ACUPUNCTURE COURSES​
Acupuncture Training | Biomedical Acupuncture Training 

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GET YOUR TRADITIONAL & BIOMEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE TRAINING HERE!
​Midwest Rehabilitation Institute launched an innovative Sports Acupuncture & Dry Needling Program in the Fall of 2015. Here are the details:

• Courses are strictly geared at common neuromusculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
• Courses taught by either a licensed acupuncturist or board certified provider with extensive training in traditional Chinese medicine and myofascial, trigger point dry needling.
• First 4 courses encompass the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. *Please note, advanced studies are recommended of TCM.
• Last 2 courses encompass the practical integration of Trigger Point Dry Needling (TPDN) concepts and treatment strategies as it pertains to sports injuries and conditions.
• Program fulfills 100 hours most states require chiropractic physicians to perform acupuncture.
• Program fulfills 50 hours most states require chiropractic physicians, physical therapists and other healthcare providers in order to perform dry needling.
• Attendees will be eligible to attend advanced acupuncture courses.
• Courses open to PT, ATC, DC, DO, MD, & Licensed Acupuncturists (Lac) professionals. Students are allowed to attend, but must show a valid student ID at the course. 
• MWRI will make every attempt to identify specific state's requirements in order to perform acupuncture & dry needling, however, ultimately the attendee will be responsible for handling all scope of practice questions with their state legislative body or association.
• Check with local state board for all licensing and scope of practice inquiries PRIOR to registering. 
• If the material covered is not within your scope of practice, no refunds or transfers of practice will be given.
• See This link for your state requirements for Acupuncture / Dry Needling http://councilofchiropracticacupuncture.org/state-requirements.html

ACUPUNCTURE seminars

Professional Accreditation

Doctors of Chiropractic (DC)

The following states do NOT allow chiropractors to perform acupuncture:

1. California (requires state specific licensure & training)
2. Georgia
3. Hawaii
4. Kentucky
5. Michigan
6. Mississippi
7. Montana
8. New Jersey
9. New York
10. Nevada
11. Oregon
12. Pennsylvania 
13. Rhode Island
14. South Carolina
15. Washington 
16. Wisconsin

The following states require a passing score on the NBCE Acupuncture Exam in order for chiropractors to perform acupuncture and/or dry needling:

1. Alabama
2. District of Columbia
3. Florida
4. Minnesota
5. Missouri
6. South Dakota
7. Tennessee
8. Texas
9. Wyoming

*Courses taken in the United States are not guaranteed acceptance in other countries, such as Canada, Mexico or Europe. Please contact the regulatory board of the country you practice in for specific details before registering. 

Physical Therapists (DPT/PT)