Introduction to Aquatic Therapy
Session Description (for use in the program and for marketing purposes)
Introduction to Aquatic Therapy is a workshop for those recreational therapists who desire to expand their aquatic therapy knowledge and prepare for the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute Certification Exam. As a recreational therapist interested in aquatic therapy, this workshop is designed to provide you with the information you need to get started in this growing intervention strategy. The workshop will include an introduction to why water is a good therapeutic environment, popular treatment techniques of practice, assessment, appropriate efficacy based outcomes from aquatic therapy, and the process of aquatic justification. The lab segment will involve an introduction to various AT techniques that can be used to achieve RT treatment outcomes.
Important Aquatic Therapy Certification Information. If you participate in this workshop, the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute has agreed to offer the Certification (ATRIC) Exam for a fee of $200 (regular fee $255). In addition, those who register for this workshop will be able to take the Aquatic Therapy Exam Quick Prep online course for free (a $159 value!). The Aquatic Therapy Workshop will count for 8 hours of your hours towards exam qualification. The 7 remaining hours will be covered by attending ATRA conference sessions. Be sure to review the guidelines http://www.atri.org/ATRICertification.htm. Contact Mary Jane Vicari (mjvicari@atri.org) to register and receive the discount. Let her know you are taking Intro to AT with Ellen Broach. After you register you can take the quick prep course for free and view it before the exam.
The exam tests the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Industry Standards and includes knowledge regarding the following topics with the percentage of questions on the exam listed:
• Movement Mechanics and Science - 21%
• Aquatic Principles - 22%
• Aquatic Therapy Principles / Methods - 31%
• Professional Responsibility - 8%
• Safety and Risk Awareness - 14%
• Legal Considerations - 4%
Exam Preparation
- Review the full definitions of the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Industry Standards. http://www.atri.org/stflyer.htm.
- Purchase the ATRIC study guide, Essential Principles of Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation. It is a preview of materials presented on the exam and designed to go along with the following recommended study resources. You may purchase Essential Principles first and go through the self-tests before deciding if you need additional resource books. However, these books will be excellent resources for AT. For additional information go to http://www.atri.org/ATRICertification.htm
- Essential Principles of Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation – Study Guide (Sova)
- Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual (AEA)
- AQUATICS: The Complete Reference Guide for Aquatic Fitness Professionals (Sova)