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Occupational therapists in vancouver coastal health and providence health care who. Occupational therapy manual for the easa model early. The department enrolls individual therapists, as well. Therapy services include occupational therapy ot, physical therapy pt, and speech therapy st. Student policies and procedures manual 2006 pertaining to. It is essential that students understand the information presented in this handbook to facilitate their progression through the ota. Occupational therapy manual 1 introduction this manual was developed after several easa teams identified the need for more formal guidelines and information regarding the role of occupational therapy. The employee handbook describes important information about sprout therapy group, and i understand that i should consult my supervisor or the chief operating officer regarding any questions not answered in the handbook. The emu occupational therapy program has a rich history, beginning in 1941. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language pathology services handbook january 2006 5 p preface this physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language pathology services handbook is issued to all medicaidcertified physical therapy pt, occupational therapy.
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