and Bodywork Therapy

15 - 16 Saint Joseph's Parade, Dorset Street, Dublin 7
tel. 01 882 7777 fax. 01 830 8757
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The National Training Centre exists to provide education and training in the areas of complementary medical healthcare and health related fitness which lead to industry recognised national qualifications.
The National Training Centre (NTC) comprises five schools and colleges. The National College of Exercise and Health Studies (NCEHS) provides training in the area of health related fitness. The National School of Sports Massage (NSSM) provides training in the area of orthopaedic sports massage. The College of Complementary Medical Education (CCME) provides training in the areas of neuromuscular and physical therapy. The Pilates Institute (Ireland) provides training in the area of pilates. The Irish College of Osteopathic Medicine which provides training in the area of osteopathic medicine.
NTC is the accepted authority in these areas in Ireland and we work with world authorities to bring the very latest educational experiences to our students.
Our organisation is 100% student focused and our custom built facilities recognise our commitment to enhancing student's learning experiences and outcomes.
The objects for which the Association is established are to protect and enhance the rights and privileges of those practicing physical therapies including, but not limited to, neuromuscular therapy, physical therapy and sports massage; to promote honourable practice; to repress malpractice; to settle disputed points of practice; to decide questions of professional usage of courtesy; and to establish a register of members.
When getting exercise instruction, using the services of a REPS Ireland Registered Exercise Professional has many benefits.
Most importantly, REPS Ireland is the independent verification that the exercise professional is suitable to give advice to or to instruct in a gym or a group exercise/aerobics class when they hold the National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training.
Like most professional registration bodies, individuals registered with REPS Ireland agree to follow the industry Code of Ethical Practice
REPS Ireland also operates a complaints system for any person that wishes to complain about a registered trainer or instructor. Only persons who are deemed as suitable by REPS Ireland are able to continue to annually re-register, giving you confidence when dealing with a REPS Ireland registered trainer or instructor.
This NTC advanced dry needling workshop has been designed exclusively for all practitioners that have completed a formal course specific to dry needling of myofascial trigger points.
This course provides the opportunity to receive detailed critique and review of your needling techniques as well as an opportunity to take part in a clinically driven discussion and question sessions.
Participants must have completed a formal course specific to dry needling of myofascial trigger points such as the National Qualification in Trigger Point Needling.
All participants are expected to participate in the hands-on portion of the workshop.
You can enroll online by selecting the 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) or 074 912 1733 (Donegal).
You may also download a registration 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.
Exercise physiologist and physical therapist, John Sharkey MSc, is an accepted pioneer and leading expert on the application of Dry Needling for the effective treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points. John is a member of the Science and Medical Team for the Olympic Council of Ireland and the editorial board of the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. John also works closely with the world renowned Leon Chaitow.
Cristopher Alejandro, originally from the Philippines, is a qualified physiotherapist and neuromuscular therapist. Cristopher also holds the National University of Ireland's certificate in Training and Continuing Education.
Graduates of the National Qualification in Neuromuscular and Physical Therapy will receive 20 Continuing educational Units on completion of this workshop.
The cost of participation on this Advanced Trigger Point Needling workshop is €495.00. An earlybird discounted rate of €450.00 is available for registrations received at least one calendar months prior to workshop date.
Places may be reserved by payment of fees in full.
The practical session will include muscles that are often the culprits or major pain contributors to conditions such as;
Do I need to hold any other qualification in order to participate on this workshop ?
Yes. Individuals wanting to participate must have completed a formal course specific to dry needling of myofascial trigger points.
Will I need to get insurance ?
The National Training Centre's code of ethics insists that all Trigger Point Needling 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 Trigger Point Needling graduates are entitled to join, has negotiated a very attractive professional indemnity block insurance policy which offers extensive cover for practitioners.
How long does this workshop last ?
Two days.
How much does this workshop cost ?
The Advanced Trigger Point Needling workshop costs €495.00.
Can I pay by installments ?
No - There are no installment options available for this workshop.
Where is this workshop available ?
The National Training Centre in Dublin.
How will I be assessed ?
As this is a workshop, there is no formal assessment. Participants will receive a certificate of completion.