SPED 7081 - Other Health Disabilities 101

Understand the unique needs of students with chronic or acute health conditions.

Examine various medical diagnoses, their effect on students’ educational performance, and the impact on the lives of students and their families. Learn how to implement the state Other Health Disabilities (OHD) criteria and the process of identifying and evaluating students, birth through 21 years. Discuss service options, role of team members, and appropriate educational planning and strategies. Target audience: educators, special educators, related service personnel, administrators, school nurses.

Credits: 2