58-24b-505. Trigger point dry needling — Experience required — Registration.
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A physical therapist may practice trigger point dry needling if the physical therapist:
Terms Used In Utah Code 58-24b-505- Trigger point dry needling: means the stimulation of a trigger point using a dry needle to treat neuromuscular pain and functional movement deficits. See Utah Code 58-24b-102
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has held a license to practice physical therapy under this chapter, and has actively practiced physical therapy, for two years; |
| (b) |
has successfully completed a course in trigger point dry needling that:
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is approved by the division; and |
| (ii) |
includes at least 300 total course hours, including at least:
| (A) |
54 hours of in-person instruction; and |
| (B) |
250 supervised patient treatment sessions; |
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files a certificate of completion of the course described in Subsection (1)(b) with the division; |
| (d) |
registers with the division as a trigger point dry needling practitioner; and |
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meets any other requirement to practice trigger point dry needling established by the division. |
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| (3) |
The division may charge, in accordance with Section 63J-1-504, a fee for the registration described in Subsection (1)(d). |
Enacted by Chapter 354, 2014 General Session
