1. Aquatic Rehabilitation at East Carolina University

2. RCTX 5000 Theoretical Foundations of Aquatic Rehabilitation
Intended for RT, OT, PT, Adaptive PE, Speech and other Allied Health Professionals
Become confident and competent in Halliwick, WATSU®, Bad Ragaz, Ai Chi, Ai Chi Ne, and various other aquatic therapy techniques
Learn properties of water, principles of Aquatic Therapy, and movement mechanics
Clinical design, treatment options, risk management, safety, leadership and training, and facility design and management

3. In Pool Classroom Located at the PCMH Rehab Pool
State of the art aquatic facility
93 degree water
Lift and ramp accessible
Aquatic equipment available for all populations

4. Bad Ragaz Technique

5. WATSU® Technique

6. Ai Chi Ne Learn balance Great 1:1 technique Provides focus
Great with patients with neurological impairments
Improved respiratory function
Calming

7. RCTX 5001 Applied Techniques in Aquatic Rehabilitation
Review diagnostic categories of orthopedic impairments, neurological impairments, development disabilities, musculoskeletal disorders and cardiopulmonary disorders
Identify strengths/needs of specific patient types
Identify appropriate aquatic therapy interventions
Demonstrate aquatic therapy interventions related to specific land-based problems
Discuss documentation, reimbursement and the continuum of care in aquatic therapy

8. Developing Trunk Stability

9. Discussing Patient Concerns

10. Facilitating Trunk Elongation

11. Relearning Leisure Pursuits

12. Safety, Safety, Safety

13. Reciprocal Arm Movements

14. Confident, Competent Therapists

15. Check Out RCTX 5000 & 5001
Both courses taught at Pitt County Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Pool
36 hours
Weekends only (3 weekends per semester)
Experiential training for competent development of intervention skills and aquatic therapy knowledge
Great preparation for the ATRI Aquatic Therapy certification exam
ECU has plans to host the ATRI certification exam

16. Aquatic Therapy Certificate Program
Certificate Requirements (12 hours)
RCTX 5000 Theoretical Foundations of Aquatic Rehabilitation (3) RCTX 5001 Applied Techniques in Aquatic Rehabilitation (3) RCLS 5100 Aquatics Facility Management (3)
Choose 3 hours (min.): Other courses related to disability, aquatics, or health approved by Certificate Director
National certifications required in First Aid and CPR.

17. To Get Started….
All students must be enrolled in a graduate degree program or a non-degree graduate student with a bachelor’s degree.
For those not enrolled at ECU, please visit to complete an on-line application
Non-degree earning students may enroll as a “non-degree” earning student to complete certificate program
After receiving notice of your application status, contact the RCLS departmental secretary at (252) to enroll.
Specific fees and course weekends can be located at

18. For more information Instructor donna Mooneyham, MAEd, LRT/CTRS
Contacts:
Instructor donna Mooneyham, MAEd, LRT/CTRS
Dr. Robert Wendling
ECU, Certificate Director