Introduction to Aquatic Therapy
LIVE WEBINAR DATE & TIME
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4–5:30 pm CT
Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version. The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.
INSTRUCTORS
Presenter & Moderator: Juliana Libertin, PT, DPT, PCS
Panelists: Ashley Berman, MA, CCC-SLP & Donya Saffar, PT, DPT
DESCRIPTION
Dip your toes into the pool of possibilities with aquatic therapy! This webinar will introduce learners to the properties and benefits of water, indications, contraindications and precautions for aquatic therapy for your patients along with considerations for varying levels of care, diagnosis and age. Along with evidence-based practice and video demonstrations of aquatic therapeutic exercise, this webinar will conclude with an interdisciplinary panel to highlight how each discipline can incorporate aquatics into their practice.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define the key principles of water and their therapeutic benefits in aquatic therapy
- Identify contraindications, precautions and indications of aquatic therapy to ensure safe and effective practice
- Describe essential aquatic therapy concepts and protocols while demonstrating their effective integration to improve patient outcomes and/or participation in preferred activities.
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and assessment in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date.
AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists:
Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan 香港六合彩即时开奖 is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 10/3/2024.
Satisfies continuing education requirements in: CT, IA, MI, MN and WA
Speech-Language Pathologists:
DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Ashley Berman, MA, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Juliana Libertin, PT, DPT, PCS - Has nothing to disclose.
Donya Saffar, PT, DPT - Has nothing to disclose.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported.
High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended.
Additional requirements include: Web browser: latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, JavaScript and Cookies enabled, Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators, Do NOT use Internet Explorer as it is not supported.
CANCELLATION POLICY
To request a cancellation of a webinar, please provide written notice by email or by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.
