Aquatic Therapy Pool Rescue Award
The ATPRA is a pool supervision and rescue award for aquatic therapists and support workers working during programmed activities. It is suitable for those working in a variety of pools, including where the water is deeper than your standing depth. This qualification is endorsed by the Aquatic Therapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (ATACP) and is a non-regulated award.
Description
The ATPRA course is 12 hours plus assessment and is deliverable in two days.
Topics covered during the course include
- Module 1 – The Therapist, Risk Assessment and Pool Safety
- Module 2 – Intervention, Rescue and Emergency Action
- Module 3 – CPR & First Aid
Prerequisites
The ATPRA course is open to anyone who is 16 years of age or older at the date of assessment and be able to:
- Must be 16 years of age at the date of assessment
- Be able to meet the following criteria prior to the course:
- Regain their footing from a face-down and face-up floating position
- Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
- Climb out without help and without using steps or ladders (where venue design permits)
- Must complete minimum guided learning hours
- Successfully complete the course assessment