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!
Facilitating physical activity for the preschooler
Facilitating physical activity for the elementary age student
Facilitating physical activity for the secondary age student
VPTA PSIG Meeting held April 6, 2020
Coaching using the Telehealth Model
Christina Putney, DPT; Sarah Strong, SPT, Dominique Norris, SPT and Michele Wiley, PT, DHSc
https://zoom.us/rec/share/xOwkJov98ltJXM_v7WGFCpUPTojsaaa80CEe8vNen04AvXPmKhnOp0gzgFKHQf2G. Resources cited on the call include:
http://media.wix.com/ugd/511a51_2d17d1edc08b4e52b961a53eff1f686e.pdf
VPTA PSIG Meeting held March 24, 2020
Member Concerns and Support During COVID-19
Facilitators: Connie Johnson, PT, DScPT; Michele Wiley, PT, DHSc
Recording: https://zoom.us/rec/share/2d0tJODOyENIW4GSsgbORP9mT471T6a8gyIX-vAOzU3YgU_Xu0Uu8hwzDmk36p4c
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 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