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Description
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CALA continues to promote the
"Healing Waters" theme through conferences, intensive
training weekends, workshops and courses. At every national and
regional CALA conference, an aquatic rehabilitation stream is offered.
The quarterly newsletter, "Wavelink",
also includes articles specific to the aquatic post rehabilitation.
The
CALA
Aqua Cardiac Post Rehabilitation course is
an optional training session with in
the CALA Healing Waters: Aquatic Post Rehabilitation
Program.
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Participants practice rehabilitation
moves.
Learn more about heart and stroke at
the Heart
and Stroke Canada or by doing a search on the web
using the key words heart and stroke.
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Course
participants will be
introduced to:
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A
review of the causes and mechanisms of heart disease
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The
phases of healing post cardiac incident
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Aquatic
post rehabilitation goals and techniques for cardiac post
rehabilitation
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Safety
standards when dealing with cardiac post rehab clients
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Components
of a cardiac post rehabilitation class
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Practical
pool session including components of a cardiac post rehabilitation
aqua class
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Health
care professionals including but not limited to:
kinesiologist, physiotherapist, doctor,
chiropractor, athletic therapist, massage therapist,
occupational therapist, home care specialist
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Others
with a keen interest in post rehabilitation
specifically cardiac care: Rehab.
and post rehabilitation specialist, Group
fitness leader/ Personal
trainer
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Participant with
a condition that prevents pain-free functioning (including but not limited to: cardiac conditions, joint
replacement, multiple sclerosi), with a desire to learn how to
alleviate or relieve their symptoms through aquatic
exercise
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- The CALA Aqua Cardiac
Post Rehabilitation course is an optional eight hour session.
- This course is
facilitated using active theory and active pool sessions. If a
warm-water pool is available (31 °C / 88°F to 35° C / 95°F), a
minimum of
one hour in the pool will be incorporated into the course agenda.
If
the water is cooler, the trainer has the option to include
practical pool session (s).
- A question and
answer period is included within the eight hour agenda.
- Time is
allotted to complete the certification exams within the eight
hours.
- Host
affiliates will schedule the courses according to the availability
and suitability of the pool
and classroom and the needs of potential course
participants.
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- You must be a current member
of CALA to participate in this educational opportunity.
- Effective
September 1, 2003, all candidates who wish to complete CALA
certification in Aqua Cardiac Rehabilitation must complete the compulsory
courses
included in the CALA Healing Waters: Aquatic Post Rehabilitation
Program.
Compulsory
courses
There
are three levels of acceptance to gain entrance into this Healing
Waters Program. Select the Level that best describes your level of
expertise. If in doubt, contact CALA
for clarification.
Healing
Waters Entrance Criteria: Level One:
If
you have a diploma or degree in health care or a related field of
study (Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Sports Medicine,
Athletic Therapy, Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing,
Human Kinetics, Human Biology, Exercise Physiology, Physical and
Health Education)
you are a candidate to participate in the Healing Waters Program
without becoming a CALA certified Aquafitness Leader.
You
will be responsible for learning the International CALA Compendium of
Moves. A CALA Base Moves for Legs, Arms & Abs - A Movement Bank
for Chest Deep & Deep Water Manual is available for purchase.
You
may also choose to complete the CALA Foundation Course: Part I
to
become familiar with CALA terminology.
Healing
Waters Entrance Criteria: Level
Two:
If
you do not have a degree or diploma as noted in Level One above, but
do have current certification as an Aquafitness Leader with an
organization other than CALA, you may challenge the CALA certification
for aquafitness leadership. It is highly recommended to purchase a
CALA Basic Fitness Theory and Aquafitness Specialty Training Manual
which accompanies the CALA Foundation Course.
You
will be responsible for learning the International CALA Compendium of
Moves. The CALA Base Moves for Legs, Arms & Abs - A Movement Bank
for Chest Deep & Deep Water Manual is available for purchase.
You
may also choose to complete the CALA
Foundation Course: Part I to become familiar with CALA
terminology. Completing this course usually enables you to earn
continuing education credits with the organization you are certified
with.
Healing
Waters Entrance Criteria: Level Three:
If
you do not have a degree or diploma as noted in Level One above, but
do have current CALA certification as an Aquafitness Leader you are
accepted as a candidate for the Healing Waters Program.
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Note:
The following are highly recommended, but not
compulsory:
- Keen interest in
aquatic post rehabilitation
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Willingness
to learn through practice and study before, during
and after the course
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Eagerness
to achieve a high standard of leadership in aquatic
post rehabilitation
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Openness
to learning and embracing new information
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A
strong desire to help people; to work with people
who may be in experiencing intermittent or chronic
pain
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CPR and First Aid are highly recommended
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Certification
for this course involves one part only:
Theory
Component
- An
open book theory exam may be written at the end of the course or
as a take home exam which is then submitted to CALA headquarters
within a specified period of time.
- Pass
mark is 75%
Refer
to the Post Rehabilitation Program description recertification
section.
Continuing
Education Credits
CECs
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Earn
eight CALA CECs and credits with other fitness
organizations
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Credits from this course can be applied towards
re-certification in Aquafitness
only if the CALA Foundation Course has been completed and CALA
Certification status as an Aquafitness Leader has been achieved.
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Attendees taking the course with the goal to lead
post aquatic rehabilitation classes will need the
following:
- Proper Aquafitness shoes
( The "RYKA 2 Aqua shoe" is available through CALA)
or good quality running shoes suitable for
the pool deck and dry land movement
- Shorts to wear over a swimsuit (not short shorts),
an aquafitness or an aerobic outfit (one
that can get wet) for 'on deck'
leadership practice
Attendees taking the course for general (personal) interest:
- Slip-on water shoes or
clean running shoes that can be used in
the water
All attendees taking
the course will need the following:
- A couple of swimsuits and
towels
- A water bottle
- Shoes and comfortable
clothing (tracksuit or athletic clothing)
suitable for dry land movement
- Writing materials to take notes
- A lock to secure
valuables
- Details about any medical
information that may be required in case
of a medical emergency
- Food for break times
Bring lots of energy and enthusiasm.
Get ready to have fun and learn a lot. Remember - just
like a parachute, your mind works better when it is
open.
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