Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 030 - Chiropractic Examiners, Board of
Sub-Agency 0001 - Chiropractic Examiners, Board of
Chapter 9 - ACUPUNCTURE
Section 9-3 - Requirements for IMS/Dry Needling
Current through September 21, 2024
(a) To demonstrate competency to perform dry needling, a licensee shall complete a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of face-to-face IMS/dry needling course study (online study is not considered appropriate training).
(b) A licensee performing IMS/dry needling in his or her practice shall have written informed consent for each patient where this technique is used. The patient shall sign and receive a copy of the informed consent form. The consent form shall, at a minimum, clearly state the risks and benefits of IMS/dry needling.
(c) IMS/dry needling shall not be delegated and shall be directly performed by a qualified, licensed chiropractor.
(d) IMS/dry needling shall be performed in a manner consistent with generally accepted standards of practice, including clean needle techniques.