't verify that for your carrier in your state. What we will do is get on the phone with you and help you work out exactly what to ask them.
What does it cost, and can I cancel?
Private training at one of our instructor locations starts at $5,000. Private training inside your own practice starts at $10,000, and travel and lodging are inside that figure. Both are starting points. So what moves the real number? The discipline and the instructor. How many of your people are in the room. And how much of the course is built just for you.
In-person training is refundable up to 30 days before the session. A 10 percent fee covers processing and office costs. A reschedule carries the same 10 percent fee. Online and self-paced courses are not refundable once you buy them.
Request a date now
Tell us about your practice and when you'd like to train.
A few quick questions, one screen at a time. Nothing here commits you to a date. A person reads every request and calls you back within one business day.
Important information
Read this before you book.
Six short notes on what the training is and is not. Open a heading to read it.
Education, not medical advice
Regen Med Academy provides education and training for licensed healthcare providers. Everything on this site is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, not a treatment recommendation, and not an offer to treat. Providers are responsible for practicing within the scope of their own license and their own state law.
Where a course can run
Courses are taught only in states where the modality is legal for the license you hold. State law in this field changes, sometimes more than once a year. Our reading of each state, with its sources and the date we checked, is on the rules by state page. It is a starting point, not legal advice. It is your responsibility to confirm the modality is legal in your state for your license. Do that before you book. The authority on your own scope is your licensing board, not us. State medical board contact details are published by the Federation of State Medical Boards.
Training on live patients
Procedures performed during training are performed on consenting patients, by licensed providers, under supervision. Participation is voluntary and outcomes vary.
Products and modalities
Some products and modalities discussed in these courses are not FDA approved or cleared for the uses described. Regen Med Academy does not manufacture, sell or endorse any product, and does not approve or clear any product. The FDA publishes guidance for patients and providers on regenerative medicine therapies.
What a certificate is, and is not
Regen Med Academy does not offer CMEs, credit hours or accreditation of any kind. What you receive is a Certificate of Completion. It records that you attended and performed the procedures under supervision. It is not a license, not a board certification, and it does not expand your scope of practice.
Coverage is yours to arrange
You are responsible for your own malpractice coverage. We will help you work out what to ask your carrier, and we recommend getting the answer in writing. Regen Med Academy does not provide, arrange or extend coverage to trainees, and nothing on this page is legal advice or an assurance of coverage.
All courses offered by Regenerative Medicine Academy are for educational and training purposes only. They do not provide medical advice, establish standards of care, or authorize the clinical use of biologic materials, including PRP and adipose derived products, for unapproved indications.
Participants are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including those of the FDA, FTC, and medical licensing boards, when applying techniques learned in these programs.
Procedures done during training are performed on consenting patients. Licensed providers perform them under supervision. Participation is voluntary and outcomes vary. Some products and modalities discussed are not FDA cleared or approved for the uses described. Regen Med Academy does not make, sell or endorse any product.