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 2023
Thursday 7th & Friday 8th September 2023
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily – Swindon – Fully booked
Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th October 2023
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily – Liverpool
Monday 30th & Tuesday 31st October 2023
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily – Swindon
Thursday 30th November & Friday 1st December 2023
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily – Swindon
Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd January 2024
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily – Swindon
Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th February 2024
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 £299
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: £269.10
(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 Oct & Nov 2023 & Jan 2024 Book Now |
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Dry Needling CPD Liverpool 17th & 18th October 2023 |
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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 20 Continual Professional Development hours (CPD).
Training day will provide a mixture of theory work practical demonstration and supervised of treatment.
You will be practising and receiving Dry Needling throughout this course, under guided supervision.
**New ** Online Revision APP
This course is now supported with an Online Revision APP, which contains course pre-reading, practical and theory recap videos and recommended course post reading.
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 & background
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 Sports and Remedial Massage, Sports Therapy, Physiotherapy treatment 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. This course is independently accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists.
Course Tutor
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.
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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