Level 1: Intro/Intermediate Dry Needling Course

Visit https://www.gemtinfo.com.au/level-1-intro-intermediate.html for full details.

Course Dates:

• Sydney:  Fri 27th - Sun 29th April 2018 Adina Conference Centre Surry Hills, NSW.
• Melbourne: Fri 4th - Sun 6th May 2018 Milano's Tavern Brighton, VIC 
• Sydney:  Fri 7th - Sun 9th Sept 2018 Adina Conference Centre Surry Hills, NSW.
• Melbourne: Fri 9th - Sun 11th Nov 2018 2018 Milano's Tavern Brighton, VIC 
• Please enquire for dates and locations outside of these  

Entry Pre-requisites:

• A degree qualification in either:
  Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy or a Medical Doctor who work with patients suffering from acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
• You must be a registered clinician with Professional Indemnity Insurance to enter this course
  Course participants are required to act as subjects as required for the duration of the course.
• This course is not advisable for anyone who is pregnant (unless they are prepared to bring a friend willing to be needled on their behalf)

Accreditation:
CAA Accredited Course
Osteopathy Australia Endorsed Course

Course Objectives:

• Define trigger points, motor banding, and neurological presentations of neuromuscular dysfunction
• Review literature supporting efficacy and treatment rationale of TDN
• Instruct application of TDN for orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions
• Review anatomy of regions to be taught in Level 1 course
• Discuss safety
• Discuss indications and contraindications for treatment

Which muscles can I treat after I complete this course?

The focus of the level 1 course is treatment for pain management and sport related injuries. 

• Lumbar and Cervical Spine Including needling Multifidus
• The Hip
• Upper Extremity
• Lower Extremity
• Gastroc/Soleus/Tib Ant and more
• Shoulder
• Thigh-anterior, medial and posterior

GEMt provides:

• Fully catered courses (including lunch, morning and afternoon refreshment).
• Fully illustrated color course manual with reference pictures.
• Muscle charts showing all muscles taught in Introductory courses.
• Comprehensive pre-reading sent in advance.
• Starter pack given to all course participants ensuring enough supplies to commence needling Monday morning.
• CPD points apply for Physiotherapists in both Australia and New Zealand as well as Osteopaths and Chiropractors from Australia.
• Please wear suitable attire for practicum, which excludes open toe shoes, sandels etc for safety reasons.

Receive FREE Trial GEMt Membership, which includes:

• Find a Practitioner Listing
• Videos of Needling Techniques
• Mentor Sessions: Clinical Professional Development  (CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP ONLY)
• Unlimited Clinical Support
• Clinician Resources (including patient forms, info sheets etc) 
• Marketing Materials (including Brochures & PowerPoint Presentations) (CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP ONLY)
• Presenter Blog
• Case Studies
• Dry Needling Articles
• Newsletters
• Earn CPD Points
• Discounts on all future GEMt courses
• Online Shop & Discounts

After you register & pay, you will receive:An email with a link to login to our Online Training (LMS - Learning Management System) to complete online modules.  Here you will complete your online training. This will include Pre-reading, Videos and Theory Tests. We will be notified once you have completed these modules.You will also receive your pre-course material for your Practical Modules, including:

• Muscle Chart
• Pre-Course Reading Material
• Consent / Waiver Form (Please complete and return to us)
• Course Agenda