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 webinars, the learning path to earning a certificate in aquatic physical therapy, booklets, as well as the Journal of 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.

We hope you find everything you need to be proficient in aquatic physical therapy. We offer courses that teach you how to become a physical therapist who 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).

If you'd like to learn about the Clinical Competency Certificate, here's the Clinical Competency Information Sheet which covers the Overview, Course Requirements, and Cost.

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).