§ 58-24b-505. Trigger point dry needling -- Experience required -- Registration. (Effective 5/13/2014)

(1) A physical therapist may practice trigger point dry needling if the physical therapist:

(a) has held a license to practice physical therapy under this chapter, and has actively practiced physical therapy, for two years;

(b) has successfully completed a course in trigger point dry needling that:

(i) is approved by the division; and

(ii) includes at least 300 total course hours, including at least:

(A) 54 hours of in-person instruction; and

(B) 250 supervised patient treatment sessions;

(c) files a certificate of completion of the course described in Subsection (1)(b) with the division;

(d) registers with the division as a trigger point dry needling practitioner; and

(e) meets any other requirement to practice trigger point dry needling established by the division.

(2) The division shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, that establish:

(a) the criteria for approving a course described in Subsection (1)(b); and

(b) the requirements described in Subsection (1)(e).

(3) The division may charge, in accordance with Section 63J-1-504, a fee for the registration described in Subsection (1)(d).

Enacted by Chapter 354, 2014 General Session