Evidence Based Aquatic Therapy - Geriatric (2 Days)
Sat, May 30
|Blount Memorial Total Rehabilitation
This course provides students with the tools and knowledge necessary to work with the geriatric population in the water. May 30-31, 2026 in Knoxville, TN. Course will be confirmed 5 weeks out.
Time & Location
May 30, 2026, 8:00 AM – May 31, 2026, 5:30 PM
Blount Memorial Total Rehabilitation , 2602 US-411 #101, Maryville, TN 37801, USA
About the event
Description:
This course provides students with the tools and knowledge necessary to work with the geriatric population in the water. Aspects such as precautions and contraindications specific to the geriatric population are discussed in order to create a safe environment in the pool. Aquatic activities and tasks for elderly patients are discussed. Students learn to justify and validate why aquatic therapy is an ideal treatment for patients with ambulatory difficulties, ataxia, lack of coordination, proprioception deficits, respiratory complications, risk of falls, among others.
Target Audience - PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, and other aquatic professionals, such as adapted aquatics professionals and recreational therapists.
ATU Seminars provide 16 contact hours or 1.6 CCUs or their CEU equivalent as follows
Physical Therapy:
Tickets
EBAT Geriatric Purchase
$645.00
Total
$0.00