This session is part of two comprehensive series:
Therapies in the School 24th Annual Conference PROGRAM A – ON-DEMAND 10
and
Therapies in the School 24th Annual Conference 2023 – ON-DEMAND 10
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Learn to: (1) Identify students who need the expertise of school-based OT and/or PT; (2) Apply best practices to those students; (3) “Dose” services both to and on behalf of students; (4) Learn effective negotiating strategies when difficult conversations arise.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Apply procedural requirements and clinical reasoning to make decisions regarding the need for therapist expertise.
- Identify an example of best practice to support outcomes for students who receive therapy services in school.
- Apply a dosing concept to make a service decision for an eligible student.
- Utilize a conflict management model to assist with a difficult conversation regarding services.
AUDIENCE:
School-Based Therapists
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Determining needs: decision making, entrance criteria (.75)
- Using the law and clinical reasoning to determine the need for related services
- Best practices for eligible students (1.0)
- Assessment, supplementary aids and services, participation-based goals, contextual service delivery
- School-based dosing: decision-making for services including exit criteria (.75)
- Utilizing a conflict resolution model during difficult conversations (1.0)
- What do you want your outcome to be?
Sue has over 25 years of experience in schools, both as a provider and an administrator. After retiring from full-time work, she started Sequoia School-based Therapy Solutions, LLC., which offers individual mentoring and professional development to therapy staff and administrators. She is a frequent speaker on various school-based topics and a faculty member of Apply EBP, LLC. and Education Resources, Inc. Sue is a founding member of the Maryland State OT/PT Steering Committee and an active member of the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, APTA, where she previously served as Vice President. Sue has co-authored two state practice guides, numerous APTA Peds Academy fact sheets, and a book chapter on IDEA Under Parts B & C in “Guide to Pediatric Physical Therapy: A Clinical Approach.” She resides in Cape Charles, Virginia.
Financial Disclosures:
Susan Cecere receives a speaking fee from Education Resources.
Non-Financial Disclosures:
Susan Cecere has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
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Continuing Education Hours for disciplines not listed below: 3 Contact Hours (0.3 CEUs). Intermediate Level. License #_________. Education Resources Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#08243. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 3 contact hours 0.3 CEUs. (Intermediate level, OT Service Delivery & Foundational Knowledge). AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures. This course can be used toward your NBCOT renewal requirements for 3 units. Approved for FL OT's for 3.5 continuing education hours CE Broker #20-1186442. Approval #2403-98 by NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 CEC's. This course has been approved by the MD State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 Continuing Education Hours. Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for PT for 3.5 contact hours. Approved by the KY Physical Therapy Association for 3 Category 1 contact hours, expiration Date: 3/6/25, approval # CS61-2023-APTAKY. This activity is provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners accredited provider #1910017TX for 3 CCUs and meets continuing, competence requirements for PT's and PTA's licensure renewal in TX. Education Resources is an approved agency by the PT Board of CA for 3 contact hours. Approved provider by the NY State Board of PT for 3.6 contact hours (0.36 CEUs). Approved Provider for OK State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision #BAP202310003. The following state boards of physical therapy accept other states’ approval: AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI, WY. The following state boards of physical therapy either do not require course pre-approval or do not require CEUs for re-licensure: AL, CO, CT, IA, ME, MT, NE, ND, NH, SD, WA.
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