Essentials Level One

OVERVIEW

Essentials Level 1: For RMT’s and Myotherapists (2 days)

If you are seeking to expand your clinical skill set and clinical outcomes then our GEMt Essentials Dry Needling Program is exactly what you need.

This course will not only teach you how to dry needle but will update your anatomy and challenge your thinking on common and chronic clinical presentations.

The GEMT approach to Dry Needling is unique in that it combines the best of several models to obtain optimal patient outcomes.

Clinicians around the globe are flocking to this technique as they find it improves their clinical outcomes AND saves their achy wrists and thumbs!

Applicable for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including chronic pain and sporting injuries.

These modules have been put together specifically for Myotherapists and RMT’s wishing to expand their skills in Trigger Point assessment and treatment. There is an online theory component, followed by a large practical component, with plenty of supervision.

Our promise to you is that you will feel confident and competent to start dry needling on Monday morning!

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Course Outcomes

Define trigger points, motor banding, and neurological presentations of neuromuscular dysfunction
Review literature supporting efficacy and treatment rationale of TDN
Instruct application of TDN for orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions
Review anatomy of regions to be taught in the Dry Needling Essentials course
Discuss safety
Discuss indications and contraindications for treatment

Treatable Muscles After Completion

The Hip- Glute Max, Med and Min
Lumbar Spine- Longissimus and Iliocostalis
Anterior Thigh- Vastus Lateralis & Medialis, Rectus Femoris and Adductor Longus
Shoulder- Infraspinatus, Teres Minor & Major, Deltoid and Lat Dorsi
Cervical Spine- Upper Traps and Nuchal Lines
Upper Extremity- Brachioradialis, Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus & Brevis
Lower Extremity- Gastrocnemius and Soleus

ONLINE LEARNING

Online Learning Modules

GEMt dry needling courses begin with online modules for safety, theory, and anatomy. Access to the online learning platform is provided via email once you have completed course registration. Completion of the online modules is a requirements before attending the course, and you should allow sufficient time to complete them before the course starts.

Module 1: Safety involving:
Safety Section from the GEMt manual
6 articles
Safety Guidelines
Safety Video (23 mins)
Needling Demonstration Video (27 mins)
Theory test (up to 1 hour)
Total = 4 hours

Module 2: Theory involving
10 articles
GEMt pain slides
Needle Theory Video (1 hour, 15 mins)
Neuro-myofascial Pain Video (19 mins)
Theory test (up to 1.5 hours)
Total = 5-6 hours

Module 3: Anatomy involving
Anatomy slides of all muscles covered in course
Video detailing Upper Limb and Lower Limb Assessment (15 mins)
Anatomy Theory test (up to 1 hour)
Total = 4 hours

Total all online modules approx. 13-14 hours

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Course Eligibility

Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT50307, HLT52015 or equivalent).
Advanced diploma of Clinical Myotherapy
You must be a registered clinician with Professional Indemnity Insurance to enter this course
You must be a qualified and registered Myotherapist or Remedial Massage Therapist to attend this course. Please submit documents post-registration
Course participants are required to act as subjects as required for the duration of the course
This course is not advisable for anyone who is pregnant (unless they are prepared to bring a friend willing to be needled on their behalf)

AGENDA

*Subject to Modification

Essentials Level 1 Agenda
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ACCREDITATION

Accreditation

Hours:
Online = 13.5
Face to Face = 14
Total = 60 hours for the Essentials Program involving Levels 1-3
Myotherapy Association of Australia Accredited Course for up to 20 CPD points per annum (1 pd point per hour)
Endorsed by Massage and Myotherapy Australia for 20 CPE points (for level 1,2 & 3 combined)
Massage Association of Australia Accredited Course for up to 20 CPE points per annum (1 CPE point per hour)