Live · Private · On-demand · Since 2009

Aquatic therapy training for rehabilitation professionals

Live seminars, private training at your facility, and on-demand courses from Aquatic Therapy University.

See CE information and approvals. CE requirements vary by state and profession. Please check with your individual state licensing board to confirm a course will count for you.

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Smiling therapists in a pool with a young child at a floating mat of colored circles

Private Training at your facility

Need training for the whole team? Pick an ATU class, and ATU customizes it to your team’s needs and teaches it at your pool, or online. From $7,400 for 2 days in 2026.

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Three ways to train with ATU.

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Live seminars

Hands-on classes, from two-day courses to 10-day programs, with lecture and pool lab. Already experienced? Explore upcoming dates.

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Private training

Need training for the whole team? Pick a class, and ATU customizes it to your needs and teaches it at your facility. From $7,400 for 2 days.

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On-demand courses and bundles

New to aquatic therapy? Start with the Fast Start Pack or the Bootcamp. Study when it suits you; access is active immediately after purchase.

Live · Private · On-demand · Since 2009

Aquatic therapy training for rehabilitation professionals

Live seminars, private training at your facility, and on-demand courses from Aquatic Therapy University.

ATU is approved for PT and OT CEUs in most U.S. states. See CE approvals. CE requirements vary by state and profession. Please check with your individual state licensing board to confirm a course will count for you.

Upcoming live classes

Our next upcoming class. Registration and payment are completed on the host's page.

Live, in person
Sat Nov 14 – Sun Nov 15, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Aquatic Therapy Techniques for the Orthopedic & Neurological Patient

KinFloat Aquatic Wellness Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico (host: KinFloat)
Regular price (after Oct 15, 2026)
$795 new student
$745 active student
Price set by host; confirm on registration page.
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Classes we taught in 2026

These classes have ended. For the next dates, see upcoming live classes, or ask about private training at your facility.

Show the 9 classes held in 2026
  • Oct 17–18, 2026
    Hands-On Aquatic Therapy for the Ortho/Neuro Therapist
    St. Croix Therapy, Hudson, Wisconsin
  • Sep 26–27, 2026
    Aquatic Therapy for the Speech-Language Pathologist
    St. Croix Therapy, Hudson, Wisconsin
  • Sep 26–27, 2026
    Aquatic Sensory & Motor Integration for the Pediatric Therapist
    St. Croix Therapy, Hudson, Wisconsin
  • Aug 28–31, 2026
    Pediatric Water Specific Therapy: Halliwick Course
    St. Croix Therapy, Hudson, Wisconsin
  • Aug 22–23, 2026
    Aquatic Training Options for the Athlete
    KinFloat Aquatic Wellness Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Aug 21, 2026
    Aquatic Therapy Boot Camp: Introduction to Aquatic Therapy
    KinFloat Aquatic Wellness Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • May 30–31, 2026
    Evidence-Based Aquatic Therapy: Geriatric
    Blount Memorial Total Rehabilitation, Maryville, Tennessee
  • Mar 14–15, 2026
    Water-Based Interventions for the Pediatric Therapist
    AZOPT, Buckeye, Arizona
  • Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2026
    Water-Based Interventions for Musculoskeletal Disorders
    KinFloat Aquatic Wellness Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Private training, customized for your team

Every private training is customized: you pick an existing ATU class to hold, and ATU tailors it to your team’s needs. A 2-day private training:

2026 prices Good for trainings held through December 31, 2026.

Group size2026 price (2-day private training), from
1–9 people$7,400
10–19 people$8,400
20 or more people$9,400

Includes up to 16 hours over 2 days, in person or online; honorarium, travel, materials, portal access, Bootcamp facility copy, and PT/OT CEUs. Prices with travel apply in the continental U.S., except New York. Trainings in New York, Alaska, Hawaii or outside the U.S. are quoted separately.

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Live · Private · On-demand · Since 2009

Aquatic therapy training for rehabilitation professionals

Live seminars, private training at your facility, and on-demand courses from Aquatic Therapy University.

ATU is approved for PT and OT CEUs in most U.S. states. See CE approvals. CE requirements vary by state and profession. Please check with your individual state licensing board to confirm a course will count for you.

On-demand bundles

Start now; access is active immediately.

Bootcamp Bundle

$195

4 hours. Foundational training; the first step toward the credential.

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Fast Start Pack

$215

New to aquatic therapy? Start here.

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Musculoskeletal, Geriatrics, Generalist

$315 each

Advanced skills by population. See all three under Compare bundles.

Pediatric Bundle

$315

Pediatric only.

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12-month Webinar Bundle

$595

12 CE courses.

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Compare all bundles

Prices from $195 to $595. Buying for 2 or more learners? Use Buy Licenses on any course.

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CE credit: See CE approvals. CE requirements vary by state and profession. Please check with your individual state licensing board to confirm a course will count for you.

From the pool deck

Therapists, patients and water: the hands-on work ATU courses prepare you for.

A therapist helps a young girl reach for a ball from a floating mat during pediatric aquatic therapy
A therapist and an older woman stand at a floating blue mat, pouring water through a funnel during a hand task
A smiling older woman works on a reaching task with pegs on a floating mat in a therapy pool
A therapist leans over a boy lying face down on a floating mat in the pool, supporting him during a session

Earn advanced recognition

Two smiling women hold an Aquatic Therapy University certificate in front of ATU and Aquatherapy bannersCertificate of advanced recognition

The ATU credential path

ATU awards a certificate of advanced recognition at the end of training, through a tiered path of live seminars and online study.

  1. Tier IATU Clinical Aquaticist Associate™36 hours20 hours of on-demand or live study, plus one 16-hour live class.
  2. Tier IIATU Clinical Aquaticist™84 hoursTier I plus 48 more hours: two more in-person ATU classes, then a 16-hour online bundle or one more class.
How it works

Live · Private · On-demand · Since 2009

Aquatic therapy training for rehabilitation professionals

Live seminars, private training at your facility, and on-demand courses from Aquatic Therapy University.

ATU is approved for PT and OT CEUs in most U.S. states. See CE approvals. CE requirements vary by state and profession. Please check with your individual state licensing board to confirm a course will count for you.

Why ATU

Facts

Thousands trained since 2009 · 30+ U.S. states · Teaching now in the USA, Puerto Rico, Malaysia and Hong Kong
ATU is approved for PT and OT CEUs in most U.S. states. See CE approvals. CE requirements vary by state and profession. Please check with your individual state licensing board to confirm a course will count for you.
Our courses are all about aquatic therapy.

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Meet some of your instructors

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Training for your whole team

Private training

Your pool or ours; your goals. From $7,400 for 2 days.

Questions

Are ATU courses approved for CEUs?

ATU is approved for PT and OT CEUs in most U.S. states. See CE approvals for ATU courses for the state-by-state list. CE requirements vary by state and profession. Please check with your individual state licensing board to confirm a course will count for you.

How soon do I get access to a course?

Recorded (on-demand) courses are active immediately after purchase.

How do I find my courses, reset my password, or get my certificates?

To find your courses, choose Log in / My Courses and sign in. Your courses open on the My Courses page, where you can pick up where you left off. To reset your password, choose Log in / My Courses, then “Forgot your password?” and follow the steps. Your certificates are saved in your profile, which you can open after you log in.

How do I enroll more than one learner?

Choose Buy licenses on the course page to give each learner their own seat; 2 or more seats get the multi-item cart discount automatically. Training more than 10 people? See Private Training.

What does a private training include?

A 2-day training priced by group size ($7,400 / $8,400 / $9,400), customized to your team. Request a quote.

What does ATU award?

A certificate of advanced recognition at the end of training. The Aquaticist credential is earned once and never expires, with no renewal fees or recertification requirements.

From The Deep End

Learn. Laugh. Level UP. Expert insights, therapy hacks, and aquatic research explained clearly.

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On demand · Self-paced · CE

On-demand aquatic therapy coursesBundles and single courses for kids, adults and older adults

For physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, recreational therapists, their assistants and other providers. Study at your own pace; access starts the moment you check out.

Bundles save more. Specialty bundles save up to 34% vs buying the same courses separately at regular prices.

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Not sure where to start?

  1. 1New to aquatic therapy?Fast Start PackBootcamp, 50 Novel Aquatic Therapy Ideas and the Precautions and Contraindications list in one pack.See the Fast Start Pack →
  2. 2Working toward the Aquaticist credential?Generalist Bundle6 courses for pediatric and adult practice. Pair it with the required Bootcamp.See the Generalist Bundle →
  3. 3Need CE hours this year?12-month Webinar Bundle12 webinars: join live each month or watch on demand.See the Webinar Bundle →

Training a team? Choose Buy licenses on any course or bundle to give each staff member their own access.

Training more than 10 people? See Private Training options or email info@swimatu.com.

All bundles ↓Single courses ↓Live webinars →How the Aquaticist credential works

CE credit: see CE approvals for ATU courses. CE requirements vary by state and profession. Please check with your individual state licensing board to confirm a course will count for you.

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The content provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and is intended for use by licensed and student rehabilitation professionals. It does not constitute legal, medical, or billing advice, nor does it create a provider–patient or attorney–client relationship. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and current compliance, laws, payer policies, and professional regulations vary by state and may change over time. Users are responsible for verifying all information with applicable federal, state, and payer rules before applying it in clinical or administrative practice. Participation in any ATU course, program, or resource does not guarantee licensure, certification, or reimbursement and should not be interpreted as a substitute for professional judgment, legal consultation, or individualized clinical decision-making. By using this site, you agree that Aquatic Therapy University and its affiliates are not liable for any errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from use of this information.

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Testimonials

What Others Are Saying

I took a course with Kiki on March 9th and 10th in St. Paul, MN. She was an excellent instructor, and I left feeling inspired. The course was a good combination of aquatic principles and treatment ideas. We watched videos of real patients, created our own case studies, and spent half of both days in the water. It was fun to bond as a group of pediatric aquatic therapists, and Kiki facilitated group brainstorming and learning from each other.

- Allie Deardorff, OT

     
“We were shocked when our in-house training turned into a team-building weekend. I had not seen that much fun at work in a long while.”

- Natalie T., Rehab Director

     

Individual Access

For individual clinicians and students.
Live and on-demand aquatic therapy courses for PTs, OTs, and rehabilitation professionals building clinical skill or earning CE independently.

Train Your Team

For clinics, hospitals, companies, and healthcare systems.
CE bundles, team training access, and optional on-site education — designed for compliance, consistency, and fast  deployment.

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For individuals and teams.
Pursue advanced recognition in aquatic therapy with our Aquaticist and Aquatic Specialist certifications. Live and on-demand options.

Meet Your Instructors

Kiki Dickinson

MPT

Taylor Kozell

OTD, OTR/L

Andrea Salzman

MS, PT, ATU Director

Jennifer Tvrdy 

OTDR/L

Julianne Alford

PT

Fezia Tyebally

MT, Halliwick Faculty

Cathy Maloney-Hills 

DPT, PT

Emily Dunlap

PT, PhD

Brittany Gardner

DPT, OT

Debbie Torrellas

MT

Carrie Ciaverelli

PT

Why Choose ATU?

Trusted Worldwide for Aquatic Rehabilitation Education

  • Dozens of courses of accredited aquatic therapy training
  • CEU-approved for PT, OT, and Recreational Therapy
  • Used by top hospitals and universities
  • Expert instructors led by industry giants

On demand · Self-paced · CE

On-demand aquatic therapy coursesBundles and single courses for kids, adults and older adults

For physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, recreational therapists, their assistants and other providers. Study at your own pace; access starts the moment you check out.

Bundles save more. Specialty bundles save up to 34% vs buying the same courses separately at regular prices.

Shop bundlesSingle courses

The Deep End

Learn. Laugh. Level UP.
Expert insights, therapy hacks, and aquatic research explained clearly.