Diploma in Electro-Acupuncture (EA) & Electro-Dry Needling (EDN)

A comprehensive diploma teaching safe, effective use of electro-acupuncture and electro-dry needling for pain management and musculoskeletal conditions.

  • Apply EA and EDN confidently in clinical practice
  • Treat acute and chronic pain using evidence-informed protocols
  • Expand treatment options for MSK, neural and sports-related conditions
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40+ hours CPD
60+ HD video tutorials
Fully certificated diploma
IAOMM Accredited
  • 80+ CPD Hours
  • 50+ Manual Therapy Techniques
  • Full Diploma Certification
  • IAOMM Accredited

Who is this Course for?

This course is designed for:
  • Practitioners already qualified in acupuncture or dry needling
  • Clinicians treating acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain
  • Therapists working with sports injury, recovery and rehabilitation
  • Practitioners wanting to integrate electro-therapy into needling practice
This is a postgraduate course and is suitable for clinicians working within their professional scope of practice.

If you want to confidently integrate scar treatment into your clinical practice, this course is for you.

Why this Matters

Electro-acupuncture and electro-dry needling can significantly enhance treatment outcomes when used appropriately.

Many clinicians:
  • Are unsure how to apply electrical stimulation safely
  • Lack confidence selecting parameters and protocols
  • Use EA inconsistently or avoid it altogether
Without a clear framework, electro-needling techniques can feel complex or intimidating.
This course provides a structured, evidence-informed approach to using EA and EDN safely, effectively and confidently across a wide range of clinical presentations.

How this Course Helps

This diploma combines theory, research and practical application to support confident use of electro-acupuncture and electro-dry needling.
You’ll learn how to:
  • Understand how EA works physiologically and clinically
  • Use electro-acupuncture machines correctly and safely
  • Apply EA and EDN to common MSK conditions
  • Treat tendons, ligaments and joints using electrical stimulation
  • Support pain relief, recovery and neural regeneration
Teaching is supported by HD technique videos and downloadable ebooks covering theory, research, safety and clinical application.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Understand the principles underpinning electro-acupuncture and EDN
  • Use EA machines safely and effectively in clinical practice
  • Apply EA and EDN techniques for acute and chronic pain
  • Treat tendons, ligaments and joint pain using electro-needling
  • Integrate EA into sports recovery and rehabilitation protocols
  • Apply EA techniques to support neural regeneration where appropriate

How it Works

You’ll progress through theory and clinical application using a structured, self-paced format.
  • Online, self-paced course access
  • Over 60 HD electro-acupuncture tutorial videos
  • Multiple downloadable EA ebooks covering theory and research
  • Full-body MSK application guidance
  • 40+ hours of certificated CPD
  • International Diploma in Electro-Acupuncture & Electro-Dry Needling

Ready to expand your needling practice?

Develop confidence using electro-acupuncture and electro-dry needling in real clinical settings.
Enrol now and enhance your pain management toolkit.

Course Curriculum 

This diploma provides a structured pathway from electro-acupuncture theory through to advanced clinical application.

Theories

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This section builds the knowledge required for safe and effective electro-needling practice.
  • Electro-acupuncture theory and mechanisms of action
  • Understanding electrical stimulation parameters
  • Safety considerations and clinical decision-making
  • Current research supporting EA and EDN
  • Integrating EA into pain management strategies

Techniques

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You’ll develop a broad, clinically relevant electro-needling skillset.
  • EA and EDN techniques for acute and chronic MSK pain
  • Electro-needling for common MSK conditions
  • EA for tendon and ligament injuries
  • EA for joint pain and sports recovery
  • EA techniques for oedema management
  • Neural regeneration techniques using EA

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Your Instructor

Jimmy Michael

Jimmy has more than 15 years teaching in the health and fitness industry. Initially graduating with a BSc Sports & Exercise Science and completed the BTEC sports and remedial massage diploma in the U.K. Further development led him to complete a 5 year BSc Osteopathy.

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Testimonials

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I used this technique the next day in my clinic.
Kevin K
Sports Therapist, UK

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Practical and easy to apply thanks to very clear videos of techniques.
Maria L
Osteopath, France

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Gave me the confidence to try the techniques right away.
Mo M
Chiropractor, UAE

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I used this technique the next day in my clinic.
Kevin K
Sports Therapist, UK

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Practical and easy to apply thanks to very clear videos of techniques.
Maria L
Osteopath, France

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Gave me the confidence to try the techniques right away.
Mo M
Chiropractor, UAE

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Join this fully certificated diploma and confidently integrate electro-acupuncture into your clinical practice.
 
Enrol today and expand your treatment options.