Aquatic Exercise Association

Beginner / 3-hour Lecture

Faculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

This lecture will NOT give you enough information to pass the ATRI Certification Exam if you aren’t already prepared. This course is a last-minute review of things you should already know; of practice with the application-type of questions on the exam; of legal and safety exam objectives that are not covered in the Intro to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab course; and of general information regarding the exam. Legal and safety issues covered are scope of practice, ethical practices, emergency actions, risk management, client and personal safety.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

• Discuss the legal and safety objectives that aren’t covered in the Intro to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab course.
• Examine types of questions on the exam and ways to analyze them.
• Evaluate knowledge needed to sit for the exam.
• Disseminate last-minute advice regarding test-taking.

FACULTY: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC, Director of Education of ATRI and an internationally recognized leader in the Aquatic Therapy industry, Ruth, is dedicated to the growth and betterment of the industry through her development efforts. She has founded six successful businesses and holds numerous awards and honors. She educates and energizes audiences with her presentations on personal growth, entrepreneurship, aquatic therapy-fitness, and business development. Sova founded the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute, Inc. (ATRI) a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to the professional development of health care professionals involved with aquatic therapy. She is founder of the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA). Ruth has authored over 170 articles, 18 books, and has produced over 50 DVDs and CDs.