Aquatic Therapy University

Aquatic Therapy Certifications

Aquatic Therapy Credentialing (2 Tiers)

Aquatic Therapy University offers 2 credentials for Aquatic Therapy providers and Aquatic Specialists. Through a combination of live seminars and digital distance learning clinicians can achieve certificates of advanced recognition. ATU credentials provide recognition of training; they do not confer the right to practice aquatic therapy if the clinician does not have aquatic interventions in their scope of practice.   

ATU Clinical Aquaticist™

Available to PT/PTA/OT/OTAs. The AquaticistTM Certification will be granted to physical and occupational therapy professionals who earn a minimum of 84 hours in aquatic therapy education through ATU. To receive this recognition, therapists must provide verification of their diploma and state license and 250 hours of pool experience as a therapist/assistant prior to obtaining recognition.

IMPORTANT: This Certificate recognizes your dedication to obtaining training in aquatic therapy through continuing education; it does not permit individuals to use aquatic therapy in their practice if they are not already permitted to do so.

ATU Aquatic Specialist™

Available to other allied health providers who are legally permitted to provide aquatic interventions. The ATU Aquatic Specialist™ will be granted to other allied health professionals who earn a minimum of 84 hours in aquatic therapy education through ATU. To receive this recognition, therapists must provide verification of their diploma and state license and 250 hours of pool experience prior to obtaining recognition.

IMPORTANT: This Certificate recognizes your dedication to obtaining training in aquatic therapy through continuing education; it does not permit individuals to use aquatic therapy in their practice if they are not already permitted to do so.

ATU Clinical Aquaticist Associate™ (Tier I)
(PT/PTA, OT/OTA)
36 Hrs		 ATU Aquatic Specialist Associate™ (Tier I)
(Other Licensed Providers, e.g. TR, ATC)
36 Hrs
Purchase online Aquatic Therapy Essentials: Bootcamp (4 Hrs)Purchase online Aquatic Therapy Essentials: Bootcamp (4 Hrs)
Attend any live 2-day ATU Class (16 Hrs) Attend any live 2-day ATU Class (16 Hrs)
Purchase online Generalist Bundle (16 Hrs) Purchase online Generalist Bundle (16 Hrs)
 ATU Clinical Aquaticist™ (Tier II)
(PT/PTA, OT/OTA)
84 hrs		 ATU Aquatic Specialist™ (Tier II)
(Other Licensed Providers)
84 Hrs
ATU Clinical Aquaticist Associate (Tier I) PLUS the following: ATU Aquatic Specialist Associate (Tier I) PLUS the following:
Attend 2 additional in-person ATU classes (32 Hrs) Attend 2 additional in-person ATU classes (32 Hrs)
Purchase Pediatric, Musculo, or Geriatric Bundle (16 Hrs)
OR 
Attend 1 additional ATU in-person class (16 Hrs)		 Purchase Pediatric, Musculo, or Generalist Bundle (16 Hrs)
OR
Attend 1 additional ATU in-person class (16 Hrs)
Proof of current licensure (PT/PTA, OT/OTA) Proof of current licensure
(Profession must have scope of practice which includes
hands-on aquatic interventions) 
Proof of university/college diploma (PT/PTA, OT/OTA) Proof of university/college diploma (allied health)
Proof of 250 Hrs of practice in aquatic therapy  Proof of 250 Hrs of practice in aquatic interventions
ATU courses are taught with the assumption that attendees have at least an entry-level degree or its equivalent in experience. No time is spent on the underlying principles of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. ATU offers therapy professionals a tiered, evidence-based progression of continuing education.

Aquaticist™ training is open only to PTs/PTAs and OTs/OTAs. However, other professionals who are legally permitted to perform aquatic therapy may earn the ATU Aquatic Specialist™ designation.

Allied health professionals may attend ATU's seminars with the assumption that each professional is required to only apply knowledge within his or her scope of practice. 
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