Clinical Integration of Dry Needling into Physical Therapist Practice - An Introduction

Format:

2 1/2 days: 24 hours in-person, 6 additional online/asynchronous hours in material review inbetween weekends

• January 26, 2024 noon to 6pm
• January 27, 2024 8am-6pm
• February 10, 2024 8am-6pm

Completion of the 30 hours will provide 30 CEU’s in Colorado and authority (if licensed as a PT in CO) to utilize DN immediately in clinical practice within the scope of training.

Course Includes:

• Evidence based review of dry needling
• Anatomical review for clinical use
• Clear understanding of rules and regulations
• Palpation of the myofascial system
• Psychomotor skills development for utilization
• Clinical reasoning for integration into practice
• Ongoing assessment of skill development
• Clinical applications for dry needling in ortho-neuro populations
• Integration of electrical-stimulation
• Small group (max of 8 people), case-based learning
• Certificate of completion for attendees

Cost: $800

Meet Your Instructor: 

Cameron W. MacDonald PT DPT OCS GCS FAAOMPT Educator/Clinician/Researcher

Physical Therapist for 30+ years, active in research on the clinical use of dry needling with multiple published trials. 2023 Kaltenborn “Teach I must” instructor of the year for advanced OMPT post-professional education. Instructor for entry level, residency and fellowship students in dry needling. Past-Chair Dry Needling task force in Colorado which successfully integrated dry needling fully into PT practice in Colorado and past-President APTA CO. Presented over 100 times nationally and internationally on PT practice, including dry needling.

• Hoffman L, MacDonald, CW et al. Ultrasonographic validation for needle placement in the tibialis posterior muscle. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Dec 2;16(6):1541-1547.
• Albin SR,  MacDonald CW et. al. The effect of dry needling on gastrocnemius muscle stiffness and strength in participants with latent trigger points. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2020 Oct 9;55: 102479

MUST register by Thursday, January 11, 2024.  Class limited to 8 people, so register today to reserve your seat.

Final/complete payment due by Friday, January 12, 2024.  Cash/Check/Charge

To register, call (719) 219-5865, text (719) 433-3057, or sign up online here ($20 service fee added).  

Cancellation Policy:

Requests for cancellation must be received ten (10) days prior to the course in order to receive a refund less a $40.00 administrative charge per canceled attendee.  

If the cancellation is made within ten days or less, refunds will not be granted for any reason.

Second Course Available, Date: TBD

2 days - 16 in-person, 4 hours online/asynchronous review

Completion of 50 hours of training, with at least 40 hours in-person, provides a PT unrestricted use of dry needling, within their competence, in Colorado.

Cost: $600

• Requires prior completion of introductory dry needling education
• Skill progression for complex patient presentations
• Integrated approaches for neuro dynamic impairments
• Additional muscle and tissue groups
• Ongoing skill assessment
• Small group, case-based learning
• Certificate of completion for attendees

Don't miss this awesome opportunity hosted by Shallyn's Physical Therapy and Wellness Services, just north of Falcon, in Black Forest.

• 30 hours of CEU’s to utilize DN immediately in practice
• competitively priced ($800) with excellent instruction
• small group (class limited to 8 so register today)
• individualized instruction to the needs of the learner
• content will flex based upon the group needs
• obtain the required instruction and skills to use immediately in practice!