PREREQUISITES
A 4-hr ATU Bootcamp is offered at no additional cost immediately prior to this class (see next column for schedule). This class is required before taking any ATU course (current water-gurus excepted).
ABOUT THIS 2 DAY CLINICAL- INTENSIVE SEMINAR
A 18 hr. training module packed into 2 days (4 hr. Boot Camp plus 14 hr. main course).
Designed to demonstrate the advanced skills necessary to bring aquatics to the child, adolescent and adult with cerebral palsy, developmental delay, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, muscular dystrophy or other medically fragile or profoundly involved conditions.
Includes findings from published literature to help convince skittish medical personnel (and parents) of the benefits of aquatics.
Shows therapists the “nuts and bolts” of teaching techniques to parents and caregivers.Offers insight into "where to go next" for the therapist who has tried everything he or she knows and has run out of ideas. Provides tips on working with the medically fragile infants, children and adults with medical devices (ventilator tubes, IVs, g-tubes, and oxygen) in and around water. Includes information on reimbursement for aquatic therapy, both at the infant, child and adult level.
PLS NOTE
The Neonatal Hydrotherapy module is no longer being offered with this class.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Identify 3-4 indications and medical prerequisites for selecting infants, children, adolescents and adults for aquatic therapy. Discuss how to make a case that therapy pool is appropriate setting for Birth-3 therapy interventions. (lecture)
2. Identify 2-3 potential risks or adverse events which might occur with the use of aquatic therapy with the medically fragile or profoundly involved patient (lecture)
3. Discuss 1-2 potential benefits of aquatic therapy for each: Feeding, Movement, Socialization, Sensation (lecture)
4. Make a 3-minute verbal “case” for providing aquatic services for the cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, developmental disabilities and more. Be able to identify and locate supportive research to bolster case (lecture)
5. Choose proper equipment, water temperature, and procedures for working with these conditions (lecture/land lab).
6. Understand the appropriate way to document – and bill insurance for – aquatic therapy services (lecture)
7. Craft a sample home program for parents/caregivers who wish to incorporate sensory tasks in the shower, bathtub or community pool. Be able to share with parents where they can obtain additional training materials (lecture) 8. Perform 1-2 aquatic therapeutic movements, tasks, or exercises designed to:
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increase strength
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improve ROM
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improve oral motor skills
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normalize sensory input (vestibular, visual, auditory, tactile, proprioceptive)
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normalize tone
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improve head and trunk righting
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encourage play, verbalization and social interaction
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improve posture, weight-bearing, balance, gait and proprioception
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normalize transitional movements (lab)
9. Progress a specific aquatic task from a lower level of function towards increased independence (lab)
10. With a partner, design and implement a 15-minute aquatic treatment plan (including equipment selection) for 1-2 of the following: (lab)
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ATU Schedule
Friday AM (Bootcamp)
8:00-8:30 Registration
8:30-10:45 Lecture
10:45-12:45 Pool lab
12:45-1:30 Lunch (provided)
Friday PM
1:30-2:00 Registration (new arrivals)
2:00-5:00 Lecture
5:00-5:45 Supper (provided)
5:45-8:45 Pool lab
Saturday
8:30-12:00 Lecture
12:00-1:00 Lunch (provided)
1:00-3:40 Pool lab
3:40-4:00 Energy break + demo
4:00-5:45 Pool lab
5:45-6:00 Wrap-up and questions 
Schedule Changes
Due to unforeseen circumstances or events, ATU schedules, instructors
or venues are subject to change without notice.
Cancellation Policy
The final date for refunds (minus $175 reseating fee) for cancellations by students is 2 wks before class start date. No refunds given for cancellations after this date.
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