RLSS Aquatic Therapy Pool Rescue Award (ATPRA)
The ATPRA is a pool supervision and rescue award for aquatic therapists and support workers working during programmed activities. It is suitable for those working in a variety of pools, including where the water is deeper than your standing depth. This qualification is endorsed by the Aquatic Therapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists.
To enrol, you must be:
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16 years of age at the date of assessment
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Able to regain your footing from a face-down & face-up floating position
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Able to surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
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Able to climb out without help and without using steps or ladders
We currently only offer this course in the workplace
RLSS Aquatic Therapy Pool Rescue Award (ATPRA) Light
This version is a shorter, lighter award than the ATPRA, intended for aquatic therapists and support workers where a qualified lifeguard or first-aider is present and available to respond quickly in case of an emergency. Because a lifeguard/first-aid backup is assumed, the course is usually about 6 hours and focuses on core rescue and emergency response skills.
To enrol, you must be:
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16 years of age at the date of assessment
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Able to regain your footing from a face-down & face-up floating position
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Able to surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
-
Able to climb out without help and without using steps or ladders
We currently only offer this course in the workplace