Physical Therapy Practice

Distance Learning

The provision of health related services using telecommunication systems has been growing in popularity and has given rise to an industry known as telehealth. E-Learning has paralleled the development of telehealth and the provision of instruction and education via multi-communication media has rapidly grown. The following reflective questions and resources may be helpful in evaluating if e-learning may be an appropriate methodology for your service provision.

An important array of resources addressing alternative service delivery models has been developed by Connie Johnson, PT, DScPT, Nicole Jacobs, PT, DPT; Hilary Terhune, PT, DPT and Michelle Wiley, PT, DHSc and can be accessed at: School-Based Perspectives for PTs During COVID-19

Additional resources include:

Activity resources here

Minute to Win it: This document is the collaboration of the dynamic duo of Amanda Iannotti and Connie Johnson. Challenge your students with one minute activity/fitness/brain breaks! 6 weekly challenges!


Telehealth Toolkit

Facilitating physical activity for the preschooler

Facilitating physical activity for the elementary age student

Facilitating physical activity for the secondary age student

Supporting flexible seating

VPTA PSIG Meeting held April 6, 2020

VPTA PSIG Meeting held March 24, 2020

Jana Cason - Telehealth OT

Jana Carson Powerpoint

Telehealth in School-Based Practice: Balancing Opportunity & Ethical Considerations: Melanie Criss

Parent Coaching in the Teletherapy Context

Tech Resources for Working From Home

RESC Alliance Resources for Distance Learning

Online Occupational Therapy Blog

US Department of Health and Human Services: Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency

US Department of Education: FERPA and Virtual Learning Related Resources

American Speech Language and Hearing Association: Telepractice Resources During COVID-19

Health Resources & Services Administration: Telehealth Resources

The National Consortium of Telehealth Resources

The CEEDAR Center Virtual Tool Kit

NCHAM Tele-Intervention 101 Learning Courses:

RPS Early Childhood Recommended Practices Modules: Voices from the Field: Pam Dawson

Video Conferencing 101: Guidance for early interventionists on using video conference for home visits(and other purposes) during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Teletherapy Platforms