Global Standards in Dry Needling: Why International Dry Needling Education & Training Advisory Group (IDNETAG) Matters
Global Standards in Dry Needling: Why International Dry Needling Education & Training Advisory Group (IDNETAG) Matters
1 hour
Overview
This webinar introduces the International Dry Needling Education & Training Advisory Group (IDNETAG) and explains why global safety guidance for dry needling is needed now more than ever.
It will clarify what IDNETAG is, what it is not, and how its guidelines were developed to address wide variation in training standards, safety messaging, and clinical expectations across countries and professions. Attendees will gain a clear overview of the key safety principles that underpin the IDNETAG guidelines and why a shared international framework matters.
The session will focus on turning global principles into practical action. Participants will explore how international safety guidance supports better clinical decision-making, safer teaching, and more consistent assessment—without restricting clinical effectiveness. By the end of the webinar, clinicians and educators will understand how a common language of safety strengthens professional confidence, improves patient trust, and supports high-quality dry needling practice worldwide.
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Registration
- Free for Acupuncture and Dry Needling Members
- $10 for Non-CPA Members
The instructors
The Acupuncture Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association supports physiotherapists and physiotherapist assistants in advancing the use of acupuncture as an established core competency in physiotherapy clinical practice.
Vision
To promote acupuncture and encourage an actively engaged membership who are committed to lifelong learning and excellence in practice in order to promote health and well-being among their patients.
Mission
To provide leadership and direction to physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants who are members of the Acupuncture Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in advancing the utilization of acupuncture in clinical practice by promoting excellence in direct care, education and research.
