Aquatic Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis (3 hrs)

This 3-hr webinar focuses exclusively on the patient with MS, delving into indications, precautions, and treatment ideas. The provider will leave refreshed and confident in their ability to take this patient population into the therapy pool.

Target Audience

This course is designed primarily for professionals with a basic understanding of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Those likely to benefit most are: Occupational therapists & assistants, Physical therapist & assistants, Recreational therapist & assistants, Speech & language pathologist & assistants. Students who are at the basic level of skill acquisition and those who are at a higher level of skill, but who are looking for a course that provides "best practice" ideas for techniques currently practiced are also welcome. This course can be applied toward 3 elective hours for individuals who are seeking their ATU Aquaticist. This course does not focus on evaluation or examination of the patient and the content is within the scope of practice for the Assistant working under the supervision of the OT or PT or RT or SLP. While the primary audience for the course is the PT/OT/RT/SLP provider, other rehabilitation providers will find it beneficial.

Conflict

There is no conflict of interest in the training. There are no products endorsed or sold.

CEU/CCU Information

CEU/CCU Information:

This course/training is offered under the name ATU Aquatic Therapy Seminars.
Note that state regulations are subject to change and each state has differing standards for approval of CE.
It is the responsibility of the attendee to verify approval and compliance with their state’s licensing board.

PT/PTA:

General Information: ATU reports CE credit through CEbroker.com when applicable. Licensees are responsible for confirming acceptance of this course with their individual licensing boards. Sponsor approval has been granted for continuing competence unit(s) (CCUs) by the Texas chapter of the APTA. This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for PTs and PTAs. State PT boards which accept CE approved by a state component of the APTA or state PT licensing boards may likewise accept these credits.
See below for known exceptions:

Licensees in New York: CEUs/CCUs NOT available.
Licensees in California, DC, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, West Virginia - Pre-approval was not obtained in these states, but individuals are permitted to submit a self-application through their state licensing board. Comply with any deadline for self-applications.
Always check with your licensing agency for continuing education credit eligibility.

OT/OTA:

General Information: ATU reports CE credit through CEbroker.com when applicable. The Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee hereby certifies that the following continuing education provider has been approved to offer continuing education credits for license renewal for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants (Certificate # 98001187A). Other state licensing boards which accept CE approved by a state component of the AOTA or state OT licensing boards may likewise accept these credits.
See below for known exceptions:

Licensees in Montana & New York: CEUs/CCUs NOT available.
Licensees in DC, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New Mexico, Ohio, Vermont - Pre-approval was not obtained in these states, but individuals are permitted to submit a self-application through their state licensing board. Comply with any deadline for self-applications.
Always check with your licensing agency for continuing education credit eligibility.

Self Application links and fees:

: $125

DC:

LA:

$20

: $25

NV:

$50

NJ:

$100

: $0

OH:

$25-40

WV:

$15

VT:

Learning Objectives

After this course, participants will be able to:
• List three reasons why aquatic therapy should be considered the treatment of
choice for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
• List at least two evidence-based precautions for the patient with MS who chooses to
work in an aquatic setting.
• List 3-4 examples of justification language that should be integrated into the
documentation to demonstrate an ongoing need for aquatic therapy.
• Differentiate at least three evidence-based treatment ideas for the patient with MS.
• Distinguish two ways to progress treatment ideas from dependence to
independence

Andrea Salzman

Andrea Salzman, MS, PT graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Masters degree in physical therapy. Salzman is the Founder and Owner of the Aquatic Resources Network, the largest multidisciplinary clearinghouse of information on aquatic therapy. She currently serves as Director of Aquatic Therapy University and has assisted hundreds of facilities during the start-up and training phases of their aquatic practice. Salzman has received the highest honor given to an aquatic physical therapist from the American Physical Therapy Association, the Judy Cirullo Leadership Award. She has been listed in Who's Who for Aquatics multiple times over the years. Over her career, she has served as:
• Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy
• Manager, Regions Hospital Therapy Pool
• Adjunct Faculty, College of St. Catherine’s PT program
• Functional Design Consultant; Aquatic Therapy Facilities
• ARN Database Creator, 19,000 aquatic professionals
• Aquatic Health Research Database (AHRD) Creator, 8000 abstracts and growing
• Author, 5 aquatic therapy-related texts
• Monthly columnist, Aquatics International, Advance for PTs, Onsite Fitness, AusMed and other trade magazines

Patrick Jones - Course author

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