Dry needling in Kansas: the rules for physical therapists
Kansas allows PT dry needling under K.A.R. 100-29-18. If it wasn't part of your graduate or postgraduate education, you need a board-approved course.
Rules to know
- Online and self-study don't count.
- Courses must be taught by a licensed provider who has dry needled for at least 2 years, and must cover anatomy, indications and contraindications, theory, sterile needle procedures, bloodborne pathogens and post-treatment care.
- Needle only in the body regions your training covered. Finish all foundation courses before advanced ones.
- Dry needling can't be delegated. Kansas also has an informed consent rule (K.A.R. 100-29-19).
Official sources
- K.A.R. 100-29-18, Dry needling; education and practice requirements
- K.A.R. 100-29-19, Dry needling; informed consent
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 Kansas
12 upcoming in-person courses. Make sure a course's hours and format meet Kansas's rules before you register.
November 2026
- Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Kansas City Details and registration
- Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 2: Foundations II $997 · 37 contact hrs · Overland Park Details and registration
December 2026
- Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 1 (DN-1) $895 · Kansas City Details and registration
January 2027
- Fri–Sun, Jan 15–17, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling For Pelvic Pain $995 · 24 contact hrs · Overland Park Details and registration
- Fri–Sun, Jan 29–31, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 1: Foundations I $897 · 38 contact hrs · Overland Park Details and registration
February 2027
- Fri–Sun, Feb 5–7, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Kansas City Details and registration
- Fri–Sun, Feb 26–28, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 3 (DN-3) $895 · Kansas City Details and registration
March 2027
- Fri–Sun, Mar 19–21, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 1: Foundations I $897 · 38 contact hrs · Overland Park Details and registration
April 2027
- Fri–Sun, Apr 16–18, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 2: Foundations II $997 · 37 contact hrs · Overland Park Details and registration
August 2027
- Fri–Sun, Aug 27–29, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 1: Foundations I $897 · 38 contact hrs · Overland Park Details and registration
November 2027
- Fri–Sun, Nov 19–21, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 2: Foundations II $997 · 37 contact hrs · Overland Park Details and registration
January 2028
- Fri–Sun, Jan 14–16, 2028 · 3 days Dry Needling 3: Advanced $1,350 · 34 contact hrs · Overland Park Details and registration
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Common questions
Can physical therapists dry needle in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas allows PT dry needling under K.A.R. 100-29-18. If it wasn't part of your graduate or postgraduate education, you need a board-approved course.
How much training do PTs need to dry needle in Kansas?
A board-approved course with written and practical exams (no set hours); 200 treatment sessions before each further course.
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Dry needling rules in other states
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