OVERVIEW

Learn Dry Needling (SFDN1) Course is organized by Structure & Function Education and will be held from Jan 22 - 24, 2027 at Foothills Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, Phoenix , Arizona, United States of America.

Description:
Current science and research will be presented by our world-class instructors, along with extensive clinical experience and insights, enabling the immediate application of dry needling in the clinicians’ practice. Safety considerations will be emphasized. The use of intramuscular electrical stimulation will also be discussed, demonstrated, and practiced in class.
This comprehensive course provides the participant with essential knowledge, safety protocols, and clinical skills in order to implement dry needling immediately into practice. Our approach prepares the clinician to treat a variety of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions throughout the entire body, including both upper and lower extremity pathologies, as well as the cervical and lumbar spine.

While clinicians are equipped with the training to dry needle immediately after completing Foundations in Dry Needling course, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with your state practice act, as each state has different requirements for minimum training hours (didactic versus hands-on training) in order to legally practice dry needling.

What you will learn in this Dry Needling course:

  • Fundamental skills necessary for safe and proper needle insertion and removal
  • Effective strategies for therapeutic pain management for commonly encountered pathologies in orthopedic and sport rehabilitation
  • Safe needling techniques per the CDC and/or OSHA based on specific case studies
  • Use of intramuscular electrical stimulation will also be discussed, demonstrated, and practiced.
  • Treatment for common orthopedic diagnoses of the upper and lower extremities, cervical and lumbar spine, and more.
  • Current science, research, and clinical experience will be presented allowing for immediate application of dry needling into the clinicians’ professional practice

KEY DATES

Registrations Open
30 Sep, 2026
Registrations Open
Event Start Date
22 Jan, 2027
Event Start Date
Event End Date
24 Jan, 2027
Event End Date
Credits

SFDN1 Athletic Training CEUs:
Structure & Function Education (BOC AP #P10069) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 27 Category A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

SFDN1 Physical Therapy CEUs:
Structure & Function Education is a Texas Physical Therapy Association: Accredited Provider (APS#:  2606064TX); valid 7/1/26 to 6/30/29. The following states have reciprocity and accept the Texas APTA approval. This course is approved for 27 CEUs.

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • New Hampshire
  • New Mexico
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming

Additional Individual State Approvals for Physical Therapy

  • Arizona: APTA Arizona has approved this course for 27 CE credits; Reference CEUL168850, valid 1/1/26-12/31/26; Reference CEUL140374, valid 1/1/25-12/31/25; Reference CEUL117592, valid 1/1/24-12/31/24
  • Florida: Florida Physical Therapy Association: 27 CEUs.  Approval #CE26-1337373  , valid 1/1/2026-12/31/2026.  Approval #CE24-1241080, valid 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Approval #CE24-1140004; valid 1/1/2024-12/31/2024
  • Illinois: Licensed CE Sponsor #216.010569, Exp. 9/30/2028
  • Louisiana: The Louisiana Physical Therapy Board; Approved for 27 hours of continuing education, Type: Traditional/In Person; Valid 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
  • Massachusetts: APTA of Massachusetts: 27 CE Hours; Approval #CEUL175252, Valid 5/1/2026 – 4/30/2027; Approval #CEUL151124; Valid 5/1/2025-4/30/2026; Approval #135367, Valid 4/3/24 – 4/3/25. Approval #135367
  • Michigan:  APTA Michigan; 27 Credits; Approval #: CEUL130619. Valid 05/1/2024-05/01/2025; Approval CEUL145684, Valid 3/1/2025-3/1/2026
  • Minnesota: Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy; Approval 14405, 25.75, Exp. 5/28/2027 25.75 hours valid 5/29/26 – 5/29/27 Approval #11208, 25.75 hours, valid 1/1/2024-12/31/2024; Approval #11207, 25.75 hours, valid 1/1/23-12/31/23; Approval #11206, 25.75 hours, valid 1/1/2022-12/31/2022
  • Nevada: Nevada Physical Therapy Board; 15 CE Hours for Renewal; Valid 4/24/2023 – 06/07/26. (The approval is for 15 hours because NV only requires 15 hours.)
  • New Jersey: The NJ State Board of Physical Therapy has approved a modified version of this course to meet their dry needling education requirements. NJ licensed PTs must take the New Jersey offering of this course as part of a three course series to meet the licensing requirement. (Approval #2203-133; 27 hours total – 11.25 academic/theory, 15.75 practical/hands on; Valid 5/24/2022-1/31/2026)
  • Ohio: Ohio Physical Therapy Association:  26.75 CE Hours, Approval #26S171, valid 7/31/26 – 7/31/27; Approval # 25S1274  , valid 7/26/2025 – 07/26/2026;  Approval #24S1646, valid 7/26/2024 – 07/26/2025; Approval # 23S1348 effective  6/10/2023-6/10/2024
  • Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy: Approval #PTPR016449, 27 hours Gen, effective 1/1/25-12/31/25
  • Tennessee: Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy – Approval Pending
  • Texas: Texas Physical Therapy Association: Accredited Provider (APS#:  2606064TX); valid 7/1/26 – 6/30/29. This approval includes Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.
  • West Virginia: West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy; 27 Credits; Approval #150102; Valid 1/1/2025-12/31/2025; Approval #:SAF-R24-01; Valid 01/01/2024-12/31/2024
  • Virginia: AAPTA Virginia; 27 Credits;  Approval # CEUL160711, valid 06/13/2025-06/13/2026;  Approval # CEUL136363, valid 06/01/2024-06/01/2025; Approval #:CEULI 12895; valid 05/1/2023-05/01/2024PTA Virginia; 27 Credits; Approval # CEUL136363, valid 06/01/2024-06/01/2025; Approval #:CEULI 12895; valid 05/1/2023-05/01/2024

SFDN1 Chiropractic CEUs:
Structure and Function Education is a PACE Recognized Provider. PACE is a division of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, and serves Alaska, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.  Total Contact Hours Completed: 25

  • Arizona: State of Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners; Approval #AZCE24297; 27 hours, Subject Matter – Physical Medicine Modalities; Expires 5/16/2026
  • Colorado: Based on the information on the Board of Chiropractic Examiners for the State of Colorado, all Structure & Function Education courses would qualify as continuing education. The board does not preapprove courses, but we do comply with the standards listed on their website.
  • Oklahoma:  Oklahoma Board of Chiropractic Examiners has approved the 27 hour SFDN1 course.  This course satisfies the requirements for Dry Needling certification for Oklahoma licensees
  • Texas: Texas Chiropractic Association has approved the following courses for 27 CE Hours: July 10 – 12, 2026 in Dallas, Approval #DN07-17045; September 25 – 27, 2026 in Houston, Approval #DN07-17046; November 13 – 15, 2026 in Dallas, Approval #DN07-17047. December 11-13, 2026 in San Antonio, Approval #DN07-17258.

SFDN1 Occupational Therapist CEUs:
Arizona: The OT Board of Arizona does not pre-approve courses.

  • Indiana: Indiana Occupational Therapy Association; IOTA Approved Provider # 2025007, 25 CE hours, valid 5/30/2025–5/30/2026.  Structure and Function is an Approved Provider for the Indiana Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of IOTA CE hours does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by IOTA.
  • Kentucky: Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy has approved Foundations for 27 Contact Hours.
  • Tennessee: Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association; Approved for 27 CEs; Valid 10/13/2025-10/13/2026
  • Texas: Texas Occupational Therapy Association, 27 Hours, Approval #2063, Valid 07/01/26 – 07/01/27; Approval #453-02, Valid 3/1/23-3/1/24
  • 27 CE Credits
  • 27 CEUs
  • 27 Credits
  • 27 Hours
  • 27 Contact Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianChiropractorsAcupuncturistPhysician AssistantCliniciansOrthopedicsOsteopathPhysical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsMedical DoctorsNursesPractitioners/DoctorsAthletic TrainerNurse Practitioners

    SPECIALITIES

    OrthopedicsPhysical TherapySports Medicine

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    LocationFoothills Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
    19420 N 59th Ave suite h 830, Glendale

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