• Jan 30, 2012  -  CALL FOR AUTHORS and EDITORS
• Jan 02, 2012  -  Save These Dates!
• Sep 22, 2011  -  Aquatic Section of APTA is hosting Two Pre-Conference Programs During APTA's 2012 Combined Sections Meeting
• Mar 25, 2011  -  Become a State/Regional Representative to the Aquatic Section
• Mar 23, 2011  -  Advanced Proficiency for the PTA

CALL FOR AUTHORS and EDITORS posted: Jan-30-2012

For Aquatic Clinical Competency
Assessment-based Certificate Program

The Aquatic Section of APTA is looking for authors and editors to develop content for an assessment based certificate program.  This program will include electronic education and pool lab/lecture education. 

We are searching for individuals to work as a team of authors and editors.  The team will have combined experience in clinical practice, curriculum development and teaching, use of evidence to base practice, and experience with research.

If you are interested and want more details please contact Emily Dunlap, Director of Practice at emdunlap@aol.com

 

Save These Dates! posted: Jan-02-2012

 

March 27, 2012
Aquatics and Plyometrics
Speaker: Lori Sherlock, MS, ATRIC, CSCS

May 23, 2012
Military Rehabilitation
Speaker: Mary Wykle, PhD

July 2012
Fibromyalgia
Speaker: Janet Gangaway, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC

September 12, 2012
Burdenko Method
Speaker: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS

October 10-12, 2012
Aquatic Summit
Held in Conjunction with the 9th Annual World Aquatic Health Conference
Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel
Norfolk, Virginia
For more information: http://www.nspf.org/en/Conference/Conference2012.aspx

November 8, 2012
Splish Splash: Pediatric Motor Learning in the Aquatic Environment
Speaker: Carrie A. Ciaverelli, PT, MPT, CYT

 

 

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Aquatic Section of APTA is hosting Two Pre-Conference Programs During APTA's 2012 Combined Sections Meeting posted: Sep-22-2011

Doing It Right: How to Set Up an Aquatic Therapy Program
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Presented by Charlotte O. Norton, PT, DPT, MS, ATC, CSCS 

Pillar Strength: Moving Beyond Basic Core Stability Using Land and Water Based Solutions
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Presented by Susan Falsone, PT, MS, SCS, ATC

Registration Opens on October 1, 2011

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Become a State/Regional Representative to the Aquatic Section posted: Mar-25-2011

Are you interested in getting involved with the Aquatic Section, then look no further and sign up to be a State/Regional Representative. The section is creating a grass-roots network of aquatic therapists to connect with students and members who need more information and want to get connected to section projects.

• Responsibilities include:
  
  1. Two year commitment
     
  2. Attending quarterly membership conference call
     
  3. Contacting new members within their regional within the first two months of membership
     
  4. Talking with member about volunteer opportunities and connect them with the appropriate board member to get them involved
     
  5. Being a resource to direct people in the region (example: referrals, practice issues,
     legislation, research, clinical affiliation)
     
  6. Creating improved communication within section
     
  7. Connecting members with mentors
     
  8. Illustrating the value of membership to potential members in schools and facilities via presentations/communication

Get Involved! Download Application Here.

Advanced Proficiency for the PTA posted: Mar-23-2011

The Aquatic Section is Happy to Announce the Advanced Proficiency for the PTA in the Aquatic Realm is here!

The APTA board of Directors has recently approved Aquatic as a new category of work for Recognition of Advance Proficiency for the PTA.  This is an exciting addition to the recognition program. If you are interested in finding out more information about the recognition, please refer to www.apta.org/ptarecognition.

The Aquatic Section requested the recognition and would love to help you with both the continuing education and leadership requirements.

 

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