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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there places available on my preferred course?
If there is a green or yellow flag next to this course under the Upcoming Courses section of the website, saying "Available" or "Almost Full" there are places available. If the course is full, a red "Full" sign will be displayed.
How can I enrol on a course?
Click on the big "Go to Course Dates and Enrolment" button on the Homepage of www.physiohealing.com.au (Alternatively, go to the menu item "Course Info and Booking", then to the Upcoming Courses section). Click on the course you would like to register for, which will provide you with further information on this course and a registration button. After pressing this button, fill in all your details in the fields provided.
Is there a secure online payment option for my course?
Yes. Online payment is available by choosing the NABpay option on the enrolment form of your course, for Secure Online Credit Card processing which will also generate a Tax Invoice. The security of your purchase is ensured by 128 bit encryption and a secure National Australia Bank portal.
Do I have to pay online?
Yes. Because of administrative and tracking difficulties with offline payments, all payments must now be made online at the time of booking your course. You will automatically receive a receipt/tax
invoice upon payment. If you need to claim your payment from your
employer, you can do this after you have paid. If you have enrolled on a waiting list, you will have to still choose the NABpay option, but will not have to pay anything, and you will not be asked for your credit card details.
In what currency are course costs charged?
All course prices listed are in Australian Dollars (AUD), and will be charged in AUD, including international courses eg New Zealand.
I have registered on a course waiting list, do I have to pay anyting?
No. You will receive an automated email on enroment, but you do not have a place on a course until you are contacted at a later stage by phone and email informing of an available place on your desired course.
I am unable to attend a course I have enrolled in. Can I get a refund?
Cancellations up to three weeks prior to the course will receive a full refund minus a $200 cancellation fee. Cancellations received less than three weeks prior to the course receive no refund, but are fully transferable to another person if notification of transfer is received at the same time as the cancellation.
Full terms can found HERE .
When I enrolled, I received the same confirmation email twice. Have I paid twice?
Occasionally a duplicate email will be generated when you enrol. You have definitely not been charged twice for the same course.
Can you hold a place for me on a course without any payment?
We are unable to hold places for people without payment. Your place on a place is only confirmed with full payment.
How do I know if I am eligible to attend any of the courses?
All courses require a Manual Therapy or Health Sciences degree to be able to attend. Eligible therapists include:
Physiotherapists
Osteopaths
Chiropractors
Sports Physicians
Podiatrists
Exercise and Sports Scientists
Other health professionals that have a Health Science degree
Any courses presented by Linda-Joy Lee are only open to Physiotherapists.
Explain Pain is suitable for all of these professionals, as well as
Psychologists
Doctors
GP's
Rehabilitation Counsellors
Professionals working with people in pain
- Prior training in Acupuncture or Dry Needling is not required to attend the Dry Needling Plus Level 1 courses, as long as you meet the above criteria. Formal training in Dry Needling is required to attend the Dry Needling Plus Level 2 course, and formal training in Pilates is required to be eligible to attend the Advanced Pilates Mat & Ballwork course.
Massage/Remedial therapists without a Health Sciences degree are not eligible to attend courses currently conducted by Physiotherapy Healing Solutions, including the Dry Needling Plus Level 1 course.
Is the Dry Needling Plus Level 1 course APA Accredited?
Yes. The Dry Needling Plus courses have current APA Accreditation. As an APA Accredited course, APA members will receive 32 points for a two day course (two points per hour), and for non-APA members this is relevant for your Indemnity Insurance - ie meets all the current standards of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Are the Dry Needling Plus courses AOA Accredited?
Yes, the Dry Needling Plus courses are approved for category 1A with the AOA (Australian Osteopathic Association).
How many APA CPD points do I get for courses?
32 points for a two day APA Accredited course (ie two points per hour) and 1 point per hour (16 points for two days) for courses that are not formally APA Accredited.
The course I want to do is not formally Accredited with the APA. Can I use what I learn on the course in my Physio practice?
Yes. You will receive 1 APA CPD point per hour (16 points for two days) for these courses and you will be able to use what you learn in your Physiotherapy practice.
When I have completed the Dry Needling Plus course, can I perform Dry Needling in the UK?
Yes, the Dry Needling Plus course material and techniques can be used in Physiotherapy practice in the UK. The CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, as at February 2010) has confirmed that you are able to work within your scope of practice ie if you have received training in Dry Needling Plus or any other course, and have a certificate (which you will receive at the end of each course) you can then use Dry Needling in the UK.
Further documents provided by the CSP can be downloaded here
 csp_rules_conduct
pd001_scope_of_practice_2008
core_standards
Where is the course venue for the course I would like to attend?
Go to the Upcoming Courses section of the website. Each course listed will have a link to the venue where the course is to be held. If you require a map and directions to the venue which are not found on the link, please put the venue address into www.maps.google.com.au
What time does my course start and finish?
Please refer to the Upcoming Courses section of the website - follow the links to the relevant course, which will state the start and finish time for the course. This can also be found on the course confirmation sheet for your course, which you can download from the Course Confirmation section of the website.
Can I organise accommodation through PHS?
No. Accommodation can be booked directly through the venue. Some venues will offer discounts for course attendees by mentioning this course eg Peppers Christchurch.
For courses held in North Ryde, accommodation can be booked at MGSM Executive Hotel (www.hotel.mgsm.com.au ), and discount rates may be available by caling the hotel and asking for a cheaper rate. Another alternative in North Ryde is Stamford Grand North Ryde ( www.stamford.com.au ) or other hotels sourced through other search engines eg www.wotif.com or www.google.com
Do I have to complete both Levels of a particular course eg Dry Needling or Pilates?
Advanced courses eg Dry Needling Plus Level 2 or Advanced Pilates and Matwork are not compulsory, or required to be able to practice a particular skill. These courses will progress your skill level and enable you to learn more advanced assessment and treatment. Dry Needling guidelines outline that you are only able to needle areas that you have received formal training in, thus if you wish to treat the Thoracic Spine, or Scalenes etc, you must complete the Level 2 training to be able to do this . More advanced exercises and assessment are taught in the Advanced Pilates Mat & Ballwork course, as well as the use of RTUS (please refer to Course Outlines for further information on each course)
Can I go straight to the Advanced Course for Dry Needling?
If you have formal training in Dry Needling or Acupuncture (a minimum of 2 days/16 hours) that meets Australian or New Zealand standards, you may be eligible to go directly onto the Level 2. If you have formal training in Dry Needling besides the Dry Needling Plus approach, and you intend to attend the Level 2, please contact Physiotherapy Healing Solutions to confirm your eligibility. Attending the Level 1 course is still recommended, due to needling and assessment techniques being taught by Dry Needling Plus that are not taught on any other courses, you will pick up a lot more of this Dry Needling approach and increase your needling effectiveness by attending both courses.
If you have not completed Formal training in Dry Needling or Acupuncture or have only completed a one day course eg AOMT, you are not eligible to proceed to the Level 2 course until this is completed.
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