Dry Needling

Minimum Criteria for Licensees in pursuit of Dry Needling Certification:

1. Prerequisites - Before undertaking dry needling education and training, a Physical Therapist shall have no less than two years of experience working as a licensed Physical Therapist.
2. Education Requirements - Complete a minimum of 50 hours of face-to-face instruction in intramuscular dry needling treatment and safety, provided by a board-approved course of study.

Licensee Procedures with the LPTB:

1. Upon completion of a board-approved Dry Needling Level 1 course, licensee notifies the LPTB of completion by sending a copy of the certificate of completion via mail, email, or fax.
2. Licensee will receive "Dry Needling Episodes for Educational Purposes Acknowledgement" form , which must be signed by licensee and the original must be sent back to the LPTB office.
3. Upon completion of a board-approved Dry Needling Level 2 course, licensee notifies the LPTB of completion by sending a copy of the certificate of completion via mail, email, or fax.
4. Licensee will receive "Letter to Dry Needling Certified Licensees" along with Dry Needling Acknowledgement" form , which will be signed by Licensee and the original must be sent back to the  LPTB office.

For more information on Dry Needling, please review Louisiana Physical Therapy Board Rules §§123 and 311.