Course Title: Therapy in Early Intervention Settings
Campus Course Code: PHYT 6320
Campus: UT Medical Branch at Galveston
Program: IMPRINTS
Course Description
This course will examine the role of the therapist working in early intervention (EI) settings. The course will cover federal and Texas legislation and policies concerning EI. The participant will be taken through the process from referral of a child to transition of the child out of EI. Typical and atypical development in the birth to three population will be discussed as well as treatment strategies. Techniques for development of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) will be explored including routines-based interview and working in natural environments. The course will utilize the ECI 101 manual including The Service Coordination module, web based sites, discussion boards and clinical observation when possible. At the conclusion of the course the student will receive a certificate for ECI 101 and Service Coordination to provide to future employers in Texas ECI programs.
Students will be given the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and skill in therapeutic intervention in early intervention (EI) programs.
Materials
To see a complete list of materials needed for this course, as well as any important notes and instructions provided by the instructor, visit the UTTC Book Lists.
Prerequisites: Students must be a licensed professional P.T., O.T., or Speech Pathologist. Other licensed health care providers may be accepted with the permission of the instructor.
Credits:3
Level:Graduate
Faculty
Dana Wild
dlwild@utmb.edu
409-772-3068