Region 10 Sponsored: The Continuum of Occupational and Physical Therapy Care: Impact on Student Access to Education
Description
<p><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">School-based occupational and physical therapy practitioners frequently become aware that school-age students are receiving occupational therapy (OT) and/or physical therapy (PT) services through non-school agencies, such as outpatient clinics, Regional Centers, or California Children’s Services (CCS). However, school-based practitioners may have limited knowledge of these agencies’ referral processes, evaluation procedures, treatment approaches, typical service frequencies and durations, and recommendations for ongoing care. In this training, occupational and physical therapy practitioners representing these agencies will provide an overview of their respective service delivery models and practices. Participants will gain a better understanding of the goals, processes, and scope of services provided in outpatient, Regional Center, and CCS settings, as well as how these services compare with and differ from school-based therapy. The training will also provide opportunities for discussion, clarification, and the development of collaborative partnerships to better support students across educational and community-based environments.</span><br /><strong style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;"><br />Learning Objectives</strong><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">: Participants will:</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">1. Obtain clarification of the parameters different agency providers work under in relation to OT/PT School-based practice</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">2. Understand the difference between a school-based practice OT or PT assessment compared to those of the agencies’ being presented</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">3. Clarify their understanding of common misconceptions about what outside-of-the-school-system agencies provide in her of treatment interventions and equipment recommendations</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">4. Expand their resources to better educate parents in the school system regarding outside OT and PT services.</span></p>
Category
Project
East Valley Special Education Local Plan Area
NOTE: Details for each specific Training/Workshop might vary from the above description.
