If you have a Samsung Galaxy, unfortunately the App is not available on this device at present.

We'll keep you updated.

In the meantime, you can complete your theory modules by logging in on a laptop or desktop.

Please follow these instructions:

1. Make sure you are using Chrome as your browser and it has the latest updates installed
2. Please ensure that your mobile device is using the latest software
3. Please ensure you have enough storage capacity on your mobile device
4. Please ensure that you have a fast and stable internet connection
5. Click on the Open in App button on the My Courses page
6. Enter your Email Address or Mobile Number here
7. Click Send Now button
8. Click on the link in your text or email message on your mobile device
9. Download the app from the Google Play or iOS Store
10. Click on the "I have downloaded the App" button

What to Expect at the Practical Course:

Our goal is to provide all students with the confidence to apply the safest Dry Needling techniques to help your patients. 

We support all students by providing them with practical training and theoretical knowledge, prior to and during the Practical course. 

The practical course is exactly that...very practical.

There's no written test.

After a short introduction and safety presentation, we'll get straight into watching the needling techniques and then all practitioners start practising on each other. Presenters will help and support you whilst you are learning the techniques throughout the training days.

We'll cover the arm muscles & upper traps on Friday, then the periscapular muscles, leg and low back on Saturday.

There'll be time to practice all the techniques again and again after we finish the low back on Saturday afternoon.

The Practical Test usually takes about 5-6 minutes. 

No one will be watching you except a presenter. You'll pair up with another practitioner to complete the test.

The practical test on Saturday afternoon is to ensure every practitioner is safe to use Dry Needling Therapy on their patients and clients.

We understand that it's stressful so we try to make the environment as relaxed as possible. 

Any questions asked at the test will have been covered on Friday & Saturday.

What to expect:

You do not need to needle at the test. You'll just use a guide tube instead to show the direction and placement if you had a needle. 

Practitioners are expected to know the names of all muscles covered and their actions.

Then for each muscle, you need to know the caution structure and where it is...so you know how to avoid it.

That means pointing the guide tube away from a caution structure.

This is all available on the Muscle Safety Grid.

1. All practitioners will be asked to demonstrate safe needling (with a guide tube) to the following muscles:

Upper trapezius muscle AND Infraspinatus...

which we cover in great detail with 1-1 coaching during the training.

The caution structure is the lung.

**Please take time to watch the technique videos again showing the safe techniques for these 2 muscles. 

Look at the muscle safety grid whilst watching the videos.

2. Then you'll be asked the following about either:

Triceps OR Biceps OR Soleus (so make sure you really know these 3).

Let's take Triceps as an example...

• Show us where Triceps is - Upper arm
• What does it do - Extend the elbow
• What's the caution point- Radial nerve
• Where does the Radial nerve start and finish - top of the shoulder to the inside of the elbow
• Whats the grip - pincer grip to pull the muscle away
• What direction would you needle Triceps - Lateral to medial... away from the nerve

**Please take time to watch the technique videos again showing the safe techniques for these 3 muscles.

Look at the muscle safety grid whilst watching the videos.

Once you have completed the above and you pass the safety test, then that's it! 

You'll receive your Certificate of Completion on the day.

What happens if nerves get the better of you and you don't pass the first time?

You can take the test again if you want, at the end once everyone has been tested.

You'll be asked Upper trapezius or Infraspinatus again and then 1 or 2 other muscles on the muscle safety grid (any muscle on the grid).

Please click this link: If I don't pass the practical course test, can I have a re-test on the same day?

In addition, your practical skills will also be assessed throughout the practical course to ensure you maintain a safe standard of practice.

Take a look on Instagram to get a feel of what to expect at the practical course: @cpdhealthcourses?

Please note: CPD Health Courses reserves the right to video all practical examinations. The purpose of recording the practical examination is to provide important feedback to practitioners about their performance. The practical examination video recordings will be made available to the therapists on request (Terms & Conditions).

Many thanks for letting us know.

We've marked that you'll be attending the Practical Course :))

We're sorry we didn't meet you at the practical course last weekend.

You're welcome to transfer your practical course enrollment to another date.

Unfortunately, there will be a late transfer fee.

Please click the links below:

Late Transfer Terms & Conditions

How can I transfer to a practical course at a later date?

Your online theory progress will not change and you'll have extended access until the you've completed your practical course.

Your practical course is fast approaching and we'd like to confirm you'll be joining us.

If you have payments remaining, please be aware that all course fee's need to be paid before attending the practical course.

Transferring your practical course enrollment:

If you can't attend this course, please give us plenty of notice by transferring to another practical course ASAP, as we have a long waitlist.

How to Transfer:

Please log in and click 'My Courses' under 'My Account'.

Then click the 'FIND ANOTHER COURSE' button next to your current course enrollment.

Choose your practical course - allowing enough time to complete all your theory modules before joining the practical course.

Transfer fees may apply.

After transferring, you'll receive an email with details about your course.

Access to your online theory program will be updated.

Alternatively please Contact Us if you'd like help to transfer.

Great news! A place has become available on the practical course you requested.

Please Contact Us if you'd like to take this place and we'll transfer your enrollment & send your new Wellcome email which will be confirmation of your place.

We look forward to hearing from you soon :))

Please note: If we don't hear from you within 24-hrs we'll contact others on the waitlist.

You can pay the total amount by electronic bank transfer as below.

Unfortunately we're unable to receive instalments by electronic bank transfer.

Please Contact Us first to let us know you're paying by electronic transfer and the approximate date the payment will be made on.

Please let us know the following:

Details to appear on the CPD HC Tax Invoice:

Employer name:

Company name:

Company address:

Also for reference: 

Contact name:

Mobile:

Email:

Details of the Practitioner attending the Course:

First & Family Name:

email address:

Mobile number:

Profession:

Practical Course Location:

Date of Practical Course:

If you can send a screen shot of the payment it will expedite enrollment.

Here are the CPD Health Courses bank account details;

Westpac Bank

Account Name: CPD Health Courses

BSB: 033 033

Account: 281145

Description: Practitioners FULL Name

Amount:

CPD HC Details:

Contact Person: Louise Miler

Contact Number: 0404 646 806

Email address: info@cpdhealthcourses.com

As soon as we receive the course payment confirmation, the practitioner will be enrolled in the course and receive the Welcome email with all course details.

Here are the CPD Health Courses bank account details;

Westpac Bank

Account Name: CPD Health Courses

BSB: 033 033

Account: 281145

Description: Practitioners FULL Name

Amount:

Please send a screen shot of the payment to: info@cpdhealthcourses.com

CPD HC Details:

Contact Person: Louise Miler

Contact Number: 0404 646 806

Email address: info@cpdhealthcourses.com

Please also send details of the Practitioner attending the Course:

First & Family Name:

email address:

Mobile number:

Profession:

Practical Course Location:

Date of Practical Course:

As soon as we receive the course payment confirmation, the practitioner will be enrolled in the course and receive the Welcome email with all course details.

Many thanks for letting us know.

Just to let you know that needling around this region is not part of the DN course.

We have made note of this on your file in case you join the Masterclass in future.

Congratulations on successfully completing the Dry Needling Course.

To download your Certificate of Completion, please log in and click ‘My Certificate’ under 'My Account'.

Congratulations on successfully completing your practical course :))

It looks like you didn't complete your online theory program before joining the practical course.

We've extended access to your theory modules.

Please log in with your previous username & password.

Please let us know when you've successfully completed all the modules so we can send your Certificate of Completion as we don't get confirmation of a practitioners theory completion after the practical course has been completed.

Congratulations on successfully completing your practical course :))

It looks like you didn't complete your online theory program before joining the practical course.

We've extended access to your theory modules.

Please log in with your previous username & password.

Please let us know when you've successfully completed all the modules so we can send your Certificate of Completion as we don't get confirmation of a practitioners theory completion after the practical course has been completed.

We've sent your Certificate of Completion.

Please check your inbox or spam folder if you have a hotmail account.

You'll receive your Certificate of Completion after successful completion of the 20-hr Practical Course.

Your Certificate of Completion will state that you've completed 80-Hrs of DN Training - 60-hrs of theory plus 20-hrs of practical training.

After completing the online theory please check your inbox for the Theory Completion email.

We'll send your Certificate of Completion by email the day after successfully completing the Practical Course.

You can also download your Certificate after completing the practical course, by logging in and clicking ‘My Certificate’ under My Account.

Your Certificate of Completion will state the number of hours of Dry Needling training you've completed including the Online Theory hours and the Practical Course hours.

We can send you a letter to confirm you completed your online theory program.

Please Contact Us & let us know the date & location where you completed your practical course.

Please click this link: Sample Patient Consent Form

Congratulations on successfully completing the DN Course.

It looks like you didn't complete your online consent form before attending the practical course.

The online consent form can be found on the 'My Courses' page next to the control panel.

Please Log in and let me know when you've completed the form so I can send your Certificate of Completion.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Congratulations on successfully completing the DN Course.

We didn't receive your Model Consent Form before attending the practical course.

Please click HERE to download the model consent form.

Once we've received your completed form, we'll send your Certificate of Completion.

I look forward to hearing from you.

This unusual. Please check your Spam/ Trash folders.

Hotmail address have a high tendency to send mail to spam so please check your spam/ trash folder.

To ensure you receive all future CPD HC Course Reminder emails please white list all CPD HC emails: ie ensure you have assigned the CPD HC email address as NOT SPAM (info@cpdhealthcourses.com).

Also, please check the email you added when you enrolled as it may be different to the one you are searching for the CPD HC correspondence.

If you still can't find any CPD HC correspondence please Contact Us.

After payment, we sent you a CPD HC Welcome email with details of how to log on and start your theory program.

We have an email log that tracks all CPD HC emails sent to students.

It looks like we sent your Welcome email on X.

Please click HERE.

You can check this by searching for 'Welcome email'.

I'm enrolled in a course. How do I start my Online Theory Program?

You created a Password when you enrolled on the CPD HC Dry Needling course.

Your Username is your email address.

Please Log in using your email address and the password you created when enrolling. 

You'll be directed to the 'My Courses' page where you'll find all your theory modules.

Please click 'Start' and you'll see the online theory video presentations.

Thanks for letting us know. We will let the course presenter know.

When you enrolled, you would have received a Welcome email with the practical course address.

Please search your inbox or trash / spam folder with the subject line: Welcome to 80-hr Dry Needling Course

Please let us know if you're not receiving the CPD HC emails.

Here are the current Course Locations, Dates & Prices. Please click HERE to Enrol.

Here are the current Course Locations, Dates & Prices. Please click HERE to Enrol.

Melbourne: Creative Cubes Co: 10 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122 MAP 

Sydney: Camperdown Studios: 29 Australia Street, Camperdown, NSW 2050. MAP

Brisbane: Brisbane Business Centre: 17 Gould Rd, Herston, Queensland 4006. MAP

Gold Coast: Southern Cross University - Gold Coast Campus: Building B: 2nd Floor - Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga, Queensland 4425 MAP

Fremantle: The University of Notre Dame: (UNDA): School of Medicine: 25A Henry St. Fremantle WA 6959. MAP

Adelaide:  Comfort Inn Regal Park, North Adelaide: 44 Barton Terrace East, North Adelaide SA 5006 MAP

Townsville: Alliance Rehabilitation Townsville: 139 Boundary St, Railway Estate, QLD 4810 MAP

We're sorry to hear you won't be joining us.

We've cancelled your enrollment and payment plan.

You will no longer be charged according to the instalment schedule.

No further action is required from you.

We're sorry to hear you won't be joining us.

We've cancelled your enrollment and your upcoming payments.

You will no longer be charged according to the installment schedule.

The refund will be made into the account you used to make the initial course payment and appear on your statement within 5-10 days.

No further action is required from you.

Please Note:

The $1 payment plan offer is only available once.

Please be aware that if a practitioner enrols in a course with a payment plan, making an initial payment of $1 and the final amount due 2 weeks before the practical course, and then cancels their enrollment before the final payment has been made, they will be unable to enrol in the next course with a payment plan.

They will need to pay the full amount at checkout, at the time of the next enrolment.

We're sorry to hear you won't be joining us.

We've cancelled your enrollment and your upcoming payment/s.

You will no longer be charged according to the installment schedule.

The refund will be made into the account you used to make the initial course payment and appear on your statement within 5-10 days.

No further action is required from you.

Please Note:

The $1 payment plan offer is only available once.

Please be aware that if a practitioner enrols in a course with a payment plan, making an initial payment of $1 and the final amount due 2 weeks before the practical course, and then cancels their enrollment before the final payment has been made, they will be unable to enrol in the next course with a payment plan.

They will need to pay the full amount at checkout, at the time of the next enrolment.

We're sorry to hear you won't be joining us.

We've cancelled your enrollment and your upcoming payments.

You will no longer be charged according to the installment schedule.

The refund will be made into the account you used to make the initial course payment and appear on your statement within 5-10 days.

No further action is required from you.

Please Note:

The $1 payment plan offer is only available once.

Please be aware that if a practitioner enrols in a course with a payment plan, making an initial payment of $1 and the final amount due 2 weeks before the practical course, and then cancels their enrollment before the final payment has been made, they will be unable to enrol in the next course with a payment plan.

They will need to pay the full amount at checkout, at the time of the next enrolment.

We're sorry to hear you won't be joining us.

Refund information during the Covid Period:

Cancelling your enrollment 15-days or more before your practical course commencement date:

If you've paid $1 and you'd like to cancel your enrollment, please let us know. 

Your enrollment and payment plan will be cancelled and no further action will be required from you.

Cancelling your enrollment 14-days or less before your practical course commencement date:

If you cancel your enrollment 14-days or less before the practical course commencement date the CPD HC Refund Policy applies as below (T&Cs):

14-days or less notice from an initial practical course commencement: 

A fee equal to 100% of the course fee or part thereof will be charged to the user.

Your enrollment will be cancelled and no further action will be required from you.

Other Options if you can't attend your practical course:

Transferring an Enrollment to a later date:

If a practitioner can't attend their practical course and would like to transfer their enrollment, 15-days or more before practical course commencement, they can do so without charge during the Covid period.

If a practitioner chooses to Transfer or put their enrolment On Hold 14-days or less prior to their practical course commencement date, there will be a transfer fee of $150.

How do I Transfer or go On Hold?

If a practitioner chooses to cancel their course enrolment at any other time outside of the Covid Period, the standard Terms & Conditions Refund Policy apply.

Please Note:

The $1 payment plan offer is only available once.

Please be aware that if a practitioner enrols in a course with a payment plan, making an initial payment of $1 and the final amount due 2 weeks before the practical course, and then cancels their enrollment before the final payment has been made, they will be unable to enrol in the next course with a payment plan.

They will need to pay the full amount at checkout, at the time of the next enrolment.

Can you please clarify the following:

Do you want to cancel your enrolment?  

Or do you want to transfer to the next practical course in Fremanatle on July 30 - Aug 1st, so you can continue where you left off with your online theory?

Please Note: The $1 payment plan offer is only available once.

Please be aware that if a practitioner enrols in a course with a payment plan, making an initial payment of $1 and the final amount due 2 weeks before the practical course, and then cancels their enrollment before the final payment has been made, they will be unable to enrol in the next course with a payment plan.

They will need to pay the full amount at checkout, at the time of the next enrolment.

• How can I transfer to a practical course at a later date?

Unfortunately, due to the CPD HC Terms & Conditions, we cannot offer you a refund, but you can transfer your enrollment to a practical course at a later date or put your enrollment On Hold indefinitely. 

In accordance with the CPD HC Terms & Conditions - Refunds - which are available for anyone to view on the CPD HC home page and which all practitioners agree to on the checkout page when enrolling:

Please be aware that once a practitioner transfers from their first practical course enrollment to later or earlier practical course or puts their enrolment On Hold and then wishes to cancel their course enrollment, course fees/ part payments cannot be refunded regardless of the time prior to the later practical course commencement.

Here are your options:

1. Transfer your enrolment to a practical course at a later date (transfer fees may apply). 

Here are the current Course Locations, Dates & Prices.
Please click this link: How can I transfer to a practical course at a later date?

2. Put your enrollment On Hold indefinitely (transfer fees may apply).

There's no end date.  
You'll have access to all theory modules until you join the practical course at a later date. 
You can transfer to a practical course at any time provided there are places available.
Please click this link: On Hold Information

Thank you.

We're sorry to hear you won't be joining us.

We've cancelled your enrollment and payment plan.

You will no longer be charged according to the installment schedule.

Any refund will be made into the account you used to make the initial course payment and appear on your statement within 5-10 days.

No further action is required from you.

Please Note:

The $1 payment plan offer is only available once.

Please be aware that if a practitioner enrols in a course with a payment plan, making an initial payment of $1 and the final amount due 2 weeks before the practical course, and then cancels their enrollment before the final payment has been made, they will be unable to enrol in the next course with a payment plan.

They will need to pay the full amount at checkout, at the time of the next enrolment.

We're sorry to hear you won't be joining us.

Unfortunately there's no refund, as according the CPD HC Terms & Conditions - Refunds:

Course refunds cannot be made if a practitioner has transferred to a practical course at a later date, transferred to a practical course at an earlier date or their enrolment has been placed On Hold (self transfer to On Hold or Admin transfer to On Hold).

We've put your enrolment On Hold indefinitely.

A practitioner can transfer from On Hold to a practical course at any time (transfer fee's may apply). 

Please Contact Us if you'd like to join us at a later date.

Due to Professional Associations & PI Insurance guidelines, RMTs have to complete 80-hrs of Dry Needling training in order to qualify as a Dry Needling Therapist, so the Dry Needling Course for Remedial Massage Therapists is subsidised for this reason.

A Physio can qualify as a Dry Needling Therapist by completing the DN Introductory course alone ($649).

A Physio has the choice of completing the DN Advanced Course on the same weekend or a different weekend. The DN Advanced course is reduced to $350 if both the DN Intro & Advanced course are paid for in one transaction.

There may have been some misunderstanding about your practical course date.

We sent you an email about your course reschedule and your new Welcome email.

You can find this email in your inbox with the subject line: **Dry Needling Course: Re-scheduled Practical Course

Unfortunately, we have no control over emails going to spam.

If this is the case, please mark all CPD HC correspondence as 'not spam'. We've re-sent your Welcome email.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

There may have been some misunderstanding about your final course payment.

We sent you an email about your course reschedule. That email had the following information:

**If you're paying with installments, please Contact Us if you'd like the final payment to be extended.

You can find this email in your inbox with the subject line: Dry Needling Course: Re-scheduled Practical Course

Unfortunately, we have no control over emails going to spam. If this is the case, please mark all CPD HC correspondence as 'not spam'.

We've refunded your course payment into the account you made the first payment from.

We've rescheduled this payment to be debited from your account, 2 weeks before your practical course commencement date.

You can check the installment date or download your tax invoice by logging in and clicking My Invoice & Payments under My Account.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Given the current restrictions, we are considering all available information and advice from the Australian Government Department of Health regarding public gatherings.

We'll be in contact shortly with more details about your practical course.

Unfortunately, due the current restrictions, we have not been able to secure the minimum number of practitioners needed to run the DN practical course.

We do not have another practical course scheduled yet but you're welcome to join us in any other course location.

Here are a few options for you:

• Full refund of the course fees paid to date.
• Free transfer to any other practical course. Please click HERE to see what's available.
• Free transfer to put your enrolment On Hold indefinitely. You can join a practical course at any time for free.

Unfortunately due to recent updates, we've had to reschedule your upcoming practical course.

You can find this email in your inbox with the subject line: **Dry Needling Course: Re-scheduled Practical Course

Hotmail accounts often go to spam. Please check your spam folder and mark all CPD HC emails as 'not spam'.

We are deeply disappointed not be able to present the practical course at present, but the great news is that we've transferred your enrolment to the next course date.

We've transferred you enrollment to the next available date and sent your new Welcome email.

If you can't attend this course date, you can transfer to another practical course yourself (no charge).

Please click this link:

• How do I Transfer or go On Hold?

Alternatively, please Contact Us.

Payment Plans:

If you're paying with installments, I've also updated your payment plan.

You can check your installment dates by logging in and clicking My Invoice & Payments under My Account.

Many thanks for your patience & understanding :))

Your practical course is scheduled to run at this point in time.

We assess whether a practical course will run or not on a daily basis, according to Government Guidelines.

We will contact all practitioners if a practical course is re-scheduled.

If we're unable to run your practical course, we will rescheduled the course to a later date and send your new Welcome email with new course details.

If this new date doesn't suit you, you're welcome to transfer to any other practical course, free of charge.

Please click this link:

• How do I Transfer or go On Hold?

If you're on a Payment Plan that hasn't been completed, your instalments will be extended.

Please click this link: How can I check my installment dates & payments?

If you are uncertain about attending your course, you can put your enrollment on hold indefinitely or transfer to a course at a later date.

Please click this link: How can I transfer to a practical course at a later date?

Transfer fee's apply unless CPD HC re-schedules your course.

Your Dry Needling practical course enrollment & final payment are now On Hold indefinitely.

You can access your Online Theory program indefinitely and re-join a practical course at any time.

Payments will automatically resume once you transfer to a practical course.

Please click this link when you're ready to join us again: How do I join a Practical Course after being On Hold?

Your Dry Needling practical course enrollment & final payment are now On Hold indefinitely.

You can access your Online Theory program indefinitely and re-join a practical course at any time.

Payments will automatically resume once you transfer to a practical course.

Please click this link when you're ready to join us again: How do I join a Practical Course after being On Hold?

The course will only be postponed if the course location/ state is in lockdown where you're attending the practical course.

If this occurs, we'll transfer your enrollment to the next available date and email to let you know.

If the date doesn't suit you, we can transfer your enrollment to a date that you can attend (no transfer fees).

Unfortunately due to Government restrictions, we've had to reschedule your practical course to a later date :((

Please check your inbox or spam folder for our emails.

We've sent you an updated Welcome email which is confirmation of your enrolment in this rescheduled course.

If you're unable to attend the rescheduled practical course, you can self transfer to another practical course. 

You won't be charged a transfer fee.

Access to your online theory program has been updated/ extended. 

How to Transfer:

You can self transfer to another practical course by logging in and clicking 'My Courses' under 'My Account'.

Then click the 'FIND ANOTHER COURSE' button next to your course enrolment.

You can transfer to any practical course that has places available.

We apologies for any inconvenience caused and look forward to meeting you at a later date :))

Covid-Safe Plan - Information for Therapists Attending a Practical Course

CONSENT FORM – Updated Nov 2021

The following information is provided for your safety and that of other participants attending the Dry Needling practical course. Once you’ve read the information, please submit the Health Questionnaire & Consent Form electronically below, at least seven days before the start of your practical course. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PRACTICAL COURSE-PLEASE READ

COVID-Safe Plan

Before attending your practical course:

• Please follow the advice given by state authorities regarding isolation rules following overseas and interstate travel.
• Please do not attend the course if you think you may have been in close contact with a confirmed coronavirus case. You should monitor your health and seek medical attention if this applies. 
• You should not attend the course if you have any medical condition that may compromise your immune system; these conditions are listed in the practical course consent form. Please ensure that you have read and understood the COVID-Safe Plan and contraindications to dry needling before attending the course.
• You should not attend the course if you have flu-like symptoms like a cough, sore throat, fatigue, fever, shortness of breath, headache or runny nose. This advice applies to the period before attending the practical course or at any time during the course.
• You may be required to wear a face mask for the course duration. 
• It is a practitioner's responsibility to check that their vaccination status meets the current government directives, Public Health Orders or venue entry requirements to attend the practical course (see our Terms & Conditions)
• By agreeing to this consent form, you confirm that you meet the vaccination requirements, check-in and face-mask requirements, where they apply.
• We do not check the vaccines status of therapists attending the course unless we are compelled to do so by the venue staff. We will rely on the integrity of the information provided to us on your consent form.

ALL PRACTICAL COURSES

On arrival at your Practical course:

• For us to ensure we can complete our COVID-Safe screening (see below) and temperature check; we ask all participants to arrive 30 minutes before the start of each day’s scheduled start time:
  • Friday: Please arrive at 4:30 pm
  • Saturday: Please arrive at 7:30 am*
  • Sunday (if applicable): Please arrive at 7:30 am

*Podiatrist: Please arrive at 9:30 am on Saturday (no Friday session)

• You will be met at the venue entrance by one of our presenter team. Please do not enter the venue until you have been screened by one of our presenter team.
• On arrival at your practical course, one of our presenter team will complete the COVID-Safe screening (see below) and temperature check. The screening check involves answering a series of health-related questions and taking your forehead temperature.
• If you answer “YES” to any of the screening questions on any of the course training days, unfortunately, you will not be able to attend the course, and you will be advised to seek medical advice or go to a COVID testing centre. We will also provide you with information about when and how you can resume your training.
• If you become unwell while you are attending the course or report feeling any of the signs or symptoms common to COVID-19, unfortunately, you will be asked to leave the course and seek medical advice or go to a COVID testing centre. We will also provide you with information about when and how you can resume your training.
• If you have any of the most common COVID-19 signs or symptoms or you have a temperature that is equal to or exceeds 37.4 degrees centigrade, you’ll be asked to seek immediate medical advice or visit a COVID-19 testing centre. 

COVID-Safe Screening Questions

1. Have you have returned from any overseas or interstate travel within the last 7 days?
2. Have you been in close contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus?
3. Have you any flu-like symptoms like a cough, sore throat, fatigue, fever, shortness of breath, headache or runny nose?

Infrared Forehead Temperature Check

• Before entry to the course, a member of our presenter team will take your temperature using an Infrared Forehead Thermometer. You will be allowed to enter the venue if your temperature is 37.3 or lower. If your temperature is 37.4 degrees centigrade or higher, you will not be permitted to join the course, and a second test will be carried out, five minutes later.
• If your temperature is 37.4 degrees centigrade or higher after the rest period, unfortunately, you will be asked to seek immediate medical advice or visit a COVID-19 testing centre near the venue. Our presenter team will offer you a mask.

Reference: WHO Guidelines: Getting workplace ready for Covid-19

CONSENT

• The CPD Health Courses Dry Needling Practical Course requires you to practice Dry Needling therapy on other course participants and to allow other participants to practice upon you. We will ask you to pair up with other course participants and rotate partners to get the most out of your training. These arrangements also ensure that the practical course runs on schedule.
• If for any reason you withdraw your consent to be needled while attending the practical course, you will be asked to withdraw from the course and reschedule your training.

Informed Consent to Dry Needling therapy practice

Please read this document carefully. It’s designed to inform you of the possible risks and adverse reactions to Dry Needling therapy.

It’s your right to know this information for you to give informed consent to Dry Needling practice by other students on yourself and enable you to practise on others safely.

What are the possible risks & adverse reactions that are related to Dry Needling therapy?

The possible risks and adverse reactions to dry needling therapy include but are not limited to temporary pain, bleeding, bruising, infection, dizziness, nerve injury, pneumothorax, pregnancy termination, changes to blood pressure, rash, fainting, muscle soreness & fatigue.

What are the procedures CPD Health Courses have implemented to reduce the above risks?

We practice and teach the current safety and health hygiene protocols.

The following is a list of conditions that are the most common relative contra-indications to Dry Needling therapy:

List of conditions 

• Blood borne viruses (HIV & Hepatitis B/C)

• Recent radiotherapy

• Malignancy

• Haematoma

• Pregnancy*

• Diabetes

• Bleeding disorders

• Eczema or psoriasis

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Lowered Immune Function

• Metal Allergies

• Chronic oedema or Lymphoedema

• Recent Axillary & Inguinal Node Dissection

• Open skin wounds or injuries

Unfortunately, due to COVIDSAFE social distancing restrictions on the number of people at a venue, we may not be able to accommodate therapists who wish to or are required to bring a model* to practise upon at the Dry Needling course at this time. Please contact us to confirm whether we can accommodate a model, should you need to provide one.

CPD Health Courses advises that you consult your medical doctor if you have any of the pre-existing conditions listed above, excluding pregnancy, to confirm that it is safe for you to attend the practical course. If you are pregnant you are required to provide a model for the duration of your practical course.

Masterclass Course

If you are attending the Masterclass Dry Needling Course and have undergone any type of the following surgery, please inform CPD Health Courses, by email (customerservice@cpdhealthcourses.com) so that we can modify the needling practice & ensure your safety during the course.

• Cosmetic or Augmentation Surgery, E.g. Breast, buttock, pectoral & calf

Course participant rights to privacy & modesty

It is always the intention of CPD Health Courses to respect your right to privacy and to protect your modesty during our courses.

As part of the examination & practice process, you may be required to remove your clothing.

This is in order to demonstrate the correct technique, teach the known risk factors and apply different treatment approaches. 

CPD Health Courses will always try to minimise the amount of clothing you will be asked to remove & cover those areas that are not being treated directly.

If you have any concerns about this aspect of the course, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Photography

CPD HC reserves the right to take photographic images & video during practical courses. The purposes of these images are to improve products, promote courses & for research.

Students who attend a CPD HC practical session who do not wish to be photographed need to advise us in writing 48 hours before the start of the practical course.

Taking photos or recording video by students attending a practical course is strictly prohibited & a breach of CPD Health Courses intellectual property copyright.

Please read the Course Participant Consent Form below and submit it by clicking on “I Agree” at least seven days before the start of your practical course.

Course participant consent form

I have read, understood and agree to the CPD Health Courses COVID Safe plan, Government Vaccination requirements, Sign-in, Mask-wearing & Temperature Test policy. 

I understand that I may not be able to attend the practical course if I do not comply with the CPD Health Courses COVID-Safe plan at any time during my practical course.

I hereby request and consent to the practice of Dry Needling therapy on me by other course participants.

I have read the list of relative contraindications mentioned above. I have consulted with my medical practitioner (if appropriate) that I have no health-related issues that would preclude me from attending this practical course.

To the best of my knowledge, I confirm that my vaccination schedule is current with respect to Hepatitis B & I pose no known risk to other course attendees from blood-borne viruses or infections. 

I intend this consent form to cover me for the duration of the practical course. I understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time.

By agreeing electronically below, I acknowledge that I have read, agreed & understood the contents of this Consent Form.

Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover

CPD Health Courses strongly recommends that all practitioners who intend to use Dry Needling therapy following successful completion of this course are covered by Professional Indemnity Insurance to an appropriate level of cover.

CPD Health Courses advises all participants to contact their Professional Indemnity Insurer or Professional Association should they require assistance with respect to the appropriate cover.

Liability & Responsibility

CPD Health Courses is not responsible for accidents or incidents using information, techniques, theoretical knowledge or advice provided at our training courses, either during practical courses or following your training.

The decision to use Dry Needling by you as the therapist is entirely your own. 

We offer education and training that is researched, based on the current understanding of the mechanisms, clinical reasoning processes, safety protocols and evidence in the published literature.  

As with all therapeutic interventions, it is the responsibility and obligation of the therapist to decide if Dry Needling is appropriate, within their scope of practice and experience, safe and effective for each unique clinical presentation.

By enrolling into a CPD Health Courses Dry Needling course/s, you have read & agreed to all of the Terms & Conditions.

Physios only need to complete the 20-hr DN Intro course to become qualified as a Dry Needling Therapist (8-hr online theory plus 12-hr practical).

The DN Advanced course is an optional extra course for Physios.

RMTs have to complete the 80-hr DN Course to become qualified as a Dry Needling Therapist (60-hr online theory plus 20-hr practical).

The 80-Hr DN course price is subsidised because of this requirement.

Advanced course discounts are normally applied when a practitioner enrols in the Intro & Advanced Bundle course at the same time at checkout (Intro & Advanced courses can be on different weekends).

However we're happy to give you the same discount so you can join the Advanced course at the reduced price.

Please click this ENROL link and add the Advanced course you'd like to join.

Please add this code in the Discount box on the checkout page: LATEBUNDLE (and click 'apply')

You Advanced course price will be reduced by $125.

Discount code for the Dry Needling Course for Remedial Massage Therapists + Masterclass Bundle.

Price = $1,319 CODE: 80HRMASTERBUNDLE

During this Covid 19 period (March - Dec 2020) we have greatly reduced to the Dry Needling Course for Remedial Massage Therapists to $849 (standard course price was $1395; now saving $546) so unfortunately we can't offer group discounts. Sorry! Terms & Conditions

We offer Group Discounts for 2 or more practitioners enrolling in the same Dry Needling course.

Please let us know how many practitioners are in your group, your professions & where and when you'd like to join the practical course.

We'll send you the discount code.

To receive your discount, please add the code on the checkout page in the discount box and click 'Apply'.

Your discounted course price will appear after applying the code.

We have refunded your VTS member discount via Stripe.

The refund will be made into the account you used to make the initial course payment via Stripe and will appear on your statement within 5-10 days.

We've reduced your Masterclass fee by $100 and updated your final payment to $495.

You can check this by logging in and clicking 'My Invoice & Payments' under 'My Account'.

Unfortunately we do not have a Pelvic Pain Dry Needling course scheduled this year.

Please contact us again next year.

Thanks for registering your interest to join the Masterclass. This class is now ready for enrolment :))

To enrol on the Masterclass, please click HERE.

If you have a portable massage table, can you please bring it to the Masterclass and please let us know by clicking HERE.

To enrol a staff member on a DN course, please click the ENROL tab.
 

• Next add where you'd like to join the practical course & the staff members' profession.  
• Click Yes or No to answer if they've completed a Dry Needling Course before.
• Then click FIND COURSES. Choose your practical course date and click ADD NOW.
• Your course will be added to the Checkout page.
• Tick the required tick boxes and choose a payment plan option if you wish. Click Checkout.
• Add the practitioner's email address and name before making your payment.
• Their email address is their Username.
• After payment, you'll be directed to a Profile page where you can create a Password for your staff member.
• We suggest adding their first name all lower case and then let them know their username & password so they can log in to complete their theory.

To receive the invoice with your business name & address, please tick the 'business address is billing address'.

• After completing the form, click SUBMIT at the bottom of the page. 
• You can log in and download the business invoice by clicking My Invoices and Payments (under My Account).

Your employer can pay the balance and make the final payment as below:

• Please Log in with your username & password. 
• Hover over 'My Account' 
• Click 'My Saved Credit Card' - your employer can update the card details here.
• The payment can be made manually at the same time or it will be debited automatically, 2 weeks before your practical course start date.

You can change the details that appear on the invoice, to your employers details as below:

• Log in and Click 'My Profile' under 'My Account'.
• Tick the 'business address is billing address' and add your employers details to appear on the invoice.
• Then click SUBMIT at the bottom of the page.
• Then click 'My Invoices & Payments' where you can view & download the Tax Invoice with your employers details.

The best way to top up your hours is to enrol in the Dry Needling Course for Remedial Massage Therapists and complete the 60-Hr online theory program and then the Advanced practical course only on Sunday (8-5pm), as you've already successfully completed the DN Intro course.

The 60-hr theory program automatically includes the DN Intro modules that you've completed but we can't seperate these, so just complete them again as revision.

Please join a Dry Needling Course for Remedial Massage Therapists in your chosen location that's within the next 3 months, otherwise you'll need to complete the DN Intro practical course again (as the 80-Hr DN practical course is meant to be completed in one weekend).

We have places available in X on X.

How to enrol in theDry Needling Course for Remedial Massage Therapists:

When you enrol, please choose your location and then choose Student / New Grad RMT as your profession and click 'NO' when asked if you've completed a DN course before.

Choose your course date. 

You can pay the $200 difference between the DN Intro course (Student price $549) and the the 80-Hr DN course (Student price $749) by adding this Discount code on the checkout page: X (click Apply).

Please click HERE & Here to see what details to add on the enrolment & checkout page.

You'll receive a welcome email with practical course details that include the Fri night & Satuday Intro course and the Advanced course date & time.

We understand that you won't attend the Intro course on Fri night & Satuday and will make a note that you'll just attend the Advanced practical course on Sunday.

Please respond to all CPD HC correspondence as usual, such as completing the consent form and the 'Will you be joining us' email.

After successful Advancded practical course completion, you'll receive your Dry Needling Course for Remedial Massage Therapists Certificate of Completion that you can send to MMA for CPD points and your insurance company for the DN endorsement.

We look forward to meeting you again at the Advanced practical course.

We're sorry to hear you won't be joining us.

We've cancelled your enrollment.

As you enrolled with the $1 payment plan, your upcoming payment/s have been cancelled.

You will no longer be charged according to the installment schedule. No further action is required from you at this time.

We're sorry to hear you won't be joining us.

We've cancelled your enrollment.

All course refunds are made into the account you used to make the initial course payment and appear on your statement within 5-10 days.

Unfortunately CPD HC has no control over the time period that Stripe takes to deliver a refund.

We're sorry to hear you won't be joining us.

We've cancelled your enrollment. 

Unfortunately, according the CPD HC Terms & Conditions - Refunds:

Course refunds cannot be made if a practitioner has transferred to a practical course at a later date, transferred to a practical course at an earlier date or their enrolment has been placed On Hold (self transfer to On Hold or Admin transfer to On Hold).

An enrolment can be kept On Hold indefinitely. A practitioner can transfer from On Hold to a practical course at any time. 

We're sorry to hear you won't be joining us.

Unfortunately there's no refund, as according the CPD HC Terms & Conditions - Refunds:

Course refunds cannot be made if a practitioner has transferred to a practical course at a later date, transferred to a practical course at an earlier date or their enrolment has been placed On Hold (self transfer to On Hold or Admin transfer to On Hold).

We've put your enrolment On Hold indefinitely.

A practitioner can transfer from On Hold to a practical course at any time (transfer fee's may apply). 

Please Contact Us if you'd like to join us at a later date.

Great news! A place is now available on the practical course you requested :))

Please Contact Us within the next 24-hrs if you'd like to take this place and we'll transfer your enrollment & send your new Wellcome email which will be confirmation of your place.

We look forward to hearing from you soon :))

Please note: If we don't hear from you within 24-hrs we'll contact others on the waitlist.

We're really looking forward to meeting you at the Dry Needling Course.

As you've recently enrolled in the course, soon you'll receive a Reminder & Final Reminder email with extra information about the Dry Needling course.

These emails are usually sent to practitioners at an earlier date. We're sending them to you now so you have all the information before joining the practical course.

See you soon :))

Unfortunately it's a little late to enrol in a practical course less than 4 weeks before the practical course start date because there's 60-Hrs of online theory to complete before attending the practical course.

Please choose a practical course that gives you at least 4 weeks to complete your theory beforehand.

We recommend practitioners enrol at least 6 weeks before the practical course.

Please click this link: How much time do I need to complete all the Online Theory Program?

You're welcome to add your name to a waitlist if your prefered course date is full.

Please click this link: How do I join the waitlist?

Unfortunately we have not had enough interest to run the course in your chosen location.

You're welcome to join a course in another location.

Here are the current Course Locations, Dates & Prices. Please click HERE to Enrol.

Please click this link for Course Locations, Dates & Prices and click HERE to Enrol.

Great News! We've just opened more places on the Dry Needling Course/ Masterclass on the date & location you requested :))

Please click HERE to Enrol.

Please click this link for Course Locations, Dates & Prices 

Please note: This offer has also been sent to other practitioners on the waitlist.

Thanks for your payment. You're now enrolled on the Dry Needling course.

Shortly you'll receive your Welcome email with details about your course.

Log in details:

Your Username is your email address and your Password is your first name all lower case.

Please click HERE to log in. After logging in using the above, you'll be directed to the profile page where you can add your details and update your password.

After clicking SUBMIT at the bottom of the profile page, you'll be directed to your online theory program.

Alternatively, if you've already completed your profile page, you'll be directed to your online theory program.

We're sorry to hear you won't be joining us.

We've cancelled your enrollment.

As you enrolled with the $1 payment plan, your upcoming payment/s have been cancelled.

You will no longer be charged according to the installment schedule. No further action is required from you at this time.

We've extended access to your theory modules.

To complete the program, please log in with your previous username & password.

Please Contact Us when you've successfully completed the program and we'll send your Certificate of Completion. 

We run 1 Dry Needling practical course on the Gold Coast per year.

We run 9 practical courses in Brisbane - Herston per year and have places available in this location.

Here are the current 2021 Course Locations, Dates & Prices.

Unfortunately, due the current Covid-19 pandemic we have not been able to secure the minimum number of practitioners needed to run a DN practical course in Southport.

We do not have another practical course scheduled in Southport but you're welcome to join us in Brisbane or any other course location.

Here are the current Course Locations, Dates & Prices. Please click HERE to Enrol.

Unfortunately, we're unable to run a DN practical course in Southport this year.

You're welcome to Register your Details for the Gold Coast next year (June 2021).

Once we have enough interest, we'll let you know.

How to Register Your Details:

Please click Enrol - Add the course location, your profession & yes or no to the question 'Have you completed a DN course before'

The pre-registration courses will be dispalyed. Click the Pre-register button and then add your details. You'll receive a confirmation email.

We'll let you know when the course is ready for enrolment (dependant on number of registrations).

Alternatively, you're welcome to join us in Brisbane or any other course location if you'd like to complete your Dry Needling training sooner.

Here are the current Course Locations, Dates & Prices. Please click HERE to Enrol.

Unfortunately, hotmail emails often go to spam.

Please check your spam folder for the CPD Health Courses email.

Please mark CPD HC emails as 'not spam'.

Before enrolling in any of our courses, we advise all practitioners to check with their professional indemnity insurer that they'll be eligible to gain a DN Therapy endorsement on their Certificate of Currency to use DN Therapy after successful completion of the CPD HC Dry Needling course.

Please click HERE to view & pay your invoice for the DN Refresher course.

After receiving your payment, you'll be enrolled on the course & receive your Welcome email.

If you completed your practical course more than 2-years ago, we recommend you complete the online theory program again (but this is not mandatory).

Please click this link: Refresher Course Info

You're very welcome to join us if you meet the pre-requisites.

We're here to help and do everything we can so you can successfully complete your course.

Video Training Site:

You may like to take a look at the Dry Needling Video Training Site which contains videos of the techniques presented at the practical course.

You can take a 2-week trial for $1 by clicking HERE.

We’re here to help you achieve your goal of successfully completing your Dry Needling training, so please don't hesitate to Contact Us should you require any assistance with your theory training.

Unfortunately not anymore.

You're welcome to join us in any other location such as Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth or Townsville where we run up to 9 practical courses in some locations every year.

Here are the current Course Locations, Dates & Prices. Please click HERE to Enrol.

We've re-set your Password.

Your Username is your email address and your Password is your first name all lower case.

Please click this link to Log in.

You can change any of your details by clicking 'My Profile' under 'My Account' after logging in.

After completing your profile page & clicking SUBMIT at the bottom of the page, you'll be directed to your online theory modules.

We've created log in details for you.

Your Username is your email address and your Password is your first name all lower case.

Click HERE to log in. You'll be directed to your Profile Page where you can update / change your Password.

After completing your profile page & clicking SUBMIT at the bottom of the page, you'll be directed to your online theory modules.

Please Contact Us if you need an extra help.

We had no problem logging into your program.

Please try logging in with your email as your Username & your first name all lower case as your Password.

Click HERE to log in.

You can update / change your Password by clicking 'My Profile' under 'My Account'.

After completing your profile page & clicking SUBMIT at the bottom of the page, you'll be directed to your online theory modules.

We changed your password when we logged into your account to check your online theory program.

Your new Password is your first name all lower case. Your Username has not changed (your email address).

After logging in with the above, you can change your Password by clicking 'My Profile' under 'My Account'. 

After completing your profile page & clicking SUBMIT at the bottom of the page, you'll be directed to your online theory modules.

We usually have most of the massage tables at the centre but sometimes we need a couple of extra ones.

Can you please Contact Us if you have a massage table we can borrow for the practical course?

Many thanks for offering to bring your portable massage table to the practical course.

Can you please confirm you can still bring your table to the course by:

• Using the Contact Us form
• Calling us on +61 404 646 806
• Send us an email: customerservice@cpdhealthcourses.com

Practical Test: 

There's a practical test on Saturday afternoon to ensure every practitioner is safe.

We try to make the environment as relaxed as possible.

What to expect at the practical test on Saturday afternoon:

All practitioners will be asked to demonstrate safe needling to the Upper Trapezius & Infraspinatus muscle. 

Each practitioner will also pick 1-2 muscles out of a bag and then asked questions about the needling technique for that muscle, including surface anatomy, referral pattern, caution points and needling direction.

Please study the Introductory Muscle Safety Grid as this is the 'go-to' document for the techniques and practical test on Friday & Saturday.

You can download this document on the 'My Courses' online theory page - Practical Course Downloads.

Please Contact Us with the details.

2-days before the practical course commencement date (after Wednesday 9am):

There's a $350 Transfer Fee for any practical course transfer without a medical certificate.

A $150 Transfer Fee for any practical course transfer with a medical certificate.

Please see our Terms & Conditions.

Please send your Medical Certificate within 48-hrs of contacting us,  to waive the late Transfer fee (before the practical course commencement date).

The Medical Certificate must be on letterhead with the medical Dr's name, address, phone number and provider number.

It must also include the reason why you are unable to attend / continue the course and the period of time that the restriction applies and must be signed by the medical doctor.

Once we've received your Medical Certificate, we'll transfer your Dry Needling practical course enrollment to a practical course at a later date. Your theory program will also be extended.

Please let us know which practical course you'd like to attend. 

Click this link: Dry Needling Courses - Locations, Dates & Prices

Please Note: We cannot waive the transfer fee if you contact us after the practical course commencement date.

Medical Certificate Terms & Conditions

Transferring to another practical course:

2-days before the practical course commencement date (after Wednesday 9am):

There's a $350 Transfer Fee for any practical course transfer without a medical certificate.

A $150 Transfer Fee for any practical course transfer with a medical certificate.

You can Transfer your Dry Needling practical course enrollment by logging in and clicking 'My Courses' under 'My Account'.

Then click the [Transfer] link next to your current course enrollment. 

After transferring your enrollment, you'll receive your new Welcome email. Access to your theory program will also be extended.

Dry Needling Courses - Locations, Dates & Prices

If you're unwell and unable to attend your practical course, we can waive the transfer fee if you send us your medical certificate within 48-hrs of contacting us.

The Medical Certificate* must be on letterhead with the medical Dr's name, address, phone number and provider number.

It must also include the reason why you are unable to attend / continue the course and the period of time that the restriction applies and must be signed by the medical doctor.

We cannot waive the transfer fee if you contact us after the practical course commencement date.

Once we've received your Medical Certificate, we can transfer your Dry Needling practical course enrollment to a practical course at a later date. 

Your theory program will also be extended.

2-days before the practical course commencement date (after Wednesday 9am):

There's a $350 Transfer Fee for any practical course transfer without a medical certificate.

A $150 Transfer Fee for any practical course transfer with a medical certificate.

Please click Here for all current practical course locations, dates & prices.

[Please be aware that once a practitioner Transfers to a practical course at a later date or their practical course enrollment is put On Hold and then wishes to cancel their course enrollment, there will be a fee equal to 100% of the total course fee with full course payment or payment plan].

Please see the CPD HC Terms & Conditions.

*A maximum of 2 course transfers are permissable when a medical certificate has been provided and the transfer fee has been waived. Thereafter, a transfer fee will be charged according to the CPD HC Transfer Fee's and Deadlines terms & conditions.

With regards to your enquiry, please click the CPD HC Terms & Conditions: Medical Conditions & Illness

Please Contact Us to let us know before enrolling in a course.

We suggest all practitioners enrol at least 6 weeks before the practical course date, in order to be fully prepared.

After enrollment, all therapists have access to the Online Theory Program, the Practical Technique videos and must-know Practical Course information.

We strongly recommend every practitioner reviews this content so they feel confident with the surface anatomy, caution points and DN practical techniques before attending the practical course.

We hope this helps answer your questions :))

I can't be needled. What should I do?

We understand under certain circumstances, a practitioner can not be a model for the dry needling techniques at the practical course.

If you can't be needled for ANY reason, please Contact Us at least 7-days before practical course commencement. Please see below.

You'll need to bring a friend / relative as you're model who you'll practice your needling techniques on throughout the whole practical course. 

Your model needs to attend the whole practical course. Your model can be anyone OTHER than a health practitioner. 

Please click HERE to download the Consent Form Information and HERE for you & your friend / model to sign.

Please email the signed consent form to us at least 7-days before the pracxtical course (info@cpdhealthgcourses.com).

CPD HC Terms & Conditions- Consent Form Nov 2021

You can download the App for FREE by clicking Here.

Please click this link to download the 2023 DN Intro Muscle Safety Grid.

Please click this link to download the 2023 DN Advanced Muscle Safety Grid.

Please click this link to download the 2023 DN Introductory Muscle Safety Grid.

Please click this link to download the 2023 DN Podiatrist Muscle Safety Grid.

You can download the App for FREE by clicking Here.

Please click this link to download the 2023 DN Intro Muscle Safety Grid.

Congratulations on completing the DN online theory program :))

Now...The MOST important thing to do after completing the online theory program, is to concentrate on completing the Muscle Safety Grid.

1. Where do I find the Muscle Safety Grid?

The Muscle Safety Grid can be found on the Dry Needling Video Training App which is available from the App Store & Google Play store.

You can download the App for FREE by clicking Here.

2. What should I do next?

Please log in to your 'My Courses' page and watch the "How to Study for your Practical Course" video. 

The video explains how to download the Dry Needling Video Training App from the App Store & Google Play store.

It also provides you with the DN Intro Muscle Safety Grid Password that you'll need in order to access and download the completed Muscle Safety Grid on the Dry Needling Video Training App.

After installing the App on your phone or tablet, you can download the Safety Grid by clicking the icon in the top left corner of the page (small circle with 3 lines).

Scroll down the page & click 'Safety Grid Links'. Then add the password and the completed Safety Grid will appear.

3. Please download and print the DN Introductory Practical Course Handout Notes (and the Advanced Notes) and bring them to the practical course.

4. You also need to fill in your own Muscle Safety Grid using the Introductory Handout Notes. 

5. Please learn all the Caution points, Needle directions, Grips and Referral Patterns for each muscle in the DN Introductory Muscle Safety Grid (17 / 24 muscles from the Introductory practical course notes).

Once you have completed the Introductory Muscle Safety Grid and learnt the Caution points, Needle directions, Grips and Referral Patterns, you're ready for the practical course! 

We will teach you all this important information at the practical course but please come to the practical with a copy of the completed Muscle Safety Grid.

We don't expect practitioners to remember referral pattens off by heart before they join the practical. They are a reference so when you attend the practical course you have some idea of the patterns when needling particular muscles. We will go over all these again at the practical course.

We don't expect practitioners to know the grips before they join the practical, but you'll find it easier to remember them if you have some idea of the names of the grips before attending the course. We will teach all these grips at the practical course.

It's a good idea to cross reference the Muscle Safety Grid information with the DN Introductory practical course handout notes which you should download, print and bring to the practical course.

Both of these are available on the 'My Courses' page.

After studying the above you'll be well prepared for the practical course.

The MOST important thing to do after completing the online theory program, is to concentrate on studying and remembering the DN Introductory Muscle Safety Grid. This is the go-to-documents for the practical course.

Where do I find the Muscle Safety Grids?

The Muscle Safety Grids can be downloaded from the Course Downloads section of your online theory program.

Please log in to your 'My Courses' page (where you've completed your theory) and look at the practical course checklist on the left hand side.

Please ensure you have downloaded & completed the Muscle Safety Grid and bring it to the course.

You can download the App for FREE by clicking Here.

The Password for the DN Introductory Muscle Safety Grid is Twitch17.

The Password for the DN Advanced Muscle Safety Grid is LTR2013.

If you're enrolled in the 80-hr Course or Intro course, please concentrate on completing the DN Introductory Muscle Safety Grid.

You can download the App for FREE by clicking Here.

The Password for the DN Advanced Muscle Safety Grid is LTR2013.

If you're enrolled in the 80-hr Course or Intro course, please concentrate on completing the DN Introductory Muscle Safety Grid.

The Password for the DN Introductory Muscle Safety Grid is Twitch17.

You can download the Intro & Advanced Muscle Safety Grids by logging in and clicking the 'My Courses' button under 'My Account'.

Then click Start or Resume your online theory - then click Practical Course Downloads.

Thanks for your email. That's great to hear you're interested in joining the CPD HC Dry Needling course.

Our customer service team is ready to help answer your questions.

Please click the links below to find the answer to your enquiry.

I hope this answers your questions :)) For more information please visit our FAQ page.

We hope to meet you at the practical course. Enrol Here.

With more time on your hands at present, this is the perfect time to enrol in a course & start your dry needling training by completing the online theory before joining the practical course.

Practical courses are scheduled to run from August, at this point in time.

Please click this link: Practical course Locations, Dates and Prices

If we're unable to run your practical course, you can transfer to another practical course at a later date, free of charge.

Any course payments will be automatically carried over to the course that you attend.

Please click this link to Enrol.

We will keep all practitioners enrolled in a course, updated.

I can't be needled. What should I do?

We understand under certain circumstances, a practitioner can not be a model for the dry needling techniques at the practical course.

If you can't be needled for ANY reason, please Contact Us at least 7-days before practical course commencement. Please see below.

You will need to bring a friend / relative / partner to the course who you'll practice your needling techniques on throughout the practical training. 

Your model needs to attend the whole practical course and can be anyone OTHER than a health practitioner. 

Please click HERE to download the consent form for you & your friend / model to sign and let us know your models name before attending the course.

You can either email the signed form to us or bring it to the practical course (info@cpdhealthcourses.com).

Please also complete the online consent form on the 'My Courses' page.

I can't be needled. What should I do?

We understand under certain circumstances, a practitioner can not be a model for the dry needling techniques at the practical course.

If you can't be needled for ANY reason, please Contact Us at least 7-days before practical course commencement. Please see below.

You'll need to bring a friend / relative as you're model who you'll practice your needling techniques on throughout the whole practical course. 

Your model needs to attend the whole practical course. Your model can be anyone OTHER than a health practitioner. 

Please click HERE to download the consent form for you & your friend / model to sign.

You can either email the signed formed to us or bring it to the practical course (info@cpdhealthgcourses.com).

We're sorry to hear your model is unavailable.

If you can't find another model, the best thing to do is self transfer your enrollment to a course at a later date.

CPD HC Transfer fee's.

Please click these links: 

How can I transfer to a practical course at a later date?

How do I put my enrolment On Hold?

You're welcome to put your enrolment On Hold indefinitely until you're ready to join us (or transfer to a practical course at a later date).

Please click this link: How do I put my enrolment On Hold?

You can access your Online Theory program indefinitely until you re-join a practical course, but if you join more than 12 months from the On Hold date, you’ll need to restart your online theory program from the beginning.

With continued access to your online theory modules, your payment plan will continue as scheduled.

An enrolment can be on hold for up to a maximum of 2 years.

While on hold, practitioners can still access their theory modules.

The enrolment will be cancelled if the practitioner does not complete the online theory and practical course within this period.

Please click this link: How do I put my enrolment On Hold?

Transfer fees apply to go On Hold but are not charged again when joining a practical course.

We kindly request that you transfer as soon as possible, as transfer fees increase as the practical course start date approaches.

Once you have completed the payment process, you will receive a Welcome email containing details about your On Hold enrollment.

Please Contact Us when you've completed all theory modules.

Please refer to the CPD HC On Hold & Online Theory Terms & Conditions 

You can transfer your enrolment by logging in and clicking 'My Courses' under 'My Account'.

Then click the 'FIND ANOTHER COURSE' button next to your current course enrollment (transfer fee's may apply).

Choose your practical course - allowing enough time time to complete all your theory modules before joining the practical course.

You'll be able to pay the Transfer fee at the next step.

After payment, you'll receive a new Welcome email with details about your practical course which is also confirmation of your enrolment in the course.

Access to your theory program will be extended.

Please ensure all theory modules are completed before joining the practical course.

You can self-transfer by logging in and clicking 'My Courses' under 'My Account'.

Click on the 'FIND ANOTHER COURSE' button located next to your current course enrollment and select the practical course you would like to transfer to.

Click on the transfer button to complete the transfer process, and note that the transfer fee has been waived for this transfer.

Once the transfer is complete, you will receive a new Welcome email that confirms your enrollment in the practical course and includes important details about the course.

Your access to the theory program will be extended, but please ensure that you have completed all theory modules before attending the practical course.

When you're ready to join us, please click this link: How can I transfer to a practical course when my enrolment is On Hold?

As we have not heard back from you, we've put your enrolment On-Hold.

According to the CPD HC On Hold Terms & Conditions:

If a practitioner informs us that they cannot attend the practical course, they may choose to self-transfer to another practical course or place their enrollment on hold within 48 hours of notifying us.

However, if the practitioner fails to take either action or contact us within 48 hours of the request, CPD HC retains the right to place their course enrollment on hold.

Unfortunately, according to our CPD HC Terms & Conditions, there will be a transfer fee if you join a future practical course.

When you're ready to join us, please click this link: How can I transfer to a practical course when my enrolment is On Hold?

Or please Contact Us when you're ready to join us.

It looks like your enrollment is presently On Hold.

We are in the process of scheduling an extra practical course soon.

I'll put you on the waitlist and keep you updated.

In the meantime, you're welcome to join the next available course.

Here are the current Course Locations, Dates & Prices. 

Please click this link: How do I join a Practical Course after being On Hold?

You're now enrolled in the practical course you requested. Shortly you'll receive your new Welcome email.

Access to your online theory program and practical course training videos will be updated/ extended. 

We're sorry to hear you won't be joining us.

We've put your enrolment On-Hold.

According to the CPD HC On Hold Terms & Conditions:

If a practitioner informs us that they cannot attend the practical course, they may choose to self-transfer to another practical course or place their enrollment on hold within 48 hours of notifying us.

However, if the practitioner fails to take either action or contact us within 48 hours of the request, CPD HC retains the right to place their course enrollment on hold.

Unfortunately, according to our CPD HC Terms & Conditions there will be a transfer fee when you join a future practical course.

Please Contact Us when you're ready to join us.

Thank you.

We've placed your Dry Needling practical course enrollment On Hold.

You can access your Online Theory program and transfer to a practical course with in the next 2-years.

Please click this link when you're ready to join us again: How do I join a Practical Course after being On Hold?

Your DN practical course is starting in less than 48-hrs and you haven't confirmed your attendance.

This is a notification to let you know your Dry Needling course enrolment has been placed On Hold.

CPD HC reserves the right to place an enrolment On Hold if a practitioners has not confirmed their attendance within 48-hrs of the practical course commencement date/ time.

A practitioner will need to pay the Late Transfer Fee when joining a practical course at a later date.

Access to the online theory program will recommence once the transfer fee has been paid.

Practitioners can self-transfer from On Hold to a practical course at a later date after paying the Late Transfer fee at that time ($350).

No refunds will be given once a course enrolment has been Transferred or put On Hold.

Please Contact Us when you're ready to join us.

Terms & Conditions

We have not received your full payment for the DN practical course, and it is now overdue.

Please note that all course fees must be paid in full before attending the practical course.

If payment is not received within 13 days before the practical course start date, CPD HC reserves the right to place your enrolment on hold.

You will be notified if your enrolment is placed on hold, and transfer options will be provided.

A practitioner will need to pay the Late Transfer Fee when joining a practical course at a later date.

Access to the online theory program will be put on hold.

No refunds will be given after a course enrolment has been Transferred or put On Hold.

Your DN practical course is starting in less than 48-hrs and it looks like you haven't started your online theory program.

 ALL online theory modules need to be completed before attending the practical course.

CPD HC reserves the right to place an enrolment On Hold if a practitioners online theory program has not been started 48-hrs before the practical course commencement date. 

CPD HC reserves the right to place an enrolment On Hold if less than 50% of the online theory program has been completed 48-hrs before the practical course commencement date. 

Practitioners will be notified of the transfer.

A practitioner will need to pay the Late Transfer Fee when joining a practical course at a later date.

They will have continued access to the online theory program.

Practitioners can self-transfer from On Hold to a practical course at a later date and pay the Late Transfer fee at that time ($350).

No refunds will be given once a course enrolment has been Transferred or put On Hold.

We're sorry to hear you won't be joining us.

We've placed your Dry Needling enrollment On Hold.

You can Log in and access your online theory program and rejoin a practical course within the next 2 years.

When you're ready to join us, please click this link: How can I transfer to a practical course when my enrolment is On Hold?

Unfortunately, according to the CPD HC Transfer Terms & Conditions, there will be a transfer fee.

Congratulations on successfully completing your Dry Needling Course.

To access the Online Practical Course Training Videos for another 7 days please click this link to Log in to the Video Training Site (VTS).

Use your email address as your Username (same email as logging into the CPD HC website) & your first name (all lower case) as your Password.

If you can't log in, please contact Sue at our Membership Site Customer Support Team using this email: videotraining@cpdhealthcourses.com

Please Contact Us if you need any other help :))

Congratulations on completing all the online theory in good time :))

The red exclamation mark with a video icon next to each unit means you need to complete the module before moving on to the next module.

Once you've completed the module, the video icon is replaced by a tick in a green circle (and the red exclamation mark remains).

This means you've successfully completed the module and you're ready to move on to the next module.

You can attend the practical course if you've completed 80% or more of the modules, but we highly recommend you complete 100% of the theory modules to ensure you have covered all of the necessary course content and feel fully prepared for the practical course.

If you're running short on time, the most important thing to do after completing at least 80% of your online theory program, is to concentrate on revising & learning everything on the Muscle Safety Grid. 

The Muscle Safety Grid is a summary of the must-know information about the most important muscles demonstrated at the practical course.

You can download it via the course download link on the modules page. It contains the muscles for the Saturday test.

It includes the Caution points, Needle directions, Grips and Referral patterns for each muscle with a caution point.

These are covered again at the practical course.

Please revise and learn all information on the Introductory Muscle Safety Grid before joining the practical course and bring it to the course.

Alternatively, you can transfer to a course at a later date- Late Transfer fees apply.

Practitioners can Self-Transfer or put their Dry Needling practical course enrollment On Hold (indefinitely) in order to complete the theory modules before attending the practical course at a later date.

We understand that life gets in the way sometimes :))

You have access to the online theory program until the final day of the practical course, but please complete the theory before Friday 5pm.

We want to ensure practitioners study the Muscle Safety Grid before joining the practical course because this is the go-to document for the practical.

You can download it via the course download link on the modules page. It contains the muscles for the test on Saturday.

Am I expected to know all the grips, referral patterns and cation points before attending the practical course?

Please learn the Caution points, Needle directions & Grips for each muscle on that grid. 

We will go over & teach all these again at the practical.

It's a good idea to cross-reference the Muscle Safety Grid information with online theory practical technique videos.

According to the CPD HC Terms & Conditions:

It is a mandatory requirement that a practitioner enrolled in a CPD HC Dry Needling Course has successfully completed ALL online theory modules before attending the practical course.

100% of the online theory program needs to have been completed by midnight, the day before before the practical course commencement date.

Attendance at the practical course may be refused if a practitioner has not completed all theory modules before attending the practical course.

Practitioners can self-transfer to a practical course at a later date (late transfer fees will apply).

How to Self Transfer (Late Transfer Fee's will apply):

Practitioners can self Transfer or put their Dry Needling practical course enrollment On Hold (indefinately) in order to complete the theory modules before attending the practical course at a later date.

CPD HC takes no responsibilty with regards to a practitioner being unable to Log in to their online theory program.

It is the responsibilty of the practitioner to contact CPD HC before the practical course commencement date, if they're unable to log in to start their theory program.

Congratulations on successfully completing your practical course :))

It looks like you didn't complete your online theory program before joining the practical course.

We've extended access to your theory modules.

Please log in with your previous username & password.

Please let us know when you've successfully completed all the modules so we can send your Certificate of Completion as we don't get confirmation of a practitioners theory completion after the practical course has been completed.

It looks like you have not started your Online Theory Program yet.

All modules need to be successfully completed before joining the practical course.

If a practitioner has completed LESS than 100% of their online theory program by midnight, the 2-days before practical course commencement date, a practitioner will not be permitted to attend the practical course the next day.

The 80-Hr Dry Needling Course for RMT's includes a 60-Hr Online Theory Program.

Please Contact Us if you have run out of time and cannot complete the program before attending the practical course.

How do I start my Online Theory Program?

Please Log in using your email address and Password you created when enrolling. 

You'll be directed to the 'My Courses' page. Please click 'Start'.

What is the Muscle Safety Grid and what do I need to do to complete it?

You can find the Muscle Safety Grid on the Free Dry Needling Training App. You can download the App by clicking Here. 

It includes the Caution points, Needle directions, Grips and Referral patterns for each muscle with a caution point. 

Please click this link: What is the Muscle Safety Grid and what do I need to do to complete it?

It looks like you completed the online theory in X

The theory program was updated in 2021 and so I've given you access to the new theory program.

There's a mandatory section that covers everything that's in your old version theory program.

Now there's also a technique video section after the mandatory section, that wasn't part of the old theory program.

I've moved your new program through to the technique video section. You're welcome to look at the mandatory section if you wish.

Please Log in and click the online consent form.

Then watch all these technique videos, as they will really help you when you join the practical course.

Also please download the Muscle Safety Grid and the most updated practical course handout, which are available when you open the new theory version under 'Course Downloads'.

The most important document to study & learn before attending the practical course is the Muscle Safety Grid as this is the Go-To document.

 I hope this helps :))

We look forward to meeting you at the practical course.

With more time on your hands at present, this is the perfect time to enrol in a course & start your dry needling training by completing the online theory before joining the practical course.

Please click the links below:

Here are the current Course Locations, Dates & Prices.

These courses fill up quickly, so please consider joining the next practical course and receive a $25 discount off your course price (expires on Sept 30th 2020).

If a place becomes available on your preferred practical course, we will let you know & transfer your enrolment (no charge).

After enrollment, you'll receive access to all the online theory modules... PLUS you'll have access to all practical technique videos to help you prepare for the practical course.

We totally understand the financial difficulties practitioners may be going through at present, so for a limited time only you can also Enrol for just $1 today (and pay the balance 14 days before your practical course - offer ends on June 30th).

Please click this link to ENROL.

The CPD HC Medical Acupuncture & Dry Needling course will teach you how to use an acupuncture needle to treat dysfunctions in skeletal muscle,
fascia, and connective tissue and diminish persistent peripheral nociceptive input.
 
If, as a palliative care physiotherapist, you are required to treat patients that experience myofascial pain due to myofascial trigger
points, I think this course would benefit your demographic. 
 
As part of your training, you will practice light-intensity dry needling techniques that would suit a palliative care setting.
 
Finally, should you wish to join us at one of our courses, you will receive complimentary access to the Dry Needling Video Training site
for one month. 
 
The site contains hundreds of training videos that cover common patient presentations and allow you to ask for specific training to suit your patient group.

Unfortunately, we're unable to change the payment dates of your payment plan, so if you've contacted us to let us know your payment is going to be late, we understand.  

Stripe automatically continues to attempt to charge a credit card associated with an account, at midnight on a daily basis. 

An automatic reminder will be sent to you each time an attempt is made, until there are enough funds in the account to cover the payment.

Please just ignore these daily reminders whilst you're unable to make the payment.

Once there are sufficient funds in your account, the payment will come out automatically and the reminders will cease.

Please note: the total course payment needs to be completed 2 week before practical course commencement in order to attend the practical course.

The default payment plan is set to $1 down payment with the remainder payment due 3-weeks before practical course commencement.

Practitioners can make an alternative choice of weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments on the checkout page by clicking the orange button next to the chosen plan - click HERE.

Your payment plan shows $1 down payment with the choice of weekly payments.

You can check this by clicking this link: How do I check my installment dates & payments?

Please let me know if you'd like to change the total payment to be scheduled 2 weeks before practical course commencement date.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

I'm sorry that there may have been some misunderstanding about your final course payment.

We sent you an email about your course reschedule. That email had the following information:

If you're paying with installments, please Contact Us if you'd like the final payment to be extended.

You can find this email in your inbox with the subject line: Dry Needling Course: Re-scheduled Practical Course

Unfortunately, we have no control over emails going to spam. If this is the case, please mark all CPD HC correspondence as 'not spam'.

We've refunded your course payment into the account you made the first payment from.

We've rescheduled this payment to be debited from your account, 2 weeks before your practical course commencement date.

You can check the installment dates or download your tax invoice by logging in and clicking My Invoice & Payments under My Account.

Apologies for the inconvenience caused.

Our records show that you have outstanding payment(s) for your upcoming Dry Needling course.

All course fees need to be paid in full prior to attending the practical course.

To make the full payment manually, please log in and click 'My Payments & Invoices'.

You can check your balance and update your credit card or pay with another card on the 'My Payments & Invoices' page.

Alternatively, please let me know if this invoice has already been paid. 

If we do not receive your payment or we don't hear from you within the next 24-hrs, we will assume you're not attending the practical course.

If you wish like to make alternative payment arrangements please contact us.

Please click HERE for infomation about how to transfer your enrollment to another practical course (transfer fee's may apply).

Your course fee has been cancelled or refunded via Stripe.

If you've paid $1, all upcoming payments have been cancelled.

All course refunds are deposited into the account you used to make the initial course payment and will appear on your statement within 5-10 days.

Your enrollment associated with this payment plan has also been cancelled.

No further action is required from you.

We've cancelled your enrollment and payment plan.

You will no longer be charged according to the installment schedule.

No further action is required from you at this time.

We've extended the date of your final payment.

The payment will now be automatically debited from the card / account you used to make the first payment on X

Please ensure there are enough funds in your account when the payment is due :))

Your practical course is on Hold.

If you still have payments remaining, your payment plan will continue as scheduled, so you can access your theory modules.

You can check your plan by logging in and clicking My Invoice & Payments under My Account.

Total payment for your course will be due 2 weeks before practical course commencement.

Access to your online theory program will be extended so you can continue to work through the modules before joining the practical course.

We've updated your final Course Payment date.

You can check your installment dates and payments and download your Invoice by logging in and clicking 'My Invoice & Payments' under 'My Account'.

Payments are automatically debited from the card / account you used to make the first payment.

Please ensure there are enough funds in your nominated card / account when payment is due :))

We've updated your Payment Plan.

Your final payment will be debited 2 weeks before your practical course commencement date.

You can check your installment dates and amounts by logging in and clicking My Invoice & Payments under My Account.

Payments are automatically debited from the card / account you used to make the first payment.

Please ensure there are enough funds in your nominated card / account when payment is due :))

We've updated your payment plan.

You can check your installment dates & payments by logging in and clicking My Invoice & Payments under My Account.

If you have any questions please Contact Us.

Your course is fast approaching & we've noticed you have an outstanding payment.

Please note that all course fees need to be paid in total no less than 1 week before practical course commencement.

If this outstanding payment has been made, please Contact Us to let us know.

You're now enrolled on the Dry Needling course you requested.

Shortly you'll receive your Welcome email with details about the course.

Please log in with the Username & Password you created when you first enrolled in the course.

After logging in, you'll be directed to the My Courses page where you'll find your theory modules.

Access to your online theory modules has been extended to the end of the practical course date.

Please complete all modules before attending the practical course.

Payment Plan:

If you're paying with installments, your payment plan dates have been updated.

You can check your installment dates and amounts by logging in and clicking My Invoice & Payments under My Account.

Payments are automatically debited from the card / account you used to make the first payment.

Please ensure there are enough funds in your nominated card / account when payment is due :))

Your DN course payment plan instalments have now been put On Hold.

You can check this by logging in and clicking 'My Invoice & Payments' under 'My Account'.

Access to your online theory modules will continue, so you can continue to work through the program before joining the practical course.

Afterr joining a course at a later date, any outstanding payments will be due 2 weeks before practical course commencement.

Your Dry Needling Practical course enrollment is now On Hold.

Access to your online theory modules will continue, so you can continue to work through the program before joining the practical course.

Payment Plan:

Any remaining payments will be automatically put on hold until you're ready to join a practical course.

After joining a practical course at a later date, any outstanding payments will be due 2 weeks before practical course commencement.

You can check your Payment Plan by logging in and clicking 'My Invoice & Payments' under 'My Account'.

If you have any questions please Contact Us.

We attempted to charge the card associated with your account.

Unfortunately, the charge was not authorised.

How do I change my credit card details so a different card is used to pay the installments?

Please Log in and click 'My Saved Credit Card' under 'My Account' and add your new card details.

Your payment/s will be automatically debited from the new card account.

You can check your installment dates / amounts and download your Invoice by clicking 'My Invoice & Payments' under 'My Account'.

Please ensure there are enough funds in your nominated card / account when payment is due :))

If you'd like to make alternative payment arrangements please Contact Us.

You can change the details that appear on the invoice to your employers details as below:

• Log in and Click 'My Profile' under 'My Account'.
• Tick the 'business address is billing address' and add your employer details to appear on the invoice.
• Then click SUBMIT at the bottom of the page.
• Then click 'My Invoices & Payments' where you can view & download the Tax Invoice with your employers details.

That's no problem. We respect you're privacy.

Please Contact Us to let us know, before attending the practical course.

We'll make a note of this but please ensure you let the lead presenter know when you arrive at the practical course.

Also, if a photo is being taken by a presenter, please excuse yourself from the group photo being taken at that time.

That's no problem. We respect you're privacy.

We've made note of your request not to be included in any photos/ videos during the practical course.

If a photo is being taken by a presenter, please excuse yourself from the group photo being taken at that time.

Please sign the online consent form on the 'My Courses' page before attending the practical course.

We've made note of your request not to be included in any photos/ videos during the practical course.

We will let the presenters know.

Please remind the lead presenter at the start of the practical course and excuse yourself when any photos are being taken. 

We've made note of your request not to be included in any photos/ videos during the practical course.

We will let the presenters know. Please remind the lead presenter at the start of the practical course.

Please excuse yourself when any photos are being taken. 

Can you please sign the online consent form on the 'My Courses' page before attending the practical course.

Please click the following links to download & print the 2023 practical course notes:

Please watch this video which explains how to access the Practical Course Handout.

Introductory Practical Course Notes

Advanced Practical Course Notes

Podiatry Practical Course Notes

Thanks for your email and medical certificate. There's no charge to transfer your enrollment.

I'm sorry to hear you were unable to continue the practical course last weekend.

The next available place is on X. Please let me know if you'd like to join this practical course.

You'll need to attend all 2.5 days including Friday (4.30- 8pm). You do not need to re-do the theory.

I've put your name on the waitlist. If a place becomes available I'll let you know.

Please bring a model to the next practical course.

Here are the details:

We understand under certain circumstances, a practitioner can not be a model for the dry needling techniques at the practical course.

If you're enrolled in a course and can't be needled for ANY reason, please Contact Us at least 7-days before practical course commencement.

You can bring a friend / relative / partner to the course who you'll practice your needling techniques on throughout the practical training. 

Your model needs to attend the whole practical course and can be anyone OTHER than a health practitioner. 

Please click HERE to download the consent form for you & your friend / model to sign and let us know your models name before attending the course.

You can either email the signed formed to us or bring it to the practical course (info@cpdhealthgcourses.com).

Please disregard the online consent form on the 'My Courses' page (and any automated reminders you may receive).

I look forward to hearing from you soon :))

We've posted another practical course and it's ready for enrolment.

Please click these links for the current Course Locations, Dates & Prices. Please click HERE to Enrol.

If you'd like to transfer your enrolment to a practical course at a later date, please open the 'Will you be joining us' email which has instructions on how to transfer or please click this link: How do I Transfer or go On Hold?

Your practical course is fast approaching and we'd like to confirm you'll be joining us.

If you can't attend this course, please give us plenty of notice by transferring to another practical course ASAP, as we have a long waitlist.

Transfers are FREE 15-days or more before the practical course commencement date*

If we don't hear from you by 5pm tomorrow, we'll assume you're not attending.

How to Transfer:

Please log in and click 'My Courses' under 'My Account'.

Then click the orange TRANSFER link next to your current course enrollment. All options will be displayed.

After transferring, you'll receive an email with details about your course. Access to your online theory program and practical course videos will be updated.

Alternatively please Contact Us if you'd like help to transfer.

* Please be aware of a recent change in our Terms & Conditions regarding late notice transfers as below.

If a practitioner chooses to Transfer or put their enrolment On Hold 14-days or less prior to their practical course commencement date, there will be a transfer fee of $150.

Practitioners who don't attain the safety standard required on the first practical test, are welcome to take a supplementary test on the same day. 

Supplementary Practical Course Test (SPCT):

Our goal is to provide all students with the confidence to apply the safest Dry Needling techniques to help their patients. We support all students by providing them with practical training and theoretical knowledge, prior to and during the Practical course.

Our support assists all students in achieving their goal of delivering safe Dry Needling practice, gaining progressive confidence and achieving greater efficacy with experience.

Students who do not reach the required standard during the Practical Course Test will be offered a Supplementary Practical Course Test (SPCT) on the same day.

The format for the SPCT is similar to the Initial Practical Test but with two examiners and a model. Students are required to demonstrate safe needling practice of muscles included in the Muscle Safety Grid. The focus of the SPCT consists of surface anatomy, needling direction, caution points and the referral pattern for the relevant muscle. 

A video recording of the SPCT will be taken to provide feedback for students, ensure testing consistency and provide evidence in case of disputes.

What happens if I don't pass the Supplementary Practical Course Test?

If a practitioner does not pass the Supplementary Practical Course Test (a requirement to continue onto the Advanced course on Sunday), they can complete the Supplementary Dry Needling Course again. This means enrolling & completing the Dry Needling online theory & practical course again at a reduced price of $350.

What happens if I don't pass the practical test the first time?

Practitioners who don't attain the safety standard required on the first practical test, are welcome to take a Supplementary Practical Course Test (SPCT) on the same day, after all other practitioners have been tested. 

If a practitioner does not pass the Supplementary Practical Course Test (a requirement to continue on to the DN Advanced course on Sunday), they can complete the Supplementary Dry Needling Course.

This means enrolling & completing the Dry Needling Course again which includes completing all online theory modules & the practical course again. On successful completion of the practical course test, practitioners can continue onto the Advanced techniques on Sunday.

The cost of enrolling in the Supplementary Dry Needling Course is $350.

If I don't pass the practical course test, can I have a re-test on the same day?

Yes. Practitioners who don't attain the safety standard required on the first practical test, are welcome to take a supplementary test on the same day. 

Supplementary Practical Course Test (SPCT):

Our goal is to provide all students with the confidence to apply the safest Dry Needling techniques to help their patients. We support all students by providing them with practical training and theoretical knowledge, prior to and during the Practical course.

Our support assists all students in achieving their goal of delivering safe Dry Needling practice, gaining progressive confidence and achieving greater efficacy with experience.

Students who do not reach the required standard during the Practical Course Test will be offered a Supplementary Practical Course Test (SPCT) on the same day.

The format for the SPCT is similar to the Initial Practical Test but with two examiners and a model. Students are required to demonstrate safe needling practice of muscles included in the Muscle Safety Grid. The focus of the SPCT consists of surface anatomy, needling direction, caution points and the referral pattern for the relevant muscle. 

A video recording of the SPCT will be taken to provide feedback for students, ensure testing consistency and provide evidence in case of disputes.

What happens if I don't pass the Supplementary Practical Course Test?

If a practitioner does not pass the Supplementary Practical Course Test (a requirement to continue onto the Advanced course on Sunday), they can complete the Supplementary Dry Needling Course again. This means enrolling & completing the Dry Needling online theory & practical course again at a reduced price of $350.

If I'm unsuccessful in passing the practical test, how do I enrol in the Supplementary Course?

Practitioners who don't attain the safety standard required on the first practical test, are welcome to take a Supplementary Practical Course Test (SPCT) on the same day. 

The cost of enrolling in the Supplementary Dry Needling Course is $350.

How do I enrol in a Supplementary Dry Needling Course?

Practitioners can enrol in any Supplementary Dry Needling Course in any location, at any time by clicking HERE.

After choosing the practical course, please add one of the following discount codes on the checkout page according to your profession: 80HRSUPP (for 80-hr DN course) or INTROSUPP (for DN Intro course) or PODSUPP (for Podiatry course) and click 'APPLY'.

Your course price will be reduced to $350. After payment you'll be enrolled in your choisen course and receive your Welcome email. You can log in with your previous Username & Password.

Here are the current Course Locations, Dates & Prices.

Please ensure you complete all your mandatory theory online modules and take time to watch the non-mandatory practical technique videos.

Your Question: What happens if I fail the practical test on Saturday?

Our goal is to provide all students with the confidence to apply the safest Dry Needling techniques to help their patients.

We support all students by providing them with practical training and theoretical knowledge, prior to and during the Practical course.

Our support assists all students in achieving their goal of delivering safe Dry Needling practice, gaining progressive confidence and achieving greater efficacy with experience.

First of all, we try to make the test as least stressful as possible.

We understand that tests can create nerves and nerves can make our minds go blank :((

The best way to lessen your nerves and feel prepared for the test is to know what the test involves.

1. Watch the online practical technique videos:

If you've already watched the practical technique videos, watch them again.

You'll see them again at the practical course next weekend.

2. Study the Muscle Safety Grid:

Now the most important thing to study now is the Muscle Safety Grid (MSG) which you can download & print from the online theory page.

This is the go-to document for the practical course and the practical test.

It's a good idea to look at the MSG whilst you review the practical technique videos again.

This is because it's a condensed document with all the Muscle Caution points, Needle directions, Grips and Referral patterns for each muscle with a caution point. 

This is what you need to study and remember for the test...especially the names of the caution points for each muscle. 

But especially for Biceps, Triceps and Soleus.

3. What to expect at the practical test on Saturday afternoon:

The practical test on Saturday afternoon is to ensure every practitioner is safe to continue on to the more Advanced techniques on Sunday.

We try to make the environment as relaxed as possible. 

You don't need to needle your model during the test...just use a guide tube to show where you'd place it and in which safe direction.

The test usually lasts about 5 mins and no one will be watching you except a presenter.

The first muscle you'll be asked to demonstrate will be the Upper Trapezius muscle. 

We will go over this technique in fine detail, many times on Saturday morning with 1 to 1 coaching.

At the test you'll be asked...what's the grip, what's the safe needle position & direction and what's the caution point.

After showing the upper traps technique safely, you'll be asked the following about any one of these muscles...Biceps, Triceps or Soleus:

• where is the muscle
• what's its action
• what's the caution point
• what's the grip
• what's the safe needle direction 
• what's the referral pattern

If you can show how you would safely needle (using a guide tube) one of the above muscles then you'll pass and you'll be able to join the Advanced course on Sunday.

What if you don't pass the first test?  

If you don't attain the required safety standard on the first practical test, you can take the test a second time at the end of testing, on the same day - the Supplementary Practical Course Test (SPCT).

The format for the SPCT is similar to the Initial Practical Test but with two examiners (one will test the other will video). 

Students are required to demonstrate safe needling practice of the upper trapezius again plus any 2 other muscles that are on the Muscle Safety Grid. 

The focus of the SPCT is again on the anatomy, needling direction, caution points and the referral pattern for the relevant muscle.

Why do we take a video of the second test?

A video recording of the SPCT will be taken to provide feedback for students, ensure testing consistency and provide evidence in case of disputes.

What happens if I don't pass the Supplementary Practical Course Test?

If a practitioner does not pass the Supplementary Practical Course Test (a requirement to continue onto the Advanced course on Sunday), they can complete the Dry Needling Course again. 

This means enrolling in the same course again, studying the online practical technique videos again & completing the Dry Needling practical course & test again.

The cost of the Supplementary Course is $350.

I hope this explanation helps.

The minimum qualification to join the Dry Needling Course is a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy.

However, in some circumstances, massage therapists who do not hold a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy can enrol in the Dry Needling Course for Remedial Massage Therapists.

This is dependant on whether a therapist can gain PI insurance to use Dry Needling Therapy based on their primary qualification and after successful completion of the CPD HC 80-Hr Dry Needling course.

Before enrolling in any CPD HC Dry Needling course, we advise all practitioners to check with their professional indemnity insurer that they'll be eligible to gain a DN Therapy endorsement on their Certificate of Currency to use DN Therapy after successful completion of the CPD HC Dry Needling course, with their current qualification.

Please click this link: Who should I contact about PI insurance?

Due to Professional Associations & PI Insurance guidelines, RMTs have to complete 80-hrs of Dry Needling training in order to qualify as a Dry Needling Therapist and so their course price is subsidised.

A Physio only needs to complete the DN Introductory course in order to qualify as a Dry Needling Therapist and the course price is $649.
 
Please click this link: What's the difference between the 80-hr Dry Needling course and the Dry Needling Introductory Advanced course?

Please Log in and click 'My Profile' under 'My Account'.

You can update all your details here, including your Password.

A Practitioners' email address is used for all CPD HC digital communication as well as a Username when logging into the CPD HC website to access their online theory modules.

To update/ change your email address, please log in with your existing email address (and your password).

Then click 'My Profile' under 'My Account'. Please add your new email address in the Username/ email address field.

You can update any other information on your profile page if you wish. 

Then click SUBMIT at the bottom of the page. You'll be directed to your theory modules.

You'll receive all CPD HC digital communication via this updated email address.

You can also log in using this email address as your Username.

Please Log in with your username (your email address) & password (your first name all lower case).

You'll be directed to your Profile page, where you can add your details and change your password.

Terms & Conditions:
 
In order to enrol in a course, all practitioners are required to agree that they have read and agreed to the CPD HC Terms & Conditions on the checkout page before any course fees are paid.
 
These Terms & Conditions are not hidden. There's a direct link to the Terms & Conditions on the checkout page which was agreed to when enrolling in the course: Please click HERE.
 
Online Theory:
 
After enrolling in the course, you had immediate access to the 60-hr online theory program.
 
Practitioners need to complete all online theory modules, before attending the practical course.
 
We sent you a Welcome email with details of how to start your online theory program.
 
This theory program provides a practitioner with all the necessary technical information needed in order to attend the practical course, including videos of the DN practical techniques. Access to the theory program is included in the course fee. 
 
When you enrolled in the course, you had full access to the 60-hr online theory program & technique videos from June 6 2022 until attendance at your chosen practical course course on X. 
 
Placing an enrollment On Hold:
 
We understand that things can change and a practitioner may not be able to attend the practical course date they initially enrolled in.
 
Due to this, there is an easy option for practitioners to self-transfer from a practical course and place an enrollment on hold indefinitely. 
 
This means the practitioner can continue to access & complete the 60-hr online theory program until they are ready to join a practical course at a more suitable time. 
 
A practitioner can transfer from On Hold to a practical course at any time. 

Why do we charge cancellation fees? 

In order to run a business, we need to organise the number of presenters teaching at a given course, flights, accomodation, catering and book training rooms well ahead of time.

• We need to organise & confirmed all practical course presenters, who often travel from interstate
• Course presenters block off time from their private practices in order to present at the practical course
• We need to book & pay for the appropriate training room according to enrolment numbers
• We need to book & confirm all presenter flights & accommodation
• We need to schedule the catering according to enrolment numbers
• We need to order, ship and store enough needling supplies according to course numbers 

If a practitioner decides to cancel their enrolment less than 4 weeks before the practical course date, other practitioners may be restricted from joining the course because they do not have enough time to complete the online theory program before attending the practical course.
 
Therefore, due to all of the above reasons which may not have been considered, we do not feel it is unreasonable to charge a cancellation fee based on the number of days a practitioner cancels their enrollment before the practical course commencement date.
 
Thank you.

Thanks for your interest in joining the Dry Needling Course.

We need a minimum number of practitioners to run this course, so please register your details on the CPD HC website as below.

We'll let you know when the course is ready for enrolment (dependant on number of enquiries & registrations).

Alternatively, you're welcome to join us in another loication in order to start your online theory program.

We can transfer your enrollment over to your preferred course once it's confirmed.

We run 7 practical courses in 5 location, every year.

Please click this link for current Course Locations, Dates & Prices. 

Unfortunately we are unable to cater for special dietary requirements.

Yes. The online theory program meets all relevant statutory requirements including Workplace Health & Safety, Infection Control & Hygiene policy requirements.

As a Student / New Graduate you can receive an extra $100 discount off the already discounted DN course. 

When you Enrol, please  choose your profession as Student / New Grad.

You don't need to add a discount code.

Your discounted course price will appear on the checkout page. 

Yes. After successful course completion, you'll receive your Certificate of Completion which you send to your Insurer.

They'll add a DN endorsement to your Certificate of Currency and you'll be qualified to use Dry Needling on your own. 

Here are the current Course Locations, Dates & Prices. Please click HERE to Enrol.

For reasons of privacy, I'm unable to forward any correspondence that was sent to Bethany.

We're happy to speak to X should she require any further information.

Many thanks.

If I'm unsuccessful in passing the practical test, how do I enrol in the Supplementary Course?

If a practitioner does not pass the Supplementary Practical Course Test they can enrol & complete the Dry Needling Course again which includes completing online practical course videos & practical course again at a reduced price.

The cost of enrolling in the Supplementary Dry Needling Course is $350.

Please click HERE to Enrol. Please click 'NO' when asked 'have you successfully completed a Dry Needling Course before?"

After choosing the practical course, please add one of the following discount codes on the checkout page according to your profession: 80HRSUPP (for 80-hr DN course) or INTROSUPP (for DN Intro course) or PODSUPP (for Podiatry course) and click 'APPLY'.

After adding the discount code, your course price will be reduced to $350.

After payment, you'll be enrolled in your chosen course and receive your Welcome email.

You'll have full access to the Intro theory modules straight after enrolling in the Supplementary course.

You can Log in with your previous Username & Password to complete the theory before joining the practical course.

Here are the current Course Locations & Dates. 

That's great to see you've enrolled in the Supplementary 80-Hr Dry Needling course.

We've moved your theory program forward so you can watch the technique videos without having to complete the MCQs.

Please Log in using your email address and password you created when enrolling. 

What happens if I don't pass the practical test the first time?

Practitioners who don't attain the safety standard required on the first practical test, are welcome to take a Supplementary Practical Course Test (SPCT) on the same day. 

The format for the SPCT is similar to the Initial Practical Test but with two examiners and a model.

Students are required to demonstrate safe needling practice of muscles included in the Muscle Safety Grid.

The focus of the SPCT consists of surface anatomy, needling direction, caution points and the referral pattern for the relevant muscle. 

A video recording of the SPCT will be taken to provide feedback for students, ensure testing consistency and provide evidence in case of disputes.

Our goal is to provide all students with the confidence to apply the safest Dry Needling techniques to help their patients.

We support all students by providing them with practical training and theoretical knowledge, prior to and during the Practical course.

Our support assists all students in achieving their goal of delivering safe Dry Needling practice, gaining progressive confidence and achieving greater efficacy with experience.

If I don't pass the Supplementary Practical Course Test - SPCT?

If a practitioner does not pass the Supplementary Practical Course Test they can enrol & complete the Dry Needling Course again which includes completing online practical course videos. 

The cost of enrolling in the Supplementary Dry Needling Course is $350.

How do I enrol in a Supplementary Dry Needling Course?

Practitioners can enrol in any Supplementary Dry Needling Course in any location, at any time by clicking HERE.

After choosing the practical course, please add one of the following discount codes on the checkout page according to your profession: 80HRSUPP (for 80-hr DN course) or INTROSUPP (for DN Intro course) or PODSUPP (for Podiatry course) and click 'APPLY'.

Your course price will be reduced to $350. After payment you'll be enrolled in your choisen course and receive your Welcome email. You can log in with your previous Username & Password.

Here are the current Course Locations, Dates & Prices. 

You can change the details that appear on the invoice to your employers details as below:

• Log in and Click 'My Profile' under 'My Account'.
• Tick the 'business address is billing address' and add your employer details to appear on the invoice.
• Then click SUBMIT at the bottom of the page.
• Then click 'My Invoices & Payments' where you can view & download the Tax Invoice with your employers details.

Unfortunately, once an invoice has been issued we cannot change the date on the invoice if a practitioner transfers to a practical course on a later or earlier date.

You can change the details that appear on the invoice as below:

• Log in and Click 'My Profile' under 'My Account'.
• Tick the 'business address is billing address' and add your employer details to appear on the invoice.
• Then click SUBMIT at the bottom of the page.
• Then click 'My Invoices & Payments' where you can view & download the Tax Invoice with your employers details.

Unfortunately, once an invoice has been issued we cannot change the date on the invoice if a practitioner transfers to a practical course on a later or earlier date.

Unfortunately, once an invoice has been issued we cannot change the date on the invoice if a practitioner transfers to a practical course on a later or earlier date.

Yes. Please click HERE and provide the following information:

Your employers: 

1. First name & surname
2. email address
3. Business name  
4. Business address

Please also let us know the following:

1. Your first name & surname
2. Your profession 
3. Which course you'd like to join (DN Introductory, Advanced, Introductory & Advanced Bundle, 80-hr DN course or Masterclass)
4. Where you'd like to join the practical course (the practical course location)
5. When you'd like to join the practical course (the practical course date)

Please click this link for current Course Locations, Dates & Prices.

After receiving these details, we'll email the CPD HC tax invoice to your employer.

You can enrol online. Click HERE to find out how.

Please Contact Us if your employer would like a PayPal invoice to pay for the course.

After payment, you'll be enrolled on the course and receive a Welcome email with details of how to start your online theory modules.

Please click this link: Terms & Conditions

There are multiple-choice questions after each module of the online theory.

Practical Test: 

There's a practical test on Saturday afternoon to ensure every practitioner is safe to use Dry Needling Therapy.

We try to make the environment as relaxed as possible.

Any questions asked at the test will have been covered.

Presenters will be assessing practitioners' safe needling handling throughout the day.

What to expect:

Practitioners are expected to know the names of all muscles covered and their actions.

All practitioners will be asked to demonstrate safe needling to the upper trapezius & infraspinatus muscles.

Each practitioner will also pick 1-2 muscles out of a bag and asked questions about the needling technique for that muscle, including the name, location, surface anatomy, referral pattern, caution points and direction of needling.

Every question asked will relate to muscle surface anatomy & safe needling techniques taught at the practical course so make sure you take good notes throughout the day. 

Please click this link: If I don't pass the practical course test, can I have a re-test on the same day?

In addition, your practical skills will also be assessed throughout the practical course to ensure you maintain a safe standard of practice.

Please note: CPD Health Courses reserves the right to video all practical examinations. The purpose of recording the practical examination is to provide important feedback to practitioners about their performance. The practical examination video recordings will be made available to the therapists on request (Terms & Conditions).

You can transfer to a practical course by clicking this link: How do I join a Practical Course after being On Hold?

You can Transfer your enrollment from oh hold to a practical course by logging in and clicking 'My Courses' under 'My Account'.

Then click the 'FIND ANOTHER COURSE' button next to your current On Hold enrollment.

Choose your practical course - allowing enough time to complete all your theory modules before joining the practical course.

After payment (if a fee is due), your enrollment will be transferred to your chosen practical course and you'll receive a Welcome email with details about your practical course which is also confirmation of your enrolment in the course.

Access to your theory program will be extended.

Please click this link: How do I access my account to check my course payment?

We've placed your enrolment on hold.

Please click this link: How to self-transfer to a practical course at a later date.

Please note that once a practitioner transfers from their first practical course enrollment to a later or earlier practical course or puts their enrolment On Hold and then wishes to cancel their course enrollment, course fees/ part payments cannot be refunded regardless of the time prior to the later practical course commencement.

You can join a Waitlist by logging in and clicking 'My Courses' under 'My Account'.

Then click the 'FIND ANOTHER COURSE' button next to your current enrollment.

Choose the practical course you'd like to attend and click the WAITLIST button.

Then add your details.

If a place becomes available, we'll let you know by email.

You'll also be notified on the 'My Courses' page.

All practitioners on the Waitlist will be notified at the same time.

As you informed us you are not going to attend the practical course but you have not self transferred (as per the CPD HC email sent), we have put your enrollment On Hold.

You can access your Online Theory program. Enrolments can be put on hold for a maximum of 2 years.

Unfortunately, according to our CPD HC Terms & Conditions there will be a transfer fee when you join the next practical course.

Please click this link when you're ready to join us again: How do I join a Practical Course after being On Hold?

Your DN course enrollment is now On Hold.

Access to your online theory modules will continue, so you can work through the modules before transferring to a practical course.

When you've almost completed your theory, you're welcome to transfer to a practical course by clicking this link: How do I join a Practical Course after being On Hold?

Your DN course enrollment is now On Hold.

Access to your online theory modules will continue, so you can continue to work through the modules before transferring to a practical course.

Please click this link when you're ready to join us again: How do I join a Practical Course after being On Hold?

Unfortunately, a transfer fee will apply when transferring.

We've transferred your enrollment. Shortly you'll receive your new Welcome email.

Access to your online theory program will be updated/ extended. 

We've added your name the Practical Course Waitlist you requested.

If a place becomes available on your preferred practical course, we will let you know & transfer your enrolment.

If you have payments remaining, we've update your Payment Plan.

You're now enrolled in the practical course you requested.

Shortly you'll receive your new Welcome email which is confirmation of your enrolment on this practical course date.

Please log in and complete your online theory program before attending the practical course.

Payment Plan:

We've updated your Payment Plan.

Your final payment has been updated and will be automatically debited 2 weeks before your new practical course commencement date.

You can check your installment dates and amounts by logging in and clicking 'My Invoice & Payments' under 'My Account'.

Payments are automatically debited from the card / account you used to make the first payment.

Please ensure there are enough funds in your nominated card / account when payment is due.

You're now enrolled in the practical course you requested.

Shortly you'll receive your new Welcome email.

Access to your online theory program has been updated/ extended. 

You're now enrolled in the Dry Needling Course you requested.

Please check your inbox for your Welcome email with details about your course.

Access to your online theory program has been updated/ extended. 

As you have access to complete your theory modules, your payment plan will continue as scheduled.

Your transfer fee has been waived.

You can Transfer your enrollment by logging in and clicking 'My Courses' under 'My Account'.

Then click the 'FIND ANOTHER COURSE' button next to your current course enrollment.

Choose your practical course and click the 'Transfer' button.

After transferring, you'll receive a new Welcome email with details about your practical course which is also confirmation of your enrolment in the course.

Access to your online theory program will be updated/ extended. 

If you still have payments remaining, your payment plan will continue as scheduled, so you still have access to complete your theory modules.

How to Transfer (transfer fee waived):

You can Transfer your enrollment by logging in and clicking 'My Courses' under 'My Account'.

Then click the 'FIND ANOTHER COURSE' button next to your current course enrollment.

Choose your practical course and click the 'Transfer' button. Your transfer fee has been waived.

After transferring, you'll receive a new Welcome email with details about your practical course which is also confirmation of your enrolment in the course.

Access to your online theory program will be updated/ extended. 

If you still have payments remaining, your payment plan will continue as scheduled, so you still have access to complete your theory modules.

Please click Here for all current practical course locations, dates & prices.

According to our Terms & Conditions, Transfer Fee / On Hold Fees are charged for any practical course transfer, once the online theory program has been accessed (when the 'Go' button has been clicked on the My Courses page).

Please refer to the CPD HC Transfer & On Hold Terms & Conditions. 

The reason we charge transfer fee's is because:

• The online theory program has been accessed
• We've organised & confirmed all practical course presenters who often travel from interstate 
• We've booked the appropriate room size / number of rooms according to enrolment numbers
• We've booked & confirmed all presenter flights & accommodation
• We've booked all catering for 3 days according to enrolment numbers

Also, practitioners who may have been on a waitlist to join this course are unable to take up a place now because they do not have enough time to complete the online theory program before practical course commencement.

Transfer Fees at time of publishing (Sept 2019):

Dry Needling Introductory, 80-hr DN course, DN Podiatry, DN Supplementary, Dry Needling Advanced or DN Masterclass practical course:

There's a $100 Transfer Fee for any practical course transfer 15 days or more from the practical course commencement. 

There's a $200 Transfer Fee for any practical course transfer 14 days or less from the practical course commencement. 

There's a $350 Transfer Fee for any practical course transfer 2 days prior to practical course commencement and anytime after practical course commencement.

You're now enrolled in the practical course you requested.

There's normally a transfer fee each time a practical course transfer is requested.

In some circumstances, this transfer fee is waived. Please see the CPD HC Terms & Conditions.

Shortly you'll receive your new Welcome email.

Access to your online theory modules has been extended to the end of the practical course date.

Please log in using your previous Username & Password.

If you have a payment plan, your installments will continue. You can check your installments by clicking 'My Invoices & Payments' under My Account.

[Please be aware that once a practitioner Transfers to a practical course at a later date or their practical course enrollment is put On Hold and then wishes to cancel their course enrollment, there will be a fee equal to 100% of the total course fee with full course payment or payment plan].

If the videos or content are not playing on your device here are the most likely causes.

Trouble Shooting Guide

The CPD Health Courses online training platform is tested daily. Here’s what we test for:

• Playing Speed
• Responsiveness
• Broken Links
• Rate of buffering\

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

This step may seem simple, but it’s an amazing fix in a number of situations. Try clearing your browser’s cache and restarting your web browser.

We always recommend this as the first step to troubleshooting playback issues.

• Chrome: Chrome — > Clear Browsing Data or History — > Show Full History — > Clear Browsing Data …
• Safari Preferences — > Privacy — -> Remove All Browsing Data
• Firefox History — > Clear recent history
• Internet Explorer Tools — > Internet Options — > Browsing History\

You can also “hard refresh” a certain webpage to clear the cache for that single page.

This is typically done by holding Shift and pressing refresh or reload.

Internet Speed

• Your Internet speed is slow. You need a moderate to fast internet speed.
• Your download speed should be at least 5 Megabits per second. You can check your Internet speed by clicking HERE.
• If your Internet speed is less than our recommendation you should try and connect to a faster network e.g. home/work/friend/library/university/college.
• Another reason could be that you're connecting to the Internet using a wireless connection.
• A wireless connection is significantly slower than a direct connection using a LAN cable to your modem.
• If you’re using your internet data connection, you’ll need all 4 bars to ensure a good connection

Resetting Your Internet Connection

Just like uploading, an internet connection can affect playback. Try resetting your router and make sure you have a secure connection. All set? It’s time to start investigating.

Check for Updates to your browser & device

It’s always a good idea to keep your software up to date. If you’re on an older version of a browser or operating system, there may be a bug that has been fixed with a more recent update. If a video is failing to play or consistently stuck buffering/loading, make sure you’re using the most up-to-date version of your browser or OS.

This is especially true on mobile devices, as the difference between versions can often have serious implications for certain functionality being supported or not. For example, iOS only started to support silent autoplay as of iOS10.

Disable Browser Extensions

Whether you’re using Extensions in Chrome or Safari, Firefox Add ons, or any kind of browser plugin, these 3rd party programs can sometimes cause unexpected problems when watching videos. Some example issues include preventing video playback, subverting stats, or trying to download a video instead of playing it.

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We are happy to assist you in completing your Dry Needling training. However, you should consider the following when assessing your suitability for this course.

To safely use Dry Needling, a therapist must be able to identify superficial blood vessels to avoid piercing them.

In addition, if bleeding does occur following Dry Needling, the therapist must be able to manage the bleeding safely and hygienically.

This requires visual confirmation of where the bleeding is located, manual compression to achieve haemostasis and verification that bleeding has ceased.

Once bleeding has stopped, you must also be able to clean all skin surfaces that have blood stains and ensure that your hands are sanitised before continuing further treatment.

If you are confident that your vision will not impair your ability to identify blood vessels and manage bleeding events, we would love to have you attend one of our courses.

We will also be happy to help you with access to and from the practical course venue.

Please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns.

You can join a Waitlist by logging in and clicking 'My Courses' under 'My Account'.

Then click the 'FIND ANOTHER COURSE' button next to your current enrollment.

Choose the practical course you'd like to attend and click the WAITLIST button.

Then add your details.

If a place becomes available, we'll let you know by email.

You'll also be notified on the 'My Courses' page.

All practitioners on the Waitlist will be notified at the same time.

To Transfer to another practical course, click the notification link or 'FIND ANOTHER COURSE' button and then choose the practical course with the available place.

After transferring, you'll receive a new Welcome email with details about your practical course which is also confirmation of your enrolment in the course.

Standard Transfer Fees apply from Jan 1st 2021 if you transfer to a course at a later date OR if your course was put On Hold by CPD HC.

You can join a Waitlist by logging in and clicking 'My Courses' under 'My Account'.

Then click the 'FIND ANOTHER COURSE' button next to your current enrollment.

Choose the practical course you'd like to attend and click the WAITLIST button.

Then add your details.

If a place becomes available, we'll let you know by email.

You'll also be notified on the 'My Courses' page.

All practitioners on the Waitlist will be notified at the same time.

To Transfer, click the notification link or 'FIND ANOTHER COURSE' button and then choose the practical course with the available place.

After transferring, you'll receive a new Welcome email with details about your practical course which is also confirmation of your enrolment in the course.

Standard Transfer Fees apply from Jan 1st 2021 if you transfer to a course at a later date OR if your course was put On Hold by CPD HC.

You can join a Waitlist by logging in and clicking 'My Courses' under 'My Account'.

Then click the 'FIND ANOTHER COURSE' button next to your current enrollment.

Choose the practical course you'd like to attend and click the WAITLIST button.

Then add your details.

If a place becomes available, we'll let you know by email.

You'll also be notified on the 'My Courses' page.

All practitioners on the Waitlist will be notified at the same time.

To Transfer to another practical course, click the notification link or 'FIND ANOTHER COURSE' button and then choose the practical course with the available place.

After transferring, you'll receive a new Welcome email with details about your practical course which is also confirmation of your enrolment in the course.

Standard Transfer Fees apply from Jan 1st 2021 if you transfer to a course at a later date OR if your course was put On Hold by CPD HC.

Please click Enrol - Add the course location, your profession & answer yes or no to the question 'Have you successfully completed a Dry Needling Course'? 

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the 'Waitlist' button next to the course you'd like to join.

Then add your details. You'll receive a confirmation email.

We'll let you know if a place becomes available. 

You're welcome to join a course on a different date in order to start your online theory program and watch the Practical Technique Videos at home.

Please click here to Enrol.

We'll let you know as soon as a place becomes available or an extra course is scheduled. 

We can transfer your enrolment for free and your theory progress won't be affected.

We've added your name to the Waitlist.

Please consider joining a practical course at a later date, so you can complete the theory modules before joining the practical course.

If a place becomes available, we'll contact you and you can transfer for free.

After enrollment, you'll receive access to all the online theory modules... PLUS you'll have access to all Practical Technique Videos to help you prepare for the practical course.

Please click this link to ENROL.

We've added your name to the Waitlist.

Please consider joining a practical course at a later date, so you can complete the theory modules before joining the practical course.

If a place becomes available, we'll contact you and you can transfer for free.

After enrollment, you'll receive access to all the online theory modules... PLUS you'll have access to all Practical Technique Videos to help you prepare for the practical course.

Please click this link to ENROL.

Your practical course is fast approaching and we'd like to confirm you'll be joining us.

If you can't attend this course, please give us plenty of notice by transferring to another practical course ASAP, as we have a long waitlist.

Transfers are FREE 15-days or more before the practical course commencement date*

If we don't hear from you by 5pm tomorrow, we'll assume you're not attending.

How to Transfer:

Please log in and click 'My Courses' under 'My Account'.

Then click the orange TRANSFER link next to your current course enrollment. All options will be displayed.

After transferring, you'll receive an email with details about your course. Access to your online theory program and practical course videos will be updated.

Alternatively please Contact Us if you'd like help to transfer.

* Please be aware of a recent change in our Terms & Conditions regarding late notice transfers as below.

If a practitioner chooses to Transfer or put their enrolment On Hold 14-days or less prior to their practical course commencement date, there will be a transfer fee of $150.

Can you please let me know by 5pm X if you'll be joining the practical course this weekend.
 
If I do not hear back from you by then, I'll assume you are not joining us.

Your practical course starts on Friday. Will you be joining us?

We are finalising our numbers for the practical course this weekend and you have not confirmed your attendance yet.

Can you please Contact Us ASAP to let us know if you'll be joining us.

If we do not hear from you by this Tuesday 5pm, we will place your enrolment On Hold indefinitely.

If you'd like to join the practical course at a later date after being on hold, transfer fees will apply.

Terms & Conditions - Placing an enrolment on hold

The Dry Needling Course for Remedial Massage Therapists is open to RMT's (Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy) and Sports Therapists (Advanced Diploma in Sports Therapy).

Due to Professional Associations & PI Insurance guidelines, RMTs need to complete 80-hrs of Dry Needling training.

This course consists of 68-hrs of online theory program plus 12-hrs practical course: Total 80-hrs DN training.

The course includes all the Introductory Dry Needling techniques. After successful practical course completion, you'll be qualified to use Dry Needling Therapy the very next day.

The online theory needs to be completed before joining the practical course.

We recommend practitioners enrol at least 4 weeks before practical course commencement in order to complete the online theory modules before joining the practical course.

Here are the current Course Locations & Dates. 

DN Introductory Practical Course: Friday 4pm-8pm & Saturday 8am-6pm

How is the 12-hr Practical Course presented?

Having completed your online theory program, you're ready to attend the Dry Needling Introductory practical training at a location of your choice.  

Here are the muscles that we'll cover in the 2023 practical course:?

• Upper Trapezius
• Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor,
• Teres Major & Latissimus Dorsi
• Brachioradialis, Deltoid, Biceps, Triceps
• Rectus Femoris & VMO
• Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus/Semimembranosus
• Peroneus Longus/Brevis, Tibialis Anterior
• Gastrocnemius, Soleus
• LES/Multifidi

How is the 68-hr Online Theory Program presented?

Online Theory Program: 68-hours. There are MCQ's after each module.

You can attempt the MCQ's as many times as you like.

Our comprehensive online program guides you through the following areas of study:

• Clinical anatomy
• Surface anatomy
• Common clinical conditions
• Definitions & Glossary
• Dry needling research

Plus: Online practical technique videos. Step-by-step videos to help you feel confident & prepared before arriving at the practical course. 

These video include:

• Correct grips 
• Needle directions
• Location of caution points
• Referral patterns

Plus:

• Module 1: Introduction & Benefits of Dry Needling
• Module 2: The History & Background of Dry Needling
• Module 3: The Neurophysiology of Dry Needling
• Module 4: Myofascial Trigger Points
• Module 5: Safety & Risk Management
• Module 6: Needling Techniques
• Module 7: Safety Review Part 1
• Module 8: Safety Review Part 2
• Module 9: Safety Review Part 3
• Module 10: Needling Techniques & Conditions Part 1
• Module 11: Needling Techniques & Conditions Part 2
• Module 12: Biotensegrity, Fibroblast activity & Research Analysis

Here are the current Course Locations & Dates. Please click HERE to Enrol.

No. You can join our Dry Needling course and become qualified to use DN Therapy after successful course completion even if the course is not recognised / accredited by your association.

You'll need PI Insurance to use Dry Needling Therapy after successful course completion.

Please clickthese links:

Do I need PI Insurance before I join the DN course?

We've trained hundred's of Chiropractors all over Australia in Dry Needling Therapy from 2013 to the present date.

The Dry Needling Introductory Course has been assessed by the Australian Chiropractors Association, a body recognised by the Chiropractic Board of Australia. The duration of the Dry Needling Introductory Course is 20 hours: 8 hours (Online Theory) and 12 hours (Face-to-Face Practical Course).

Introductory Course: 16-FLA Hours

The Dry Needling Advanced Course has been assessed by the Australian Chiropractors Association, a body recognised by the Chiropractic Board of Australia. The duration of the Dry Needling Advanced Course is 16 hours: 8 hours (Online Theory) and 8 hours (Face-to-Face Practical Course).

Advanced Course: 14-FLA Hours

After successfully completing the CPD Health Courses DN Introductory course or the DN Introductory & Advanced course, you'll also gain a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement from your PI insurance company by sending them your Certificate of Completion.

Intro Advanced Bundle Course: Course: 30-FLA Hours

Yes. We've trained thousands of therapists over the past 10 years. 

Our courses are accredited by the majority of professional associations in Australia and overseas. 

• Osteopathy Australia (20-CPD points)
• Australian Chiropractic Association (16-FLA points)
• Massage and Myotherapy Australia (30-CPD points)
• Myotherapy Association of Australia
• Australian Massage Association
• Australian Traditional Medicine Society (40-CE points)
• Australian Natural Therapies Association (80 hours for CPE).
• Note: The APA no longer offers Accreditation for any external courses. APA accreditation is not necessary in order to gain Dry Needling PI Insurance and CPD points/ hours.

We've trained many RMT's in Dry Needling Therapy who have been members of AMT, from 2013 to the present date.

AMT awards 100-CE Points after successful completion of the CPD HC Dry Needling Course for RMT's.

Please click this link: Course Accreditation (Home page of CPD HC website - scroll down the list for AMT).

Can I get a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement with my insurer after completing the CPD HC Dry Needling Course for Remedial Massage Therapists?

Yes. We've had many practitioners, including RMTs who are members of AMT, successfully complete our 80-hr Dry Needling course, gain a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement on their Certificate of Currency and start using Dry Needling Therapy the very next day.

After successful completion of the Dry Needling Course for RMT's, we send your Certificate of Completion that you send to your PI Insurer to gain a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement on your Certificate of Currency.

We have thousands of practitioners who are members of ANTA, who have successfully completed the CPD HC Dry Needling Course and become qualified Dry Needling Therapists.

As an ANTA Member, you're required to complete 20-hours of CPE per annum (Jan-Dec).

You can record your 80-hours of Dry Needling training as CPE Hours.

ANTA's CPE guidelines state that members can log CPE hours in many ways including completing short courses and undertaking further study.

Here's this link to the relevant page on the ANTA website.

We've trained hundreds of Physiotherapists all over Australia in Dry Needling Therapy from 2013 to the present date.

Please click HERE for more details about course accreditation (AHPRA & Insurance House correspondence).

The APA has not accredited ANY external courses since 2017 and accreditation is not necessary in order to gain Dry Needling PI Insurance and CPD points/ hours.

You can log 20-CPD hours/ points after successfully completing the DN Introductory Course.
You can log 36-CPD hours/ points after successfully completing the DN Introductory & Advanced Course.

After successfully completing the CPD Health Courses DN Introductory course or the DN Introductory & Advanced course, you'll also gain a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement from your PI insurance company by sending them your Certificate of Completion.

Dry Needling Course Accreditation.

Here’s some important information about APA course accreditation.

We've trained thousands of Physiotherapists all over Australia in Dry Needling Therapy from 2013 to the present date. 

You'll be able to log 20-CPD hours (40-points) and gain PI insurance cover for Dry Needling Therapy after successfully completing the CPD Health Courses DN Introductory course.

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) stopped accrediting ANY external continuing professional development courses including Dry Needling courses as of Jan 2017.

Our Dry Needling Introductory & Advanced Dry Needling Courses held continuous accreditation by the APA from Jan 2013 to Jan 2017.

What does this mean for Physiotherapists who wish to undergo Dry Needling training with respect to recording of CPD Hours & obtaining Professional Indemnity Insurance cover?

Once we became aware of the new APA CPD framework we endeavoured to clarify the implications for Physiotherapists with respect to Dry Needling training.

After correspondence (see below) with both the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the APA Group Insurer (Insurance House), we are pleased to confirm that Physiotherapists will be able to record CPD hours to meet the Physiotherapy Board of Australia’s Registration Standard and will be able to obtain PI Insurance cover once they successfully complete CPD Health Courses Dry Needling training.

CPD Health Courses Dry Needling Training - CPD Hours:

• Dry Needling Introductory Course: 20-hours
• Dry Needling Advanced Course: 16-hours

Correspondence:

• AHPRA Correspondence 19.09.16
• Insurance House Correspondence 19.08.16

More Course Information:

Dr Wayne Mahmoud is the Director of CPD Health Courses. He has over 30 years of clinical & teaching experience and a Masters Degree in Acupuncture.

Our DN Introductory course and DN Advanced course meet the highest safety standard required for professional indemnity insurance with regards to Dry Needling Therapy and fulfil the AHPRA CPD requirements (Intro = 20-CPD hrs / Advanced = 16-CPD hrs).

Please don't hesitate to let us know if you need any other information.

CPD HC recommends the Massage & Myotherapy Australia (MMA). 

On successful completion of the 80-Hr Dry Needling course, you will be eligible to record 30-points with MMA.

Please don't hesitate to Contact Us if you need any other information.

Please click this link: Course Accreditation

Yes. Members of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) are awarded 1 CE point per 2-hours of tuition.

ATMS award 40-CE points after successful completion of the 80-hour Dry Needling Course for Remedial Massage Therapists.

Can I get a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement with my insurer after completing the CPD HC 80-Hr Course?

Yes. We've had many RMTs successfully complete our 80-hr Dry Needling course, gain a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement on their Certificate of Currency and start using Dry Needling Therapy the very next day.

After successful completion of the 80-hr DN course, we send your Certificate of Completion that you send to your PI Insurer to gain a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement on your Certificate of Currency.

No. You can join our Dry Needling course and become qualified to use DN Therapy in your practice after successful course completion even though it may not be recognised/ accredited by your association.

As an EP/ SS, you're welcome to join the DN Introductory / or Intro & DN Advanced course.

Dry needling is not in the scope of practice of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist & ESSA does not recognise Dry Needling training for CPD hours (but you are still welcome to join us). 

We advise all practitioners to check with your professional indemnity insurer that they will be covered to use Dry Needling Therapy subject to successful completion of the DN course. 

If your insurer is charging an expensive extra fee to add a Dry Needling endorsement to a current EP Insurance policy, you may wish to contact another insurance provider such as AON 1800 462 558 or BizCover 1300 920 864 who may charge a more reasonable amount for the endorsement.

The 80-hr DN Course doesn't need to be accredited by your association in order to gain PI Insurance after successful course completion.

The CPD Health Courses 80-Hour Dry Needling Course meets the safety standards and protocols to gain a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement with Insurers.

After successful completion of the 80-hr DN course, we send your Certificate of Completion that you send to your PI Insurer to gain a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement on your Certificate of Currency.

You can also record your 80-hours of Dry Needling training as CPE Hours.

Before enrolling in any of our courses, we advise all practitioners to check with their professional indemnity insurer that they'll be eligible to gain a DN Therapy endorsement on their Certificate of Currency to use DN Therapy after successful completion of the CPD HC Dry Needling course.

Yes. The 80-hour Dry Needling Course for RMTs has been granted full accreditation by MMA (Massage & Myotherapy Australia).

On successful completion of this course you will be eligible to record 30-points.

The Dry Needling Introductory Course has been granted full accreditation by OA (Osteopathy Australia). On successful completion of this course you will be eligible to record 20 CPD hours.

The Dry Needling Advanced Course has been granted full accreditation by OA (Osteopathy Australia) . On successful completion of this course you will be eligible to record 16 CPD hours.

The CPD HC Dry Needling course is recognised & accreditated in Australia & the UK.

Please contact your country's association / professional body/ insurance company to see if you can are qualified to use Dry Needling Therapy in your country.

Yes! The CPD Health Courses Dry Needling Introductory & Advanced courses have both been accredited by the QI & CPD program.

CPD Health courses Dry Needling courses are the only RACGP accredited Dry Needling course in Australia.

Dry Needling Introductory course: 40 category 1 points.

Dry Needling Advanced course: 40 category 1 points.

Please click HERE for more information.

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the national professional boards that it supports, do not approve, endorse or recommend courses for the purposes of continuing professional development.

Each professional board publishes general advice about the types of CPD that should be undertaken in order to meet their specific registration standards. This information can be found on the respective professional board pages on the AHPRA website.

In general, practitioners need to assess the suitability of CPD activities with respect to their relevance and their potential benefits in terms of improving academic knowledge, and skills within their scope of practice framework.

You're welcome to join us. You'll need to be fully registered in order to gain PI Insurance and use Dry Needling Therapy in private practice.

Please contact the registration board.

All practitioners need to ensure they have PI Insurance with a Dry Needling Therapy endorsment before using Dry Needling on patients/ clients.

There's no test on the Advanced practical course.

There are MCQ's after each module in the Dry Needling Online Theory program.

The pass mark for each is 100%.

You’ll have 2 attempts to answer each question correctly.

If you don’t achieve the required pass mark, you’ll be required to complete the assessment task again.

You can attempt to achieve the pass mark multiple times.

The online theory content will be reviewed during the practical course with respect to the safety elements.

All assessment tasks must be successfully completed at least 48 hours before to the start of your practical course.

The practical course runs on Friday 4pm-8pm, Saturday 8am-6pm.

After completing your online theory program, you're ready to attend the practical training at a location of your choice. 

There's a practical test on Saturday afternoon to ensure every practitioner is safe to use Dry Needling Therapy.

We try to make the environment as relaxed as possible. Any questions asked at the test will have been covered.

Presenters will be assessing practitioners' safe needling handling throughout the day.

What to expect:

Practitioners are expected to know the names of all muscles covered and their actions.

All practitioners will be asked to demonstrate safe needling to the upper trapezius muscle.

Each practitioner will also pick 1-2 muscles out of a bag and asked questions about the needling technique for that muscle, including the name, location, surface anatomy, referral pattern, caution points and direction of needling.

Every question asked will relate to muscle surface anatomy & safe needling techniques taught in the practical course so make sure you take good notes throughout the day. 

What happens if I don't pass the practical course test, can I have a re-test on the same day? Yes.

Practitioners who don't attain the safety standard required on the first practical test, are welcome to take a Supplementary Practical Course Test (SPCT) on the same day. 

If a practitioner does not pass the Supplementary Practical Course Test they can complete the Supplementary Dry Needling Course.

This means enrolling & completing the Dry Needling Course again which includes completing all online theory modules & the practical course again. 

The cost of enrolling in the Supplementary Dry Needling Course is $350.

In addition, your practical skills will also be assessed throughout the practical course to ensure you maintain a safe standard of practice.

Please note: CPD Health Courses reserves the right to video all practical examinations.

The purpose of recording the practical examination is to provide important feedback to practitioners about their performance. The practical examination video recordings will be made available to the therapists on request (Terms & Conditions).

Please Contact Us if you need any other information.

The 80-hr DN Course is open to RMT's (Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy), Sports Therapists (Advanced Diploma in Sports Therapy).

This course consists of 68-hrs of online theory program plus 12-hrs practical course: Total 80-hrs DN training.

The 68-hr online theory program provides you with all the necessary clinical & surface anatomy presented in easy-to-watch video modules.

You can stop & start as many times as you like.

After enrollment - if you decide it's not for you, if you let us know within 1 week of enrolling, we'll cancel your remaining payment.

More information

The practical course runs on Friday 4pm-8pm & Saturday 8am-6pm.

After completing your online theory program, you're ready to attend the practical training at a location of your choice. 

There's a practical test on Saturday afternoon to ensure every practitioner is safe to use Dry Needling Therapy.

We try to make the environment as relaxed as possible. Any questions asked at the test will have been covered.

Presenters will be assessing practitioners' safe needling handling throughout the day.

What to expect:

Practitioners are expected to know the names of all muscles covered and their actions.

All practitioners will be asked to demonstrate safe needling to the upper trapezius muscle.

Each practitioner will also pick 1-2 muscles out of a bag and asked questions about the needling technique for that muscle, including the name, location, surface anatomy, referral pattern, caution points and direction of needling.

Every question asked will relate to muscle surface anatomy & safe needling techniques taught in the practical course so make sure you take good notes throughout the day. 

What happens if I don't pass the practical course test, can I have a re-test on the same day? Yes.

Practitioners who don't attain the safety standard required on the first practical test, are welcome to take a Supplementary Practical Course Test (SPCT) on the same day. 

If a practitioner does not pass the Supplementary Practical Course Test they can complete the Supplementary Dry Needling Course.

This means enrolling & completing the Dry Needling Course again which includes completing all online theory modules & the practical course again. 

The cost of enrolling in the Supplementary Dry Needling Course is $350.

In addition, your practical skills will also be assessed throughout the practical course to ensure you maintain a safe standard of practice.

Please note: CPD Health Courses reserves the right to video all practical examinations.

The purpose of recording the practical examination is to provide important feedback to practitioners about their performance. The practical examination video recordings will be made available to the therapists on request (Terms & Conditions).

Please Contact Us if you need any other information.

No. You can join our Dry Needling course and become qualified to use DN Therapy in your practice after successful course completion even though it may not be recognised/ accredited by your association.

We've trained many RMT's in Dry Needling Therapy who have been members of AMT, from 2013 to the present date.

AMT awards 100-CE Points after successful completion of the CPD HC Dry Needling Course for RMT's.

Please click this link: Course Accreditation (Home page of CPD HC website - scroll down the list for AMT).

Does this course meet the insurance requirements to perform Dry Needling Therapist once I've successfully completed the course?

Yes :)) This course meets the highest safty standard required to gain PI Insurance for Dry Needling Therapy after successful course completion.

Can I get a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement with my insurer after completing the CPD HC 80-Hr Course?

Yes. We've had many practitioners, including RMTs who are members of AMT, successfully complete our Dry Needling Course for RMT's, gain a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement on their Certificate of Currency and start using Dry Needling Therapy the very next day.

After successful completion of the Dry Needling Course for RMT's, we send your Certificate of Completion that you send to your PI Insurer to gain a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement on your Certificate of Currency.

Yes. As an ANTA Member, you're required to complete 20-hours of CPE per annum (Jan-Dec).

You can record your 80-hours of Dry Needling training as CPE Hours. ANTA's CPE guidelines state that members can log CPE hours in many ways including completing short courses and undertaking further study.

Here's this link to the relevant page on the ANTA website.

The 80-hr DN Course doesn't need to be accredited by your association (ANTA) in order to gain PI Insurance after successful course completion.

The CPD HC 80-hr DN course is accredited / recommended by all other Massage Associations in Australia (5).

ANTA members and PI Insurance:

Following submissions to insurance brokers Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) about our safety standards and protocols, our 80-Hour Dry Needling Course became the Dry Needling course AJG recommends to policy holders.

It is because of this status and strong relationship we have with AJG that we have now secured a co-branded Professional Indemnity policy for practitioners, as an ANTA Member who may have completed the CPD HC 80-Hour Dry Needling course.

Can I get a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement with my insurer after completing the CPD HC 80-Hr Course?

Yes. We've had many practitioners, including RMTs & Naturopaths who are members of ANTA, successfully complete our 80-hr Dry Needling course, gain a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement on their Certificate of Currency and start using Dry Needling Therapy the very next day.

Recently appointed ANTA Executive Officer, Jim Olds decided to withdraw the ANTA accreditation held by CPD HC for our Dry Needling course from 2013 - 2018.

According to Mr Olds, his decision was based on a recent increase in the number of reported adverse events following Dry Needling therapy by Remedial Massage Therapists. We were advised that in order for our 80-Hour Dry Needling course to be accredited by ANTA we must increase the practical course component from 20 to 60 hours.

Since being advised of this new policy we have been in discussions with Mr Olds and have tried to explain that his decision to request an increase in the face to face hours for our Dry Needling course is not the solution to the undeniable increase in Dry Needling adverse events.

If you're insured with Arthur J Gallagher: 

Well before ANTA became aware of an increase in Dry Needling incidents we took the initiative to contact Arthur J Gallagher, other major Group Insurers/Brokers, and the major professional associations about our concerns in 2017.

As the largest Dry Needling Education providers in Australia, CPD Health Courses became very concerned about some of the course standards, pre-requisite education, course content, presenter qualifications, and examination/testing protocols.

Throwing more face-to-face hours at a course doesn't make it safe and will not reduce the number of adverse events.

Evidence shows that it's much more important to ensure that a course has the following key components if it is to be deemed safe:

• The qualifications & experience of the education provider
• The training of the co-presenters
• The student to presenter ratio
• The testing & examination standards
• The content of the course and safety emphasis
• The anatomical knowledge of the presenter & required safe standard
• The way that demonstrations are presented
• Which muscles are covered during the course
• Which other professional associations accredit a course

What to do next: PI Insurance for Dry Needling Therapy:

The process of gaining cover is easy. Please contact AJG or your PI Insurer to discuss your Dry Needling insurance cover.

Other PI Insurers:

After successful completion of the 80-hr DN course, send your Certificate of Completion to your PI Insurer to gain a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement on your Certificate of Currency.

Some Insurance companies may charge a small fee to add this endorsement, whilst other do not.

You may also wish to contact the following companies to get a quote with regards to RMT PI Insurance with a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement:

AON 1800 462 558 (Massage & Myotherapy Australia group Insurer)

BizCover 1300 920 864 

Other Insurance Companies - please click this link: Who should I contact about PI insurance?

If I'd like to change my Professional Association, who would CPD HC recommend?

CPD HC recommends the Massage & Myotherapy Australia (MMA). 

On successful completion of this course you will be eligible to record 30-points with MMA.

Please don't hesitate to Contact Us if you need any other information.

We've trained hundred's of Physiotherapists all over Australia in Dry Needling Therapy from 2013 to the present date.

You can log 20-CPD hours/ points after successfully completing the DN Introductory Course.
You can log 36-CPD hours/ points after successfully completing the DN Introductory & Advanced Course.

After successfully completing the CPD Health Courses DN Introductory course or the DN Introductory & Advanced course, you'll also gain a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement from your PI insurance company by sending them your Certificate of Completion.

Please click HERE for more details about course accreditation (AHPRA & Insurance House correspondence).

Yes. There can be some confusion with dry needling course accreditation v's practitioner accreditation. 

Practicing Dry Needling after completing the CPD HC Dry Needling course: 

ATMS DN course accreditation is not required if you wish to use dry needling techniques as part of your remedial massage treatment protocol.

However Dry needling should be listed on your public indemnity insurance policy.

You can call yourself an ATMS accredited Dry Needling practitioner if you have an Ad Diploma in Remedial Massage and you've completed a 100-hr face to face course.

Yes. You can still use DN Therapy even if your association doesn’t recognise this Dry Needling course because the CPD HC Dry Needling courses meet the standard required for professional indemnity insurance.

We advise all practitioner to contact their PI Insurer before enrolling in a course.

No. But to gain a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement on your insurance policy you may need to be a member of an association. Please check with your insurer.

As an EP/ SS, you're welcome to join the DN Introductory / or Intro & DN Advanced course.

Dry needling is not in the scope of practice of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist & ESSA does not recognise Dry Needling training for CPD hours (but you are still welcome to join us). 

We advise all practitioners to check with your professional indemnity insurer that they will be covered to use Dry Needling Therapy subject to successful completion of the DN course. 

If your insurer is charging an expensive extra fee to add a Dry Needling endorsement to a current EP Insurance policy, you may wish to contact another insurance provider such as AON  1800 462 558 or BizCover 1300 920 864 who may charge a more reasonable amount for the endorsement.