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ForwardDHA Dry Needling 2 - 2026
This course will build off previous training to enable clinicians to provide evidence-based pain management techniques for acute and chronic myofascial pain within a multimodal treatment plan. Students will conduct a thorough review of clinically relevant anatomy with hands-on lab training by learning advanced palpation, functional assessments, and the application of safe trigger point dry needling techniques for advanced muscles in the upper extremity, lower extremity, and spine. At the completion of the course, students will be able to perform non-pharmacological pain management interventions for musculoskeletal injuries using dry needling techniques to expedite return to duty timelines using safe and conservative treatment options.
Target Audience
This activity provides continuing education for physicians, nurses, physician associates/physician assistants, athletic trainers, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, across the Military Health System (MHS). A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the common nomenclature and definitions of dry needling used to treat trigger points/myofascial pain.
- Define the indications, contraindications, precautions, and possible adverse reactions that clinicians should consider when determining if a patient is an appropriate candidate for trigger point dry needling.
- Differentiate acupuncture vs. dry needling treatment theories and physiology concepts that should be explained to patients during the consent and education processes in the clinical setting.
- Analyze a thorough literature review of available medical evidence for and against trigger point dry needling in the management of musculoskeletal conditions.
- Identify the administrative requirements and best practices for training, certification, clinical documentation, preceptorship, and privileging in the US military health system according to current policies and/or regulations.
- Utilize functional tests, standard precautions, and appropriate informed consent procedures to safely perform trigger point dry needling techniques to minimize risk of any possible adverse events.
- Practice safe and effective use of percutaneous electrostimulation during a trigger point dry needling session.
- Demonstrate proficiency in appropriate palpation techniques to promote safety and appropriate protection to treatment areas to reduce the risk of an adverse event.
DHA Dry Needling 2 Faculty. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.
Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.
Available Credit
- 22.00 AAPA
DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 22.00 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Thursday, December 31, 2026 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
- 22.00 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 22.00 hours for completing this activity.
- 22.00 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 for a maximum of 22.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 22.00 ANCC
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 22.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 22.00 AOTA
DHA J-7 CEPO is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider of professional development (PD). PD activity approval ID# 16402. This Live course is offered at 2.2 CEUs, advanced, OT service delivery, foundational knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
- 22.00 APTA
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 2.2 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.
- 22.00 Attendance
- 22.00 BOC
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
DHA J-7 CEPO (BOC AP #:JA4008136) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc., to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 22.00 Category A hours/Continuing Education Units (CEUs). ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program
- 22.00 IPCE
In support of improving patient care, DHA J-7 CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 22.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Requirements: CE/CME certificates are awarded to MHS participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest with a minimum score of 80% unless noted otherwise. The deadline to claim credit is Dec 31, 2026.
Access Code/Accommodations: Some activities require an access code to register or claim CE/CME credit. For inquiries regarding the access code or accommodations, please email [Event POC Name] at [Event POC Email].
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