In British Columbia Physical therapist needs to be on the needling roster. Member of the college of Physical therapists of BC using acupuncture and/or dry needling (i.e., IMS) within the physical therapy scope of practice must be on the College roster. To get on the roster, registrants must submit documentation of their credentials to the College. Applicants must submit a for of self-declaration as well as a certificate of course completion.
The self-declaration statement must include that the therapist attesting that has completed a dry needling education program that includes: theoretical, practical, and a final summative assessment that resulted in a passing score. The course must safety instructions and infection control measures must be covered in the program.
To apply the applicant must submit the Application form, and send a copy of the course certificate/completion.
The current contact is Olga Nesic at olga_nesic@cptbc.org.