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How to Become An Aquafit Instructor

1. Required: CALA membership fees: $49 annual fee + tax
   
   
2. Required course:  VWT 20 hour Course Manual and Exam Fees: $249 + tax plus a manual shipping fee of $15 + gst for the VWT manual the Foundations of Vertical Water Training (VWT) Course is 20 hours in length and sets the stage for you to choose one or more specialty certifications. Refer to the above is a flow chart.  Once the VWT course and an open book theory exam are completed, you are eligible to proceed to the specialty certification of your choice. 
   
   
3. Optional Path:  Most people choose to get their certification in Group Aqua Fitness. This is a 20 hour course.In order to achieve certification as a GAF instructor, you will need to do a 30 minute practical assessment (a mini class) and complete an assignment.
   GAF Course, Manual, Assignment and Practical Assessment Fees: $254 + tax  plus a manual shipping fee of $10+ gst for the GAF manual
   
   
4. Other Optional Paths are shown in the graphic below. Contact CALA for prices and details.

Note: tax is the GST only.

CALA Certification - Path Choices   

Re-certification

To maintain certification status you must meet the following criteria:

1. Current CALA member, in good standing. Maintain your membership status on an annual basis.
2. Gather a minimum of eight CALA CEC's before re-certification date. Attend 8 hours of workshops or other specialty courses. Note: If you attend more than 8 hours of workshops, you can bank your extra credits (CECs) and use them for future recertification. You never lose the credits that you earn. If you are unable to attend workshops or a conference, you can petition for CECs by completing a "Tele-class" or by attending other events that are related to fitness
3. Pay an annual re-certification fee. Refer to the fee schedule (pdf format)
4. Conduct a specified number of post aquatic therapy sessions per year (ie. Aqua Arthritis classes)
5. Click here for further details about recertification

Earn CECS (continuing education credits)

CALA grants 1 CEC per hour of CALA training. 

CALA Continuing Education Credits - You need 8 CECs annually to recertify

How to gather CALA CECs: 

• Attend workshops, specialty courses and/or conferences 
• CALA educational events including courses, workshops and convention are recognized through an accreditation process by provincial, national and international organizations.  Credits are granted through an application process which is specific to each organization. 
• By attending a CALA event you have an opportunity to earn credits with the following organizations (our affiliations are not limited to those listed below): 

Petitioning CEC's 

Note: In the event that the necessary number of credits are not collected before the certification expiry date, the candidate can petition for credits. This means, CALA will review documentation submitted by the candidate that proves attendance at educational events that enhance knowledge related to aquatic post rehabilitation. There is a petition fee. CECs from CALA events are not automatically accepted by other organizations. You will need to contact your association. Petition for CALA CEC's  MSWord doc   Adobe pdf  

Associations that grant CECs for CALA Events

CALA training events are Accredited by National and Provincial Association. See chart below. CECs must be petitioned with each association. Not all events will be granted CECs.