Dry Needling Level 1

September 20, 2022 to September 22, 2022

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for: physicians, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, and physical therapist assistants. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

Day 1

Introduction to Dry Needling- Literature Review

  1. Define terminology, physiology, and theory of dry needling.
  2. Review and synthesize the current body of clinical research available for and against dry needling for neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
  3. Explain the role of dry needling in the military medical system and the legal aspects of provider liability.
  4. Describe documentation to provide this treatment modality and physical therapy.

Palpation & Assessment Lab

  1. Identify areas of soft tissue dysfunction, often referred to as "trigger points", and their potential symptom referral patterns which may benefit from dry needling intervention.
  2. Describe a review of important anatomical structures to consider when conducting dry needling.

Orientation to Needles

  1. Demonstrate safe handling of acupuncture needles during the intervention of trigger point dry needling.
  2. Describe and identify the safety considerations associated with needling techniques related to various anatomical structures.

Anterior Thigh Dry Needling Lab

  1. Explain the indications, assessments and techniques for dry needling the anterior thigh.
  2. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of needling techniques for anterior thigh musculature reviewed in the course.
  3. Discuss practical applications in treating this area for specific medical conditions.

Adductors and Posterior Thigh Dry Needling Lab

  1. Explain the indications, assessments and techniques for dry needling the posterior thigh.
  2. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of needling techniques for posterior thigh musculature reviewed in the course.
  3. Discuss practical applications in treating this area for specific medical conditions.

Day 2

Hip/Pelvis Dry Needling Lab

  1. Explain the indications, assessments and techniques for dry needling the hip and pelvis.
  2. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of needling techniques for proximal hip and pelvis musculature reviewed in the course.
  3. Discuss practical applications in treating this area for specific medical conditions.

Lumbar Spine Dry Needling Lab

  1. Explain the indications, assessments and techniques for dry needling the lumbar spine.
  2. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of needling techniques for lumbar spine musculature reviewed in the course.
  3. Discuss practical applications in treating this area for specific medical conditions.

Distal Lower Extremity Dry Needling Lab

  1. Explain the indications, assessments and techniques for dry needling the distal leg.
  2. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of needling techniques for distal leg musculature reviewed in the course.
  3. Discuss practical applications in treating this area for specific medical conditions.

Shoulder Dry Needling Lab

  1. Explain the indications, assessments and techniques for dry needling the shoulder complex.
  2. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of needling techniques for shoulder complex musculature reviewed in the course.
  3. Discuss practical applications in treating this area for specific medical conditions.

Day 3

Cervical Spine Dry Needling Lab

  1. Explain the indications, assessments and techniques for dry needling the cervical spine region.
  2. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of needling techniques for cervical spine musculature reviewed in the course.
  3. Discuss practical applications in treating this area for specific medical conditions.

Distal Upper Extremity Dry Needling Lab

  1. Explain the indications, assessments and techniques for dry needling the upper extremity region (hand, wrist, elbow).
  2. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of needling techniques for the upper extremity musculature reviewed in the course.
  3. Discuss practical applications in treating this area for specific medical conditions.

Clinical Application of Dry Needling: Case Scenarios & Application of Techniques

  1. Discuss and review relevant case studies that apply directly to clinical practice for specific common orthopedic conditions.
  2. Describe safety precautions, indications and contraindications of the dry needling skills learned during the course and how to apply them in the clinic.

Course Comprehensive Written and Lab Practicum Testing

  1. Explain critical foundational knowledge in written format that is required to conduct safe and effective dry needling in the clinical setting.
  2. Needle 3 muscle groups and demonstrate safe needle handling, standard precautions/infection control, palpation, and treatment techniques.
  3. Demonstrate effective communication skills with informed consent to patients on the risks, benefits, and expected outcomes of dry needling with safe treatment techniques based on clinical presentation in the practical examination required to prepare for clinical preceptorship.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 23.00 AAPA
    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 23.00 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Physician assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 23.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 23.00 hours for completing this Course activity.
  • 23.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DHA J-7 CEPO designated this Course activity for a maximum of 23.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 23.00 ANCC
    The DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 23.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 23.00 APTA
    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    The DHA, J-7, CEPO is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Approved Provider of continuing education. This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 2.3 APTA CEUs. The assignment of APTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by APTA. APTA CEUs are accepted by most state PT licensing boards. Learners are encouraged to check with their local chapter or state board to ensure that they accept APTA accredited courses for licensure renewal.
  • 23.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 23.00 IPCE
    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners can receive up to 23.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by DHA, J-7, CEPO. DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry's Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (ARBO/COPE), the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the American Psychological Association (APA), the American Dental Association’s Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to provide continuing education for the health care team.
Course opens: 
09/20/2022
Course expires: 
10/22/2022
Event starts: 
09/20/2022 - 7:00am EDT
Event ends: 
09/22/2022 - 2:00pm EDT
Fort Stewart, GA
United States

Disclosure

LTC Leigh Anne Lechanski, P.T., D.P.T., O.C.S. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

DHA J-7 staff, Planning Committee Members and reviewers have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose. All faculty members have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 23.00 AAPA
    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 23.00 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Physician assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 23.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 23.00 hours for completing this Course activity.
  • 23.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DHA J-7 CEPO designated this Course activity for a maximum of 23.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 23.00 ANCC
    The DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 23.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 23.00 APTA
    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    The DHA, J-7, CEPO is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Approved Provider of continuing education. This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 2.3 APTA CEUs. The assignment of APTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by APTA. APTA CEUs are accepted by most state PT licensing boards. Learners are encouraged to check with their local chapter or state board to ensure that they accept APTA accredited courses for licensure renewal.
  • 23.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 23.00 IPCE
    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners can receive up to 23.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by DHA, J-7, CEPO. DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry's Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (ARBO/COPE), the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the American Psychological Association (APA), the American Dental Association’s Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to provide continuing education for the health care team.
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