VTCT Skills
Level 4
QN: 610/1552/0
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VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Dry Needling
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 21 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
21 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Planning and delivering safe and effective dry needling techniques
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the contra-indications, safety considerations and precautions when providing dry needling techniques
- Know how to provide dry needling techniques
- Be able to plan and prepare for dry needling techniques
- Be able to administer dry needling techniques to common muscle groups
2
Theory of dry needling practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the difference between dry needling, acupuncture and Chinese medicine
- Understand myofascial pain and trigger points
- Understand the theory and mechanisms of dry needling
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1552/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2022