Accredited foundation programme- Practical skills to align with NICE guidelines.
Session 1
• Discuss the relevant physical properties of water.
• Relate these properties to therapeutic techniques in the water.
• Relate 1 and 2 both to the treatment of patients, and to the changes that specific conditions may cause to a person’s “Physical Properties”.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the physical properties of water to strengthening techniques in the pool.
• Appreciate and experience the effects of buoyancy, turbulence and the metacentre on a body in water.
Session 2
• Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of immersion on the physiology of the human body.
• Relate these changes to the safe screening of patients prior to aquatic therapy.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of aquatic therapy in a variety of clinical settings.
• Demonstrate the ability to confidently use various flotation devices in regard to patient handling.
• Demonstrate the ability to utilise the physical properties of water to improve range of movement for patients with stiff joints or tight soft tissues.
• Demonstrate safe therapeutic handing of a patent in water.
Session 3
• Demonstrate an understanding of the main Health and Safety legislation, and its implications on running an aquatic therapy service.
• Demonstrate an understanding of water disinfection related to the pool environment.
• Relate the above to maintaining a safe environment for staff and users including the ability to risk assess.
• Demonstrate treatment skills including relaxation, stabilisation, and balance work.
• Relate these skills to the management of a variety of patient problems.
Session 4
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills in devising a treatment programme for patients with a variety of problems.
• Demonstrate an appropriate selection of treatment techniques for these patients.
*Please note this is a practical course and you will be required to enter the pool.
*Please bring appropriate swimwear and a towel.