Medical Acupuncture, Dry Needling and Acupressure
We offer a 5 day programme which can be taken as two separate courses -
Module 1 - Introduction to Dry Needling
Module 2 - Medical Acupuncture & Advanced Dry Needling
Modules must be attended in the correct order, and may be attended together if you wish, subject to available places.
Acupressure for Massage Therapists - additional 1 Day Module; see webpage for full details
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 split into two self-contained modules of 2 and 3 days respectively. It is envisaged that most students will want to attend the whole programme to obtain the full range of needling skills available, but recognise that some may wish to restrict themselves to basic dry needling alone, depending on their client base.
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.
Students should be confident of both their anatomical knowledge and clinical skills prior to enrolling on the programme.
Upon successfully completing the full 5 day prgramme comprising both courses, students who complete both courses will be eligible for membership of The Sports Therapy Association.
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.
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.
You must have completed our Introduction to Dry Needling (Module 1) to be eligible to join Medical Acupuncture & Advanced Dry Needling (Module 2). You may enrol on Modules 1 and 2 together.
See Course Calendar for all CPD Course Dates.
Key Points - By enrolling on this course you will receive:
- A total of 5 days Practical Training for both parts, including use of all Equipment
- Online Resources and pre-course reading
- Course Notes, Audio Presentations and Video demonstrations
- Flexibility to attend modules together, or separately
- Eligible to join the LCSP Register of Remedial Masseurs & Manipulative Therapists
- Discount for enrolling on both modules together ( and you may still attend at different times)
- Loyalty Discount available to our L4 graduates
Acupressure for Massage Therapists - additional 1 Day Module; see webpage for full details
Please refer to the course costs tab below to book.
