1027 – Documenting Alternative Aquatics

Beginner / Lecture

 

Chicago, IL / Thursday, November 19 – 6:00-8:15 pm – 2 credit hours equal to 2 CECs/.2 CEUs

(Classroom: 6:00-8:15 pm)

 

Faculty:  Sara Firman, BSc, MPhil

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

In addition to clinical applications, aquatic bodywork is now part of spa-leisure and alternative health services. In these different settings, it has different purposes and values. Even where evidence-based research is not considered important, there is value in documenting sessions and sharing findings.  

 

Every non-clinical practice will be a creative reflection of the practitioner and the environment he/she works in, so the form such records take will vary from practice to practice. However, it is still useful to consider what might or should be included. 

 

This workshop will discuss the above and invite discussion. Suggestions will be offered for what constitutes a basic documentation package covering: 1. Preparing for a session, 2. Reporting on a session, and 3. Reviewing a series of sessions. 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Explore insights gained from documented experiences of aquatic bodywork practice.

2) Recognize the importance of documentation in assessing the effectiveness of aquatic bodywork and its unique value to clients.

3) Determine a basic documentation package to cover patient/client sessions.

 

FACULTY: Sara Firman, BSc, M.Phil, has a background in medical science and alternative health, and spent over 10 years in medical and freelance publishing. She trained in various massage and movement disciplines, and expressive arts for mind-body integration. She combines all these skills in her aquatic bodywork practice, and has worked in clinical, spa and private settings.