Dry needling in Nevada: the rules for physical therapists

Nevada law defines dry needling for PTs (NRS 640.014), and the board's rules (NAC 640.552) set the training you must prove to the board before you start.

Allowedfor PTs

At least 150 hours of didactic education and training, including at least 25 hours of in-person postgraduate coursework with written and practical examstraining before you start

Rules to know

Courses must be approved by CAPTE, APTA or the board, and cover sterile needles (CDC or OSHA), relevant anatomy, bloodborne pathogens, and when dry needling is or isn't appropriate.
Most of the hours come from a board-approved graduate-level program of study; the 25 postgraduate hours and their exams must be in person.
Get a signed consent form with the legal definition, the planned treatment, and its risks and benefits.
Use single-use, single-insertion sterile needles, don't leave needles in after the procedure, and dispose of each one afterward.

Official sources

Nevada Administrative Code chapter 640 (NAC 640.552 and 640.554, dry needling)

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 Nevada

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

November 2026

Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling Level 1 (DN-1) $1,095 · 27 contact hrs · Las Vegas Master Dry NeedlingDry Needling Details and registration

December 2026

Sat–Sun, Dec 12–13, 2026 · 2 days Functional Dry Needling Level 2 (2-Day) Price on provider site · Las Vegas Evidence in Motion· University of Nevada Las VegasDry Needling Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Dec 18–20, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 1 (DN-1) $895 · Las Vegas AAMT· Las Vegas, NVDry Needling Details and registration

February 2027

Fri–Sun, Feb 19–21, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Las Vegas AAMT· Las Vegas, NVDry Needling Details and registration

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Common questions

Can physical therapists dry needle in Nevada?

Yes. Nevada law defines dry needling for PTs (NRS 640.014), and the board's rules (NAC 640.552) set the training you must prove to the board before you start.

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

At least 150 hours of didactic education and training, including at least 25 hours of in-person postgraduate coursework with written and practical exams.