Dry Needling
Dry Needling - Level 1 - Nelson Min
Format:
3-day tract: 27 hours in person
2-day tract: 17 hours in person
Upon completion of the Aspire Dry Needling Coursework (DN1, DN2, and DN3) and successful passing of a practical examination during the DN3 course, you will earn “Certified Dry Needling Specialist” or CDNS. The practical exam during the DN3 course will include coursework from all three course levels.
Overview
This is an introductory dry needling course for the muscles of the lumbar spine and lower quarter. This course is based on the foundational knowledge of anatomy, neurology, biomechanics and pathology in the use and treatment of dry needling. This course will also expose you to the Aspire system to evaluate and determine the pain generator and motion restrictor to use dry needling as efficiently as possible. Safety and clinical application are prioritized with ample lab time to build your skills to prepare you safe application in the clinic. Topics such as electrical stimulation, dosage, acute and chronic pain as well as post treatment care will also be discussed.
No prior course work is required but you are responsible for knowing your state’s requirements.
Athletic Training Dry Needling - Nelson Min
Format:
2-day tract: 18 hours in person
ATDN is approved by the Board of Certification to provide continuing education to athletic trainers.
Overview
This is an introductory dry needling course for the muscles of the pelvis and lower quarter. This course is based on the foundational knowledge of anatomy, neurology, biomechanics and pathology in the use and treatment of dry needling. Safety and clinical application are prioritized with ample lab time to build your skills to prepare you for safe application in the clinic.
Topics such as electrical stimulation, dosage, acute and chronic pain as well as post treatment care will also be discussed. Pre and post testing will also be taught to maximize the efficiency of treatment when using dry needling. Palpation for the muscles of the lower quarter will also be reviewed and rehab strategies for impairments of the lower quarter will be discussed.
No prior course work is required but you are responsible for knowing your state’s requirements.
Dry Needling Level 2: Cervical Spine and Upper Quarter - Nelson Min
CEU's/Format:
3-day tract: 27 hours in person
2-day tract: 17 hours in person
Upon completion of the Aspire Dry Needling Coursework (DN1, DN2, and DN3) and successful passing of a practical examination during the DN3 course, you will earn “Certified Dry Needling Specialist” or CDNS. The practical exam during the DN3 course will include coursework from all three course levels.
Overview
This is an intermediate dry needling course for the muscles of the cervical spine and upper quarter. This course is based on the foundational knowledge of anatomy, neurology, biomechanics, and pathology of the upper quadrant in the clinical application of dry needling. This course will build upon the foundation learned in Dry Needling Level 1 and add new techniques necessary for the increased complexity when dealing with the cervical spine, lung field, and TMJ. To promote safety and clinical application, this course is taught by full-time clinicians to maximize outcomes for real-time clinic scenarios. Ample lab time is still a major part of this course as it was in Aspire DN1. Completion of Aspire Dry Needling 1, or equivalent, is required to attend this course. Please note that you are responsible for knowing your state’s requirements to use this technique.
Dry Needling Level 3: Thoracic Spine & Advanced Techniques - Nelson Min
CEU's/Format:
3-day tract: 27 hours in person
2-day tract: 17 hours in person
Upon completion of the Aspire Dry Needling Coursework (DN1, DN2, and DN3) and successful passing of a practical examination during the DN3 course, you will earn “Certified Dry Needling Specialist” or CDNS. The practical exam during the DN3 course will include coursework from all three course levels.
Overview
This is an advanced dry needling course for the thoracic spine, CV spine, TL junction, and advanced techniques. This course is based on the foundational knowledge of anatomy, neurology, biomechanics, and pathology. This course will build upon the foundation
learned in Dry Needling Level 1 and Level 2 adding new techniques necessary for the increased complexity when dealing with the muscles over the thorax, CV junction, and TL junction. To promote safety and clinical application, this course is taught by full-time clinicians to maximize outcomes for real-time clinic scenarios. Ample lab time is still a major part of this course as it was in prior Aspire dry needling courses.
This 3-day course will continue with the concepts from the Aspire COMT coursework to apply musculoskeletal assessment, examination, and clinical reasoning to differentially diagnose and prepare you to incorporate dry needling in the clinical setting. Please see the course description for the COMT courses for more information. Completion of Aspire Dry Needling 1 and 2, or their equivalent, is required to attend this course. Please note that you are responsible for knowing your state’s requirements to use this
technique.