aquatic therapy course at ecu rev3

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Aquatic Rehabilitationat East Carolina University



RCTX 5000Theoretical Foundations of Aquatic Rehabilitation

• Intended for RT, OT, PT, Adaptive PE, Speechand other Allied Health Professionals

• Become confident and competent in Halliwick,

WATSU®, Bad Ragaz, Ai Chi, Ai Chi Ne, andvarious other aquatic therapy techniques

• Learn properties of water, principles of AquaticTherapy, and movement mechanics

• Clinical design, treatment options, risk management, safety, leadership and training,and facility design and management



In Pool Classroom

• Located at the PCMHRehab Pool

• State of the art aquatic

facility

• 93 degree water

• Lift and ramp accessible

• Aquatic equipmentavailable for allpopulations



WATSU® Technique



Ai Chi Ne

• Learn balance

• Great 1:1 technique

• Provides focus• Great with patientswith neurologicalimpairments

• Improved respiratoryfunction

• Calming



RCTX 5001 Applied Techniques in Aquatic Rehabilitation

• Review diagnostic categories of orthopedic impairments,neurological impairments, development disabilities,musculoskeletal disorders and cardiopulmonary disorders

• Identify strengths/needs of specific patient types• Identify appropriate aquatic therapy interventions

• Demonstrate aquatic therapy interventions related tospecific land-based problems

• Discuss documentation, reimbursement and thecontinuum of care in aquatic therapy



Developing Trunk Stability



Discussing Patient Concerns



Facilitating Trunk Elongation



Relearning Leisure Pursuits



Safety, Safety, Safety



Reciprocal Arm Movements



Confident, Competent Therapists



Check Out RCTX 5000 & 5001

• Both courses taught at Pitt County MemorialHospital Rehabilitation Pool

• 36 hours

• Weekends only (3 weekends per semester)• Experiential training for competent development

of intervention skills and aquatic therapyknowledge

• Great preparation for the ATRI Aquatic Therapycertification exam – ECU has plans to host the ATRI certification exam



Aquatic TherapyCertificate Program

• Certificate Requirements (12 hours)

• RCTX 5000 Theoretical Foundations of Aquatic Rehabilitation (3)RCTX 5001 Applied Techniques in Aquatic Rehabilitation (3)RCLS 5100 Aquatics Facilities Management (3)

• Choose 3 hours (min.):RCLS 5101 Waterfront Facility Operations (3)EXSS 5904 Adaptive Aquatics (2)Other courses related to disability, aquatics, or health approvedby Certificate Director

• National certifications required in First Aid and CPR.



To Get Started….

• All students must be Undergraduate Seniors or GraduateStudents enrolled at East Carolina University

• For those not enrolled at ECU, please visithttp://www.ecu.edu/gradschool/default.htm to complete

an on-line application – Non-degree earning students may enroll as a “non-degree” earning student to complete certificate program

• After receiving notice of your application status, contactthe RCLS departmental secretary at (252) 328-4640 toenroll.

• Specific fees and course weekends can be located at http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/options/cost/index.cfm

http://www.ecu.edu/gradschool/default.htm

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/options/cost/index.cfm





http://www.ecu.edu/gradschool/default.htm



For more information

Contacts:

• Instructor donna Mooneyham, MAEd, LRT/CTRS

[email protected]

• Wendy Hughes, MS, LRT/CTRS

ECU, Certificate Director

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]




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