Presenters:
Joanna Cosbey, PhD., OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Program at the University of New Mexico
Pam Stephenson, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy program at Mary Baldwin University
Earn: .2 CEUs (2.5 NBCOT PDUs/2 Contact Hours)
Description:
Mealtime in school based practice represents more than the ability of the child to get food to mouth. Mealtimes also include elements of the social and physical environment, the needs and desires of the child and his/her family and the school based team. This course explores the breadth and depth of school-based mealtimes, assists the practitioner in articulating the skills and knowledge that OT practitioner can bring to the team, and provides examples of the evidence and how to use it to be a champion for the team approach to mealtime in your district and/or state.
Learning Objectives:
Following this course, learners will:
· Describe contexts and environments as they impact school-based mealtimes
· Discuss the roles of OT practitioners in supporting mealtimes in school-based practice
· Identify guidance documents and evidence that impact mealtimes in school-based practice
· Describe current practice related to supporting mealtime participation at school
Domain: OT Process; Intervention
Audience: OT Practitioners
Level: Intermediate