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Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 062 - Physical Therapy, Board ofSubagency 0001 - Physical Therapy, Board of
Chapter 7 - STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
Section 7-3 - Evidence of competence; dry needling

062-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-3

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Section 7-3 - Evidence of competence; dry needling

(a) Dry needling may not be performed by a PTA or a physical therapy aide.

(b) Licensed physical therapists shall demonstrate that they have received training in dry needling in a course approved by state boards of physical therapy, the American Physical Therapy Association or individual chapters of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, or the International Association for Continuing Education Training.

  • (i) The course shall include but not be limited to training in indications, contraindications, potential risks, proper hygiene, proper use and disposal of needles, and appropriate selection of clients.
  • (ii) The course shall include a minimum of twenty-seven (27) hours of live face-to-face instruction. Online courses are not appropriate training in dry needling.

(c) The physical therapist shall supply written documentation, upon request by the Board, that substantiates appropriate training as required by this rule. Failure to provide written documentation may result in disciplinary action taken by the Board.

062-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-3

Amended, Eff. 1/25/2016.

Amended, Eff. 4/16/2018.