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The CIDN-UE certification is a specialized pathway for practitioners who focus on upper extremity treatment. This is not a traditional course but rather a comprehensive certification process that validates your clinical expertise in integrative dry needling for the upper extremity and hand.
This certification pathway is fully practice-based and conducted 100% remotely. You’ll begin with the Upper Extremity & Hand Course, then put your skills into practice through 90 days of clinical work with documented treatments. To complete the process, you’ll demonstrate your expertise by submitting written case studies, creating a technique video with rationale, and delivering a live Zoom presentation for expert review and discussion.
Upon successful completion of all requirements (required documentation), candidates will receive an official Certification in Integrative Dry Needling – Upper Extremity (CIDN-UE). This certification recognizes your advanced expertise in specialized dry needling techniques for upper extremity and hand conditions.
Join the elite group of certified specialists in upper extremity and hand dry needling. This certification pathway is designed for practitioners who are serious about demonstrating their expertise and advancing their clinical skills.
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Each of your four case studies must include comprehensive documentation covering:
Clinical Assessment Components:
Clinical Assessment Components:
Clinical Practice Requirement
Complete a minimum of 90 days of clinical practice following successful completion of the Upper Extremity and Hand IDN course. You must complete and document a minimum of 30 patient treatments using the provided documentation spreadsheet.
Case Study Submissions
Submit four (4) comprehensive upper extremity/hand dry needling case studies in written format. One of these cases will also require a video demonstration. Each written case study must include all components specified in the patient treatment form.
Video Demonstration
Create a detailed step-by-step demonstration of your dry needling techniques with verbal explanation of procedures and justification for point selection.
Your video must include:
Live Case Presentation
Participate in a 60-minute live Zoom session with IDN experts where you'll present your video demonstration case study in detail.
Be prepared to discuss:
Professional Discussion Questions
Demonstrate your expertise and professional development by addressing comprehensive discussion questions that assess various aspects of your practice.
Sample Discussion Topics Include:
any IDN Course!
*Valid for new registrations only and can not be combined with other discount codes. Offer Expires: 7/7/2024
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