Course Approvals

Physical Therapists

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

Master Dry Needling is an approved provider through the Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).

  • Master Dry Needling Level 1 is approved for 27 CE hours
  • Master Dry Needling Level 2 is approved for 27 CE hours. 

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Delaware
District of Columbia
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois

Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
North Carolina
North Dakota

Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Connecticut*
Louisiana*
Maryland*
Massachusetts*
New Hampshire*
Nevada*  
New Mexico*
Ohio*
Oklahoma*
Tennessee*
Texas*
West Virginia*

*Master Dry Needling is Approved for these state through it's board, or indirectly from another state approval

    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

    Athletic Trainers

    Provider Name: TMR Seminars/ Total Motion Release Seminars.

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

    We are approved for Category A 17 Live CEUs and approved for 10 EBP Live Credits for a total of 27 CE Hours.  

    Our course approval number is: CE14940

    Provider # P3595

    Chiropractors

    We are an PACE Approved Provider.

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


    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
    Utah
    Vermont
    Virginia
    Washington
    Wyoming
    Puerto Rico
    Nova Scotia

    Occupational Therapists

    Currently, Dry Needling is not allowed for OTs & OTAs except TX Licensed OTs.   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.

    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.
    Texas : Regarding Dry Needling – Scope Of Practice

    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 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.

    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. 

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