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Dry needling in Georgia: the rules for physical therapists

Georgia lets PTs dry needle after consulting with a provider licensed under the state's medical practice law (O.C.G.A. 43-34, Articles 2 or 4), and only with documented training on file.

Allowedfor PTs
At least 50 hours with a competency assessment, plus OSHA bloodborne pathogens training, recorded with the boardtraining before you start

Rules to know

Official sources

A plain-language summary, last checked October 24, 2026. Dry needling rules change often and some states regulate it through board statements rather than law, so confirm with your board before you dry needle. OTs and athletic trainers have their own rules.

Dry needling courses in Georgia

17 upcoming in-person courses. Make sure a course's hours and format meet Georgia's rules before you register.

November 2026

  1. Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Atlanta AAMT· Atlanta, GADry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 2: Foundations II $1,250 · 37 contact hrs · Atlanta Myopain Seminars· Team Rehabilitation - Atlanta, GADry Needling Details and registration
  3. Sat–Sun, Nov 21–22, 2026 · 2 days DN3: Dry Needling – Level 3 Price on provider site · Atlanta IAMTDry Needling Details and registration

December 2026

  1. Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 1 (DN-1) $895 · Atlanta AAMT· Atlanta, GADry Needling Details and registration

January 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Jan 8–10, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 1: Foundations I $1,250 · 38 contact hrs · Atlanta Myopain Seminars· Team Rehabilitation - Atlanta, GADry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Jan 22–24, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 3: Advanced $1,350 · 34 contact hrs · Atlanta Myopain Seminars· Team Rehabilitation - Atlanta, GADry Needling Details and registration

February 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Feb 19–21, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Atlanta AAMT· Atlanta, GADry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Feb 26–28, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 1: Foundations I $1,250 · 38 contact hrs · Atlanta Myopain Seminars· Team Rehabilitation - Atlanta, GADry Needling Details and registration

March 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Mar 19–21, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 1: Foundations I $1,250 · 38 contact hrs · Atlanta Myopain Seminars· Team Rehabilitation - Atlanta, GADry Needling Details and registration

April 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Apr 30 – May 2, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 2: Foundations II $1,250 · 37 contact hrs · Atlanta Myopain Seminars· Team Rehabilitation - Atlanta, GADry Needling Details and registration

May 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, May 21–23, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling For Pelvic Pain $995 · 24 contact hrs · Atlanta Myopain Seminars· Team Rehabilitation - Atlanta, GADry Needling Details and registration

July 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Jul 23–25, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 1: Foundations I $1,250 · 38 contact hrs · Atlanta Myopain Seminars· Team Rehabilitation - Atlanta, GADry Needling Details and registration

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Common questions

Can physical therapists dry needle in Georgia?

Yes. Georgia lets PTs dry needle after consulting with a provider licensed under the state's medical practice law (O.C.G.A. 43-34, Articles 2 or 4), and only with documented training on file.

How much training do PTs need to dry needle in Georgia?

At least 50 hours with a competency assessment, plus OSHA bloodborne pathogens training, recorded with the board.

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Dry needling rules in other states