Acupuncture for Scar Management & Treatment
A postgraduate diploma in using acupuncture and dry needling techniques to assess, manage and treat scar tissue effectively.
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Understand scar formation, healing and dysfunction
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Apply acupuncture and dry needling techniques safely and confidently
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Treat acute and chronic scars using evidence-informed approaches
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80+ CPD Hours
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50+ Manual Therapy Techniques
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Full Diploma Certification
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IAOMM Accredited
Who is this Course for?
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Therapists already qualified in acupuncture
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Practitioners trained in dry needling
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Clinicians looking to expand their scar management skillset
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Practitioners treating post-surgical, traumatic or chronic scars
If you want to confidently integrate scar treatment into your clinical practice, this course is for you.
Why this Matters
Many clinicians:
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Are unsure how different scars affect tissue behaviour
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Lack confidence treating scars directly with needles
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Avoid scar work due to uncertainty around safety and technique
How this Course Helps
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Understand scar physiology and healing processes
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Identify different scar types and their clinical relevance
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Select appropriate acupuncture and dry needling techniques
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Apply needling methods directly and around scar tissue
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Adapt techniques for different presentations and stages of healing
Learning Outcomes
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Understand how scars form and how they influence movement and pain
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Differentiate between acute, chronic and complex scars
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Apply acupuncture techniques for scar management with confidence
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Use dry needling safely within and around scar tissue
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Select appropriate needling approaches for different scar presentations
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Integrate scar treatment into broader clinical management plans
How it Works
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Self-paced online course with immediate access
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20 hours of certified CPD
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Clear, structured chapters
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Practical technique demonstrations
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Learn, pause and revisit content at any time
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Diploma certificate issued on completion
Ready to expand your clinical skillset
Enrol now and start applying these techniques in practice.
Course Curriculum
Theories
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Scar formation, physiology and healing processes
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Types of scars and their clinical implications
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Acute vs chronic scar behaviour
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Current research in acupuncture and dry needling for scar management
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Clinical reasoning for scar assessment and treatment selection
Techniques
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Needle stimulation techniques for scar treatment
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Surrounding the Dragon (surround needling)
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Intralesional scar needling
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Threading the scar (transverse and subcutaneous needling)
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Cross-fibre dry needling for scar tissue
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Myofascial and peri-scar dry needling techniques
Learn more about what you'll cover:
Introduction and Foundations of Scar Physiology & Healing
Acupuncture & Dry Needling – Research and Clinical Application
Needle Stimulation Techniques for Scar Acupuncture
Acupuncture Techniques – Surrounding the Dragon
Intralesional Scar Needling
Threading the Scar (Transverse / Subcutaneous Needling)
Dry Needling Techniques – Cross-Fibre Scar Needling
Adaptive and Emerging Dry Needling Techniques for Scars
Myofascial & Peri-Scar Dry Needling
Your Instructor
Jimmy Michael

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Frequently Asked Questions
What prior experience do I need?
Some courses are advanced and require specific prior qualifications, such as dry needling, acupuncture, or HVLA manipulation training. Any prerequisites will be clearly listed on the individual course page.
If you are unsure whether a course is suitable for your qualifications or experience, please review the course information or contact the OMT team before enrolling.
Can I claim CPD hours/points?
Yes. OMT courses are designed to support
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and include a specified number of CPD
hours upon completion.
Our courses are widely recognised across
manual therapy and allied healthcare professions, including osteopathy,
chiropractic, physiotherapy, sports therapy, and massage therapy.
As CPD requirements can vary between professions and countries, we recommend checking with your own professional or regulatory body if you require confirmation of acceptance.
What's included in the course fee?
- Full access to all online course content for 12 months (unless stated otherwise)
- High-definition video tutorials and clinical demonstrations
- Structured learning modules designed to support step-by-step learning
- Supporting theory, practical guidance, and downloadable resources (where applicable)
- CPD certificate upon successful completion of the course
You can study at your own pace and revisit the materials at any time during your access period.
How long do I have access to the course?
All OMT courses include 12 months
(unless stated otherwise) of online access, giving you the flexibility to study
at a pace that suits your schedule and learning style.
Throughout your access period, you can
revisit video tutorials, theory modules, clinical demonstrations, and
supporting resources as often as you need to reinforce key concepts and refine
your practical skills.
You can learn anytime, from anywhere, on your preferred device, whether you complete your training in a few days or spread it over several months.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Upon successful completion of an
OMT course, you will receive a digital certificate recognising your achievement
and confirming your participation in the programme.
Many of our courses also award a fully
certificated diploma, while selected programmes include an educational
transcript detailing the course content, learning outcomes, and CPD hours
completed.
These certificates and diplomas can be
used as evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and ongoing
postgraduate education. They provide a valuable record of your training and may
support professional portfolios, appraisals, insurance requirements, or
membership renewal with relevant professional bodies, where applicable.
The type of certification awarded is clearly stated on each individual course page.
How does insurance work?
Students may already be covered through
their existing professional indemnity and public liability insurance,
particularly where they are qualified healthcare or allied health professionals
completing the course as postgraduate CPD within their existing scope of
practice.
Where additional cover is required,
insurance may be available through independent insurance providers, subject to
the student’s qualifications, professional scope, country of practice,
declarations, policy terms and exclusions.
Students are responsible for checking with their current insurer, employer, professional body or another suitable insurance provider before using any new skill in practice. OMT Training is not an insurance provider or broker and cannot guarantee insurance cover for every student.
What's your refund policy?
How are courses assessed?
For courses that require practical competency assessment, learners may be asked to submit video evidence demonstrating specific techniques, clinical reasoning, patient positioning, safety procedures, communication skills, and treatment application. These submissions allow assessors to evaluate practical proficiency and confirm that the required standards have been achieved.
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