Aquatic rehabilitation

Who should attend this course?

This Aquatic rehabilitation course is suitable for physiotherapists and other therapists who are interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills in aquatic rehabilitation.

You need to demonstrate attendance of an appropriate course in Aquatic Exercise / Therapy, e.g. Foundation Course in Aquatic Physiotherapy or an equivalent course, or evidence of active participation in an aquatic environment.

The Aquatic rehabilitation course can be taken as a stand alone course or as part of a postgraduate award.

If you take this Aquatic rehabilitation course as part of a postgraduate award you need to be a qualified health care professional.

Course content

The Aquatic rehabilitation course, which is approved by the Aquatic Therapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists builds your existing knowledge of hydrodynamics, physiology of immersion and skills in aquatic therapy.

It gives you a critical approach to aquatic rehabilitation theory and practice from an evidence-based perspective.

The Aquatic rehabilitation course consists of lectures, practical tutorials and directed learning tasks.

You will participate in discussions regarding the theoretical considerations and practical issues involved in the management of patients through the use of aquatic rehabilitation.

You will draw on past experiences of clinical aquatic practice and actively evaluate relevant published material and contemporary clinical practices related to the aquatic exercise and therapy field.

You learn about the aquatic management of patients with musculoskeletal, rheumatological, neurological and chronic dysfunction, resulting from disease, trauma or surgery.

The practical elements include aquatic techniques, pool exercise programmes, advice and education in relation to aquatic rehabilitation.

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How does this course map the NHS KSF?

The Aquatic rehabilitation course contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for KSF:

• Core Dimensions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• Health and Well Being 6, 7
• Information and Knowledge 2, 3
• General 1

Assessment

The assessment consists of a presentation and viva.

Why choose this course?

How to apply

Apply for the Aquatic rehabilitation course

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Course fees

Self funding home students £610

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Contract funding for NHS staff

The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals.

If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust&##39;s contract with our University.

Study routes

• Part Time

Locations

• University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield