Dry needling in Mississippi: the rules for physical therapists

Mississippi's PT board rule (Part 3103, Rule 3.3) puts intramuscular dry needling within PT scope once your credentials are approved by the board.

Allowedfor PTs

At least 50 hours of face-to-face coursework within 12 months, with board-approved credentials on filetraining before you start

Rules to know

Online study doesn't count. If you don't finish within 12 months, you start over (one 6-month extension is possible for good cause).
During the course you can practice on the areas you've learned, but you can't bill for dry needling until all 50 hours are done.
The board lists approved PTs on its website.
Needles no larger than 25 gauge; no auricular or distal points. Get written informed consent stating your training.
It can't be delegated.
OTs: Mississippi's OT regulations (amended February 2025) also allow dry needling by OTs who meet their own training rules, including 50 hours of face-to-face instruction.

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 Mississippi

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

October 2026

Fri–Sun, Oct 23–25, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling Course One $1,000 · Tupelo MS Dry NeedlingDry Needling Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling Course Two $1,000 · Tupelo MS Dry NeedlingDry Needling Details and registration

December 2026

Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling Course One $1,000 · Jackson MS Dry NeedlingDry Needling Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling Course Two $1,000 · Jackson MS Dry NeedlingDry Needling Details and registration

January 2027

Fri–Sun, Jan 22–24, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling Level 1 (DN-1) $1,095 · 27 contact hrs · Jackson Master Dry NeedlingDry Needling Details and registration

February 2027

Fri–Sun, Feb 5–7, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling Level 2 (DN-2) $1,095 · 27 contact hrs · Jackson Master Dry NeedlingDry Needling Details and registration

March 2027

Fri–Sun, Mar 5–7, 2027 · 3 days Upper Extremity Dry Needling $1,000 · Tupelo MS Dry NeedlingDry Needling Details and registration

May 2027

Sun, May 16, 2027 Ultrasound Guided Dry Needling $500 · Tupelo MS Dry NeedlingDry Needling Details and registration

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Common questions

Can physical therapists dry needle in Mississippi?

Yes. Mississippi's PT board rule (Part 3103, Rule 3.3) puts intramuscular dry needling within PT scope once your credentials are approved by the board.

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

At least 50 hours of face-to-face coursework within 12 months, with board-approved credentials on file.