Dry needling in North Dakota: the rules for physical therapists

North Dakota's PT board voted in May 2013 to include dry needling in PT scope of practice. The current board rules (Article 61.5) don't set dry needling training hours, so confirm what the board expects before you start.

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No set hours in the rulestraining before you start

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 North Dakota

1 upcoming in-person course. Make sure a course's hours and format meet North Dakota's rules before you register.

May 2027

Fri–Sun, May 7–9, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Grand Forks AAMT· Grand Forks, NDDry Needling Details and registration

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Common questions

Can physical therapists dry needle in North Dakota?

Yes. North Dakota's PT board voted in May 2013 to include dry needling in PT scope of practice. The current board rules (Article 61.5) don't set dry needling training hours, so confirm what the board expects before you start.

How much training do PTs need to dry needle in North Dakota?

No set hours in the rules.