Proceed only on this course AFTER you complete the Aquatic Physiology of Immersion* course.

Sequence to follow:
1. Aquatics Physics*
2. Aquatic Physiology of Immersion*
3. Critical Thinking and Aquatic Interventions*

The primary goal of this course is to assist the physical therapist in using a critical-thinking approach to making evidence-based clinical decisions in the aquatic treatment environment. A multifactorial approach to balancing the risks and benefits of aquatic physical therapy is applied to specific patient scenarios for discussion and problem-solving. The role of the physical therapist assistant (PTA) in assessment and decision-making also will be explored.

Learning Objectives: Following completion of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify indications and contraindications for aquatic physical therapy
2. Compare and contrast risks and benefits of aquatic physical therapy, including costs, staffing, and operational considerations
3. Increase awareness of current research that supports the use of aquatic intervention with various patient scenarios
4. Utilize a risk vs. benefit approach for determining which patients may benefit from aquatic physical therapy as a component of a comprehensive plan of care
5. Relate Critical Thinking to evidence base practice to support the medical necessity for aquatic physical therapy
6. Apply risk- the benefit analysis method to four patient case studies, each with unique aquatic considerations

Note: CEU is not applicable in AK, CO, HI, LA, NJ, NM, NV
Note: CEU is not pre-approved in the following states, but licensees may seek their own approval in AR, CA, DE, OH, TX
California: Kindly contact admin@aquaticpt.org about your CEU approval for the three prerequisites and the in-person course.
All other states: .43 CEU/4.25 CCU or contact hours

Please note that any documents that are provided for this course can be located when you go to watch the video. The documents will be in the resource section under the video.

These are the CCC online courses required to obtain your certificate:

• Aquatic Historical Perspective - David Morris, PT, PhD
• Aquatic Physics* - Lori Thein Brody, PT, ATC, PhD (prerequisite for pool course)
• Physiology of Immersion* - Marty Biondi, PT, DPT, CSCS (prerequisite for pool course)
• Critical Thinking and Aquatic Interventions for PT* - Holly Lookabaugh-Deur, PT, DSc, GCS, Emily Dunlap, PT (prerequisite for pool course)
• Pool Chemicals and Safety - Richard Vicory, PT, DPT
• Risk Management - Shelly E Muhlenkamp PT, MSPT
• Aquatic Billing and Documentation - Holly Lookabaugh-Deur PT, DSc

*Indicates prerequisite to attend in-person component of the certificate program (Pool course).