About This Opportunity
Workshop Description
This in-person dry needling review workshop provides an advanced, anatomy‑driven refresher designed for practicing physiotherapists who want to refine their clinical reasoning, sharpen their technical precision, and deepen their understanding of dry needling safety.
Using cadaver specimens, participants will examine at‑risk regions and surrounding anatomical structures to strengthen three core competencies: risk identification, safe needle placement, and informed clinical decision‑making.
The course blends hands‑on practice, case‑based discussion, and a current literature review covering mechanisms of action, physiological responses, dosage parameters, and evidence‑supported clinical applications. Participants will practice targeted needling techniques with instructor guidance while integrating research findings into real‑world clinical scenarios.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
Identify at-risk regions: Locate anatomical danger zones, including lung fields and critical neurovascular structures.
Assess regional risk: Understand how risk varies across body regions to guide technique selection.
Interpret current research: Summarize contemporary evidence on mechanisms, effectiveness, and clinical relevance.
Select appropriate dosage: Apply evidence-informed parameters to plan safe and effective treatments for common conditions.
About the Organization
The Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine offers a variety of continuing education programs for working healthcare professionals. Advance your career with a graduate-level certificate or non-credit micro-course. Most courses are 100% online so you can study from anywhere in the world.
