New Jersey Statutes Title 45. Professions and Occupations 45 § 9-37.34j

(1) possesses a doctorate in physical therapy from an accredited college or university or has otherwise been actively licensed as a physical therapist in this State since January 1, 2003;

(2) has no less than two years of active clinical experience in the treatment of patients as a licensed physical therapist in this State and holds a current, unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in this State;

(3) has a current CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, or any other agency or organization approved by the board; and

(4) has obtained documentation of the successful completion of a dry needling continuing education and competency program approved by the board that satisfies subsections b. and c. of this section.

(1) provides a minimum of 40 hours of academic instruction which is attended in person by the physical therapist and shall be completed by the physical therapist in no more than two years;

(2) provides the history and a current literature review of dry needling and evidence-based practice;

(3) covers pertinent anatomy and physiology;

(4) covers the choice and operation of dry needling supplies and equipment;

(5) provides knowledge of dry needling technique including indications, contraindications, and precautions for its use;

(6) provides knowledge of the risks and complications of dry needling;

(7) covers safe practice guidelines and generally accepted standards of practice, including clean needle techniques and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's bloodborne pathogens standard;

(8) provides knowledge of post-intervention care, including an adverse response or emergency;

(9) documents the successful completion of psychomotor and cognitive performance by means of practical and written assessments or examinations; and

(10) provides a minimum of 40 hours of practical hands-on instruction in the application and technique of dry needling under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physician pursuant to subsection c. of this section, which shall be completed by the physical therapist in no more than two years.