FDN Level 2 is an intermediate level course that builds upon the skill set developed in FDN Level 1.   This course focuses on technical proficiency in foundational dry needling techniques in more complex regions of the body, expanding the skill set to bolster application in clinical practice. Musculature taught includes advanced spine, trunk and upper and lower quadrants.

Anatomy, safety, precautions, and psychomotor aspects of needling are reinforced alongside in-depth instruction in neurophysiology behind dry needling mechanisms and critical appraisal of current evidence.  FDN Level 2 is a hybrid learning experience that integrates online learning prior to the lab-based weekend intensive.

Course Objectives/Outcomes

After completing this course the participants will be able to:

• Independently demonstrate needle insertion following infection control and safety guidelines established by the Center for Disease Control
• Describe recognition and management of a pneumothorax or neural compromise –rare but serious potential adverse events that can occur with dry needling–as presented in the course
• Describe neurophysiologic changes that occur with dry needling
• Compare physiologic effects of dry needling and manipulation
• Discuss benefits of electrical stimulation with dry needling
• Discuss parameters of frequency, duration, pulse width in application of electrical stimulation with dry needling
• Describe neurophysiologic changes that occur with the application of electrical stimulation with dry needling
• Compare and contrast dry needling and other needling or manual therapies
• Discuss concepts in methodology of dry needling literature
• Discuss advanced techniques in dry needling
• Independently propose a plan of care that includes dry needling when given a specific patient case example
• Demonstrate appropriate application of dry needling in instructed areas of the spine and trunk
• Demonstrate appropriate application of dry needling in instructed areas of the lower quadrant
• Demonstrate appropriate application of dry needling in instructed areas of the upper quadrant

Note on prerequisites for this course: In addition to prerequisite course, participants must submit a log of 100 dry needling sessions (the log must include four muscles). Or, participants may successfully complete the course, Functional Dry Needling: Clinical Integration.

*If you do not see your profession listed above please email [email protected] to discuss whether you might be able to take the course.

Applicability

• Functional Dry Needling Certification

While EIM is an AOTA approved provider, these courses have not been submitted for AOTA approval and thus CEU credit would need to be requested by the individual learner at this time.

At this time, EIM’s functional dry needling content is not available to PTAs