Your Questions, Answered

Where is venue for course?  Do you run courses outside of Dublin?

Course is held in my clinic in Dun Laoghaire town centre which is easily accessible by public transport with a number of treatment rooms for theoretical and practical tutoring.  I can facilitate off site training courses for bespoke groups on request and with pricing agreed in advance.

How Long is the Course?

Course runs over 3 days, Registration from midday Friday and then course runs all day Saturday and Sunday. 

Is there any preparatory reading requires for course?

No preparatory or pre reading required for course. There is a comprehensive reading pack provided at course for post course reading/reference and CPD reading hours.

Does course qualify for CPD hours and does course meet ISCP guidelines / requirements?

Yes – 21 hours for course attendance and CPD reading hours thereafter.  Yes - fully meets ISCP guidelines

What do I need to bring to the course.  What should I wear attending course?

Nothing bar a pen! All equipment - needles, machines, plinths etc are supplied on the course. For practical elements of weekend lose comfortable clothing recommended, shorts are good for the lower limb needling practical training sessions.

What practical items are required to commence Dry Needling?

Insurance is key. A supplier attends course and you have the opportunity to pick up all the necessary materials, needles, electro acupuncture machines etc. These are sold at very competitive package price. You are certainly not obliged to pick these up on the day and you may want to shop around.

How is the course duration split to cover theoretical and practical learning?

Course has been structured with mix of theoretical and practical learning. Numbers are limited to ensure sufficient observation and assessment. Significant emphasis and time spent on Health & Safety and contraindications.