Course Approvals

Physical Therapists

* PTAs who are licensed in IL, TX, KY & OK can take the course.

(Final Year PT, ATC & DC Students Can Take The Course)

For Level 1 & Level 2 - Each are approved for 27 Credit hours

  • Master Dry Needling Level 1 is approved for 27 CE hours

  • Master Dry Needling Level 2 is approved for 27 CE hours

Master Dry Needling Level-1 is approved for Physical Therapist in the following States : Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey (Approval # 2022-134), New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island , South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Master Dry Needling Level-2 is approved for Physical Therapist in the following States : Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey (Approval # 2022-133), New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island , South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

States that do not require course pre-approval or do not require CEUs for re-licensure but we meet PT Board requirements: Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Washington

FOR FLORIDA :Master Dry Needling Seminars is approved through CE Broker. Click Here to visit the CE Broker website and see our courses listed there

MASTER DRY NEEDLING LEVEL-1 : CE BROKER COURSE TRACKING # 20- 710673

MASTER DRY NEEDLING LEVEL-2 : CE BROKER COURSE TRACKING # 20- 710661

Alaska

Connecticut

District of Columbia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Minnesota

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Jersey

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oregon

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Tennessee

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

Wyoming

Puerto Rico

Nova Scotia

Athletic Trainers

(Final Year PT, ATC & DC Students Can Take The Course)


Provider Name: TMR Seminars/ Total Motion Release Seminars.

Approved Provider # : P3595

We are A BOC Approved Provider

Course Approved Under The Name : Master Dry Needling Level 1 & Master Dry Needling Level 2

We are approved for Category A - 27 Live CE Hours.

Chiropractors

(Final Year PT, ATC & DC Students Can Take The Course)

We are an PACE Approved Provider.

  • Master Dry Needling Level 1 & Level 2 Seminars are approved for 27 CE hours

  • **We are Not approved for : Wisconsin DC Board, TX DC Board

  • FL Chiropractor Board guidelines for Dry Needling - click here

Alaska

Connecticut

District of Columbia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts
Minnesota

Montana

Nebraska
New Hampshire

Nevada

New Jersey

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oregon

Rhode Island
South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Tennessee

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

Wyoming

Puerto Rico

Nova Scotia

Occupational Therapists

Currently, Dry Needling is not allowed for OTs & OTAs except AL, GA, MD, OH, OK, TX, TN & WY Licensed OTs. AL, GA, MD, OH, OK, TX, TN & WY Licensed OTs can take the course. Please check with your State OT Board. If they allow, you are welcome to take the class.

We are an AOTA Approved Provider. Provider ID 6471.

WY OT Board guidelines - click here

Scope Of Practice For Physical Therapy

U.S. State Dry Needling Scope of Practice

MASTER DRY NEEDLING SEMINARS is solely an educational resource to provide the knowledge and technical skills necessary to deliver safe and effective dry needling treatment.

MASTER DRY NEEDLING SEMINARS does not make policy, claims, or interpretation on professional licensure or scope of practice. MASTER DRY NEEDLING SEMINARS encourages all participants to contact their licensing board for official positions and rulings related to the practice of dry needling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can take this course?

This course is for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Chiropractors, Physicians, Nurses, Physician’s Assistants and Athletic Trainers. (PTAs & OTAs are not allowed to take the course as per State Board ).

Can PTAs take the course?

Here is the link for more info

Can Chiropractors take the course?

Please check with your state board about requirements to utilize dry needling in your state and contact us about CEUs. We will be happy to assist you with CEUs and all documents needed.

Can OTs take the course?

Except for OK Licensed OTs & TX Licensed OTs, it is restricted by all OT Boards. Only OTs who are licensed in TX or OK can take the course. Please check with your OT State Board before enrolling.

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