PTs, OTs, ATCs, SLPs, and others who wish to instruct/assist at Aquatic Therapy University (ATU) or other aquatic therapy CME venues. Also appropriate for faculty or adjunct faculty at colleges/ universities.

*Pls note that at this time, ATU is only interviewing PTs, OTs, ATCs, SLPs and MDs/DOs/PhDs for instructor positions. However, other professions wishing to take the class for their own instructional pursuits may attend the class.

PREREQUISITES

Master's degree or better*. Good standing professional license. 2+ years aquatic experience. Excellent hands-on skills. Candidates do not have to have prior formalized teaching experience, but must have a strong natural flair for teaching.

*On a case-by-case basis, ATU will consider licensed professionals who do not hold a Master's degree, but have extensive academic instructional experience.

ABOUT THIS 3 DAY CLINICAL- INTENSIVE SEMINAR

A 6-hour (Day 1) + 18-hour (Day 2-3) training module designed for individuals who wish to teach aquatic therapy in the college, university or post-graduate setting. Includes instruction in both classroom and pool setting. Each candidate will each provide a mock presentation with group critique following. Candidates will then practice instruction/pacing of labs, working in groups, overcoming the not-so-perfect pool, and other difficult elements of teaching in water. Then, candidates will have the opportunity to attend/serve as lab assistants for an Introductory level seminar.

Note: Attendance at this seminar does not necessarily guarantee a slot on ATU's adjunct faculty (although the course does serve as a functional interview). With few notable exceptions, ATU clinical classes are taught by instructors with a Master's- or Doctoral-level education. ATU is always looking for quality instructors for both campus and off-site courses.