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If you have a current AqP Designation that is expiring AND you would like to upload your completed CEUs, you can complete your renewal application here.  Renewal is easy! Simply register here to complete the core education requirements and be guided through the requirements and upload your documentation for renewal.    Current AqP - Upload a copy of your current, unexpired AqP designation.    CORE Content - You will complete these online courses here.  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 - Upload a copy of your completed CEUs here.  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 two (2) years but cannot submit any education event or certification twice. .2 CEU (2 hours) in Risk Management .2 CEU (2 hours) in Programming and Staff Training .2 CEU (2 hours) in Drowning Prevention .2 CEU (2 hours) in Leadership/Executive Development .2 DEU (2 hours) in Diversity and Inclusion   AqP Exam  Pass a multiple-choice exam with a 75% or better. Questions evaluate your knowledge across the prerequisites and CORE categories.   Read more

Neurodivergent swimmers may communicate their needs through behaviors that are often misunderstood. Recognizing these behaviors early can make the difference between a swimmer feeling overwhelmed and a swimmer feeling supported. In this webinar, we’ll explore 3 behaviors seen in neurodivergent swimmers and discover what the underlying behavior is telling you. Presenters: Cindy Freedman and Ailene Tisser, Co-Founders of Swim Angelfish Category: Diversity & Inclusion or Programming and Staff Training .1 CEU earned by completing all modules and passing the exam with a score of 70% or above   More About Cindy Freedman and Ailene Tisser Cindy Freedman, MS, OTR/L is an occupational and recreational therapist with over 30 years of experience specializing in pediatrics and aquatics. Driven by a passion for water safety and helping children with special needs reach their full potential, Cindy co-founded Swim Angelfish, an organization dedicated to providing adaptive swim and aquatic therapy services as well as professional training. Her expertise in sensory integration, reflex repatterning, and aquatics, coupled with her love for water and experience as a national champion diver, has enabled her to make a profound impact on the lives of countless children. Cindy is certified as an Autism Specialist by IBCCES, and shows an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of children with special needs. Ailene Tisser, a pediatric Physical Therapist with over 30 years of experience and co-founder of Swim Angelfish® and the Swim Whisperers® method, specializes in aquatic therapy and adaptive swim for children with special needs. Trained in NDT, DIR/Floortime, and certified as an Autism Specialist and Primitive Reflex Specialist she fosters water safety, confidence, and independence in her young clients. Ailene is also passionate about educating aquatic professionals, setting a standard of excellence for adaptive aquatics training and professional development. Read more

Has your budget been cut, or have new projects been put on the shelf for some time in the future? Now is your chance to put that frustration to work for you and your community. No project is too small or too grand for this type of program! Participants will learn the nuts and bolts of designing and implementing an overall sponsorship and marketing program for your agency. You will leave this session with a handbook that includes all the information that you need to develop a program. Presenter: Juliene Hefter, President/CEO, Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) Category: Leadership/Executive Development .1 CEU Read more

FREE AOAP Roundtables will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3:45 - 4:25 Central Time. All are welcome to attend simply by registering here! Each meeting will start with a brief update about AOAP.  Roundtable discussions will include open conversations guided by a facilitator. Exchange ideas, share lessons, and brainstorm with your peers! The discussion topic for December will be In-Service & Staff Audits. Register in advance here! If you have questions or need assistance registering, please reach out to us at info@aquaticpros.org.  Read more

FREE AOAP Roundtables will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3:45 - 4:25 Central Time. All are welcome to attend simply by registering here! Each meeting will start with a brief update about AOAP.  Roundtable discussions will include open conversations guided by a facilitator. Exchange ideas, share lessons, and brainstorm with your peers! The discussion topic for January will be Filling the Lifeguard Pipeline. Register in advance here!  And thank you to this month's sponsor, Solenis / Pulsar! If you have questions or need assistance registering, please reach out to us at info@aquaticpros.org.  Read more

FREE AOAP Roundtables will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3:45 - 4:25 Central Time. All are welcome to attend simply by registering here! Each meeting will start with a brief update about AOAP.  Roundtable discussions will include open conversations guided by a facilitator. Exchange ideas, share lessons, and brainstorm with your peers! The discussion topic for November will be Recruiting & Retention. Register in advance here! If you have questions or need assistance registering, please reach out to us at info@aquaticpros.org.  Read more