Spring 2012 Aquatic Therapy Courses for You

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1 Spring 2012 Aquatic Therapy Courses for You Your Leading Source of Multidisciplinary Aquatic Therapy Education National Aquatic Therapy Conferences (pages 3-5) Professional Development Days (pages 6-7) February 9-12 Washington, DC February Miami, FL February Palo Alto, CA March 3-4 Birmingham, AL March Tucson, AZ March Boston, MA March Dallas, TX April Chicago, IL See Inside for Featured Specialty Certificate Programs Providing 15 Hours of Focused Continuing Education Plenty of General Education Courses New to Aquatic Therapy? Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab is Offered in ALL Locations!!

2 Who Should Attend? Whatever your profession, aquatics is the common bond... from speakers to attendees, you ll encounter a wide variety of healthcare professionals with disciplines to enhance your learning experience...pts, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, TRs, ATs, KTs, MDs, DOs, PhDs, ExPhys, RNs, LMTs, Physical Educators, Assistants, Aids, Aquatic Fitness Professionals. Learn how your practice fits in the multidisciplinary scheme of services. New to Aquatic Therapy? We recommend Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Course #1200) offered on the first day of all conferences. From there, you should choose beginner (1000-level) or intermediate (2000-level) courses that most suit your patient/client load. Course Levels When selecting courses, please refer to the course numbers on your city s Course Selection Sheet: 1000 = Entry Level / 2000 = Intermediate / 3000 = Advanced Looking for a Comprehensive Mix of General Aquatic Therapy? We ve got it for you! If you have a broad base of clients or are new to aquatic therapy and rehab, we offer a comprehensive mix of general courses. Check out the schedules and go to for complete course descriptions and objectives. Looking for a Concentration of Courses in Your Area of Interest? ATRI is providing intensive certificate programs in AquaStretch (all locations except Miami) and Pediatrics (Washington, DC; Miami, FL). Each Specialty Certificate Program will provide 15 hours of focused continuing education for career enhancement and advancement. A certificate will be given at the conclusion of the program. The Difference Between Specialty Certificate Programs and ATRI Certification Specialty Certificate Programs are 15-hour programs for which you receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course. The certificate will be in an area of emphasis such as those listed above. The certificate is bestowed because of the educational hours you put into the course. The ATRI Certification is a 3-hour comprehensive exam that will test your ability to meet the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Industry Standards to practice. The exam is OPTIONAL and IS NOT part of the Specialty Certificate Program. You may take the exam at any of our National Conferences or online anytime. See the next column for more information or go to for complete details. 2 ATRI...Where Education is Never Dry! ATRI Certification The ATRI Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise Certification Exam is for competent, knowledgeable professionals in aquatic therapy, rehab and therapeutic exercise. The Certification proves you are a better and more wellrounded aquatic therapy practitioner. The education you gain helps you take better care of your clients. The Certification is very popular because most practitioners want to improve themselves, expand their client base, and have the affirmation of this credential. It s why many practitioners are certified by several organizations. It is also helpful for getting jobs, raises, and pool time. It all depends on the title you want, the patients/ clients with whom you re working, your goals, and the medium within which you work. If you want to grow and expand, the Certification is for you. The Certification will allow you to use the term ATRI Certified or the initials ATRIC after your name. The certification will not make you a therapist if you aren t already a licensed therapist. The exam is optional and is given on the final day at all National Aquatic Therapy Conferences or you may choose to take the exam online anytime. For complete details, go to and click on Certification Information. Continuing Education Credits Numerous therapy and aquatics-related organizations accept ATRI courses and award credit as appropriate. Specific information will be available at the conferences. All attendees will receive a Continuing Education Credit/Unit Record Sheet as proof of attendance. You may use the proof of attendance and the course descriptions and biographies from the ATRI web site to obtain credit. ATRI always provides attendees with any additional information they need to obtain credit. The following organizations routinely approve ATRI events for continuing education hours: American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA) American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) Aquatic Exercise Association, Inc. (AEA) Board of Certification (BOC) for Nat l Athletic Trainers Assn. Physical therapy and occupational therapy associations approve ATRI conferences on a state-by-state basis. ATRI receives pre-approvals from many of these organizations in advance. Please contact your state PT or OT organization for more information. ATRI courses have always been approved for continuing education by these organizations. Florida Board of Massage Therapy ATRI Registration Fees = Recession Proof We are aware that times are tight for many and for that reason, ATRI has not raised its fees in three years. We also have scholarships and volunteer opportunities available (please see below). Volunteers Always Needed ATRI is always looking for fired-up volunteers, ready to work with us on-site at our National Conferences. You ll receive a discounted registration fee as our thanks! Call or us if interested. Information is available now at Jalkanen Foundation Scholarships The Jalkanen Foundation provides educational scholarships for courses in aquatic therapy and rehab. Please go to www. atri.org and click on Articles of Interest for more information.

3 ATRI Registration Form - Washington DC Chicago Four Ways to Register! ONLINE...Register online at ATRI Members Receive Great Discounts! FAX... Fax Registration Form, Course Selection, Credit Card Number to MAIL... Mail Registration Form, Course Selection and Payment (payable to ATRI) to: ATRI, 429 Loch Devon Dr., Lutz, FL PHONE... Call toll free Please complete your Course Selection Sheet first. 1 Registrant Information Circle: Name Male/Female Discipline Name as you prefer on your name badge Workplace Name (Needed only if we are mailing to your workplace address) Mailing Address City State Zip Country Home Phone ( ) Work Phone ( ) Fax ( ) Address Emergency Contact/Phone ( ) Do you require handicap assistance to participate in this event? Yes No Type of assistance: Do you want to be on the roommate list? Yes No How did you hear about us? ATRI Website ATRI Mailing ATRI elist/bulletin Board Word-of-Mouth Internet Search Engine: Advertisement - Publication Name: 3 Membership - $45 (Separate Fee) (See Benefits List at 4 Registration Fees Complete Conference (Includes all courses Thursday through Sunday) ATRI Member Non-Member Paid BY Early Bird Discount Deadline $795 $875 Paid AFTER Early Bird Discount Deadline $855 $925 Specialty Certificate Program or General Education Only (Includes Friday through Sunday Courses) Paid BY Early Bird Discount Deadline $565 $625 Paid AFTER Early Bird Discount Deadline $595 $655 Please Note: All fees above include the course handout materials fee for General Education and Certificate Programs. Thursday Pre-Conference Only $325 $325 Includes Pre-Conference Full-Day Course on Thursday Figure Your Fees... (Circle your fees/enter Total at bottom) 6 Complete the Course Selection Sheet for your City (next 2 pages) 7 Figure Your Fees at Right 8 Payment Your Registration must be PAID IN FULL in order to process your course selection. Sorry, we do not accept Purchase Orders. Check or Money Order # OR Circle One: MasterCard VISA Discover American Express Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Name as it Appears on Card (Print): Billing Address of Cardholder: Street Address Cardholder s Signature: City, State, Zip 3 or 4-Digit Code on Card: $ 45 ATRI Membership (Optional) (Covers membership from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2012, no matter when you sign up) $ Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be sent in writing. Your registration fee may be transferred to another ATRI conference or you may transfer your registration to another person. A $50 fee paid by check or credit card is required for all transfers. Transfers are one-time only and must be used within one year of the date of the conference you are transferring from. If you are cancelling completely, you must cancel 30 days prior to the conference. Your registration fee, minus a $75 processing fee, will be refunded after the conference. There are no refunds for noshows or for those not meeting the 30-day deadline. 2 Event Selection (Check Event Attending) Washington, DC - February 9-12, 2012 (Early Bird Discount Deadline: First Day of Winter - December 22nd) Chicago, IL - April 12-15, 2012 (Early Bird Discount Deadline: Valentine s Day - February 14th) 5 ATRI Certification Exam (Separate Fee) $255 - Sunday in Each City (12:30 pm-check-in/1:00 pm-exam Begins) $ 255 Registration Fee Enter Appropriate Fee - See #4 Registration Fees Above ATRI On-Site Certification Exam Fee (Optional) Total (U.S. Funds) $ Pay-Per-Course (PPC) Registration Processed AFTER Early Bird Date. No online registration available for PPC. You MUST call ATRI to register for PPC at

4 WASHINGTON, DC Hotel The Hyatt Fairfax at Fair Lakes is conveniently located in Fairfax, VA, with suite-sized guest rooms complete with wireless Internet access. We ll use the Hyatt s indoor pool, heated to a comfortable, therapeutic 92 degrees. Located just 18 miles from downtown Washington, DC, the Hyatt offers complimentary transportation to and from area shopping centers. Overnight Accommodations Hyatt Fairfax at Fair Lakes Fair Lakes Circle Fairfax, VA Reservations: (800) or via the ATRI website at Hotel Switchboard: (703) Guest Fax: (703) Staying at ATRI Host Hotels keeps your Conference Registration Fees Down! Amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, irons/ironing boards. Overnight parking is complimentary. Hotel Rates ATRI Conference Rate: $105 single/double (plus tax) if you make your reservation by January 23, Rate includes complimentary internet service and breakfast for one at the Hyatt s Nova Grill. Rates good for three days before and three days after the Conference on a space and rate available basis. Check-in/Check-out - Hyatt Fair Lakes Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out is 12:00 p.m., but will be extended until 2:00 p.m. (based on availability) on Sunday for ATRI guests. To Get From the Airport to the Hotel Cabs are available. Reagan National Airport (DCA) is about 30 minutes from the Hyatt and Washington Dulles (IAD), about 15 minutes. SuperShuttle is offering the following discount plan to ATRI conference attendees. Please go to the ATRI website and click on the SuperShuttle link to be connected to their website. ATRI Group Code: W8JM6 Group Name: Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute Pricing will be as follows: $26 each way to/from Reagan National Airport, $49 round-trip; and $27 each way to/from Washington Dulles Airport, $55 round-trip. Hotel Reservation Deadline: Cut-off date for Hyatt reservations is January 23rd Complete Your Course Selections (at right) to Submit with your Registration - Be sure to complete your Course Selection Sheet to submit with your Registration Form and Payment. Your Registration will not be processed until you have submitted your Course Selection Sheet. Check out Course Descriptions at Washington, DC Course Selection Sheet Your Name Please select courses and return with your registration page. REGISTER EARLY! The first 25 registrants for each course will receive pool spots to participate in the water during pool sessions. The next 10 registrants will receive pool deck seating to participate/ take notes from the pool deck. Washington, DC February 9-12, 2012 Thursday, February 9 FULL-DAY Courses - 7:30 am-4:30 pm (All include lecture and pool time) Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Low Back Pain Dysfunction Advanced Lumbar Stabilization Friday-Sunday, February Pediatric Specialty Certificate Program Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm (All 3 days include lecture/pool time) Saturday: 9:30 am-5:30 pm Sunday: 8:00-11:30 am OR Friday-Sunday, February AquaStretch Specialty Certificate Program Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm (All 3 days include lecture/pool time) Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00-11:30 am OR All-Purpose Education: Friday, February 10 - Full-Day Course Ai Chi Certification - 7:30 am-4:30 pm (Includes lecture and pool time) Saturday, February 11 - Full-Day Course Aquatic Rehab for the Multiplicity of Trauma - 7:30 am-4:30 pm (Includes lecture and pool time) Sunday, February 12 - Morning Course The Heavy Concept: Neuromuscular Retraining for Orthopedic Issues Land Workshop - 8:00-11:00 am (Land only) AND FREE Courses for Everyone: Thursday, Feb. 9 - FREE Courses - 6:00-7:00 pm Hydrodynamics (Pool only) ATRI Certification QuickPrep (Lecture only) Effective Documentation (Lecture only) Friday, Feb FREE Course - 5:00-6:00 pm Will It Work for You? (Pool only) 4 Yes No Saturday, Feb Luncheon/Keynote (11:30 am - 1:00 pm) Included in Registration Fee. Please Circle Yes or No to let us know your plans. Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute atri@atri.org

5 Chicago Hotel The Westin O Hare is located just 1.5 miles from O Hare International Airport. Complimentary transportation is provided to and from the airport every 20 minutes. The Westin s health club provides a large indoor pool, which will be heated to a therapeutic 92 degrees for ATRI courses. The health club also features treadmills, bikes, rowing machines and weights. Overnight Accommodations The Westin O Hare 6100 River Road Rosemont, IL Reservations: or Stay at ATRI Host Hotels It s a great way to meet and network with colleagues! It s convenient! via the ATRI web site at Hotel Switchboard: Guest Fax: Amenities include: coffee makers, hair dryers, irons/ironing boards, and in-room safe. Hotel Rates ATRI Conference Rate: $125 single/double (plus tax) if you make reservation by March 21, Overnight parking is complimentary for ATRI attendees with rooms in the ATRI block. A reduced daily rate is available for attendees driving in for the day. Room rates are good for three days before and three days after the Conference on a space and rate available basis. Check-in/Check-out - Westin O Hare Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out is 12:00 p.m., but will be extended until 2:00 p.m. (based on availability) on Sunday for ATRI guests. Hotel Reservation Deadline: Cut-off date for Westin reservations is March 21st Complete Your Course Selections (at right) to Submit with your Registration - Be sure to complete your Course Selection Sheet to submit with your Registration Form and Payment. Your Registration will not be processed until you have submitted your Course Selection Sheet. Check out Course Descriptions at Chicago Course Selection Sheet Your Name Please select courses and return with your registration page. REGISTER EARLY! The first 25 registrants for each course will receive pool spots to participate in the water during pool sessions. The next 10 registrants will receive pool deck seating to participate/ take notes from the pool deck. Chicago, IL April 12-15, 2012 Thursday, April 12 FULL-DAY Courses - 7:30 am-4:30 pm (All include lecture and pool time) Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Intro. to AquaStretch Advanced Lumbar Stabilization Friday-Sunday, April AquaStretch Specialty Certificate Program Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm (All 3 days include lecture/pool time) Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00-11:30 am (Schedule Subject to Change) OR All-Purpose Education: Friday, April 13 - Full-Day Course BackHab Certification - 7:30 am-4:30 pm (Includes lecture and pool time) Saturday, April 14 - Full-Day Course Functional Gait and Balance - 7:30 am-4:30 pm (Includes lecture and pool time) Sunday, April 15 - Morning Course Aquatic Interventions for Common Hip Diagnoses Land Workshop - 8:00-11:00 am (Land only) AND FREE Courses for Everyone: Thursday, April 12 - FREE Courses - 6:00-7:00 pm Hydrodynamics (Pool only) ATRI Certification QuickPrep (Lecture only) Effective Documentation (Lecture only) Thank you to our Pool Equipment Suppliers: Adolph Kiefer & Associates AquaJogger Nekdoodle Purchase discounted pool equipment at ATRI Conferences! Friday, April 13 - FREE Course - 5:00-6:00 pm Will It Work for You? (Pool only) Yes No Saturday, April 14 - Luncheon/Keynote (11:30 am - 1:00 pm) Included in Registration Fee. Please Circle Yes or No to let us know your plans. Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute atri@atri.org 5

6 6 Professional Development Days Registration Four Ways to Register! ONLINE...Register online at ATRI Members Receive Great Discounts! FAX... Fax Registration Form, Course Selection, Credit Card Number to MAIL... Mail Registration Form, Course Selection and Payment (payable to ATRI) to: ATRI, 429 Loch Devon Dr., Lutz, FL PHONE... Call toll free Please complete your Course Selection Sheet first. 1 Registrant Information Name Male/Female Discipline Name as you prefer on your name badge Workplace Name (Needed only if we are mailing to your workplace address) Mailing Address City State Zip Country Home Phone ( ) Work Phone ( ) Fax ( ) Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be sent in writing. Your registration fee may be transferred to another ATRI conference or you may transfer your registration to another person. A $50 fee paid by check or credit card is required for all transfers. Transfers are one-time only and must be used within one year of the date of the conference you are transferring from. If you are cancelling completely, you must cancel 30 days prior to the conference. Your registration fee, minus a $75 processing fee, will be refunded after the conference. There are no refunds for noshows or for those not meeting the 30-day deadline. Address Emergency Contact/Phone ( ) Do you require handicap assistance to participate in this event? Yes No Type of assistance: How did you hear about us? ATRI Website ATRI Mailing ATRI elist/bulletin Board Word-of-Mouth Internet Search Engine: Advertisement - Publication Name: 2 Event Selection (Check Event Attending) Miami, FL - February Palo Alto, CA - February Figure Your Fees at Right 7 Payment Your Registration must be PAID IN FULL in order to process your course selection. Sorry, we do not accept Purchase Orders. Check or Money Order # OR Circle One: MasterCard VISA Discover American Express Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Name as it Appears on Card (Print): Billing Address of Cardholder: Street Address Cardholder s Signature: City, State, Zip Birmingham, AL - March 3-4 Tucson, AZ - March Course Selection - Please select your courses on the Course Selection Sheet at right (page 7). 4 Membership - $45 (Separate Fee) (See Benefits List at 5 Registration Fees - SAVE! Register by Early Bird Dates - One Month before Conference Dates Jan. 18 for Miami Jan. 25 for Palo Alto Feb. 3 for Birmingham Feb. 10 for Tucson Feb. 17 for Boston Feb. 24 for Dallas Specialty Certificate Program or General Education (Saturday-Sunday ~ 15 hours) ATRI Member Non-Member Paid BY Early Bird Discount Deadline $525 $585 Paid AFTER Early Bird Discount Deadline $575 $625 Pay-by-Day Fees Saturday $325 $325 Sunday $325 $325 Please Note: All fees above include the course handout materials fee for General Education and Certificate Programs. 3 or 4-Digit Code on Card: Figure Your Fees... (Circle your fees/enter Total at bottom) $ 45 ATRI Membership (Optional) (Covers membership from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2012, no matter when you sign up) $ Boston, MA - March Dallas, TX - March Registration Fee Enter Appropriate Fee - See #5 Registration Fees Above Total (U.S. Funds) $ Pay-Per-Course (PPC) Fees: Contact ATRI for prices. Processed AFTER Early Bird Date. Online registration is not available for PPC. You MUST call ATRI to register for PPC at

7 Professional Days Course Selection Sheet Intensive Courses Combining Lecture and Discussion with Interactive Pool Labs. All Courses include Hands-on Education in the Pool. Concrete Ideas to Help your Patients on Monday Morning. Education that Provides you with Cutting Edge Knowledge. Taught by the Nation s Top Aquatic Professionals. February Miami, FL Baptist Hospital of Miami Saturday-Sunday, February Pediatric Specialty Certificate Program Saturday, February 18 Sunday, February Ai Chi Certification February Palo Alto, CA Betty Wright Swim Center at Abilities United Saturday-Sunday, February AquaStretch Specialty Certificate Program Saturday, February 25 Sunday, February BackHab Certification March 3-4 Birmingham, AL Lakeshore Foundation Saturday-Sunday, March AquaStretch Specialty Certificate Program Saturday, March 3 Sunday, March BackHab Certification March Tucson, AZ Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center Saturday-Sunday, March AquaStretch Specialty Certificate Program Saturday, March 10 Sunday, March Ai Chi Certification March Boston, MA Massachusetts Hospital School Saturday-Sunday, March AquaStretch Specialty Certificate Program Saturday, March 17 Sunday, March BackHab Certification March Dallas, TX Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Saturday-Sunday, March AquaStretch Specialty Certificate Program Saturday, March 24 Sunday, March Aquatic Rehab for the Multiplicity of Trauma 7

8 Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute 429 Loch Devon Dr Lutz, FL Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute Toll Free: (866) go2-atri Fax: (561) Web Site: See Inside for Featured Certificate Programs and General Education: National Aquatic Therapy Conferences Washington, DC February 9-12 Chicago, IL April Professional Development Days Miami, FL February Palo Alto, CA February Birmingham, AL March 3-4 Tucson, AZ March Boston, MA March Dallas, TX March Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Offered in All Locations! ATRI Certification Exam Offered at National Conferences and Online Anytime! Register Early and Save! Register by Dec. 22nd for Washington, DC Register by Feb. 14th for Chicago Register One Month in Advance for Professional Days PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID MANASOTA, FL PERMIT NO. 273 ATRI...Where Education is Never Dry!