AqP New Applicant - Upload Your Own CEUs

Choose this course if you are a first-time applicant for AqP Designation and you would like to upload elective CEUs which you have already completed. Note that this course includes 0.5 CEUs. 

Become a designated Aquatic Professional with the AqP Designation by the Association of Aquatic Professionals. The AqP Designation sets you apart and brings you into an exclusive network of professionals who have shown their commitment to aquatic education, certification and professional development and sets them apart from other aquatic professionals. 

AqP Requirements include: 

Prerequisites

• Be a current member of the Association of Aquatic Professionals and maintain membership throughout your designation period. If you are not a current AOAP member, choose the Non-Member option to register and receive a one-year AOAP membership as part of your registration. 
• A minimum of 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time aquatic work experience
• Current pool operator certification
• Current Basic First Aid and CPR/AED certification 
• Current lifeguard instructor certification and/or swim instructor trainer certification
• Sign off on a safety-oriented, excellence-driven commitment statement

CORE Content - You will complete these online courses as part of your application. 

Complete the five (5) core educational sessions by attending in-person at the AOAP conference or registering for the recorded session on Splash-EDU. The CORE sessions vary by year. 

• Risk Management CORE
• Programming and Staff Training CORE
• Drowning Prevention CORE
• Leadership/Executive Development CORE
• Diversity and Inclusion CORE

Continuing Education CEU's - You will upload copies of your CEUs. 

Earn these CEU credits from any recognized education source such as courses on Splash-EDU, conferences, seminars, workshops, and even relevant experience. You can go back five (5) years but cannot submit any education event or certification twice.

• .2 CEU (2 hours) in Risk Management
• .2 CEU (2hours) in Programming and Staff Training
• .2 CEU (2 hours) in Drowning Prevention
• .2 CEU (2 hours) in Leadership/Executive Development
• .2 CEU (2 hours) in Diversity and Inclusion
• 1.5 CEU (15 hours) in a wide variety of elective categories

Degree or Equivalent Requirement 

AqP applicants must have a degree from an accredited College or University with at least 120 credit hours.   

If you have not earned a degree there is an additional CEU requirement based on any higher education credit hours you may have completed:

• 4.0 (40 hours) additional elective CEU's required if you have 0-59 credit hours
• 2.0 (20 hours) additional elective CEU's required if you have 60-119

Final Exam - You will complete this exam here. 

Pass a multiple-choice exam with a 75% or better. Questions evaluate your knowledge across the prerequisites and CORE categories.