This programme is open to qualified individuals including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths,acupuncturists, occupational therapists, massage therapists, physical therapists and neuromuscular therapists. Some other complementary therapists may also be eligible. If you are unsure and would like to check whether or not you are eligible to participate, please call the NTC on
01 - 882 7777.

You can enroll online by selecting the course and payment option which best suits your requirements on the right hand side of this page.

Alternatively you can contact us by telephone on 01 882 7777 (Dublin), 021 430 1222 (Cork), 091 530 888 (Galway), 074 912 1733 (Donegal) or 353 1 882 7777 (Belfast)

You may also download an enrollment form by clicking the 'Brochure' button above and send completed forms to: National Training Centre, 15- 16 St. Joseph's Parade, Dorset Street, Dublin 7.

You may also contact us at anytime to discuss any queries you have or to arrange an appointment to visit our facilities.

This programme has been developed by Dr. Carolyn McMakin and is delivered at the National Training Centre by Denise Curtis MSc., PT, NMT.



This programme has been developed by Dr McMakin and is delivered at the National Training Centre by Denise Curtis MSc, PT, NMT, who is currently the only trained instructor teaching the FSM course in Ireland.

Denise has been teaching at an advanced level since the early 1990s and has presented at advanced conventions and international symposiums in the USA on the subject of frequency specific microcurrent.

Denise recently published the first ever scientifically controlled trial on the effects of FSM on delayed onset muscle soreness in the International Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.

Denise is passionate about FSM and says it now accounts for almost 100% of her very successful clinical practice

Graduates of the National Qualification in Neuromuscular and Physical Therapy  will receive 30 CEUs (Continuing Educational Units) for their CPD obligations when they participate on the National Qualification in Frequency Specific Microcurrent. Individuals who gained their primary qualification elsewhere will need to check the number of CEUs available to them by contacting their original training provider.

The cost of obtaining the National Qualification in Frequency Specific Microcurrent is €850.00. Fees can be paid by means of a deposit of €350.00 followed by a final payment of €500.00 on or before the course start date.

Places on this programme are available on a first come first served basis.

Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) uses a device manufactured by
Precision Microcurrent Inc. It has two independent channels that allow
you to set both the frequency and the current independently for each
channel and was developed in 1990 by an engineer named Glen Smith. He
created unique circuitry that allows for long battery life and
frequencies that are precise to three digits to 0.1% accuracy.
Frequencies are measured in hertz or pulses per second. The frequencies
are used on two channels and it makes a difference what channel you put
which frequency on. The frequency thought to neutralise the condition is
put on Precision channel A or on the channel that fires first. The
frequency thought to address the tissue is put on channel B.

There are frequencies for over 200 conditions from very common
conditions like inflammation and scar tissue and mineral deposits and
toxicity to very unusual and hard to document conditions. There are a
few frequencies that are used as A/B pairs. A is not a condition, B is
not a tissue but the combination of the two frequencies has the
therapeutic effect. There is one such frequency combination that takes
away shingles pain. When it is used before the blisters break out for an
hour a day for three days, the pain is gone in 20 minutes and the
blisters never break out. When it is used after the blisters break out
it takes the pain away and shortens the course of the shingles. Shingles
is the only thing this specific frequency is good for and so far there
is no one it has not worked on.

Do I need to hold any other qualification in order to participate on this
programme ?
Yes. This programme is open to qualified individuals including doctors, nurses,
physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths,acupuncturists, occupational therapists,
massage therapists, physical therapists and neuromuscular therapists. Some other
complementary therapists may also be eligible. If you are unsure and would like to
check whether or not you are eligible to participate, please call the NTC on
01 - 8827777.

What will I be qualified to do when I complete this course successfully ?
On successful completion you will be qualified to use Frequncy Specific Microcurrent to relieve and elliminate pain, injury and dysfunction in muscle and soft tissue and for a range of other illnesses and injuries.

Will I be able to get a job in a pain/sports injury clinic or in a hospital ?
You will be qualified to work within multi-disciplinary injury clinics where therapists such as chiropractors, osteopaths, physiotherapists, Neuromuscular therapists etc. offer a variety of pain and injury solutions. This multi-disciplinary model normally consists of a great deal of cross referral whereby therapists refer patients to each other,
depending on the therapists individual area of expertise, and, having determined which treatment model is likely to offer the best solution, decide collectively on the best approach. Individual therapists can establish a G.P. referral scheme in conjunction with a local medical practitioner whereby the doctor will refer patients with appropriate symptoms to the therapist and using the contra-indication skills gained through the qualification process, the therapist can refer their patients to the doctor when FSM may not be appropriate. Graduates who hold an existing medical qualification, in nursing for example, may find that they can combine their new skills with their existing skill set within the hospital environment.

Are there many jobs available for graduates at present ?
Most FSM therapists operate in a self employed capacity either as sole traders, as part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, or with a variety of sporting teams. There are many opportunities for qualified therapists as individuals increasingly look outside of traditional medical disciplines for solutions to their health problems and as Frequency Specific Microcurrent is a complementary discipline, its appeal is broad.

How much will I earn as a qualified FSM therapist ?
The recommended fee for each 45 minute treatment session is €90.00. The number of sessions you decide to complete each week will be determined by your own commitment and the results you achieve. One of the best things about qualifying as a therapist is that you can decide how many hours a day you want to work and therefore regulate your own earning potential.

Will I need to get insurance ?
The National Training Centre's code of ethics insists that all graduates who are actively working in the profession, hold a professional indemnity insurance policy which covers the therapist against legal action taken by a patient as a result of an injury received during treatment. Therapists who are working on private premises may also need to hold public liability insurance. The Association of Neuromuscular Physical Therapists (ANMPT), which all of our FSM graduates are entitled to join, has negotiated a very attractive professional indemnity block insurance policy which offers extensive cover with an annual premium of approx. €120.00

Is this qualification accepted internationally ?
Yes. FSM Therapists are free to offer their services worldwide. In America therapists are required to be licenced to use TENS machines before being allowed to practice.

How long does this course last ?
The National Qualification in Frequency Specific Microcurrent is typically delivered over a four and a half day schedule spread over a three week period.

How much does this course cost ?
The National Qualification in Frequency Specific Microcurrent costs €850.00. Post graduation in order to practice graduates will need to purchase a Microcurrent machine. This currently cost approximately $6,000.00. This price is subject to variation. You can check the current cost at www.precisiondistributing.com

Can I pay by installments ?
No - There are no installment options available for this programme.

Are there grants available to cover tuition fees ?
The National Training Centre is a FÁS approved training provider. National Training Centre’s approved Training Programmes and Trainers have been placed on the FÁS/EI National Register of Trainers.  The registration number of National Training Centre is 903336. Many of our students receive funding for part or all of their course fees through FÁS, the Department of Social and Family Affairs, Skillnets and local Employment and Development projects. Individual students must contact their local office to enquire about eligibility.

Do I have to participate in work experience ?
No. There is no requirement for work experience participation.

Where is this course available ?
The National Qualification in Frequency Specific Microcurrent is available at the National Training Centre in Dublin.

How will I be assessed ?
Students of the National Qualification in Frequency Specific Microcurrent are assessed through an open book written examination.

What age group participate on this course ?
Students of all ages participate on the National Qualification in Neuromuscular and Physical Therapy.

What is the success rate ?
98% of students participating on the National Qualification in Frequency Specific Microcurrent will successfully complete their final examinations on the first attempt.

How much of the course is practical and how much is theory ?
The National Qualification in Frequency Specific Microcurrent is primarily practical with some theoretical aspects.

How is FSM delivered ?
Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) uses a device manufactured by Precision Microcurrent Inc. It has two independent channels that allow you to set both the frequency and the current independently for each channel and was developed in 1990 by an engineer named Glen Smith. He created unique circuitry that allows for long battery life and frequencies that are precise to three digits to 0.1% accuracy. Frequencies are measured in hertz or pulses per second. The frequencies are used on two channels and it makes a difference what channel you put which frequency on. The frequency thought to neutralise the condition is put on Precision channel A or on the channel that fires first. The frequency thought to address the tissue is put on channel B.

There are frequencies for over 200 conditions from very common conditions like inflammation and scar tissue and mineral deposits and toxicity to very unusual and hard to document conditions. There are a few frequencies that are used as A/B pairs. A is not a condition, B is not a tissue but the combination of the two frequencies has the therapeutic effect. There is one such frequency combination that takes away shingles pain. When it is used before the blisters break out for an hour a day for three days, the pain is gone in 20 minutes and the blisters never break out. When it is used after the blisters break out it takes the pain away and shortens the course of the shingles.
Shingles is the only thing this specific frequency is good for and so far there is no one it has not worked on.

What Can I Treat ?
The frequencies appear to change a variety of conditions and tissues and change pain and function in a large number of clinical conditions. FSM is especially good at treating nerve and muscle pain, inflammation and scar tissue. There is a kind of fibromyalgia associated with neck trauma that is particularly painful and hard to treat even with drugs. There is one frequency protocol that is effective for taking away this kind of pain. There is one frequency combination that so far is 100% effective in a small number of cases to take away kidney stone pain. The frequencies have created observed effects in asthma, liver dysfunction, irritable bowel and many other conditions.

It has been observed that patients who are treated within four hours of a new injury including auto accidents and surgeries have much reduced pain and a greatly accelerated healing process. There are no guarantees that any protocol is going to be effective in any given patient on any given condition. In general, the frequencies either work or don’t work and if they don’t work they simply have no effect. Every practitioner is trained in the concept that FSM is to be used as an adjunct to therapeutics appropriate to their discipline for the patient after proper diagnosis. It is NOT recommended that the frequencies be used to treat cancer as this condition is too serious and too complicated to be addressed without traditional medical intervention.

Which Frequencies ?
Frequency protocols are sequences of frequencies observed to have a certain clinical effect in various conditions as determined in Dr. McMakin’s practice and by input from other FSM practitioners. The sequences of frequencies are taught in the course and the students are provided with a summary sheet of frequencies and the most common protocols at the end of the FSM course. The frequency to reduce inflammation was studied in an animal research laboratory at University of Sydney in Australia. The frequency reduced swelling by 62% and the medications reduced it by 45%. No other frequency tested reduced inflammation at all. The frequency worked in every animal with a time dependent response.

Is there anyone FSM does not work on?
Patients who are dehydrated cannot benefit from FSM. It has been observed that patients who are dehydrated, athletes with large muscle mass and inadequate water intake, and patients over 70 who are chronically dehydrated have the most problems. Every patient is advised to drink at least one litre of water in the one hour preceding treatment. Patients who are chronically dehydrated may need more.

No technique is 100% effective and FSM is no exception. The effectiveness of FSM depends almost entirely on an accurate diagnosis. Shoulder pain can come from muscles, tendons, bursa, discs, nerves or joints. FSM will treat all of these pain generators effectively. But, if you are treating for muscle and the shoulder pain is from nerves or the bursa you may change the muscle but you won’t change the patient’s pain since it is not coming from the muscle.

Are there any risks or side effects ?
FSM is delivered by battery operated device and provides subsensory current. It cannot be used through a pregnant uterus or in patients who have pacemakers. Patients must be well hydrated for optimal current flow and optimal results. The only common side effect occurs following treatment for chronic muscle pain when some patients experience what appears to be a detoxification reaction approximately 90 minutes after treatment. This reaction can be prevented by consumption of adequate water and an anti-oxidant supplement. There are no other known side effects or risks.

What is the difference between microcurrent and laser ?
Microcurrent provides electrons and in published studies increases ATP production in cells. Lasers provide photons.  There is currently no research suggesting that laser treatment increases ATP production. Lasers oscillate at set frequencies and provide beneficial results. They are doing it by some other method than frequency specific resonance and ATP enhancement.

What is the difference between microcurrent and TENS ?
Microcurrent is approved in thecategory of TENS devices determined by the U.S. FDA. TENS devices deliver milliamp current and block pain messages that are tying to get up the spine to the brain. Microcurrent delivers microamperage current which has been shown in published studies to increase ATP production in tissues.

What is the difference between microcurrent and ultra sound ?
Ultra sound creates ultrasonic vibrations and creates heat by vibrating the water molecules in the tissue. It does not provide current nor does it change ATP status. It provides beneficial results - it is just completely different than microcurrent.