Florida H0867 allows occupational therapists to perform dry needling with specific training and supervision.

Florida H0867 amends state statutes to allow occupational therapists to perform dry needling, a technique involving the insertion of needles into muscle tissue. The bill mandates that therapists complete 2 years of licensed practice, 50 hours of continuing education on dry needling, and 25 supervised patient sessions. The Board of Occupational Therapy Practice must establish minimum standards and additional supervision and training requirements for head, neck, and torso dry needling.

Florida H0867 allows occupational therapists to perform dry needling with specific training and supervision.

Florida H0867 amends state statutes to allow occupational therapists to perform dry needling, a technique involving the insertion of needles into muscle tissue. The bill mandates that therapists complete 2 years of licensed practice, 50 hours of continuing education on dry needling, and 25 supervised patient sessions. The Board of Occupational Therapy Practice must establish minimum standards and additional supervision and training requirements for head, neck, and torso dry needling.