Aquatic Therapy Pool Rescue Award
The ATPRA is a supervision and rescue qualification for therapists, teachers and support staff working on the poolside or in the water during activities, such as aquatic therapy, therapeutic exercise or sensory pool sessions.
Candidate Age Requirements
16+
Course Duration
6 or 12 hours
Qualification Validity
2 years
Candidate Age Requirements
16+
Course Duration
6 or 12 hours
Qualification Validity
2 years
The ATPRA qualification is suitable for those working in a range of swimming pools, including where the water is deeper than your standing depth.
Which award is right for you?
The award comes in two versions: ATPRA and ATPRA Light. So, which do you need for your Aquatic Therapy sessions?
You can find out by answering the following question:
Do you have lifeguards or first aiders who are available to respond quickly to a therapist or support worker in the event of an emergency?
- If your answer is “Yes”, choose ATPRA Light.
- If your answer is “No”, choose ATPRA.
If a candidate holds suitable first aid qualification, they can be granted 5 hours of recognised prior learning (RPL), enabling them to complete the ATPRA award in 1 day.
Candidate Requirements
Candidates must be able to:
- Regain their feet 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
Course Content
ATPRA Light:
- Health & Safety
- Pool Safety Operating Procedures
- Pool types, equipment, and hazards
- Poolside and in-water rescue skills
- Casualty recovery
- Teamwork
- Drowning and CPR
ATPRA:
- Health & Safety
- Pool Safety Operating Procedures
- Pool types, equipment, and hazards
- Poolside and in-water rescue skills
- Casualty recovery
- Teamwork
- Drowning and CPR
- Recovery Position
- CPR
- External bleeding & minor injuries
- Treatment for shock
- Recognising major illness
Learning Outcomes
ATPRA training provides candidates with the knowledge and practical training to:
- Initiate an emergency response
- Rescue a casualty in the event of being alerted to an emergency
- Recover a casualty to poolside
- Perform vital First Aid, including CPR and AED
ATPRA Qualification
To be qualified, candidates must be aged 16 years or older at the time of the assessment, show 100% attendance and complete all assessments.
Delivery Method
To provide the best support to candidates, the maximum number attending a course is limited to 12.
Course Duration
The total qualification time for ATPRA Light is 6 hours, excluding breaks.
The total qualification time for ATPRA Full is 12 hours, excluding breaks.
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.
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Add-On Qualifications
The following courses can be integrated with the ATSPRA qualification. In this case, the training hours extend.
First Aid
Emergency First Aid at Work
You can add EFAW to your ATSPRA qualification. The full 6-hour EFAW course and assessment must be completed to get qualified.
First Aid
Automated External Defibrillator Programme
You can also add AED to your ATSPRA qualification when you include EFAW. The full 6-hour EFAW and 1.5-hour AED training must be completed (including assessments) to get qualified.
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