How To Gain Approval for Dry Needling
How To Apply
Since September 1, 2012, physical therapists desiring approval to perform dry needling in Georgia were required to provide the Board proof of education in OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens Standard and dry needling instruction consisting of a minimum of 50 hours total and competency assessment and achievement in a dry needling curriculum. You may not use Dry Needling techniques in Georgia without gaining approval from the board. Dry Needling permissions in the State of Georgia are available only to Georgia PT License Holders and PT Compact Privilege Holders.
Follow the steps outlined in these sections, below.
For Georgia PT License Holders
In order to demonstrate that you have received specific and competent education and training in dry needling and be approved to receive the designation on your license, you must do the following:
Georgia PT license holders may gain approval of the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy to engage in the practice of dry needling in the state of Georgia by providing the following documentation:
- Enter proof of education in the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens Standard into CE Broker.
- Enter a minimum of 50 hours total and a competency assessment of achievement in dry needling curriculum (in accordance with Board Rule 490-9-.05) into CE Broker.
- Submit an email to [email protected] indicating your desire to be granted dry needling privileges and that you have entered proof of dry needling education into your CE Broker account.
After review of the documentation, you will receive correspondence via email concerning your request. If you are approved by the Board, the designation will be added to your license. You will be able to verify its presence using the “License Search” feature on the Board website. If it is not approved, you will be informed of the deficiencies noted. Once the deficiencies are corrected and your CE Broker account updated, you will need to notify the Board by email to [email protected].
PT Compact Privilege Holders
Physical Therapy Compact Privilege holders may gain the approval to perform dry needling in Georgia by demonstrating receipt of specific and competent education and training in dry needling.
Physical Therapy Compact Privilege holders must gain approval of the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy before engaging in the practice of dry needling in the state of Georgia.
Things you'll need:
- A PDF copy of education in OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standards. The course must specifically reference OSHA.
- A PDF copy of a minimum of 50 hours total of dry needling instruction consisting of a competency assessment of achievement in its curriculum which is in compliance with Board Rule 490-9-.05.
- A statement indicating your desire to be granted dry needling privileges in Georgia.
- Submit an email with these attachments to [email protected].
After reviewing the documentation, you will receive correspondence via email concerning your request. If you are approved by the Board, your name will be added to the list of Compact Privilege Dry Needling Approvals. You will be able to verify its presence using the link to that list on the home page of the Board website. If it is not approved, you will be informed of the deficiencies noted. Once the deficiencies are corrected, you will need to submit proof of such to the Board by email to [email protected].
Verify Compact Privilege Holders Approved To Perform Dry Needling In Georgia
View the PT Compact Privilege Holders with Dry Needling Certification page.
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Related Resources
- Landing Page Roster Request - Online
- Web Page Roster Requests - Download Form
- Web Page General Provisions and Joint Secretary Proposed Rules
- Online Resource Joint Secretary Licensing Rules
- Landing Page Order Georgia License Verification
- Landing Page Print Your Georgia License