Aquatic Rescue for Hydrotherapy
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The Royal Life Saving Society Australia and Australian Physiotherapy Association have partnered to deliver the newly updated Hydrotherapy Rescue Award, designed specifically for practitioners working in aquatic environments.
Developed in collaboration with experienced aquatic physiotherapists, the course has been refreshed to reflect current practice, clinical relevance and real-world application. It provides a practical, evidence-informed approach to managing safety and responding to incidents in hydrotherapy settings.
The Hydrotherapy Rescue Award is suitable for practitioners working across a range of environments, including hospitals, aged care, community and rehabilitation facilities. It supports safer aquatic environments for both practitioners and patients through the development of essential rescue and response skills.
Learner Information Sheet
Overview
Delivery Mode: Completion of online training module, plus 3 hours face-to-face practical training and assessment.
Course duration: 3 hours face to face, plus online quiz
Pre-requisites: None
By the end of the course, learners will gain a clear understanding of:
- The regulatory environment and key guidelines that apply to aquatic physiotherapists
- Screening processes and aquatic risk management considerations relevant to hydrotherapy practice
- Core principles and techniques for aquatic rescue and patient extraction
- The basic life support process and its application in hydrotherapy settings
- Requirements for incident reporting and the purpose of structured debriefing
Certification: On successfully completing the program the candidate will receive an Aquatic Rescue for Hydrotherapy and Resuscitation Award
Please allow up to 10 working days to receive your certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Our training team is here to assist you. You can contact us Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm (AWST). Email or submit a help request at anytime - we'll respond to your request within two business days: training@royallifesavingwa.com.au - 08 9383 8200