Aquatic Therapy Pool Rescue Award (ATPRA)

Who is this course aimed at?

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).

Course prerequisites

• Participants must be 16 years of age at the date of assessment.
• They must 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.

Course Content

The ATPRA course is 12 hours plus assessment and is delivered over 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 and First Aid.

Assessment

To achieve the ATPRA certificate, candidates must pass a formal assessment at the end of the course where trainees demonstrate the skills and knowledge learned in the form of a theory and practical assessment.

Why study with us?

• Use our inspirational Sports Training Village to study, training and gain necessary industry experience while you’re with us;
• Learn from elite practitioners who are working within the field of sporting first aid injuries;
• Job opportunities within the leisure industry;
• Experience of an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

More information

Please email Jemma Plummer – J.M.Plummer@bath.ac.uk – to find out more and register your interest in the course.