Frequently Asked Questions

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).

Attendance

Bank

Certificate of Completion

Consent

Practitioner Consent Form on the My Courses page

Please read the following information, which 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 7 days before the start of your practical course.

Please Note:

If you are unable to be needled for ANY reason as below, please bring a model.

Needle phobia
Allergy to stainless steel & copper
Any stage of pregnancy
Religious grounds
Any area of your body that cannot be needled
If YOU are unable to needle male practitioners or female practitioners attending your practical course
If you are unable to be needled BY male or female practitioners attending your practical course
Any other reason not highlighted above

If any of the above apply to you, please Contact Us at least 7 days before the practical course start date so we can send you a Model Consent Form.

CPD HC cannot guarantee to pair any practitioner up with a same gender practitioner throughout any practical course.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PRACTICAL COURSE-PLEASE READ

CONSENT

During the Dry Needling Practical Course, you will be required to practice dry needling techniques on other participants, both male and female and allow them to practice on you.
You will be asked to pair up and rotate partners, both male & female, throughout the training to maximise your learning experience and ensure the course stays on schedule.
If you withdraw your consent to be needled before or during the practical course, you will need to withdraw from the practical course and reschedule your training.
If you choose to withdraw from the course for any reason, you can transfer to a future course but a transfer fee will apply (see Terms & Conditions). Please note that course fees are non-refundable.
If you are unable to be needled for ANY reason, including religous reasons, you must contact us at least 7 days before the practical course start date.

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

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Lowered Immune Function

• Metal Allergies

• Chronic oedema or Lymphoedema

• Recent Axillary & Inguinal Node Dissection

• Open skin wounds or injuries

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.

Advanced Course

If you are attending the Advanced Dry Needling Course and have undergone any 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 will 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.

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 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

CPD Health Courses holds no liability for any accidents, incidents, or adverse events that occur after you complete your training. The decision to utilize Dry Needling in your practice as a therapist is solely up to you.

Our education and training programs are carefully designed based on the latest knowledge of mechanisms, clinical reasoning processes, safety protocols, and published evidence. However, it is the therapist's responsibility and duty to determine whether Dry Needling is suitable, within their scope of practice and expertise, and whether it is safe and effective for each patient's specific clinical condition, as with all therapeutic interventions.

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

Correspondence

Course Cancellation

I'm enrolled in the DN course and going through the theory. I don't think I'll use the DN techniques. How do I cancel my enrollment?

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.

Course Prices

Course Re-scheduling

Covid

Covid 19 Information

Practical Course

I'm enrolled in an upcoming practical course. Is my course running with the current Covid restrictions?

Most Dry Needling practical courses are scheduled to run in most locations from August 2020 onwards.

However as we all know, in this current environment things can change very quickly, so we ask for your patience & understanding if your course is re-scheduled to a later date at short notice.

Some courses may need to be rescheduled due to the following reasons.

1. Government Restrictions:

If we're unable to run a course due to Government restrictions, we'll contact all practitioners ASAP, before the practical course start date. Your course will be rescheduled to a later date.

2. Venues:

In order to run a practical course we are dependant on the centre to be open.

Fremantle:

Some teaching institutions such as UNDA (Fremantle WA) are not open yet (July 2020), so we're in daily contact with management for any updates.

We still hope to run the courses scheduled at UNDA in September & November. We'll keep you updated.

If we find an alternative venue to run the practical course in Perth, such as a Co-working space with a large room, we'll let you know.

Melbourne:

With SSNT (Fitzroy Melbourne) currently closed, we've recently secured a Co-working space in Hawthorn Melbourne to run the course from.

So all practical courses scheduled in Melbourne from September, will now be relocated to run from Hawthorn until the end of 2020.

Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart & Townsville:

All courses in the above locations above are scheduled to run from August and September 2020 onwards (correct as of 22nd July 2020).

Practical courses in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart & Townsville run from Co-working spaces which have more flexible opening criteria, so these courses are scheduled to run as posted on the Locations page of the CPD HC website.

3. Presenter Availability:

We have very experienced presenters who live in most practical course locations, so we're not dependant on presenters travelling from one state to another in order to present a practical course.

We're closely monitoring advice given by the Australian Government Department of Health on any changes that may occur between now and your practical course commencement date. We'll keep you updated.

No Needle

Transfer

Enrollment Enquiries

Covid-Safe Plan

Covid Safe Plan

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.

Please note that all our presenter team are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PRACTICAL COURSE-PLEASE READ

CPD Health Courses - 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 that you may have been in close contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus. You should monitor your health and seek urgent 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, understood and agree to the consent 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 applies to the period before attending the practical course or at any time during the course.

Please read carefully:

It is a government requirement that you are fully vaccinated to attend the practical course.
You may be asked to show your vaccine evidence by the venue staff or management, so please bring this with you to the practical course.
You must also check in to the venue using the government app and wear a face mask for the course duration.
By agreeing to this consent form, you confirm that you meet the vaccination requirements, check-in, face-mask requirements for these centres. Don't hesitate to Contact Us if you will not meet the vaccination requirements or have any concerns before your practical course.
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); 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 (if required). 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

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

Infrared Forehead Temperature Check (if required)

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 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 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 (Melbourne & Sydney ONLY), Sign-in, Mask-wearing & Temperature Test policy (if required).

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.

Refunds

I'm enrolled in the course and I'm pregnant. Can I still attend the practical course?

Please note: The CPD HC Standard Refund Policy applies from Jan 1st 2021.

COVID-19 No Needle Policy:

Prior to COVID-19 restrictions, we allowed practitioners who were unable to be needled due to pregnancy, to attend the practical course by providing a model at the practical course.

Due to restrictions on the number of people in a given space at present and the added safety procedures that we have implemented at our practical courses during the Covid restriction period, unfortunately this offer is only available if there are enough places available to include your model.

If you're a therapist who's already enrolled in a Dry Needling course and can't be needled, please Contact Us as soon as possible to let us know.

You'll need to bring a model to the whole practical course if there are enough places available (from Friday 5pm until Sunday 5pm).

You can only bring 1 model during ther Covid period.

Please click HERE to download the model / practitioner Consent Form. Please bring the signed consent form to the practical course.

How do I put my practical course On Hold or Transfer to a Practical course at a later date?*

To put your Dry Needling practical course enrollment On Hold or Transfer please Log in and click 'My Courses' under 'My Account'.

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

Click the 'Go On-Hold' button or choose a practical course at a later date.

After payment (only charged if transferring 14 days or less prior to the practical course commencement date), you'll receive an email with details about your transfer.

When you're ready to join a practical course, you can log in and click [Transfer] on the 'My Courses' page and choose the practical course you'd like to join (no extra charge).

Access to the online theory modules & practical technique videos will be extended.

Alternatively, please Contact Us and we'll put your enrollment On Hold / Transfer your enrolment for you.

Thanks for your patience & understanding.

* Please be aware of our Terms & Conditions regarding late notice transfer fees during the Covid Period.

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

Normal Transfer Fees will apply again from October 31st 2020 as below.

I'm travelling from interstate / the country to attend my practical course. Can I transfer or get a refund if there are government travel restrictions and I can't attend my course?

Practical Course Safety Details

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

Having reviewed the Government’s advice, your practical course is going ahead with safety measures as per the Department of Health guidelines.

Here are the measures we have put in place to ensure that we maintain the highest level of safety and that we comply with the advice given by the Department of Health:

You should not attend the course if you have returned from any overseas travel within 7 days of commencement of your practical course
You should not attend the course if you think that you may have been in close contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus, you should monitor your health and seek urgent medical attention
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
Any course participant who develops a cough, sore throat, fever, headache or runny nose will be asked to seek urgent medical attention and discontinue their practical course training
We will continue our standard practice of applying hand sanitiser before all Dry Needling practice sessions and wearing gloves on the non-needling hand. In addition, we will insist on all course participants washing their hands before meal breaks
All treatment tables will be wiped down after each use, using alcohol wipes
All course participants will be reminded about covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or arm if they sneeze or cough
We will review all these practices and advice before course commencement to ensure everyone is aware of the procedures and systems, we have implemented for your safety

Although we have decided to go ahead with your practical course, we are closely monitoring the advice given by the Department of Health for any changes and any impact this may have on our decision.

If you have any concerns about attending the practical course, please Contact Us as soon as possible.

Practical Course Safety Details

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

Having reviewed the Government’s advice, your practical course is going ahead with safety measures as per the Department of Health guidelines.

Here are the measures we have put in place to ensure that we maintain the highest level of safety and that we comply with the advice given by the Department of Health:

You should not attend the course if you have returned from any overseas travel within 7 days of commencement of your practical course
You should not attend the course if you think that you may have been in close contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus, you should monitor your health and seek urgent medical attention
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
Any course participant who develops a cough, sore throat, fever, headache or runny nose will be asked to seek urgent medical attention and discontinue their practical course training
We will continue our standard practice of applying hand sanitiser before all Dry Needling practice sessions and wearing gloves on the non-needling hand. In addition, we will insist on all course participants washing their hands before meal breaks
All treatment tables will be wiped down after each use, using alcohol wipes
All course participants will be reminded about covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or arm if they sneeze or cough
We will review all these practices and advice before course commencement to ensure everyone is aware of the procedures and systems, we have implemented for your safety

Although we have decided to go ahead with your practical course, we are closely monitoring the advice given by the Department of Health for any changes and any impact this may have on our decision.

If you have any concerns about attending the practical course, please Contact Us as soon as possible.

Covid-Safe Plan

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

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

Have you have returned from any overseas or interstate travel within the last 7 days?
Have you been in close contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus?
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.

Discounts

DN Advanced Course

DN Refresher Course

Employer

Enrollment

I enrolled & completed the DN Introductory instead of the Dry Needling Course for Remedial Massage Therapists by mistake. What should I do?

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.

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I've completed all the online theory (Xapi). What's should I focus on to feel fully prepared for the practical course?

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.

No Needle

On Hold

Online Theory Enquiries

Assessments

Access

How Much Time

What if I can't complete my Online Theory Modules before the practical course?

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

If a practitioner has completed LESS than 75% of their online theory program by midnight, the day before before practical course commencement date, a practitioner will not be permitted to attend the practical course the next day.

We understand that things change and practitioners are not always able to complete the theory in time to attend the practical course.

So we've made it really easy to transfer to another practical course at a later date.

How to Transfer:

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

Then click the 'Change My Course Date' link next to your current course enrollment.

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.

If you're on a payment plan you'll be able to adjust the payments/ dates, according to the course you've transferred to.

Please refer to the CPD HC Transfer & On Hold Terms & Conditions which will apply to all enrollments after Dec 31st 2020.

Payment Plan:

If you enrolled without paying the total course fee, we'll update 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 :))

[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].

Muscle Safety Grid

I've completed all the Online Theory Modules. What should I focus on before the practical course?

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.

Here are some other links that may be helpful:

Muscle Safety Grid - Do I need to fill out the muscle safety grid before joining the practical course?

Muscle Safety Grid - Advanced

Transfer

I've run out of time and I don’t think I’ll get my Online Theory Program before the practical course this weekend.

Troubleshooting

Update

Payment Plan

Payments

Payments Employer

PayPal

Photography

Practical Course

Practical Test

Are there any tests?

There are multiple-choice questions after each module of the online theory.

You can attempt these as many times as you like.

Practical Test:

There's a practical test at the end of the DN Introductory Practical course to ensure every practitioner has reached the CPD HC safety standard to use Dry Needling Therapy once they've completed the practical course.

We try to make the environment as relaxed as possible.

Practitioners get LOTS of time to practice for the test with instructors available to answer any questions before the test.

The Muscle Safety Grid is the Go-To document for the practical course.

To feel fully prepared, please study & learn the Muscle Safety Grid before attending the practical course.

What to expect at the test:

Using a guide tube only, practitioners will be asked to show a safe demonstration of the needling technique to the upper trapezius and infraspinatus muscles on both sides.

If the grip or the guide tube are placed correctly on all 4/4 areas- that's a safety standard pass and practitioners will be awarded their Certificate of Completion :))
If the grip or guide tube are placed correctly on only 2/4 areas, unfortunately, the safety standard has not been met, no other muscle will be tested and a practitioner will be given the opportunity to attend a Supplementary course at a later date, if they wish.
If the grip or guide tube are placed correctly on 3/4 areas- practitioners will be tested on 1 or 2 other muscles such as Triceps, Biceps or Soleus (surface anatomy of the muscle, name of the caution point and it's location, grip and needle direction).

If a practitioner passes the safety standard on the extra muscles, they will be awarded their Certificate of Completion :))
If a practitioner does not pass the safety standard on the extra muscles, they will be given the opportunity to complete a Supplementary course at a later date, if they wish.

The Supplementary course is half price and includes completion of the online theory and attendance at the practical course again.

This will be explained again in detail at the practical course.

Is there a practical course test?

Practical Test:

There's a practical test at the end of the DN Introductory Practical course to ensure every practitioner has reached the CPD HC safety standard to use Dry Needling Therapy once they've completed the practical course.

We try to make the environment as relaxed as possible.

Practitioners get LOTS of time to practice for the test with instructors available to answer any questions before the test.

The Muscle Safety Grid is the Go-To document for the practical course.

To feel fully prepared, please study & learn the Muscle Safety Grid before attending the practical course.

What to expect at the test:

Using a guide tube only, practitioners will be asked to show a safe demonstration of the needling technique to the upper trapezius and infraspinatus muscles on both sides.

If the grip or the guide tube are placed correctly on all 4/4 areas- that's a safety standard pass and practitioners will be awarded their Certificate of Completion :))
If the grip or guide tube are placed correctly on only 2/4 areas, unfortunately, the safety standard has not been met, no other muscle will be tested and a practitioner will be given the opportunity to attend a Supplementary course at a later date, if they wish.
If the grip or guide tube are placed correctly on 3/4 areas- practitioners will be tested on 1 or 2 other muscles such as Triceps, Biceps or Soleus (surface anatomy of the muscle, name of the caution point and it's location, grip and needle direction).

If a practitioner passes the safety standard on the extra muscles, they will be awarded their Certificate of Completion :))
If a practitioner does not pass the safety standard on the extra muscles, they will be given the opportunity to complete a Supplementary course at a later date, if they wish.

The Supplementary course is half price and includes completion of the online theory and attendance at the practical course again.

This will be explained again in detail at the practical course.

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

Practical Test:

There's a practical test at the end of the DN Introductory Practical course to ensure every practitioner has reached the CPD HC safety standard to use Dry Needling Therapy once they've completed the practical course.

We try to make the environment as relaxed as possible.

Practitioners get LOTS of time to practice for the test with instructors available to answer any questions before the test.

The Muscle Safety Grid is the Go-To document for the practical course.

To feel fully prepared, please study & learn the Muscle Safety Grid before attending the practical course.

What to expect at the test:

Using a guide tube only, practitioners will be asked to show a safe demonstration of the needling technique to the upper trapezius and infraspinatus muscles on both sides.

If the grip or the guide tube are placed correctly on all 4/4 areas- that's a safety standard pass and practitioners will be awarded their Certificate of Completion :))
If the grip or guide tube are placed correctly on only 2/4 areas, unfortunately, the safety standard has not been met, no other muscle will be tested and a practitioner will be given the opportunity to attend a Supplementary course at a later date, if they wish.
If the grip or guide tube are placed correctly on 3/4 areas- practitioners will be tested on 1 or 2 other muscles such as Triceps, Biceps or Soleus (surface anatomy of the muscle, name of the caution point and it's location, grip and needle direction).

If a practitioner passes the safety standard on the extra muscles, they will be awarded their Certificate of Completion :))
If a practitioner does not pass the safety standard on the extra muscles, they will be given the opportunity to complete a Supplementary course at a later date, if they wish.

The Supplementary course is half price and includes completion of the online theory and attendance at the practical course again.

This will be explained again in detail at the practical course.

What happens if I fail the test?

Practical Test:

There's a practical test at the end of the DN Introductory Practical course to ensure every practitioner has reached the CPD HC safety standard to use Dry Needling Therapy once they've completed the practical course.

We try to make the environment as relaxed as possible.

Practitioners get LOTS of time to practice for the test with instructors available to answer any questions before the test.

The Muscle Safety Grid is the Go-To document for the practical course.

To feel fully prepared, please study & learn the Muscle Safety Grid before attending the practical course.

What to expect at the test:

Using a guide tube only, practitioners will be asked to show a safe demonstration of the needling technique to the upper trapezius and infraspinatus muscles on both sides.

If the grip or the guide tube are placed correctly on all 4/4 areas- that's a safety standard pass and practitioners will be awarded their Certificate of Completion :))
If the grip or guide tube are placed correctly on only 2/4 areas, unfortunately, the safety standard has not been met, no other muscle will be tested and a practitioner will be given the opportunity to attend a Supplementary course at a later date, if they wish.
If the grip or guide tube are placed correctly on 3/4 areas- practitioners will be tested on 1 or 2 other muscles such as Triceps, Biceps or Soleus (surface anatomy of the muscle, name of the caution point and it's location, grip and needle direction).

If a practitioner passes the safety standard on the extra muscles, they will be awarded their Certificate of Completion :))
If a practitioner does not pass the safety standard on the extra muscles, they will be given the opportunity to complete a Supplementary course at a later date, if they wish.

The Supplementary course is half price and includes completion of the online theory and attendance at the practical course again.

This will be explained again in detail at the practical course.

Pregnancy

Model

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Refunds

Terms & Conditions

A request for a refund less than 14 days before the practical course start date.

Payment Plan

Covid 19 Information

Course Cancellation

Transfer

CPD HC Refund

Why do we charge cancellation fees?

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.

Student

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Troubleshooting

The videos or content are not playing.

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.

The easiest way to test if a plugin is causing the problem: open an Incognito or Privacy browsing window.

Every browser has some option for a “Private” mode which will disable any extensions/plugins automatically. If the problem goes away in that window, then it’s time to disable all your plugins and turn them back on one-by-one.

As you re-enable each plugin, see if the problem returns. When it does, you know which plugin is causing the problem, and you will want to uninstall it, or set up an exception for pages with videos.

Recommended Browser

You may not be using our recommended browser. Please use Chrome

Clearing Your Cache

Your browser may still use old files, which can cause the display or access problems.
Clearing your browser cache may help our applications run better on your computer.
To clear your cache please follow these instructions: Click Here.
Or simply restart your computer but do not tick yes to restore the previously opened browser pages

Please ensure you've tried all these solutions and feel free to get back to us if you’re still having problems - Contact Us

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I'm on the Waitlist. Are the practical courses running with the current Covid restrictions?

The Dry Needling practical courses are scheduled to run in most locations from August 2020 onwards.

However as we all know, in this current environment things can change very quickly, so we ask for your patience & understanding if courses are full or a course is re-scheduled to a later date at short notice.

If you're on a Waitlist:

If you're on a waitlist, we apologise that your chosen course is full.

We've had reschedule several practical courses since March 2020, so availability has been affected.

You're welcome to join a course in 2021 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 aim to schedule extra courses in your chosen location ASAP.

Fremantle:

We're dependant on some venues such as UNDA (Fremantle WA) to re-open.

We're in daily contact with management for any updates. The courses in September & November at UNDA are still scheduled to run.

If we find an alternative venue to run the practical course from, such as a Co-working space with a large room, we'll let you know.

We'll schedule extra courses as soon as UNDA re-opens.

Other Locations:

Melbourne:

With SSNT (Fitzroy Melbourne) currently closed, we've recently secured a Co-working space in Hawthorn Melbourne to run the course from.

So all practical courses scheduled in Melbourne will now be relocated to run from Hawthorn until the end of the year.

Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart & Townsville:

In other locations such as Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart & Townsville, we run our courses from Co-working spaces which have more flexible opening criteria compared to teaching Institutions. These courses are scheduled to run as posted on the Locations page of the CPD HC website.

Presenter Availability:

We have very experienced presenters who live in most practical course locations, so we're not dependent on presenters travelling from one state to another in order to present a practical course.

We're also closely monitoring advice given by the Australian Government Department of Health on any changes that may occur between now and your practical course commencement date. We'll keep you updated.

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Dry Needling Course for Remedial Massage Therapists Information.

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 an online theory program, recommended practical technique exercises plus practical 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 Practical Course presented?

Having completed your online theory program & practical technique exercises, 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

Online Theory Program:

The Online Theory Program includes recommended practical exercises and MCQs after each module.

You can attempt the MCQs 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.

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Does the APA accredit this course?

Dry Needling Course Accreditation.

Here’s some important information about APA course accreditation.

The APA doesn't regulate what you do as CPD. The choice of CPD content is up to you.

We've trained thousands of Physiotherapists all over Australia in Dry Needling Therapy from 2013 to the present date.

You can 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 concerning 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 concerning 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:

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 Contact Us if you need any other information.

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Are there any safety tests?

I'm an RMT. I'd like to enrol in the DN Course, but I'm worried I don't know enough anatomy to pass the practical test.

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:

To ensure that all practitioners meet the required safety standards, there is a Dry Needling Practical Safety Test held on Saturday afternoon.

During the Practical Test, practitioners are evaluated on their ability to perform safe needling practices on the Upper Trapezius and Infraspinatus muscles and possibly 1-3 other muscles chosen from the important Muscle Safety Grid.

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

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

Questions 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.

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

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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.

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Student consent form on the My Courses page.

Thank you for enrolling in a CPD Health Courses Dry Needling practical course.

Please read the following information, which 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

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

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.

Advanced Course

If you are attending the Advanced Dry Needling Course and have undergone any 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 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

CPD Health Courses holds no liability for any accidents, incidents, or adverse events that occur after you complete your training. The decision to utilize Dry Needling in your practice as a therapist is solely up to you.

Our education and training programs are carefully designed based on the latest knowledge of mechanisms, clinical reasoning processes, safety protocols, and published evidence. However, it is the therapist's responsibility and duty to determine whether Dry Needling is suitable, within their scope of practice and expertise, and whether it is safe and effective for each patient's specific clinical condition, as with all therapeutic interventions.

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

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I'm an RMT. I complete the Introductory course a few years ago. Should I enrol in the Intro again or the Dry Needling Course for Remedial Massage Therapists?

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What's the difference between the DN App and the VTS (Video Training Site)?

The Dry Needling Video Training App is a free downloadable App from the App Store.

It contains free dry needling videos, live training, course information, business programs and the muscle safety grid.

You do not need a Username or Password to open the DN App.

The Video Training Site (VTS) is an optional extra resource that is available to all practitioners.

It contains videos of the techniques presented at the practical course plus much more (continual information/ videos added every week).

You DO need a Username or Password to open & access the VTS.

Dry Needling Video Training App - Is it Free?

Yes. You can download the Free DN Video Training App from the App Store.

Please click this link: Dry Needling Video Training App & turn on 'Allow Notifications'.

Then click the 3 lines in the circle at the top left hand corner (to find the muscle safety grid).

The App is available on Google Play for Android devices (Tablet/Phone) & App Store for iOS devices (iPhone/iPad) but NOT available on laptops or desktops.

Do I need log in details to access the videos on the free Dry Needling Video Training App?

No. Simply download the App from the App Store and click 'Videos' or 'Live Training'.

The Video Training Site (VTS) - is it Free?

No. The Video Training Site (VTS) is an optional extra resource that is available to all practitioners.

It contains videos of the techniques presented at the practical course plus much more (continual information/ videos being added every week).

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

All techniques taught on the Dry Needling course you enrolled in, will be available on the VTS after course completion.

Do I need log in details to access the videos on the VTS?

Yes. After joining the VTS you'll become a VTS member. You'll be sent a username & password to log in.

You can log in and access the video's on either the CPD HC website under 'Video Training' or via the free DN Video Training App by clicking 'Members'.

Do I need to join the VTS?

No - you don't need to join the VTS in order to attend / successfully complete a CPD HC Dry Needling course. It's an optional extra resource.

Benefits of joining the VTS:

The VTS is a quick, easy reference resource that helps increase your confidence with all your Dry Needling techniques.

The VTS will start refreshing your memory and remind you about more and more techniques to help increase your confidence.

You'll become crystal clear on how to perform the exact steps in the procedure
You feel relaxed, calm and confident, safe in the knowledge that you know exactly what you’re doing
You’ll be excited to get started! You know you can alleviate your patient’s pain much quicker than using any other techniques
Your patient instantly feels relief and expresses his gratitude to you.
Feel confident that you can treat any muscle in the human body with dry needling, safely and correctly every single time
Easily access an online training library of step-by-step dry needling techniques that you can refer to any time you like, with expert level training at your fingertips
Feel safe in the knowledge that you are learning from a leading expert on dry needling, who is accredited by multiple associations
LIVE online workshops, where you can get answers to your specific questions about anything related to dry needling
Be privy to insider secrets on how to apply the best dry needling technique to solve the specific pain the patient is feeling, relating to their unique condition
Elevate your patient’s confidence in your ability to heal your them faster and more easily than other practitioners in your field
Save yourself time by helping your patients faster, so that you can see more patients and grow your business

Also included:

Dry Needling Techniques for the top 30 Muscles & the most common clinical conditions you see in your clinic.

8 Additional Videos with extra information from the Dry Needling Intro Course, including:

The Patient Consent Script
How to manage Acute Injuries using Dry Needling Therapy
The Post Needling Protocol
Safety Review Training Videos
Monthly Live Workshops
The “Grow My Practice” coaching program
The “Protect My Practice” coaching program

How can I get the videos of the techniques we were shown on the practical course?

Please click this link: Video Training Site

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The Bundled Introductory & Advanced course is open to Physios, Chiros, Osteo, Myotherapists, GPs, Acupuncturists, EPs & OTs.

Can I get a discount if I buy more than one DN course at checkout?

YES! You can Save $100 off the Introductory course when you Bundle the DN Intro & Advanced course in one transaction.

The Intro course consists of an 8-hr online theory program plus 12-hrs practical course: Total 20-hrs DN training.

The Advanced course consists of an 8-hr online theory program plus 8-hrs practical course: Total 16-hrs DN training.

The DN Intro Advanced Bundled Course:

This course includes all the DN Introductory & Advanced techniques.

The Introductory practical courses run on a Friday night: 4-8pm & Saturday: 8-6pm. The Advanced practical course run on a Sunday: 8am-5pm.

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

What muscles will I learn to needle on the Dry Needling Introductory Course (Fri 4-8pm and Sat 8am-6pm)

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

Dry Needling Introductory Theory Course 8-hours plus 12-hr practical course

Our comprehensive online program guides you through the following areas of study:

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

Dry Needling Advanced Course: Theory Course 8-hours plus 8-hr practical course

What muscles will I learn to needle on the Dry Needling Advanced Course (Sunday 8am-5pm)

Cervical Erector Spinae & Multifidi
Thoracic Erector Spinae & Multifidi
Rhomboids Major & Minor
Sternocleidomastoid
Levator Scapulae
Subscapularis
Serratus Anterior
Pectoralis Major & Minor
Quadratus Lumborum
Piriformis
Psoas Major
Iliacus

Dry Needling Advanced Theory Course: 8-hours. Practical Technique videos

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

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What's the difference between the DN App and the VTS (Video Training Site)?

The CPD HC Dry Needling App is a free download from the App Store.

It contains free dry needling videos, live training, course information, business programs and the muscle safety grid.

You do not need a Username or Password to open the DN App.

The Video Training Site (VTS) is membership site and an optional extra resource that is available to all practitioners.

It contains detailed videos of the techniques presented at the practical course plus much more (continual information/ videos added every week).

You DO need a Username or Password to open & access the VTS.

Dry Needling Video Training App - Is it Free?

Yes. You can download the Free DN Video Training App from the App Store.

Please click this link: Dry Needling Video Training App & turn on 'Allow Notifications'.

Then click the 3 lines in the circle at the top left hand corner (to find the muscle safety grid).

The App is available on Google Play for Android devices (Tablet/Phone) & App Store for iOS devices (iPhone/iPad) but NOT available on laptops or desktops.

Do I need log in details to access the videos on the free Dry Needling Video Training App?

No. Simply download the App from the App Store and click 'Videos' or 'Live Training'.

The Video Training Site (VTS) - is it Free?

No. The Video Training Site (VTS) is an optional extra resource that is available to all practitioners.

It contains videos of the techniques presented at the practical course plus much more (continual information/ videos being added every week).

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

All techniques taught on the Dry Needling course you enrolled in, will be available on the VTS after course completion.

Do I need log in details to access the videos on the VTS?

Yes. After joining the VTS you'll become a VTS member. You'll be sent a username & password to log in.

You can log in and access the video's on either the CPD HC website under 'Video Training' or via the free DN Video Training App by clicking 'Members'.

Do I need to join the VTS?

No - you don't need to join the VTS in order to attend / successfully complete a CPD HC Dry Needling course. It's an optional extra resource.

Benefits of joining the VTS:

The VTS is a quick, easy reference resource that helps increase your confidence with all your Dry Needling techniques.

The VTS will start refreshing your memory and remind you about more and more techniques to help increase your confidence.

You'll become crystal clear on how to perform the exact steps in the procedure
You feel relaxed, calm and confident, safe in the knowledge that you know exactly what you’re doing
You’ll be excited to get started! You know you can alleviate your patient’s pain much quicker than using any other techniques
Your patient instantly feels relief and expresses his gratitude to you.
Feel confident that you can treat any muscle in the human body with dry needling, safely and correctly every single time
Easily access an online training library of step-by-step dry needling techniques that you can refer to any time you like, with expert level training at your fingertips
Feel safe in the knowledge that you are learning from a leading expert on dry needling, who is accredited by multiple associations
LIVE online workshops, where you can get answers to your specific questions about anything related to dry needling
Be privy to insider secrets on how to apply the best dry needling technique to solve the specific pain the patient is feeling, relating to their unique condition
Elevate your patient’s confidence in your ability to heal your them faster and more easily than other practitioners in your field
Save yourself time by helping your patients faster, so that you can see more patients and grow your business

Also included:

Dry Needling Techniques for the top 30 Muscles & the most common clinical conditions you see in your clinic.

8 Additional Videos with extra information from the Dry Needling Intro Course, including:

The Patient Consent Script
How to manage Acute Injuries using Dry Needling Therapy
The Post Needling Protocol
Safety Review Training Videos
Monthly Live Workshops
The “Grow My Practice” coaching program
The “Protect My Practice” coaching program

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Please click this link: Video Training Site

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Dry Needling Course for Remedial Massage Therapists Information.

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 an online theory program, recommended practical technique exercises plus practical 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 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 Online Theory Program presented?

The Online Theory Program is presented with easy-to-watch videos which have downloadable transcripts.

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

Plus: Online practical technique videos. Step-by-step videos to help you feel confident & prepared before arriving at the practical course.

These videos include the:

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 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.

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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 an online theory program, recommended practical technique exercises plus practical 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 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 Online Theory Program presented?

The Online Theory Program is presented with easy-to-watch videos which have downloadable transcripts.

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

Plus: Online practical technique videos. Step-by-step videos to help you feel confident & prepared before arriving at the practical course.

These videos include the:

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 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.

I'm an RMT. I'd like to enrol in the DN Course, but I'm worried I don't know enough anatomy.

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How is the 12-hr Practical Course presented as part of the Dry Needling Course for Remedial Massage Therapists?

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 an online theory program, recommended practical technique exercises plus practical 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 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 Online Theory Program presented?

The Online Theory Program is presented with easy-to-watch videos which have downloadable transcripts.

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

Plus: Online practical technique videos. Step-by-step videos to help you feel confident & prepared before arriving at the practical course.

These videos include the:

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 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.

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All therapists are required to confirm that they meet the English Language Requirements before they enrol into a CPD Health Courses training course.

This document is available for all students to read and discuss before paying for the course. It details the English Language requirements for both the online theory and the practical course.

The document concludes by asking all therapists to ensure that they are clear about the English Language requirements and suggests that if a therapist is in any doubt they should contact us, so we can assist in making the right decision about the suitability to attend this course.

The 80-Hour Dry Needling Course for RMTs is divided into two parts; an online theory program and a practical course, which must be completed in one weekend.

Therapists attending the practical course are required to successfully complete a Practical Course Test on Saturday afternoon.

Successful completion of the Practical Course test ensures that all therapists are safe and competent with respect to the surface and clinical anatomy, caution points, grips, needling directions and referral patterns for key muscles taught at the course.

The Practical Test is conducted using commonly used anatomical and medical terms in English. There is no provision for therapists to take the Test in another language, other than English or to use a translator.

Therapists must be able to demonstrate a strong understanding and command of the English Language in a written and spoken form, not only during the Practicaal Test, but also during the practical course demonstrations.

They must also be able to understand, apply, explain and pronounce commonly used medical terminology to demonstrate safe Dry Needling practice and management of adverse events.

Given that the CPD HC Dry Needling courses are presented in Australia, an English speaking country, therapists must be able to understand patients who speak English.

Patients, clients or customers quite rightly expect their treating practitioner will be able to understand and communicate with them in Australia's national language.

Common scenarios which mandate the use of English include:

Patients who present with adverse events following Dry Needling Therapy treatment
Communication with other therapists, including medical and allied health professionals
Reading, comprehending and applying information such as medical reports, previous medical history, medication, x-ray reports, treatment plans and scan reports

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I'm a qualified EP & RMT. Which course should I join?

It's really up to you which course you join. In a nutshell...

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.

As an EP, you're welcome to join the DN Introductory / or DN Intro & Advanced course and and Masterclass.

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.

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As an RMT, you're welcome to join the 80-hr DN Course.

Due to Professional Associations & PI Insurance guidelines, RMTs need to complete 80-hrs of Dry Needling training.

This course consists of 60-hrs of online theory program plus 20-hrs practical course: Total 80-hrs DN training.

The course includes all the Introductory & Advanced 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 joinng 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 & Prices. Please click HERE to Enrol.

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What is Dry Needling?

What is Dry Needling?

Dry Needling is a skilled intervention that uses an acupuncture needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments.

Myofascial trigger points are among the most common causes of myofascial pain, and yet they are also poorly recognised, managed and treated. We don’t fully understand how myofascial trigger points are formed, but there are plausible explanations for their formation.

A myofascial trigger point can be defined as a muscle knot that results from overuse or overload. A muscle trigger point can produce muscle pain and dysfunction.

Dry Needling is a technique used to treat dysfunctions in skeletal muscle, fascia, and connective tissue, and, diminish persistent peripheral nociceptive input, and reduce or restore impairments of body structure and function leading to improved activity and participation.

What’s the evidence? There’s evidence to show that Dry Needling may benefit patients presenting with the following conditions:

· Myofascial Pain Syndromes

· Shoulder Pain

· Cervical Radiculopathy

· Wry Neck

· Spasticity

· Tennis Elbow

· Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

· Fibromyalgia

· TMJ Dysfunction

· Plantar Heel Pain

· Sub-Acromial Pain Syndrome

· Lower Back Pain

How does Dry Needling work? There are several proposed theories:

Increased blood flow: Needling of the trapezius and Achilles tendon results in increased local blood flow to the needled site.

Decreased banding: It is hypothesised that following DN, there is decreased banding of the target tissue and a restoration of sarcomere length and endomysium spacing.

Decreased spontaneous electrical activity: Eliciting a local twitch response of a trigger point results in decreased electrical activity at that site. This change in electrical activity may reflect a normalisation of the neuromuscular junction.

Biochemical changes: Following DN of an active trigger point, elevated levels of hydrogen ions, neurotransmitters (bradykinin, 5HT, NE, CGRP, and substance P), cytokines, and chemokines (TNF-?, IL-1b, IL-6, and IL-8) are reduced locally and remotely.

Pain gate: It is hypothesised that sensory and proprioceptive stimuli from Needling may also drive the gate control mechanisms of pain reduction.

How safe is Dry Needling therapy?

Dry Needling carries a significant adverse event risk rate of equal to or less than 0.04%.

Result from published literature report that common adverse events include bruising, 7.55%, bleeding, 4.65%, pain during treatment, 3.01%, and pain after the treatment, 2.19%.

Uncommon adverse events were aggravation of symptoms, 0.88%, drowsiness, 0.26%, headache, 0.14%, and nausea, 0.13%. Rare adverse events were fatigue, 0.04%, altered emotions, 0.04%, shaking, itching, claustrophobia and numbness, all 0.01%.

What are the precautions to Dry Needling therapy?

Needle phobia/aversion
Significant cognitive impairment
Communication barrier
History of traumatic or spontaneous pneumothorax
Hyperalgesia or allodynia
Local skin lesions or infections
Compromised immune system
Metal allergies
Abnormal bleeding tendency
Vascular disease
Area of laminectomy
Over any implant

References

E. Zylstra DPT, K.R. Maywhort DPT, in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets (Third Edition), 2017

Fernández-De-Las-Peñas, C. & Dommerholt, J, 2018. International consensus on diagnostic criteria and clinical considerations of myofascial trigger points: A Delphi study. Pain Medicine, 19:142-150.

Brady, S., McEvoy, J., Dommerholt, J. and Doody, C. (2013). Adverse events following trigger point dry Needling: a prospective survey of chartered physiotherapists. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 22(3), pp.134-140.

Dunning, J., Butts, R., Mourad, F., Young, I., Flannagan, S., & Perreault, T. (2014). Dry Needling: a literature review with implications for clinical practice guidelines. Physical therapy reviews: PTR, 19(4), 252–265.

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After enrolling in ther Dry Needling Course, you'll have access to the Online Theory Program, the Muscle Safety Grid and the Online Practical Course Training Videos on the 'My Courses' page.

1. How to access the 'My Courses' page to start my online theory:

Please click HERE and log in with your Username and Password.

This is to access the 'My Courses' page with information about the Online Theory Program, the Muscle Safety Grid and the Online Practical Course Training Videos.

Your Username is your email address and your Password you created on the Profile Page when you enrolled in the course.

Once you’ve logged in you'll be directed to the 'My Courses' page where you'll find your Online Theory Modules.

[Or you'll be directed to the Profile Page if you didn't complete this after payment. After completing the Profile Page, you'll be directed to your Online Theory Modules].

Please Contact Us if you've forgotten your Password.

You can start working through the Online Theory Modules from here by clicking 'Go'.

You can stop & start as many times as you like, starting where you left off until you've compoleted all 43 modules.

2. Muscle Safety Grid:

The most important thing to do after completing the online theory program is to concentrate on the Muscle Safety Grid, which is part of the online learning.

Please watch the video on the 'My Courses' page: "How to Study for your Practical Course".

It contains important information about how to access and complete the Muscle Safety Grid.

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.

3. Online Practical Course Training Videos:

These videos show you how to practice all the muscle grips, the needle directions and caution points so you'll feel fully prepared before attending the practical course.

Watch these training videos in conjunction with looking at your completed Muscle Safety Grid. Then practice the grips with a friend/ partner at home before joining the practical course.

By completing all of the above in good time, you'll feel very prepared and you'll really enjoy the practical course :))

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Summary of everything I need to complete before attending the practical course.

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 day before the practical course commencement date, a practitioner will not be permitted to attend the practical course the next day.

After enrolling in ther Dry Needling Course, you'll have access to the Online Theory Program, the Muscle Safety Grid and the Online Practical Course Training Videos.

Please complete the following before attending the practical course:

Online theory program: Log In HERE
Watch the Online Practical Course Training Videos: Log In HERE.
Muscle Safety Grid: Bring the completed grid to the practical course: Download the App HERE.
Download & Print the Practical Course Notes on the 'My Courses' page: Bring to the practical course

Here are the 3 most important parts to complete before joining 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'.

You'll see an orange doughnut on the right hand side of the page.

Please click 'Go' to start your theory program.

After completing your online theory, you can also watch all the Practical Techniques video's.

How do I watch the Practical Technique Videos?

Please click this log in link to watch the Online Practical Course Training Videos.

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.

Please click this link: How to access the Online Practical Course Training Videos

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?

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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.

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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.

The easiest way to test if a plugin is causing the problem: open an Incognito or Privacy browsing window.

Every browser has some option for a “Private” mode which will disable any extensions/plugins automatically. If the problem goes away in that window, then it’s time to disable all your plugins and turn them back on one-by-one.

As you re-enable each plugin, see if the problem returns. When it does, you know which plugin is causing the problem, and you will want to uninstall it, or set up an exception for pages with videos.

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I'm a Remedial Massage Therapist who works overseas. Which course can I join?

We run DN practical courses in Australia, the UK and the Middle East.

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

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

The 80-hr DN Course is open to RMT's (Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy), 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 practical course covers trigger point dry needling techniques for muscles in the following regions - Click HERE.

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 & Prices. Please click HERE to Enrol.

How is the 68-hr Online Theory Program presented?

Online Theory Program: 68-hours. There are MCQ's after each module.

There's a 80-100% passmark for each module MCQ's. 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:

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

Plus:

Online practical video training. 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

How is the 12-hr Practical Course presented?

The practical course runs on Friday 4pm-8pm, Saturday 8am-6pm.

Having completed your online theory program, you're ready to attend the Dry Needling Introductory practical training at a location of your choice.

DN Introductory Practical Course: Friday 4pm-8pm & Saturday 8am-6pm

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Upper Arm
Upper Trapezius
Anterior Thigh
Medial & Lateral Thigh
Posterior Thigh
Antero-lateral Lower Leg
Posterior Lower Leg
Buttock
Low Back

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

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I'm enrolled in a practical course. How do I transfer to a practical course at a later date?

You can Transfer to a later date or put your Dry Needling practical course enrollment On Hold indefinitely until you're ready to join us.

Transfer and On Hold fees have changed during the Covid period from May 2020 - December 2020.

If you transfer 15-days or more before your practical course start date, there's a $100 transfer fee.

If a practitioner chooses to Transfer or put their enrollment On Hold 14-days or less prior to their practical course commencement date, there will be a transfer fee of $250.

If a practitioner chooses to Transfer or put their enrollment On Hold 48-hrs or less prior to their practical course commencement date, there will be a transfer fee of $350.

How to Transfer:

Standard Transfer Fees apply from Jan 1st 2021.

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

Then click the 'Change My Course Date' link 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.

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.

If you're on a payment plan you'll be able to adjust the payments/ dates, according to the course you've transferred to.

Please refer to the CPD HC Transfer & On Hold Terms & Conditions which will apply to all enrollments after Dec 31st 2020.

[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].

Recent change in our Terms & Conditions regarding late notice transfer fees during the Covid Period.

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Our Top 10 Safety Facts:

1. We have a 100% Safety Record after training more than 4,500 Manual Therapists, ensuring that everyone attending our Dry Needling courses are taught the safest needling techniques.

2. Our Dry Needling courses are recognised by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). This recognition means that we are acknowledged for the quality education and training we provide by Australia’s largest professional general practice organisation.

3. Director, Dr Wayne Mahmoud is a highly experienced Osteopath and has a Masters Degree in Acupuncture. He is a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT), having completed a 120-hour Dry Needling Training Program by Myopain Seminars (USA).

In addition, he has more than 30 years’ clinical and teaching experience, having taught at RMIT University & Victoria University. Dr Mahmoud has presented Dry Needling courses in the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Egypt, Dubai, India, New Zealand, and was invited to present at the Tenth World Congress on Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Bangalore, India in 2017.

3. All our presenters have completed a two-year training program, under the guidance of Dr Wayne Mahmoud. Our Presenter Training Program (PTP) provides Manual Therapists that attend our Dry Needling courses the assurance of consistent training practices based on safe dry needling practice.

4. Our presenter team includes Medical Doctors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths and Remedial Massage Therapists who have completed their training with CPD Health Courses. All of our presenters have a shared passion for Dry Needling practice, a love of teaching, and a goal to help students achieve their best at every course they present.

5. Every course commences with a Safety Review presentation summarising the safety procedures and emphasising safe needling practice. This review focuses on all of our key safety concepts, strategies and protocols taught at the practical course.

6. Our Dry Needling courses teach the high caution needling areas using a 1:1 Presenter to Student ratio. This teaching method provides therapists with the confidence they need to be able to apply the needling techniques they’ve learned safely and effectively.

7. We offer a Free weekly Online Study Group to all therapist enrolled into any of our Dry Needling courses. The Study Group helps therapists understand the key points prior to attending the practical course, and supports them during their online study.

8. We use HD quality video recorded in a studio to present all of the needling techniques and practices so that our teaching is consistent, all participants can see every technique clearly, and no one is asked to be a model for demonstration purposes. This delivery method also reduces participant fatigue at a high contact practical course like Dry Needling.

9. We listen to participant’s feedback. Every practitioner is asked to complete a course evaluation form that provides us with important feedback about how to improve and continue to raise the bar at our courses.

10. We offer all therapists access to our Dry Needling Video Training Site (Video Training Site (VTS) - Information) where they can choose from over 350 video clips as part of a regularly updated online content library.

The site also provides users with access to Dr Wayne Mahmoud who is available to answer questions about needling techniques, safety practices, and patient presentations. All the content that’s in the VTS is also available through the CPD Health Courses Free App.

Why does CPD HC monitor the progress of the Online Theory Program?

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Why do we charge transfer fees?

This is an explanation of why transfer fees are incurred by any person who is unable to attend a scheduled practical course.

This response is general in nature and is not meant to address the specific concerns of any therapist/s.

CPD HC has been in business for the past ten years.

We present courses almost every weekend in Australia & the UK.

Every week, we receive emails from therapists who have booked their practical course dates but cannot attend for many reasons, including medical emergencies, family emergencies and a death in the family.

We believe every single person's reason for not being able to participate in the course without questioning their case's veracity.

Last-minute cancellations place our business in a challenging position, not just morally but financially.

If we are to continue to run a business, we need to remain economically viable.

Here's a typical example:

We have twenty-four students booked into a practical course 3 weeks before the practical course start date.

Knowing this information, we plan to have enough presenters, flights for those presenters, catering, courier enough treatment tables and supplies, and hire of a suitable room size.

Indirect costs include our presenters' fees in cancelling their patient lists on Friday afternoon and Saturday to teach at the course.

If six of the original twenty-four therapists tell us they cannot attend, giving us 3 weeks notice or less, we have a financial hole in the budget for that course.

We may be unable to fill places if a practitioner cannot attend at short notice, due to pre-requisite study that has to be completed before attending a practical course.

Regardless of why a therapist cannot participate, we have committed to paying for costs that are no longer required.

All of these extras amount to several thousand dollars.

The transfer fees we request from therapists who cannot attend for any reason are a fraction of the actual cost to our business.

The transfer fees are not penalties but are a small contribution to the debt we incur every time a therapist is unable to attend.

This debt does not respect the reason or morality of the circumstances.

Like many businesses in Australia and worldwide, we face rising costs and inflation.

At this time, we cannot see a fairer or more practical solution to this challenge other than asking therapists who are unable to attend, regardless of their reasons, to pay a transfer fee to partly compensate us for the costs that we have incurred and cannot get refunded for, regardless of our reasons.

We have a tiered transfer fee policy linked to the notice given by the therapist; the more notice we receive, the lower the transfer fee.

We believe that this is a reasonable compromise addressing this ubiquitous business challenge.

Thank you.

Transfer fees:

If the transfer occurs 21 days or more before the practical course commencement date, a $125 transfer fee will be charged.
If the transfer occurs less than 20 days before the practical course commencement date, a transfer fee of $350 will be charged.
If the transfer occurs after the practical course commencement date & time, a transfer fee of $450 will be charged.

Please refer to the Terms & Conditions (Jan 1st 2021-present) by clicking this link: CPD HC Transfer Terms & Conditions & On Hold.

I transferred my enrollment and paid the transfer fee and now the practical course has been rescheduled. Can I get a refund on my transfer fee?

Is there a transfer fee if an enrolment is put On Hold and then again when transferring to a practical course?

Why do we charge a transfer fee each time a practitioner transfers?

Why do we charge a transfer fee each time a practitioner transfers?

This is because other practitioners may be restricted from joining a practical course if an enrolled practitioner decides not to attend or they haven't left enough time to complete all the online theory modules in order to attend the practical course.

Also, practitioners who may have been on a waitlist to join this course are unable to take up a place because they do not have enough time to complete the online theory program before practical course commencement.

A maximum of 2 transfers are permissible. If a practitioner needs to transfer on a 3rd occasion, please Contact Us.

Why do we charge transfer fees?

This is an explanation of why transfer fees are incurred by any person who is unable to attend a scheduled practical course.

This response is general in nature and is not meant to address the specific concerns of any therapist/s.

CPD HC has been in business for the past ten years.

We present courses almost every weekend in Australia & the UK.

Every week, we receive emails from therapists who have booked their practical course dates but cannot attend for many reasons, including medical emergencies, family emergencies and a death in the family.

We believe every single person's reason for not being able to participate in the course without questioning their case's veracity.

Last-minute cancellations place our business in a challenging position, not just morally but financially.

If we are to continue to run a business, we need to remain economically viable.

Here's a typical example:

We have twenty-four students booked into a practical course 3 weeks before the practical course start date.

Knowing this information, we plan to have enough presenters, flights for those presenters, catering, courier enough treatment tables and supplies, and hire of a suitable room size.

Indirect costs include our presenters' fees in cancelling their patient lists on Friday afternoon and Saturday to teach at the course.

If six of the original twenty-four therapists tell us they cannot attend, giving us 3 weeks notice or less, we have a financial hole in the budget for that course.

We may be unable to fill places if a practitioner cannot attend at short notice, due to pre-requisite study that has to be completed before attending a practical course.

Regardless of why a therapist cannot participate, we have committed to paying for costs that are no longer required.

All of these extras amount to several thousand dollars.

The transfer fees we request from therapists who cannot attend for any reason are a fraction of the actual cost to our business.

The transfer fees are not penalties but are a small contribution to the debt we incur every time a therapist is unable to attend.

This debt does not respect the reason or morality of the circumstances.

Like many businesses in Australia and worldwide, we face rising costs and inflation.

At this time, we cannot see a fairer or more practical solution to this challenge other than asking therapists who are unable to attend, regardless of their reasons, to pay a transfer fee to partly compensate us for the costs that we have incurred and cannot get refunded for, regardless of our reasons.

We have a tiered transfer fee policy linked to the notice given by the therapist; the more notice we receive, the lower the transfer fee.

We believe that this is a reasonable compromise addressing this ubiquitous business challenge.

Thank you.

Transfer fees:

If the transfer occurs 21 days or more before the practical course commencement date, a $125 transfer fee will be charged.
If the transfer occurs less than 20 days before the practical course commencement date, a transfer fee of $350 will be charged.
If the transfer occurs after the practical course commencement date & time, a transfer fee of $450 will be charged.

Please refer to the Terms & Conditions (Jan 1st 2021-present) by clicking this link: CPD HC Transfer Terms & Conditions & On Hold.

Why do we charge transfer fee's?

Why do we charge transfer fees?

This is an explanation of why transfer fees are incurred by any person who is unable to attend a scheduled practical course.

This response is general in nature and is not meant to address the specific concerns of any therapist/s.

CPD HC has been in business for the past ten years.

We present courses almost every weekend in Australia & the UK.

Every week, we receive emails from therapists who have booked their practical course dates but cannot attend for many reasons, including medical emergencies, family emergencies and a death in the family.

We believe every single person's reason for not being able to participate in the course without questioning their case's veracity.

Last-minute cancellations place our business in a challenging position, not just morally but financially.

If we are to continue to run a business, we need to remain economically viable.

Here's a typical example:

We have twenty-four students booked into a practical course 3 weeks before the practical course start date.

Knowing this information, we plan to have enough presenters, flights for those presenters, catering, courier enough treatment tables and supplies, and hire of a suitable room size.

Indirect costs include our presenters' fees in cancelling their patient lists on Friday afternoon and Saturday to teach at the course.

If six of the original twenty-four therapists tell us they cannot attend, giving us 3 weeks notice or less, we have a financial hole in the budget for that course.

We may be unable to fill places if a practitioner cannot attend at short notice, due to pre-requisite study that has to be completed before attending a practical course.

Regardless of why a therapist cannot participate, we have committed to paying for costs that are no longer required.

All of these extras amount to several thousand dollars.

The transfer fees we request from therapists who cannot attend for any reason are a fraction of the actual cost to our business.

The transfer fees are not penalties but are a small contribution to the debt we incur every time a therapist is unable to attend.

This debt does not respect the reason or morality of the circumstances.

Like many businesses in Australia and worldwide, we face rising costs and inflation.

At this time, we cannot see a fairer or more practical solution to this challenge other than asking therapists who are unable to attend, regardless of their reasons, to pay a transfer fee to partly compensate us for the costs that we have incurred and cannot get refunded for, regardless of our reasons.

We have a tiered transfer fee policy linked to the notice given by the therapist; the more notice we receive, the lower the transfer fee.

We believe that this is a reasonable compromise addressing this ubiquitous business challenge.

Thank you.

Transfer fees:

If the transfer occurs 21 days or more before the practical course commencement date, a $125 transfer fee will be charged.
If the transfer occurs less than 20 days before the practical course commencement date, a transfer fee of $350 will be charged.
If the transfer occurs after the practical course commencement date & time, a transfer fee of $450 will be charged.

Please refer to the Terms & Conditions (Jan 1st 2021-present) by clicking this link: CPD HC Transfer Terms & Conditions & On Hold.

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Why do we charge transfer fees?

This is an explanation of why transfer fees are incurred by any person who is unable to attend a scheduled practical course.

This response is general in nature and is not meant to address the specific concerns of any therapist/s.

CPD HC has been in business for the past ten years.

We present courses almost every weekend in Australia & the UK.

Every week, we receive emails from therapists who have booked their practical course dates but cannot attend for many reasons, including medical emergencies, family emergencies and a death in the family.

We believe every single person's reason for not being able to participate in the course without questioning their case's veracity.

Last-minute cancellations place our business in a challenging position, not just morally but financially.

If we are to continue to run a business, we need to remain economically viable.

Here's a typical example:

We have twenty-four students booked into a practical course starting in 3 weeks.

Knowing this information, we plan to have enough presenters, flights for those presenters, catering, courier enough treatment tables and supplies, and hire of a suitable room size.

Indirect costs include our presenters' fees in cancelling their patient lists on Friday afternoon and Saturday to teach at the course.

If six of the original twenty-four therapists tell us they cannot attend, giving us seven days' notice or less, we have a financial hole in the budget for that course.

We are also unable to fill places if a practitioner cannot attend at short notice, due to pre-requisite study that has to be completed before attending a practical course.

Regardless of why a therapist cannot participate, we have committed to paying for costs that are no longer required.

All of these extras amount to several thousand dollars.

The transfer fees we request from therapists who cannot attend for any reason are a fraction of the actual cost to our business.

The transfer fees are not penalties but are a small contribution to the debt we incur every time a therapist is unable to attend.

This debt does not respect the reason or morality of the circumstances.

Like many businesses in Australia and worldwide, we face rising costs and inflation.

At this time, we cannot see a fairer or more practical solution to this challenge other than asking therapists who are unable to attend, regardless of their reasons, to pay a transfer fee to partly compensate us for the costs that we have incurred and cannot get refunded for, regardless of our reasons.

We have a tiered transfer fee policy linked to the notice given by the therapist; the more notice we receive, the lower the transfer fee.

We believe that this is a reasonable compromise addressing this ubiquitous business challenge.

Thank you.

Transfer fees:

If the transfer occurs 21 days or more before the practical course commencement date, a $125 transfer fee will be charged.
If the transfer occurs less than 20 days before the practical course commencement date, a transfer fee of $350 will be charged.
If the transfer occurs on any day of the scheduled practical course, a transfer fee of $450 will be charged.
If CPD HC transfers an enrolment to On Hold, a $450 transfer fee will apply when a practitioner wishes to transfer to a practical course.
No refunds or course transfers are permitted if a practitioner fails to attend the practical course.

Please refer to the CPD HC Transfer Terms & Conditions & On Hold Terms & Conditions.

Terms & Conditions from Jan 1st 2021. Please refer to the CPD HC Transfer Terms & Conditions & On Hold.

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My theory program isn't working as expected. What should I do?

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.

The easiest way to test if a plugin is causing the problem: open an Incognito or Privacy browsing window.

Every browser has some option for a “Private” mode which will disable any extensions/plugins automatically. If the problem goes away in that window, then it’s time to disable all your plugins and turn them back on one-by-one.

As you re-enable each plugin, see if the problem returns. When it does, you know which plugin is causing the problem, and you will want to uninstall it, or set up an exception for pages with videos.

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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.

The easiest way to test if a plugin is causing the problem: open an Incognito or Privacy browsing window.

Every browser has some option for a “Private” mode which will disable any extensions/plugins automatically. If the problem goes away in that window, then it’s time to disable all your plugins and turn them back on one-by-one.

As you re-enable each plugin, see if the problem returns. When it does, you know which plugin is causing the problem, and you will want to uninstall it, or set up an exception for pages with videos.

Recommended Browser

You may not be using our recommended browser. Please use Chrome

Clearing Your Cache

Your browser may still use old files, which can cause the display or access problems.
Clearing your browser cache may help our applications run better on your computer.
To clear your cache please follow these instructions: Click Here.
Or simply restart your computer but do not tick yes to restore the previously opened browser pages

Please ensure you've tried all these solutions and feel free to get back to us if you’re still having problems - Contact Us

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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.

The easiest way to test if a plugin is causing the problem: open an Incognito or Privacy browsing window.

Every browser has some option for a “Private” mode which will disable any extensions/plugins automatically. If the problem goes away in that window, then it’s time to disable all your plugins and turn them back on one-by-one.

As you re-enable each plugin, see if the problem returns. When it does, you know which plugin is causing the problem, and you will want to uninstall it, or set up an exception for pages with videos.

Recommended Browser

You may not be using our recommended browser. Please use Chrome

Clearing Your Cache

Your browser may still use old files, which can cause the display or access problems.
Clearing your browser cache may help our applications run better on your computer.
To clear your cache please follow these instructions: Click Here.
Or simply restart your computer but do not tick yes to restore the previously opened browser pages

Please ensure you've tried all these solutions and feel free to get back to us if you’re still having problems - Contact Us

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What's the difference between the Video Training Site (VTS) and the Dry Needling App?

The Dry Needling Video Training App is a free downloadable App from the App Store.

It contains free dry needling videos, live training, course information, business programs and the muscle safety grid.

The Video Training Site (VTS) is an optional extra resource that is available to all practitioners.

It contains videos of the techniques presented at the practical course plus much more (continual information/ videos added every week).

Dry Needling Video Training App - Is it Free?

YES. You can download the Free DN Video Training App from the App Store.

Please click this link: Dry Needling Video Training App & turn on 'Allow Notifications'.

Then click the 3 lines in the circle at the top left hand corner (to find the muscle safety grid).

The App is available on Google Play for Android devices (Tablet/Phone) & App Store for iOS devices (iPhone/iPad) but NOT available on laptops or desktops.

Do I need log in details to access the videos on the free Dry Needling Video Training App?

No. Simply download the App from the App Store and click 'Videos' or 'Live Training'.

The Video Training Site (VTS) - is it Free?

No. The Video Training Site (VTS) is an optional extra resource that is available to all practitioners.

It contains videos of the techniques presented at the practical course plus much more (continual information/ videos being added every week).

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

All techniques taught on the Dry Needling course you enrolled in, will be available on the VTS after course completion.

Do I need log in details to access the videos on the VTS?

Yes. After joining the VTS you'll become a VTS member. You'll be sent a username & password to log in.

You can log in and access the video's on either the CPD HC website under 'Video Training' or via the free DN Video Training App by clicking 'Members'.

Do I need to join the VTS?

No - you don't need to join the VTS in order to attend / successfully complete a CPD HC Dry Needling course. It's an optional extra resource.

Benefits of joining the VTS:

The VTS is a quick, easy reference resource that helps increase your confidence with all your Dry Needling techniques.

The VTS will start refreshing your memory and remind you about more and more techniques to help increase your confidence.

You'll become crystal clear on how to perform the exact steps in the procedure
You feel relaxed, calm and confident, safe in the knowledge that you know exactly what you’re doing
You’ll be excited to get started! You know you can alleviate your patient’s pain much quicker than using any other techniques
Your patient instantly feels relief and expresses his gratitude to you.
Feel confident that you can treat any muscle in the human body with dry needling, safely and correctly every single time
Easily access an online training library of step-by-step dry needling techniques that you can refer to any time you like, with expert level training at your fingertips
Feel safe in the knowledge that you are learning from a leading expert on dry needling, who is accredited by multiple associations
LIVE online workshops, where you can get answers to your specific questions about anything related to dry needling
Be privy to insider secrets on how to apply the best dry needling technique to solve the specific pain the patient is feeling, relating to their unique condition
Elevate your patient’s confidence in your ability to heal your them faster and more easily than other practitioners in your field
Save yourself time by helping your patients faster, so that you can see more patients and grow your business

Also included:

Dry Needling Techniques for the top 30 Muscles & the most common clinical conditions you see in your clinic.

8 Additional Videos with extra information from the Dry Needling Intro Course, including:

The Patient Consent Script
How to manage Acute Injuries using Dry Needling Therapy
The Post Needling Protocol
Safety Review Training Videos
Monthly Live Workshops
The “Grow My Practice” coaching program
The “Protect My Practice” coaching program

How can I get the videos of the techniques we were shown on the practical course?

Please click this link: Video Training Site

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Do I need to join the VTS?

How can I get the videos of the techniques we were shown at the Masterclass?

How can I get the videos of the techniques we were shown at the practical course?

I would like to refresh my technique knowledge & skills. Do you have any advice?

The Dry Needling Video Training Site (VTS) is an optional extra resource that is available to all practitioners to improve your confidence

It contains videos of the techniques presented at the practical course plus much more. You can take a 2-week trial for $1 by clicking HERE.

What are the benefits of joining the Video Training Site?

Benefits of joining the Video Training Site (VTS):

The VTS is a quick, easy reference resource that helps increase your confidence with all your Dry Needling techniques.

The VTS will start refreshing your memory and remind you about more and more techniques to help increase your confidence.

You'll become crystal clear on how to perform the exact steps in the procedure
You feel relaxed, calm and confident, safe in the knowledge that you know exactly what you’re doing
You’ll be excited to get started! You know you can alleviate your patient’s pain much quicker than using any other techniques
Your patient instantly feels relief and expresses his gratitude to you.
Feel confident that you can treat any muscle in the human body with dry needling, safely and correctly every single time
Easily access an online training library of step-by-step dry needling techniques that you can refer to any time you like, with expert level training at your fingertips
Feel safe in the knowledge that you are learning from a leading expert on dry needling, who is accredited by multiple associations
LIVE online workshops, where you can get answers to your specific questions about anything related to dry needling
Be privy to insider secrets on how to apply the best dry needling technique to solve the specific pain the patient is feeling, relating to their unique condition
Elevate your patient’s confidence in your ability to heal your them faster and more easily than other practitioners in your field
Save yourself time by helping your patients faster, so that you can see more patients and grow your business

Also included:

Dry Needling Techniques for the top 30 Muscles & the most common clinical conditions you see in your clinic.

8 Additional Videos with extra information from the Dry Needling Intro Course, including:

The Patient Consent Script
How to manage Acute Injuries using Dry Needling Therapy
The Post Needling Protocol
Safety Review Training Videos
Monthly Live Workshops
The “Grow My Practice” coaching program
The “Protect My Practice” coaching program

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

What are the benefits of joining the Video Training Site?

Benefits of joining the Video Training Site (VTS):

The VTS is a quick, easy reference resource that helps increase your confidence with all your Dry Needling techniques.

The VTS will start refreshing your memory and remind you about more and more techniques to help increase your confidence.

You'll become crystal clear on how to perform the exact steps in the procedure
You feel relaxed, calm and confident, safe in the knowledge that you know exactly what you’re doing
You’ll be excited to get started! You know you can alleviate your patient’s pain much quicker than using any other techniques
Your patient instantly feels relief and expresses his gratitude to you.
Feel confident that you can treat any muscle in the human body with dry needling, safely and correctly every single time
Easily access an online training library of step-by-step dry needling techniques that you can refer to any time you like, with expert level training at your fingertips
Feel safe in the knowledge that you are learning from a leading expert on dry needling, who is accredited by multiple associations
LIVE online workshops, where you can get answers to your specific questions about anything related to dry needling
Be privy to insider secrets on how to apply the best dry needling technique to solve the specific pain the patient is feeling, relating to their unique condition
Elevate your patient’s confidence in your ability to heal your them faster and more easily than other practitioners in your field
Save yourself time by helping your patients faster, so that you can see more patients and grow your business

Also included:

Dry Needling Techniques for the top 30 Muscles & the most common clinical conditions you see in your clinic.

8 Additional Videos with extra information from the Dry Needling Intro Course, including:

The Patient Consent Script
How to manage Acute Injuries using Dry Needling Therapy
The Post Needling Protocol
Safety Review Training Videos
Monthly Live Workshops
The “Grow My Practice” coaching program
The “Protect My Practice” coaching program

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

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Ensuring you're investing in the best Dry Needling Course in Australia.

It's great to know that you're committed to investing in the best Dry Needling Course available in Australia.

This Dry Needling course will help you gain practical skill, confidence and theoretical knowledge to treat your patients SAFELY & effectively using Dry Needling therapy.

At CPD Health Courses you'll be taught the following types of needling;

Trigger Point Dry Needling - Twitch-type needling - Using the acupuncture needle to elicit a twitch at the trigger point (pistoning technique).
Superficial Dry Needling - Level 1-5 Dry Needling - For more sensitive patients/ clients who don't tolerate the pistoning technique so well.

We'll cover the following muscles:

Brachioradialis, Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii, Deltoid
Upper Trapezius, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Major & Minor, Latissimus Dorsi
Rectus Femoris, ITB
Vastus Lateralis & Vastus Medialis, Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus
Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Tibialis Anterior, Peroneus Brevis, Peroneus Longus
LES & Multifidi

Why Choose us?

Information you'll receive BEFORE enrolling in the Dry Needling course:

Confidence that you've enrolled in Australia's Safest Dry Needling course, which will teach you to needle SAFELY, confidently and effectively.
Safety is our No 1 priority. Click Here to find out why.
Click HERE to read over 600 hundred 5 Star Google Reviews from practitioners who've completed our course as recently as 1 week ago.
$1 Payment Plan option which allows you to pay for your course at your own pace before joining the practical course.
60 Dry Needling practical courses scheduled in 7 different locations per year, giving you more choices than any other DN course provider.

What you'll receive AFTER enrolling in the Dry Needling course: Online Theory modules: Very easy to access & use:

The high-quality online theory program is easy & enjoyable to watch on your phone, tablet or laptop.
Refresh your anatomy knowledge.
Watch all the practical techniques before attending the practical course.
Dr Wayne, who has 36 years of experience, will help you find out the 'good to know compared to the MUST know' information.
Download the Dry Needling Practical course handout which includes the surface anatomy, referral pattern, caution points and direction of needling of all muscles taught at the practical course.
Download the Muscle Safety Grid - which is the go-to document for the practical course. It's a 2-page document summarizing all the muscles, caution points and needle directions, which you can easily refer to at any time.
So you can see exactly what you're going to learn before attending the practical course.
Access to the FREE Online Theory App. Designed to give you the freedom & flexibility to watch the practical technique videos and complete the online theory on your phone, tablet, desktop or laptop...on the train, at work or while waiting for an appointment.

What you'll receive at the Practical Course: A very hands-on Practical course:

You'll watch live demonstrations at the practical course, before practising them on another practitioner, with experienced presenters helping you refine your techniques.
We'll also show all the Dry Needling demonstrations on a BIG screen, using high-definition videos that have been professionally recorded in a film studio
All course presenters are highly experienced practitioners from several different professions, having completed a minimum two-year training program, under the guidance of Dr Wayne.
FREE lunch, morning & afternoon tea with fruit & healthy snacks on all practical days. All you need to bring is your good self!

What you'll receive AFTER successfully completing the 80-hr Dry Needling Course:

FREE Acuneeds 10% discount voucher valid for 12 months. We'll let you know what to buy and how many boxes to purchase.
FREE access to the Video Training Site includes over 350 video clips and new clips & useful tips are added every week.
Streamed High Definition post course Dry Needling videos taken directly from the practical course. This means you can watch all the demonstrations again & again & again.
Certificate of Completion- We'll give you a hard copy of your Certificate of Completion at the end of the practical course... plus we'll send it to you by email the same day.
CPD/ CPE points from your Massage Association.

Investing in the Safest Dry Needling course in Australia is the best thing you'll ever do!

It's great to know that you're committed to investing in the best Dry Needling Course available in Australia.

At CPD Health Courses, we firmly believe that the key motivation for enrolling in our Dry Needling course is to acquire this valuable new skill that will enable you to treat your clients SAFELY and effectively.

Please click HERE to read over 600 hundred 5-star Google Reviews from practitioners who completed our course as recently as 1 week ago (because we run practical courses EVERY week).

At CPD Health Courses we don't just teach 1 type of needling technique...because your clients aren't all the same.

You'll be taught the following types of needling to treat both resilient clients AND those who are more sensitive and might be a bit hesitant about needles.

Trigger Point Dry Needling - Twitch-type needling - Using the acupuncture needle to elicit a twitch at the trigger point (pistoning technique).
Superficial Dry Needling - Level 1-5 Dry Needling - For more sensitive patients/ clients who don't tolerate the pistoning technique so well.

Learn from the best - Dr Wayne Mahmoud:

Dry Needling is an invasive technique.

Unlike other DN course providers, we pride ourselves on teaching you how to needle to the HIGHEST safety standard, so you go away feeling safe and confident to treat your clients without causing harm.?

Director, Dr Wayne Mahmoud is a highly experienced Osteopath and has a Master's Degree in Acupuncture.

He is a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT), having completed a 120-hour Dry Needling Training Program by Myopain Seminars (USA).

In addition, he has more than 36 years of clinical and teaching experience, having taught at RMIT University & Victoria University. Dr Mahmoud has presented Dry Needling courses in the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Egypt, Dubai, India, and New Zealand, and was invited to present at the Tenth World Congress on Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Bangalore, India in 2017.

We've trained over 12,000 manual therapists over the past 10 years and we're the ONLY course provider accredited by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

So, why else should you choose CPD Health Courses?

BEFORE enrolling in the Dry Needling course:

Dry Needling is an invasive technique. Unlike other course providers, we pride ourselves on teaching you how to needle to the HIGHEST safety standard, so you go away feeling safe and confident to treat your clients without causing harm.
Safety is our Number 1 priority. Click Here to find out more.
You can choose the $1 Payment Plan option; you'll receive access to everything before making the final payment 3 weeks before the practical course starts.
Choose from over 60 Dry Needling practical course dates, scheduled in 7 different locations every year, giving you more choice than any other course provider.

AFTER enrolling in the Dry Needling course:

Access to the FREE Online Theory App. Designed to give you the freedom & flexibility to watch the practical technique videos and complete the online theory on your phone, tablet, desktop or laptop...on the train, at work or while waiting for an appointment.
The high-quality online theory program is easy & enjoyable to watch on your phone, tablet or laptop.
Refresh all your anatomy knowledge.
Watch all the practical techniques before attending the practical course.
Dr Wayne, who has 36 years of experience, will help you find out the 'good to know compared to the MUST know' information.
Download the Dry Needling Practical course handout which includes the surface anatomy, referral pattern, caution points and direction of needling of all muscles taught at the practical course.
Download the Muscle Safety Grid - which is the go-to document for the practical course. It's a 2-page document summarizing all the muscles, caution points and needle directions, which you can easily refer to at any time.
See exactly what you're going to learn before attending the practical course.

DURING the Practical Course - A very hands-on Practical course:

You'll have a needle in your hand within 45 minutes of arriving. This course is very practical :))
ASK as many questions as you like - we love to answer questions!
Watch live demonstrations of the techniques at the practical course, before practising on other practitioners at the course, with experienced presenters helping you refine your techniques.
We'll also show all the Dry Needling demonstrations on a BIG screen, using high-definition videos that have been professionally recorded in a film studio
All course presenters are highly experienced practitioners from several different professions, having completed more than 5-years of training, under the guidance of Dr Wayne.
FREE lunch, morning & afternoon tea with fruit & healthy snacks on all practical days. All you need to bring is your good self!

AFTER successfully completing the Dry Needling Course:

You'll have the confidence to know you can use Dry Needling Therapy on your clients without causing harm.
FREE Acuneeds 10% discount voucher valid for 12 months. We'll let you know what to buy and how many boxes to purchase.
You'll receive FREE access to the Video Training Site includes over 350 video clips and new clips & useful tips are added every week.
Streamed High Definition post course Dry Needling videos taken directly from the practical course. This means you can watch all the demonstrations again & again & again.
Certificate of Completion- We'll give you a hard copy of your Certificate of Completion at the end of the practical course... plus we'll send it to you by email the same day.
Qualify for a Dry Needling Therapy endorsement on your Certificate of Currency.
CPD/ CPE points from your Massage Association.