Refresher Dry Needling Course MELBOURNE VIC (27 JUNE 2027)

Depending on the types of patients you see clinically, the pathologies that present to you, or the time that may have passed since you undertook your training, it is common that clinicians can feel less than confident with needling certain areas of the body. This course is designed to sharpen your understanding, bring your knowledge up-to-date, and hone your practical skills so that you can feel safe, effective and accomplished with the use of Dry Needling in your practice. Across eight practical hours, you will refresh your knowledge of dry needling techniques, mechanisms, and anatomy. This course places particular emphasis on building and refreshing your confidence and knowledge, including in anatomically higher-risk regions. Review key theory and contemporary research, revise hygiene and risk management, and practice a broad range of muscles under guidance and support from your educator. This is a refresher course, rather than foundational training, so participants need an existing formal dry needling qualification in order to participate. Why Choose the ACE Refresher Dry Needling Course? ➡️ You completed your formal dry needling training some time ago and want the opportunity for some structured revision of the technique and specific commonly needled muscles ➡️ You have not used dry needling regularly in clinical practice, but now you would like to begin and want supervised practical support to practice and refresh your techniques ➡️ Want to revisit anatomy, hygiene, safety and clinical reasoning but don't need to start from scratch in your learning ➡️ Need a practical refresher that meets your professional association requirements Who is this course for? This course is designed for suitably qualified allied health and manual therapy professionals, including: • Physiotherapists • Osteopaths • Chiropractors • Myotherapists • Occupational therapists • Remedial massage therapists Course and insurance requirements can vary between professions and countries. Please confirm that your qualification, professional association and insurer allow you to undertake and practice dry needling before registering. All ACE courses include a certificate upon completion that can be used to claim professional development points with your professional association. Course Pre-requisite You must have completed a formal dry needling education to attend this course. Informal instruction from a colleague is not sufficient. If your previous training did not provide a complete whole-body foundation, or you have significant gaps in your knowledge and technique, the ACE 3-Day Dry Needling Course may be more appropriate. Learning Outcomes Current theory and research. Review key developments in dry needling, myofascial pain and proposed mechanisms of action. Safety, hygiene and consent. Revisit safe needling procedures, infection control, cautions, contraindications and informed consent. Applied anatomy and palpation. Refresh your anatomical knowledge and improve landmark identification before needling. Practical technique. Practise a broad selection of dry needling techniques with instructor feedback and correction. Higher-risk regions. Revisit techniques in anatomically higher-risk areas with a strong focus on risk awareness and safe application. Clinical reasoning. Review patient selection, treatment planning, dosage and integration with a broader patient-centred approach. Confidence in practice. Identify gaps, ask questions and rebuild a clear, repeatable approach to safe dry needling. Guidance and support. Practice needling in a supported and guided environment to build your confidence and reinforce your understanding What is included? • 8 hours of in-person professional development • Supervised practice, support and feedback from ACE instructors • Course notes and a certificate upon successful completion • Ongoing access to the ACE student support team • The following muscles will be covered: • Quadratus Lumborum • Erector spinal group • Rhomboids • Levator Scapulae • Trapezius • Supra and Infra spinatus • Sternocleidomastoid • Pectoralis Major • Psoas Major • Iliacus • Gluteals • Compartments of the lower leg • More muscles can be covered on request Still have questions? See our frequently asked questions: I did my dry needing training years ago, and I feel a bit rusty on certain areas of the body, is this the right course for me? Please check the list of muscles included in this course on this page above. If you feel that there are areas of the body not listed that you would like to refresh, we recommend you undertake our introductory 3 day dry needling course. The ACE dry needling course has an emphasis on anatomical understanding, technique, precision, and safety. It is recommended that health care practitioners update their dry needling training every 3 years. I feel that I lack confidence when needling higher risk areas such as the trunk, neck, and other regions of the torso and pelvis. Is this the right course for me? Yes, this course will provide you with an excellent review of the relevant anatomy of those regions, and ample practical training. This course covers needling applications for higher risk areas with an emphasis on safety, anatomy, and technique. If you have attended another dry needling course, or are looking to update your knowledge and skills, you are guaranteed to take away some valuable clinical insights, knowledge and skills. I haven’t done a formal dry needling course before, but I have been shown the basics by a colleague. Can I do this course? No. To attend this course, you must have already completed a formal dry needling program and already possess the basics and knowledge to use dry needling in clinical practice. I need to satisfy my professional association’s requirement for a refresher dry needling program, will this course meet that need? Yes, but please check the number of practical training hours required by your association. If it is 8 hours or less, this course will meet your need. I’ve already done ACE’s 3 day dry needling course, why should I do this Refresher course? This course will be a great opportunity for you to revisit some of the more challenging needling applications, to ensure you are confident and effective in your treatments. We will also provide you with an up to date understanding of the literature and underpinning mechanisms of dry needling to inform clinical practice. If you completed your initial dry needling training with another provider, it is likely that there will be new and different approaches covered in this course and a recap on previously learned dry needling approaches. I am an Acupuncturist who would like to learn about dry needling, to broaden by skill set. Is this course appropriate for me? No. This course does not cover the foundational knowledge and concepts that are required to perform dry needling. We recommend you undertake our 3 day introductory course first. Ready to register? Register early to access the best available ticket price and secure your place. Payment Plans Payment Plans are available for ACE courses so you can spread the cost of your ticket over time. Select 'Pay over time' at checkout. A 30% upfront payment is required, followed by weekly instalments, with the final payment scheduled 3 weeks before the course date. Humanitix charges a $12 payment plan fee. See our Payment Plan Policy HERE. Cancellations, transfers and credits We know plans can change. Before booking, please read the ACE Cancellation, Transfer and Refund Policy.