North Star Aquatic Therapy

CE Approval for Therapists

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• Physical Therapy: Click to see PT CEU information.

• Occupational Therapy: Click to see OT CEU information.

• Recreational Therapy: Click to see RT CEU information.

• Speech & Language Pathology: Email for information (info@swimatu.com)

 

Target Audience

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This course is within the scope of practice of the PT, PTA, OT, COTA and SLP working in aquatic therapy. The course facilitates clinical decision making and team building. While the primary audience for the course is stated above, other rehabilitation providers, such as the recreational therapist and athletic trainer, who count the therapeutic procedure aquatic therapy within their scope of practice will find it beneficial.

Applicability for PTs/PTAs

CPT Code 97113 (Aquatic Therapy) is a designated code for the technique of aquatic therapy. Aquatic therapy is a recognized procedure by the American Medical Association, the American Physical Therapy Association and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Physical therapists and assistants are recognized providers of aquatic therapy in all states and by most payers, including Medicare and Medicaid. The provision of aquatic therapy is not entry-level knowledge; providers need specialized training to practice with this population in the unique environment provided by a therapy pool. This course is within the scope of practice of the Physical Therapist and PTA working in aquatic therapy (CPT code 97113). 

Applicability for OTs/OTAs

CPT Code 97113 (Aquatic Therapy) is a designated code for the technique of aquatic therapy. Aquatic therapy is a recognized procedure by the American Medical Association, the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Occupational therapists and assistants are recognized providers of aquatic therapy in all states and by most payers, including Medicare and Medicaid.The provision of aquatic therapy is not entry-level knowledge; providers need specialized training to practice with this population in the unique environment provided by a therapy pool. Rehabilitation providers, such as the Occupational Therapist and Assistant, who count the therapeutic procedure aquatic therapy within their scope of practice will find the training beneficial.

Applicability for Other Providers

CPT Code 97113 (Aquatic Therapy) is a designated code for the technique of aquatic therapy. Aquatic therapy is a recognized procedure by the American Medical Association, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and many professional associations. Health care providers who are permitted to work hands-on with patients/client and who count aquatic therapy within their scope of practice will find the training beneficial.