Certified Dry Needling Practitioner 52 hours course - Saint Louis, MO
By: SmartCARE Education

Course Description

The Certified Dry Needling Practitioner by SmartCARE Education is a hybrid pre-scheduled two-weekend course. Online Course material is available one week prior to the initial weekend and must be completed prior to attending the first in-person session. Please visit the website for full details.

This course is a comprehensive course designed for clinicians looking to improve patient outcomes and become skilled and certified in dry needling. Through expert instruction, you'll learn essential techniques for muscle and joint dysfunction and pain management, and hone your skills in palpation and critical thinking. You'll also gain a deep understanding of the safety considerations and when to use dry needling in your treatment plans.

In this course, the clinician will learn fundamental skills necessary for safe and proper needle insertion and removal, as well as effective strategies to manage commonly encountered orthopedic pathologies found in sports rehabilitation and active individuals. Safety considerations are emphasized. Current literature and science will be presented, along with a vast amount of clinical experience and pearls, allowing immediate application of dry needling into the clinician's professional practice. The use of intramuscular electrical stimulation will also be discussed, demonstrated and practice throughout the course.

Areas of the body to be covered in class include:

  • Head and TMJ
  • Cervical Spine
  • Thoracic Spine
  • Lumbar Spine
  • Pelvis
  • Lower Extremity
  • Upper Extremity

Course Details

  • Certified Dry Needling Practitioner 52 hours course - Saint Louis, MO
  • By:    SmartCARE Education
  • Instructor:    Thomas Kauffman DC
  • Total CE Hours:    52
  • Course Format:     Live In Person Seminar
  • Course Start:    08/02/2024   04:30pm
  • Course End:    09/08/2024   07:30pm
  • Time Zone:    Central
  • Location State:    Texas
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  • Course Categories:     DC Continuing Education
  • Course Subjects | CE HOURS:
    • Anatomy  -8 CE Hours
    • Biomechanics  -4 CE Hours
    • Principles, Techniques, Adjunct. Proc (PTAP) for Missouri  -40 CE Hours
  •    Course Outline