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
Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th February 2023
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily – Swindon – Fully booked
Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th April 2023
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily – Swindon
Thursday 11th & Friday 12th May 2023
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily – Swindon
Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th May 2023
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily – Liverpool
Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th June 2023
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily – Swindon
Thursday 6th & Friday 7th July 2023
from 09:30 – 17:00 daily – Swindon
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.
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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 10 minutes walk from mainline
train station and bus station. Long stay parking nearby.
And Jury’s Inn Hotel,
31 Keel Wharf, Liverpool, L3 4FN
course price £297
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: £267.30
(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:
Dry Needling CPD Swindon Apr, May & June 2023 Book Now |
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Dry Needling CPD Liverpool 24th & 25th May 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 16 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.
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
- Treatment areas with links to injury will include:
- Upper limb, including two stimulation points on the hand
- Lower limb, including two stimulation points on the foot, patella tendon and Achillies tendon
- Pectorals and Latissimus dorsi from supine position
- Glutel region from side lying and prone postion
- 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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