HLTH 207 - Aquatherapy

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

4.5 hours lecture/lab for 7 sessions Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in HLTH 203; a grade of "C" or higher in HLTH 203L; or consent of the instructoRecommended Preparation: HLTH 290; HLTH 290L; experience or knowledge in therapeutic exercise. Comment: Letter grade only. HLTH 207 may not be taken credit/no credit. HLTH 207 may not be audited. Transportation is required for the attendance at a pool. Swimsuit is required for each session. Must be able to swim. Current CPR and first aid certification are required. Students must pay a pool rental fee of approximately $25. Students must also pay a liability insurance fee of approximately $15. HLTH 207 is a course specific to the therapeutic benefits of aquatic physical therapy. The course will cover topics in the design and maintenance of therapeutic pools, developing aquatic physical therapy programs and the incorporation of movement in water to physiological conditions presented in the course. Subtopics will include reimbursement issues, exercise skills, referral sources, kinesiology review, and needs assessment. The course requires demonstration of competence in the application of skills based on the theories and philosophies of aquatic physical therapy. Upon successful completion of HLTH 207, the student should be able to: Design an aquatic therapy pool. Develop an aquatic physical therapy program. Identify indications, contraindications, and benefits of aquatic physical therapy. Perform aquatic therapy skills for the program development. Identify referral sources and reimbursement issues to aquatic therapy. Compare and contrast therapeutic exercise in water versus gravity-resisted environments.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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