DRY NEEDLING COURSES

The new APA level 1 dry needling for Physiotherapists course meets national APA and AHPRA recommendations for physiotherapists to practice dry needling safely. The course has two online prerequisite components. The Safety in Acupuncture and Dry Needling (Safety in ADN) course written by Leigh McCutcheon, Paula Yacoub-Raymond and Tristain Chai must be completed prior to Part A of the Level 1 Dry Needling course written by Jane Rooney, FACP ( as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists) Specialist Sports Physiotherapist and Dr Peter Selvaratnam, FACP ( as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists) Specialist Musculoskeletal  Physiotherapist. Part A is an online module exploring the theory, research and safety considerations of dry needling for musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries. Passing the Part A online exam enables you to undertake Part B of the level 1 dry needling course which is an highly practical 12 hour course. The course is instructional in the safe application of dry needling for a variety of spinal and peripheral conditions and includes a comprehensive manual and needle starter pack. 

Dates for late 2025 & 2026

BRISBANE- LEVEL 1

Date: Sat 8 - Sun 9 Nov, 2025

Times:

Day 1: 8.30 PM - 5.00PM AEST

Day 2: 9.00 PM - 4.30PM AEST

Price: * Early bird prices close 8 weeks prior to the course start date

Early Bird - Non Member: $1,308.00
Early Bird - APA Member: $872.00
Early Bird - Distance Discount: $812.00
Early Bird - Acupuncture and Dry Needling Group: $812.00

Registration closing date: 27 Oct 2025

Venue:  Australian Physiotherapy Association meeting rooms, 6C/ 2728 Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains, QLD 4113

NSW - LEVEL 1 - Part B

Date: Sat 13 - Sun 14 June, 2026

Times:

Day 1: 8:00AM - 5:00PM AEST

Day 2: 8:00AM - 5:00PM AEST

Price: * Early bird prices close 8 weeks prior to the course start date

Early Bird - Non Member: $1,345.00
Early Bird - APA Member: $896.00
Early Bird - Distance Discount: $836.00
Early Bird - Acupuncture and Dry Needling Group: $836.00

Registration closing date: 31 May 2026

Event status: Open

Venue:  TBC Port Macquarie NSW 2444

NSW - Level 1 - Part B

Date: 22nd - 23rd Feb, 2026

Venue: TBC

NSW - Level 1 - Part B

Date: 21st - 22nd August, 2026

Venue: TBC

NSW - Level 1.1 - Refresher

Date: 23rd August, 2026

Venue: TBC

Note: Please wear closed toe shoes and clothing appropriate for practical sessions. Manual , starter pack and catering provided. Participants must have un restricted APHRA/ International equivalent physiotherapy registration. Please contact the organiser if any queries or dietary requirements.