Acupuncture & Dry Needling General Update (Online)

To enrol in this online CPD course, you must have already completed a foundation course in acupuncture and dry needling. This should include comprehensive theoretical education – covering the principles of acupuncture, relevant anatomy and physiology, pain mechanisms, safety protocols, and clinical reasoning. In addition to the theoretical component, the foundation course must include a minimum of three days of face-to-face, practical instruction, allowing for hands-on learning of safe and effective needling techniques under expert supervision.

Please note that training in acupuncture is essential to access this online refresher – dry needling training alone does not provide sufficient preparation for the concepts explored in this course.

Unsure whether you meet the criteria? Please get in touch to book a call with one of our team or to send us your message. We’d be happy to advise you.

Yet to complete your foundation course? We have upcoming courses in every major city in the UK and expanding internationally.

By the end of this course, you will have enhanced your needling skills and clinical reasoning, enabling you to apply acupuncture and dry needling techniques with greater confidence and precision.

You’ll be able to:

• Apply acupuncture and dry needling techniques safely and effectively in clinical practice, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Identify and manage contraindications and precautions related to acupuncture treatments, including how to handle adverse events in practice.
• Integrate clinical reasoning from both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspectives to inform your treatment approach and decision-making process.
• Select and apply the most effective acupuncture points and needling techniques for musculoskeletal conditions, such as neck, shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle pain.
• Understand pain physiology and the mechanisms through which acupuncture can offer significant pain relief.
• Work through real-world case studies to enhance your clinical reasoning, adapting treatments to meet the specific needs of individual patients.
• Stay current with the latest research in acupuncture, applying evidence-based approaches to continually refine your techniques and practice.

This course ensures you are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills, boosting your confidence in delivering effective and safe acupuncture treatments.

This course is delivered entirely online, providing you with the flexibility to complete the course at your own pace. You can expect a combination of engaging video content, interactive case studies, and multi-choice quizzes to reinforce your learning and assess your progress.

The course is structured into clearly defined modules, each focusing on specific aspects of acupuncture and dry needling techniques, safety protocols, and clinical reasoning. You’ll revisit key topics from your foundation training, such as contraindications, needling techniques, and pain physiology, while also exploring more advanced concepts and the latest findings from published literature.

Designed with flexibility in mind, this course blends theory with practical application, allowing you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.
On average, it takes around 10 hours to complete, but you’re free to move through the modules as quickly or as gradually as you like. You’ll also have unlimited access to all course materials for six months from the date of purchase – so you can revisit content whenever you need, reinforcing your understanding before moving forward. This self-paced structure ensures you get the most out of your learning experience, no matter your workload or lifestyle.

By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident in your needling skills and clinical reasoning, ready to implement your enhanced knowledge in your practice.

This CPD course covers a comprehensive range of topics to refresh and expand your acupuncture and dry needling knowledge. It includes both theoretical learning and practical application, ensuring a well-rounded update for your clinical practice.

Key topics covered include:

• Needling Safety: Contraindications and precautions for safe needling, including how to manage adverse events.
• Pain Physiology: Understanding pain mechanisms and how acupuncture can influence pain relief, presented from both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspectives.
• Clinical Reasoning: Developing a deeper understanding of how to apply acupuncture techniques effectively, including the role of acupuncture in various conditions.
• Meridians & Acupoint Recipes: Focused study on prominent meridians and acupoint recipes for specific areas such as the neck, shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle.
• Needling Techniques: Reviewing and refining needling techniques for specific acupoints, with a focus on common musculoskeletal conditions.
• Case Studies: Practical case studies for each body area covered, helping to solidify your learning and clinical reasoning skills.
• Assessment Quizzes: Interactive quizzes at the end of each module to test your knowledge and track your progress.

This course is designed to ensure that by the end you have a refreshed and up-to-date approach to your acupuncture practice, equipped with the latest clinical insights and techniques.

The course includes a series of assessments designed to reinforce your learning and track your progress. These assessments ensure that you fully understand the material and can apply it confidently in your practice.

• Quizzes: After each module, you’ll complete a multi-choice quiz to test your knowledge of the key concepts covered. These quizzes are designed to be engaging and help consolidate your learning. You’ll need to achieve a passing score of 70% to progress to the next module. If you don’t pass, you can revisit the content and retake the quiz.

• Case Studies: Throughout the course, you’ll engage with real-world case studies that require you to apply your clinical reasoning skills and draw on the knowledge you’ve learned. These case studies are essential for understanding how to implement your updated acupuncture and dry needling techniques in practice.

Upon successful completion of the course and all assessments, you will receive a certificate of completion, confirming your updated knowledge and skills in acupuncture and dry needling.