Clinical Dry Needling Diploma (Level 2) and certification exam
Welcome to Clinical Dry Needling Diploma Program level 2 and certification exam
The term clinical dry needling is a unique term to indicate the ultimate goal of this program which is:
''Applying Dry needling for clinical scenarios by health professionals as part of the treatment package based on research evidence and by using a sound clinical reasoning framework''
This diploma program is the official program of Primephysio Dry needling institute-UK
The complete diploma program consists of:
1- Clinical Dry Needling Level 1 (CDN1)
2- Clinical Dry Needling Level 2 (CDN2)
3- Clinical Dry Needling Diploma Exam
Clinical Dry Needling Level 1 (CDN1) :
Course duration: 20 hours
Mode of delivery: online
The course is delivered through :
- Recorded lectures where the course tutor presents the materials using PowerPoint and practical techniques videos
- quizzes
- live zoom session every two weeks and whenever necessary to interact with the students.
- Reading materials and article for self-managed learning time.
This foundation program is designed for those who are new to the concept and practice of Trigger point clinical dry needling.
In this level Basics of Clinical Dry needling will be covered, including:
- Background theory
- Evidence
- Indications and contra-indications
- Precautions
- Practical tips
- Emergency management
- Decision making
- Clinical surface anatomy
- Application of dry needling for upper arm, thigh and leg.
Clinical Dry needling Level 2 (CDN2):
Course duration: 30 hours
Mode of delivery: online
The course is delivered through :
- Recorded lectures where the course tutor presents the materials using PowerPoint and practical techniques videos
- quizzes
- live zoom session every two weeks and whenever necessary to interact with the students.
- Reading materials and article for self-managed learning time.
This advanced program is designed for those who are ready to use clinical dry needling with a wider range of musculoskeletal and sports conditions with strong reasoning and practical skill.
Pre-request: Clinical dry needling level 1
In this advanced-level, the tutorial and videos will cover clinical dry needling for:
- Forearm
- Neck
- Back
- Scapular muscles
- Foot
- Face
- Hand
- Periosteal needling
- Tendon Needling
A range of mini-scenarios and case studies will be discussed to enrich and consolidate the learning experience.
Certified Clinical Dry Needling Practitioner :
Pre-requests :
- Clinical dry needling level1 CDN1
- Clinical dry needling Level 2 (CDN2)
To get certified as a clinical dry needling practitioner (CDNP) by primephysio training UK you need to go through an online exam that includes zoom interview/viva and practical exam.
You have to arrange for a model (human or manikin) and apply 4 techniques and discuss the safety and clinical reasoning tips related to these techniques with the course tutor.
The exam lasts for 20-30 minutes
If you are based on a country where Clinical dry needling program is taught online we can arrange for a face to face exam via one of our tutors.
Fee:
CDN1: 70 USD
CDN2 and certification exam : 160 USD
Full program and certification exam :190 USD
You can enroll online and start the learning journey today