With so many benefits, Dry Needling is becoming a great way for people to add additional value to their practices, and with many clients now asking for it, it allows you to grow your client base. While each state is different, many professionals are currently able to perform dry needling (DN) per their state board or certifying agency. Each individual profession has differing regulations concerning the use of DN in clinical practice. Here are the most common medical professions that take needling courses:

* Physical Therapists

* Athletic Trainers

* Chiropractors

The typical requirement across these professions to perform DN in clinical practice is somewhere between 27-80 hours of post-graduate, continuing education. Now, you’re probably wondering, “How do I get certified in dry needling?”

Scroll down to the profession that applies to you to learn more.

Physical Therapist DN Certification

PTs are typically either required to take 27 or 54 hours of post-graduate, continuing education on the clinical practice of DN. As mentioned above, each state has its own specific rules and regulations regarding dry needling, and it is up to the practitioner to ensure that they understand their state’s particular requirements.

Some states also require that upon completion of the required CEUs in DN, the practitioner must be observed by an experienced dry needler for a certain number of hours before they are deemed as an independent practitioner in the area of DN. These hours are typically allowed to be completed via internet/video conference. This is a service we offer at Intricate Art Seminars. Contact us for further information regarding this requirement.

Athletic Trainer DN Certification

Athletic Trainers’ (AT) ability to perform DN and the required CEUs to do so vary by state, and sometimes by school, if the AT practices in a university setting. We are a BOC approved provider.

Again, each state or individual location has its own specific rules and regulations regarding dry needling, and it is up to the practitioner to ensure that they understand their particular requirements.

Related: Click here to read more about Dry Needling for Athletic Trainers

I highly recommend this method of treatment for ATs. I played D1 ice hockey in college, and DN is a complete game-changer as far as athletic performance goes. It is incredible how quickly athletes recover from injuries when DN is incorporated into their treatment plan. DN can cut down on injury recovery time and allow athletes to perform better and more consistently than ever before.

Related: Click here to read more about Dry Needling and Joint Manipulation for Athletic Trainers

Chiropractor DN Certification

As with PTs, Chiropractors’ (DC) ability to perform DN varies by state. DCs are able to perform DN in the vast majority of states; however, each state has its own specific rules and regulations regarding dry needling, and it is up to the practitioner to ensure that they understand their state’s particular requirements.

Occupational Therapists are able to needle in many states across the country and more are allowing it every year. We are an AOTA approved provider.

Bottom Line: If you are a medical professional and your state allows the practice of DN, Intricate Art Spine & Body Solutions offers more DN courses than any state currently requires to practice.

Click here to learn more about our course offerings. If you don’t see a course in your location, you can always host a course by clicking here.