dry needling for sport and injury
cpd certificate in dry needling (foundation course)
Our CPD Certificate in Dry Needling forms one of the modules on our Level 5 Sports Therapy Diploma, which is an accredited qualification.
Our 2 day Dry Needling foundation module can also be studied as an individual accredited CPD Certificate course.
The Dry Needling foundation course is designed for those who are looking to use this modality professionally within therapy, injury treatment and rehabilitation.
Our course is open to Sports Massage Therapists at Level 4 or above, Sports Therapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists as continued professional development.
COURSE DATES & Time 2025
Swindon Course Dates:
Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th June 2025
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily
Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th July 2025
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily
Thursday 11th & Friday 12th September 2025
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily
Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st October 2025
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily
Monday 17thth & Tuesday 18th November 2025
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily
Liverpool Course Dates:
Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th October 2025 – Liverpool
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily
Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th April 2026 – Liverpool
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily
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A £99 deposit is required to book a place on our Dry Needling foundation CPD course.
The balance is due a month before the course date and will be requested by an invoice being sent via email.
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VENUE
Core Elements Training Centre,
First Floor, 8 Bath Road, Old Town,
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4BA
Easy access from M4 junction 15 and 16 and 15 minutes walk from mainline train station and bus station. Long stay parking nearby.
And the Leonardo Hotel (previously Jury Inn)
31 Keel Wharf, Liverpool, L3 4FN
course price £307
10% Discount is available for current FHT, STO and STA members and graduates from Core Elements Level 4 Sports Massage course, reducing the course price to: £276.30
(Quote membership number in reply to the course confirmation email to receive the discount).
Book Now to secure your place with a £99 deposit
Book Now
A £99 deposit is required to book a place on our Dry Needling foundation CPD course.
The balance is due a month before the course date and will be requested by an invoice being sent via email.
To book your place on our Dry Needling course please click the image below:
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Dry Needling CPD Swindon Jun, Jul, Sept & Oct 2025 Book Now |
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Dry Needling CPD Liverpool Book Now Oct 2025 & April 2026
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About the course
Course Design
Our course is designed in relation to industry standards and is independently accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists.
Provides 22 Continual Professional Development hours (CPD).
Training day will provide a mixture of theory work, practical demonstration and supervised treatment.
You will be practising and receiving Dry Needling throughout this course, under guided supervision.
Online Revision APP
This course is supported by an Online Revision APP, which contains wider course reading, practical and theory recap videos.
This app does not replace face to face training, but is instead provided for pre-reading, recap and revision purposes.
Overview of Course
- History of Dry Needling and current research
- Theory and benefits of Dry Needling in relation to injury
- Application of use within injury treatment
- Contraindications and Health and Safety considerations
- Demonstration and practise of Dry Needling with links to common injuries
- Needle direction in relation to treatment aims and safety for underlying structures
- Treatment areas with links to injury will include:
- Upper limb, including two stimulation points on the hand
- Lower limb, including stimulation points on the foot, patella tendon and Achilles tendon
- Pectorals and Latissimus dorsi from supine position
- Gluteal region from side lying and prone position
- Lower, mid and upper back, including needling to the scapula region
Entry Requirements & Additional Info
Course applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old and must hold a minimum of a Level 4 qualification in Sports Massage Therapy.
Applicants should have also been practising Sports or Massage Therapy for a period of time prior to enrolling on this course.
Our course is also open to Sports Therapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists as continued professional development.
This course will focus on the application and theory behind the use of Dry Needling. The use of Dry Needling as a modality within Clinical Therapy will be discussed along with the aims of treating specific injuries.
On completion of the course students will be able to demonstrate effective use and application of Dry Needling in the management of injury treatment, in a safe and effective manner and will have a clear understanding of contraindications for treatment.
This course is taught using a hands-on approach, therefore you will be practising Dry Needling throughout both teaching days, whilst receiving ongoing input from the tutor. You need to be prepared to practise and receive treatment during the course as you will practise on each other during the training days.
This course is independently accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists.
On completion of the course you will need to update your professional insurance and register with your local council before using this modality within a clinical environment. This will be discussed during the course.
Course Tutors
(Swindon course) Taught by Dawn Morse BSc (Hons), PGCE, MSc
Dawn has a Masters Degree in Sports and Health Sciences, a BSc in Sports Science, is a qualified teacher and a Sports Massage Therapist. Dawn has been lecturing in the field of Sports Science and Sports Therapy for over 10 years and was the programme leader for the University of Bath FdSc in Sports Therapy for 9 years.
Dawn is now an Associate Lecturer for the Open University and the founder of Core Elements which provides regular training courses in Sports Massage and Sports Therapy modalities.
(Liverpool course) Taught by Katie Lodge, Sports and Clinical Therapist MSTO
Katie, is a Sports and Clinical Therapist and has been running her own busy clinic in Leeds for over 10 years.
Katie is also a keen runner and has ran several marathons and many half marathons and also works as a running coach for a local club.
After completing her teacher training course Katie joined Core Elements Training team so that she could combine her passion for Sports Therapy and teaching. Katie currently delivers our Liverpool based courses which include: IASTM, Dry Cupping, Dry Needling, Advanced Dry Needling and Manual Therapy and Joint Mobilisation.
Cancellation policy
Your payment for this CPD course is non-refundable. It is not possible to have your place refunded in whole or part once your booking has been confirmed, or to transfer to a later date once you have already paid.
Therefore we STRONGLY recommend that you take out insurance to cover your costs in the event that you have to cancel or curtail your training. By registering and paying for this course, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
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