Welcome to the APTA Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy's Learning Center! We are the subject matter experts on everything pertaining to aquatic physical therapy. Here you will find a wide array of e-learning modules, the learning path to earning a certificate in aquatic physical therapy, booklets, as well as the Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy. We hope you find everything you need to be proficient in aquatic physical therapy. Click on the "courses" tab above to see the full menu of course offerings or use the search option on the top right to seek out key topics of interest.
Our aim to provide quality education to those who are new to aquatic physical therapy to those who are seeking more advance knowledge and everyone in between! We offer courses that teach you how to become PT or PTA that specializes in aquatics to honing in more advance aquatic physical therapy skills. Of course we are always looking to increase our library of course offerings so if you have a topic suggestion, are interested in presenting a topic, or have a general question, please email the office at admin@aquaticpt.org or give us a ring at 833-344-AAPT (2278).
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2023 Omaha, Nebraska
Participants will experience hands-on, in-pool training to integrate skills and knowledge learned from the 7 online modules of the APTA Academy of Aquatic Physical...
2023 Pasadena, California
Participants will experience hands-on, in-pool training to integrate skills and knowledge learned from the 7 online modules of the APTA Academy of Aquatic Physical...
2023 Miami, Florida
Participants will experience hands-on, in-pool training to integrate skills and knowledge learned from the 7 online modules of the APTA Academy of Aquatic Physical...
Clinical Competency Certificate
APTA Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy Clinical Competency Certificate This course series provides PTs and PTAs with a comprehensive study of the fundamental...
Balance
Balance training takes on a plethora of movement patterns, progressions and testing, but if one considers the aquatic environment in managing balance, one has a...
Ai Chi: Empower your Patients!
This course will describe potential mechanisms for benefits from Ai Chi and give rationale for including this intervention in treatment plans for a variety of patient...
Aquatic Interventions for the Lower Extremity: Justifications & Applications
This class is involved in the justification and application of aquatic physical therapy interventions for the lower extremity. It will take the participant through...
Benefits of Aquatic Exercise on Children and Adolescents with Obesity and a Disability
Childhood obesity is one of the most critical and accelerating health challenges. Pediatric obesity is...
Developing an Aquatic Physical Therapy Program
This is a "how to" manual for developing and implementing an aquatic physical therapy program. It includes information on pool design, equipment, selection, programs,...