School Based Practice:An Educational Model of Service Delivery (HSC 6 320)
Term: 2015-2016 Academic Year Fall
Description
This course examines legal and professional aspects of school-based practice for the physical and occupational therapist. Participants will review the history of school-based practice including the evolution of related legal requirements and implications to practice. Respective OT and PT professional guidelines for the school-based therapist including data collection, documentation and evidence-based practice will be explored. Use of assessment tools, examination of the IEP process, discussion of service intervention models and exploration of the differences between the school verses medical model of practice are discussed, with an emphasis of the importance in collaboration throughout the process.