Introduction to Aquatic Therapy

WEBINAR 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.

INSTRUCTORS
Presenter & Moderator: Juliana Libertin, PT, DPT, PCS, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois.
Panelists: Ashley Berman, MA, CCC-SLP, Donya Saffar, PT, DPT & Erin Schwenke, MS, OTR/L

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  

1. Define the key principles of water and their therapeutic benefits in aquatic therapy
2. Identify contraindications, precautions and indications of aquatic therapy to ensure safe and effective practice
3. 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 watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration 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 AbilityLab 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 2/10/2025.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

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 a device with an internet connection. Supported devices include computers, laptops, and both iOS and Android mobile devices. For the best experience, we recommend using high-speed broadband internet (LAN, Cable, or DSL). Please ensure you are using the latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported. Additionally, JavaScript and cookies must be enabled on your browser. You will also need a speaker and microphone or a phone for dial-in. For live online sessions, make sure to download the latest version of Zoom (at Zoom.us/download) to ensure compatibility.

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.