ABCs of Education Policy: Opportunities and Impacts for School System OT Practitioners (Self Paced)

Course overview

In the school setting, occupational therapys role is to support students education and engagement, and education laws and regulations offer a clear framework for how occupational therapy practitioners can achieve that goal. This course will equip occupational therapy practitioners with a deeper understanding of the laws and regulations affecting education, enabling them to take a more active role in important discussions about their students. The impact of ESSA, IDEA, ADA, and education case law on OT practice will be explored. Participants will be provided with occupation-based examples to help them apply this knowledge in their practice. Better understanding the guidelines for service provision can assist OTs, OTAs and students to incorporate occupation-based interventions throughout a students day. Target Audience: Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy students This occupational therapy continuing education course uses the following instructional methods visual aids ie slides, discussions note taking, case studies and question and answer. Content disclosure This course does not exclusively focus on any specific product or service. Presented by Moira P. Bushell, OTD, MEd, OTR/L, BCP