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Dry Needling and Practice Guidance

Dry Needling 

On June 5, 2020, the Nevada Legislative Commission approved the attached regulation prescribing the qualifications required for physical therapists to perform dry needling. In summary, the qualifications include the completion of at least 150 hours of certain didactic education and training in dry needling, and submission of documentation to the Nevada Physical Therapy Board. This education requirement includes at least 25 hours of didactic education and training provided through a postgraduate course of study that requires the successful completion of in-person written and practical examinations.

In accordance with LCB File No. R054-19, a physical therapist shall meet the qualifications established in R054-19 before providing the skilled intervention Dry Needling, as defined in NRS 640. 014. A physical therapist offering to provide or providing Dry Needling intervention shall submit documented proof of compliance with the qualifications listed in R054-19, in the manner described below.

Dry Needling Authorization may applied for by Nevada Physical Therapists through the licensee portal.  Dry Needling can not be practiced in Nevada until authorized.

To apply for Dry Needling Authorization

    1. Log into your Licensee Portal
    2. Use the left-hand menu and click Dry Needling & Authorization
    3. Review the application instructions and Guidelines
    4. Start New Application
    5. Follow the prompts to complete the application
    6. Notification of Authorization approval or Cancellation will be issued within 3-4 business days.

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