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First of three courses required to receive certification with Myopain Seminars Dry Needling Program - CMTPT.
5 March 2021 - 7 March 2021
5 March 2021 - 7 March 2021
07:30 AM - 06:30 PM
9 April 2021 - 11 April 2021
9 April 2021 - 11 April 2021
07:00 AM EDT - 06:30 PM EDT
23 April 2021 - 25 April 2021
23 April 2021 - 25 April 2021
07:00 AM EDT - 06:30 PM EDT
23 April 2021 - 25 April 2021
23 April 2021 - 25 April 2021
07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
21 May 2021 - 23 May 2021
21 May 2021 - 23 May 2021
07:30 AM - 06:30 PM
18 June 2021 - 20 June 2021
18 June 2021 - 20 June 2021
07:00 AM EDT - 06:30 PM EDT
16 July 2021 - 18 July 2021
16 July 2021 - 18 July 2021
07:00 AM EDT - 06:30 PM EDT
6 August 2021 - 8 August 2021
6 August 2021 - 8 August 2021
07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
6 August 2021 - 8 August 2021
6 August 2021 - 8 August 2021
07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
13 August 2021 - 15 August 2021
13 August 2021 - 15 August 2021
07:00 AM EDT - 06:30 PM EDT
17 September 2021 - 19 September 2021
17 September 2021 - 19 September 2021
07:00 AM EDT - 06:30 PM EDT
15 October 2021 - 17 October 2021
15 October 2021 - 17 October 2021
07:00 AM EDT - 06:30 PM EDT
12 November 2021 - 14 November 2021
12 November 2021 - 14 November 2021
07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
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The DN-1 Foundations I course features a brief introduction to the history of dry needling, trigger points and myofascial pain, an in-depth review of possible adverse events, the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standards within the context of dry needling, and an introduction to relevant pain sciences.
Many muscles commonly addressed in clinical practice are included, such as the infraspinatus, upper trapezius, deltoid, sternocleidomastoid, triceps, biceps, brachialis, levator scapulae (partially), the latissimus dorsi (partially), the subscapularis (partially), brachioradialis, the wrist extensors, the supinator and anconeus, the quadratus lumborum, psoas major, lumbar iliocostalis, the gluteal muscles (minimus, medius, and maximus), the hip adductor muscles, the quadriceps and hamstrings, and gastrocnemius and soleus muscles.
Students will review the anatomy, function, and dry needling techniques for each muscle.
Pre-Course videos will be provided after registration. You can register for the DN-1 Webinar If you prefer to review the presentations in a live webinar.
Dry Needling 1: Foundations I is the first course in a 3-course series offered by Myopain Seminars to attain certification as a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist - Dry Needling (CMTPT/DN).
A minimum score of 70% on a multiple choice quiz plus demonstrated muscle competency are required to pass this course. Physical therapists licensed in Tennessee must achieve a minimum score of 80%.
* Maryland PT's - If you are a physical therapist practicing in Maryland, you will need 40 theoretical hours and 40 practical training hours before you complete your application to use Dry Needling to the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. The Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners requires “in person … face-to-face session; or in real time through electronic means that allow for simultaneous interaction between the instructor and the participants.” When you have completed Dry Needling 1, 2 & 3 with Myopain Seminars, you will be short 6.25 hours of theory. (You will have met the 40-hour practical requirement) Myopain Seminars offers webinars every other month to meet this theoretical requirement, although you can also take another approved dry needling course to meet the hours. We offer three different webinars that you can take at any time and in any order. We do not recommend that you wait until you have completed the in-person courses! You must meet the minimum requirements, complete the application, submit it and be approved before you will be eligible to use dry needling in Maryland. To learn more about Dry Needling in Maryland click here: Maryland Regulations Title 10.
*Georgia PT's - This course provides one hour of OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens training. This will be reflected on certificates for Georgia DN1 Participant or upon request.
There are no prerequisites for Dry Needling
Trigger Point Dry Needling: An Evidence and Clinical-Based Approach, 2nd Edition By Jan Dommerholt and Fernández-de-las-Peñas.
Click Here to purchase the book from Myopain Seminars.
If you have not purchased or received the required textbook prior to the class, you would need to complete the required reading after the course or during the evening hours of the course. The following chapters are required reading for the DN-1 course: Chapters 1, 5 and 6. Sections of chapters 7-12 describing the muscles that are included in the DN1 course.
* Name at least four anatomical structures to avoid when needling the sternocleidomastoid muscle
* Name at least 5 possible adverse events associated with dry needling
* Demonstrate two different dry needling methods for the psoas major muscle
* Compare and contrast three basic principles of dry needling and trigger point injections
* Perform four specific muscle and region-specific manual therapy treatments to inactivate myofascial trigger points
* Demonstrate proper identification of the three key features of a trigger point
* Demonstrate proper identification of 25 muscles of the body by surface anatomy and function
Note: The actual times may vary with each program at the discretion of the instructors.
07:00 - 07:30 | Registration* |
07:30 - 08:30 | Pre-quiz & Review of Intro Lecture |
08:30 - 09:30 | Palpation Lab |
09:30 - 09:45 | Questions & Answers |
09:45 - 10:45 | Needle Handling Lab |
10:45 - 11:45 | OSHA, Blood Borne Pathogen |
11:45 - 12:45 | Lunch |
12:45 - 02:00 | Infraspinatus |
02:00 - 03:15 | Deltoids |
03:15 - 03:30 | Questions & Answers |
03:30 - 04:30 | Biceps and Brachialis |
04:15 - 05:30 | Triceps |
05:30 - 06:30 | Upper Trapezius |
07:00 - 07:30 | Registration & continental breakfast |
07:30 - 08:30 | Review of Intro to Pain Sciences |
08:30 - 09:30 | SCM |
09:30 - 09:45 | Questions & Answers |
09:45 - 11:15 | Lat Dorsi, Teres Maj/Min & Pec Major |
11:15 - 12:15 | Subscapularis (axillar & medial approach) |
12:15 - 01:15 | Lunch |
01:15 - 02:45 | Brachioradialis and Wrist Extensors |
02:45 - 03:45 | Supinator/Anconeus |
03:45 - 04:00 | Questions & Answers |
04:00 - 05:15 | QL and Psoas |
05:15 - 06:30 | Gluteus max/med/min & TFL |
07:00 - 07:30 | Registration & continental breakfast |
07:30 - 09:00 | Adductor longus, brevis, magnus/gracilis |
09:00 - 10:00 | Pectineus |
10:00 - 10:15 | Questions & Answers |
10:15 - 11:45 | Quads and Hamstrings |
11:45 - 12:45 | Lunch |
12:45 - 01:45 | Gastroc/Soleus |
01:45 - 02:30 | Muscle Competency Check Off and Practice** |
02:30 - 03:30 | Review and Summary |
* Due to Covid-19 measures, breakfast will not be provided
**In addition, students will have 5 hours of home study modules to review prior to each course. Once registered, Myopain will send a link containing the home study modules. The home study can also be completed via a live webinar. Additional charges apply
Myopain Seminars DN1 has been approved by:
APTA of Maryland for - 11 Theory. 16 Practical - 27 Total Dry Needling Hours
Maryland Board of Physical Therapy - 3.4 CEUs
ProCert - 33 Continued Competency Units (valid through 6.30.20)
Louisiana Board of Physical Therapy - 32 Credit hours
Illinois Physical Therapy Association - 27 traditional hours and 4.5 self-study hours
Texas Physical Therapy Association - 38.00 continuing competence unit(s) (CCUs)
Dry Needling 1: Foundations I possible discounts (may only use one)
The registration system will apply a 12% discount automatically when you register for the whole Dry Needling Certification series at once (DN1, DN2 and DN3).
A 10% discount will be applied automatically when 3+ individuals are registered for one course on the same ticket.
New graduates, Active Military/Veterans, Residents, Full-Time University Faculty are eligible for a 10% discount.
You may retake this course for a 50% discount - You will need to pay full price at the time of registration. Upon receipt of your previous myopain certificate and a note of which course you registered for your credit card will be refunded for the 50%. Please send certificate and note to mahan@myopain4u.com.
If you took a DN course with a competitor, you may take DN1 with a 50% discount - You will need to pay full price at the time of registration. Upon receipt of your certificate from another Dry Needling provider and a note of which course you registered for your credit card will be refunded for the 50%. Please send certificate and note to mahan@myopain4u.com.
Only one discount may be applied to any course. See https://www.myopainseminars.com/course-discounts/ for more information.