Dry needling in Oklahoma: the rules for physical therapists
Oklahoma's PT practice act and rules don't mention dry needling. Ask the Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (which licenses PTs) 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 Oklahoma
1 upcoming in-person course. Make sure a course's hours and format meet Oklahoma's rules before you register.
August 2027
- Sat–Sun, Aug 21–22, 2027 · 2 days Pelvic Floor Dry Needling $995 · Oklahoma City Details and registration
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Common questions
Can physical therapists dry needle in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma law doesn't address it. Oklahoma's PT practice act and rules don't mention dry needling. Ask the Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (which licenses PTs) before you start.
How much training do PTs need to dry needle in Oklahoma?
Not applicable, since PTs may not dry needle under current law.
More for Oklahoma clinicians
- Oklahoma PT and PTA CEU requirements
- Oklahoma OT and OTA CEU requirements
- In-person courses in Oklahoma 12
Dry needling rules in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming