SmartCARE Education

This course is designed as a two-day course to learn, master and utilize Dry Needling in Collagen Rehabilitation Therapy™

This course is NOT an acupuncture course, and will not count towards any Acupuncture continuing education.  

During the weekend, we will review relevant regional and three-dimensional anatomy of the face with the aid of ultrasound technology. 

The course will cover the use of Dry Needling techniques in trigger points, myofascial line and skin folds in the management of aesthetic and myofascial dysfunction of the face and neck.

Safety and the proper handling of potential blood borne pathogens associated with Dry Needling applications will be emphasized heavily during both weekends. 

The course is designed to place heavy emphasis on practical, hands-on practice.    

All participants will review clinical anatomy and practice Dry Needling treatments of each tissue and region covered throughout the course.  Each attendee will be expected to complete and sign a waiver and practice Dry Needling on a lab partner.

The art of tissue palpation will be covered and emphasized in this course. This includes identifying different subdermal tissues as the tip of the needle advances into the body including normal and abnormal muscle tissue, scar tissue, tendons, musculotendinous junction, and adipose tissue. 

PREREQUISITES

*Active malpractice insurance (If you are covered by Employer /Clinic/Company/University/College malpractice insurance, then you can also take the class)

*Signed liability waiver by all attendees.  Female attendees must sign to certify they are not pregnant.

*Non-licensed professional (students) must be enrolled in an accredited Doctor of Chiropractic or Doctor of Physical Therapy program. 

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

1. Have a thorough understanding of Dry Needling and it's clinical applications in Collagen Rehabilitation Therapy™.
2. Understand normal and abnormal skin physiology.
3. Understand the mechanisms behind Dry Needling in musculoskeletal practice and pain management.
4. Identify precipitating and perpetuating factors in facial skin aging and dysfunction.
5. Identify muscle attachments adipose pockets and trigger points by surface anatomy palpation and motion scan.
6. Properly insert needles into each tissue identified including depth and angle of penetration.
7. Understand and apply Collagen Rehabilitation Therapy™ principles.
8. Understand absolute and relative contraindications to Dry Needling therapy.
9. Identify type of tissue encountered at the end of a needle using “needle palpation.”
10. Utilize the different needling techniques and stimulations performed across the field.
11. Discuss and apply electrical stimulation to inserted needles.

Course Preparation:

• Each participant is responsible for their own lunch on all days. Meals will be not be provided. 

• All of our labs are experiential, which requires all attendees to perform dry needling as well as receive needling during the course.

• Plan to dress in comfortable and lose clothing every day to allow access to the face, head and neck. No jewelry or other bling needed.

• The seminar locations, and dates can be found on the registration page under each corresponding course dates.

• The seminar host location will be e-mailed 14 days prior to each course date. SmartCARE Education reserves the right to update and change the host location at any minute prior to the beginning of the course. (see course cancelations and policies)

• The manuals and handouts are available online a week before the beginning of the course. Printing is not required. You can use the soft copy and bring it to the class on a tablet, computer, iPad, etc.

• Class materials like needles, biohazard containers, alcohol swabs, etc. will be provided at the seminar.

• Participants must complete all online lectures and videos from the online modules accordingly. We will be referring to a lot of video files during the class to help you understand the course better.

•  Participants must bring a massage/chiropractic/portable treatment table. 

Our dry needling courses are PACE certified for Chiropractors.  Individual state accreditation must be requested if your state is not listed in the PACE directory. 

For the purpose of this course, dry needling will be taught as one part of the treatment package for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions in the face and neck.  An introduction to adjunct treatments in aesthetic medicine will be provided to the participants. 

*No students or pre-licensed discounts available for this course.