• Medical Acupuncture
    & Dry Needling

  • VTCT Approved
    CPD Courses

  • Loyalty
    Discounts Available

  • Flexible, Affordable Sports Therapy CPD Courses
    Training our Students to Levels that
    Exceed Industry Benchmarks.

  • Our Friendly Team are Always on Hand
    to Support our Students Both During
    the Course and Beyond.

Medical Acupuncture and Dry Needling 


We offer a 5 day programme comprising 2 modules -

Module 1 - Introduction to Dry Needling
Module 2 - Medical Acupuncture & Advanced Dry Needling
You may attend each module independently or both in the correct order. We offer a discount for booking both modules at the same time, although you may select available dates in different months.

 

You will be introduced to the use of dry needling for the purpose of muscular pain relief. The course consists of a varied blend of lectures, demonstrations, guided practical sessions and individual interaction with course tutors over two days for Module I and a further three days for Module II. There is a substantial amount of practical work gaining experience of the many aspects of dry needling. You will acquire sound knowledge and skill to use all the techniques shown within your practice. 

The Medical Acupuncture & Dry Needling (MDN) course is a 5 day programme comprising two self-contained modules

MDN 1 introduces basic dry needling skills, while MDN 2 covers fundamental acupuncture points and more advanced aspects of dry needling, and enabling students to extend their skills in both aspects of needling.  If you wish to book Module 2, you must have already attended our 2 Day Dry Needling or an equivalent course which will exempt you from attending Module 1.


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Free Acupuncture Pocketbook with Course

 

Students should be confident of both their anatomical knowledge and clinical skills prior to enrolling on the programme.

These courses are also accredited by The Sports Therapy Association. You will be eligible to join S.T.A. if you have a Level 4 Sports Massage/Therapy qualification.

 

Entry Requirements


Soft Tissue Therapists must be qualified at least with a UK recognised Level 4 qualification and all applicants must have a good working knowledge of surface anatomy, palpation skills, physiology and basic pathology. You will find that some insurers also require a prerequisite Level 4 sports therapy or equivalent qualification before they will grant P.I. insurance for Dry Needling and Medical Acupuncture

The course is open to Sports Therapists, Level 4 Sports Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Osteomyologists, General Practitioners, and Osteopaths. If you are unsure as to whether you have the necessary entry requirements please check with your insurers.

Please note that we require submission of your (scanned copy) qualifications prior to acceptance to the course so we ask that you do not make any travel or accommodation arrangements until you receive confirmation of your eligibility for the course. You will be asked to attach a copy of your qualification to your online booking form.

See Course Calendar for all CPD Course Dates.

 

Key Points -  By enrolling on this course you will receive: 

 

  • Module 1 comprises 2 practical training days
  • Module 2 comprises 3 practical training days
  • And includes use of all Equipment,
  • Printed Course Handbooks, Online Resources and Pre-Course Reading
  • Course Notes, Audio Presentations and Video demonstrations
  • Access to 2 online courses featuring teaching and needling videos (RRP £54 each)
  • Eligible to join the LCSP Register of Remedial Masseurs & Manipulative Therapists
  • Loyalty Discount available to our L4 graduates
  • Free full colour dry needling textbook (RRP £21.99) provided - see above.
  • Sample needling pack provided for home practice

 

Training Venue

Business & Technology Centre, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 2DX - see Contact for more information

 

Course Fees

Please refer to the course costs tab below to book.

 

Dr Norris

Course Tutor


Dr Christopher Norris is a Chartered Physiotherapist (MCSP) who qualified from Pinderfields College in 1981. He gained a Masters degree (MSc) in Exercise Science (physical habilitation) from Liverpool University in 1988 and a Doctorate (PhD) from Staffordshire University in 2009. His PhD research was on spinal rehabilitation. Chris holds postgraduate certification in both Occupational Health (cert OH) and Orthopaedic Medicine (MSOM).

An experienced acupuncturist, Chris trained in Western Medical Acupuncture in the 1980’s with the Society of Biophysical Medicine and gained an advanced certificate in Chinese Acupuncture from Renshu college in London in 1999. He is a member of the British Acupuncture Council (MBAcC), and an advanced member and tutor for the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP).

Course Details

Course Costs
Flexible Awards & Discounts
Course Dates
Course Syllabus

Course Costs

  

 

Dry Needling

Module 1: £395. (See available discounts below)

 

The fee for the two-day Dry Needling Module 1 is £395 (inc V.A.T. at the current rate), payable in full upon enrolment. You may claim 40 credits for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

 

IMPORTANT:  

 

  • Please do not book accommodation or travel until we confirm that the course will go ahead (with sufficient numbers attending).
  • Please note that your enrolment fee is credited to the course dates booked and is non-refundable after 14 days.
  • All prices quoted include V.A.T. at the current rate.
  • For full Terms & Conditions, please click here - T&Cs


Loyalty & Other Discounts

By enrolling and paying for both modules at once, and selecting course dates from the available options, you can benefit from a discounted rate of £895 (inclusive of V.A.T. at the current rate). Additionally, this will secure your place in Module 2, which tends to have high demand. 

 

As a valuable member of our educational community who has completed our comprehensive Level 4 Diploma courses, you are entitled to a 20% discount through our Customer Loyalty Scheme. If you qualify for this discount, kindly proceed to the next tab - Flexible Awards and Discounts

 

Book Module 1 Now

 

 

 

Medical Acupuncture and Advanced Dry Needling

Module 2: £548. (See available discounts below)

 

In order to enroll in Medical Acupuncture and Advanced Dry Needling Module 2, it is necessary to have completed Dry Needling Module 1. The fee for this module is £548 (including V.A.T. at the current rate) and must be paid in full at the time of enrolment. Upon completion, you may claim 24 credits for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

 

IMPORTANT: 

 

  • Please submit your Dry Needling Certificate as evidence to exempt you from attending this module.
  • Please do not book accommodation or travel until we confirm that the course will go ahead (with sufficient numbers attending).Please note that your enrolment fee is credited to the course dates booked and is non-refundable after 14 days.
  • Please note that your enrolment fee is credited to the course dates booked and is non-refundable after 14 days.
  • All prices quoted include V.A.T. at the current rate.
  • For full Terms & Conditions, please click here - T&Cs

 

Loyalty & Other Discounts
By enrolling and paying for both modules at once, and selecting course dates from the available options, you can benefit from a discounted rate of £895 (inclusive of V.A.T. at the current rate). Additionally, this will secure your place in Module 2, which tends to have high demand. 

 

As a valuable member of our educational community who has completed our comprehensive Level 4 Diploma courses, you are entitled to a 20% discount through our Customer Loyalty Scheme. If you qualify for this discount, kindly proceed to the next tab - Flexible Awards and Discounts

 

 

Book Module 2 Now

 

 

 

Combined Medical Acupuncture and Advanced Dry Needling

Discounted rate for Modules 1 and 2:  £895 (inc V.A.T.)

 

By enrolling and paying for both modules at once, and selecting course dates from the available options, you can benefit from a discounted rate of £895 (inclusive of V.A.T. at the current rate). Additionally, this will secure your place in Module 2, which tends to have high demand. Attending both courses makes you eligible for 40 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.

 

IMPORTANT: 

 

  • Please do not book accommodation or travel until we confirm that the course will go ahead (with sufficient numbers attending).
  • Please note that your enrolment fee is credited to the course dates booked and is non-refundable after 14 days.
  • All prices quoted include V.A.T. at the current rate.
  • For full Terms & Conditions, please click here - T&Cs

 

Loyalty & Other Discounts
If you have successfully completed our full Level 4 Diploma course, as a valuable member of our educational community you will be entitled to a discount of 20% as part of our Customer Loyalty Scheme. If you are eligible for this discount, kindly proceed to the next tab - Flexible Awards and Discounts

   

 

Book Modules 1 and 2 Now

 

 

 

 



Flexible Award Programme and Level 4 Discount



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Course Dates

 

at Business & Technology Centre, Stevenage, SG1 2DX

see Course Calendar for all Course dates including Medical Acupuncture & Advanced Dry Needling.



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Course Syllabus

 


The course integrates a wide spectrum of dry needling techniques which are each outlined in the manual received on the course. A clear approach is given to the management of a Dry Needling therapy session, professional handling of treatment responses and an overall holistic perception of the patient.

The emphasis of the course is on practical work, with a balance of approximately two thirds practical to one third theoretical. Participants will begin their needling in the relatively safe areas of the body before progressing to more complex areas for treatment. Topics covered include:

  ·  Clean and safe needling techniques
  ·  Dangers, contraindications and ethics
  ·  Reactor types
  ·  Myofascial Trigger Points
  ·  Theory supporting Dry Needling
  ·  Superficial and Deep Dry Needling Techniques

Detailed course notes are provided and visual aids – including PowerPoint slides. Each student will be is supplied with the full Dry needling manual and supply of needles for the course, and encouraged to view online videos made by the course tutor.

To book your place on this course, please go to Course Costs tab

 



Course Progression

 

How you progress with qualifications once you have passed Level 3 in Sports Massage.

 

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Loyalty & Other Discounts

 

As a valued customer who has completed our full Level 4 Diploma courses, you are eligible for a 20% discount through our Customer Loyalty Scheme. Please only select this option if you have completed the course with Sports Therapy UK. This discount can be applied to either or both modules.

 

 

Dry Needling

Module 1: £316 (inc V.A.T) and Loyalty Disocunt

 

To be eligible to attend Dry Needling you must already have a Level 4 Sports Massage qualification, or equivalent. The fee including our 20% Loyalty Discount and V.A.T. at the current rate is £316 including, and is payable in full upon enrolment. You may claim 16 credits for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
 

IMPORTANT: 

 

  • Please submit your Dry Needling Certificate as evidence to exempt you form attending this module.
  • Please do not book accommodation or travel until we confirm that the course will go ahead (with sufficient numbers attending).Please note that your enrolment fee is credited to the course dates booked and is non-refundable after 14 days.
  • Please note that your enrolment fee is credited to the course dates booked and is non-refundable after 14 days.
  • All prices quoted include V.A.T. at the current rate.
  • For full Terms & Conditions, please click here - T&Cs

 

Book Dry Needling 1 with Loyalty Discount

 

 

 

 

Medical Acupuncture and Advanced Dry Needling

Module 2: £434 (inc V.A.T) and Loyalty Disocunt

 

To be eligible for exemption from Dry Needling Module 1, you must submit your Dry Needling Module 1 (2 Day) Certificate. The fee, which includes a 20% Loyalty Discount and V.A.T. at the current rate, is £438 and must be paid in full upon enrolment. Additionally, you are entitled to claim 24 credits for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

 

IMPORTANT: 

 

  • Please submit your Dry Needling Certificate as evidence to exempt you form attending this module.
  • Please do not book accommodation or travel until we confirm that the course will go ahead (with sufficient numbers attending).Please note that your enrolment fee is credited to the course dates booked and is non-refundable after 14 days.
  • Please note that your enrolment fee is credited to the course dates booked and is non-refundable after 14 days.
  • All prices quoted include V.A.T. at the current rate.
  • For full Terms & Conditions, please click here - T&Cs

 

Book Medical Acupuncture 2 with Loyalty Discount

 

 

 

 

Combined Medical Acupuncture and Advanced Dry Needling.

£755 (inc V.A.T.) and Loyalty Discount.

 

The fee for this 5 day course comprising Modules I and II including our 20% Loyalty Discount is £755 (inc V.A.T. at the current rate), and will be payable in full upon enrolment. You may claim 40 credits for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

 

IMPORTANT: 

  • Please do not book accommodation or travel until we confirm that the course will go ahead (with sufficient numbers attending).
  • Please note that your enrolment fee is credited to the course dates booked and is non-refundable after 14 days.
  • All prices quoted include V.A.T. at the current rate.
  • For full Terms & Conditions, please click here - T&Cs

 

Book Modules 1 and 2 with Loyalty Discount

 

 

 



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Dr Norris

Course Tutor


Dr Christopher Norris is a Chartered Physiotherapist (MCSP) who qualified from Pinderfields College in 1981. He gained a Masters degree (MSc) in Exercise Science (physical habilitation) from Liverpool University in 1988 and a Doctorate (PhD) from Staffordshire University in 2009. His PhD research was on spinal rehabilitation. Chris holds postgraduate certification in both Occupational Health (cert OH) and Orthopaedic Medicine (MSOM).

An experienced acupuncturist, Chris trained in Western Medical Acupuncture in the 1980’s with the Society of Biophysical Medicine and gained an advanced certificate in Chinese Acupuncture from Renshu college in London in 1999. He is a member of the British Acupuncture Council (MBAcC), and an advanced member and tutor for the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP).