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Advocating for Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Roles in Pediatric Settings (1.5 PDUs)
Presenters: Allison Q. Phillips, OTD, OTR/L; Rachel Eckerling, OTD, OTR/L; Joan M. Surfus, OTD, OTR/L
There is compelling evidence for pediatric occupational therapy practitioners’ (OTP) roles in primary care (PC). OTPs are uniquely skilled at developmental screening and monitoring to promote development and engagement in meaningful occupations. OTPs bridge a gap in the continuum of care for families because primary care providers (PCPs) often lack the knowledge, training, time, or resources to support the initiation of early intervention and other necessary services. Although caregivers desire to have an OTP on their team of PCPs, more advocacy is needed to continue highlighting the importance of OTPs in this setting. In this discussion, participants will learn how to foster connections and advocate for OTPs’ positions in PC settings, including high-risk infant follow-up.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand OTPs’ roles in pediatric primary care settings to advocate for their position.
- Describe the process of building collaborations with primary care providers and establishing OTPs’ roles in implementing developmental screening into primary care practice.
DATE, TIME, LOCATION
January 21, 2025
6:00pm-7:00pm
Zoom meeting information will be provided via email within 30 minutes of registration.
COST
$19 Members
$39 Nonmembers