Dry Needling Level 1-Trigger Point Dry Needling of the Lumber Spine and LE-27CE
This course is a 27 CE hour course designed to educate the physical therapist in safe, effective trigger point dry needling of the lumbar spine and lower extremity for pain and performance.
"This course content is not intended for use by any participants outside the scope of their license or regulation ."
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IPTA Approval #778-8223
Prerequisites: 15hrs of pre-course readings to be completed PRIOR to attending course; so register early.
Course limited to only 10 particiants!
Level 1 course MUST be completed PRIOR to attending Level 2 course.
June 7-9, 2024
This course will he held at:
OrthoIllinois- 5875 E. Riverside Blvd Rockford, IL 61114
Time Schedule and Program Content
Day 1- 8AM-6PM, Lunch 12-1 PM
8:00-8:30AM – Introductions
8:30-9:30AM- Review of history of trigger point dry needling
9:30-10:30AM- In-depth discussion of ”trigger point”, LTR, and research regarding needle manipulation
10:30-12:00PM- Review of OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen standards and requirements for dry needling
12:00-1:00PM- Lunch on your own
1:00-2:30PM-Ethics and documentation of dry needling, dry needling indications/contraindications/adverse effects
2:30-3:30PM- Performing the lower extremity and lumbar spine dry needling technique/LAB practice technique
3:30-6:00PM- Review lumbar spine anatomy, special precautions/procedures for dry needling the lumbar spine, LAB practice lumbar spine protocols
Day 2- 8AM-6PM, Lunch 12-1 PM
8:00-10:00 AM- Review of dry needling safety procedures, OSHA standards, and practice lumbar spine protocols
10:00AM-12:00 PM-Hip anatomy and protocols
12:00-1:00 PM- Lunch on your own
1:00-4:00 PM- LAB practice Hip protocols
4:00-4:30 PM- Knee anatomy and protocols
4:30-6:00PM- LAB practice knee protocols
Day 3- 8AM-5PM- No lunch break
8:00-10:00 AM- Review knee protocols, foot and ankle anatomy and protocols
10:00-12:00 PM- LAB practice lower extremity and foot and ankle protocols
12:00-4:00 PM- Check off on 1 lumbar, 1 hip, 1 knee, and 1 lower extremity foot and ankle protocol in lab competency exam
4:00-4:30 PM- Complete dry needling post-test
4:30-5:00 PM- Questions and review
PT and PTA
This course is currently approved for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
Refunds
Full refunds minus credit card fees will be issued up to 30 days prior to the first course date minus transaction fees. A $50 cancellation fee will be charged for refunds less than 30 days from the course.
Dates
June 7-9, 2024
Course dates may be subject to change.