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Special Topics in Primary Care: Early Intervention (IHP)
Introduction
Early Intervention (EI) refers to services and supports for children from birth to age three and their families. Children who qualify based on developmental delays, disabilities, or in some states, child or family-related risk factors, can receive services at no (or low) cost. Early Intervention services are provided using a family-centered coaching model to empower families in promoting their child’s development. Connecting families to EI services is an important role of primary care providers (PCP). This course will provide PCPs with needed information about early intervention to support their work with families of infants and toddlers, as well as additional resources. This course explores the effectiveness of EI, the basics of the EI system, and the PCP’s role in supporting families in the referral process to EI.
Target Audience
This program is intended for:
- Nurses/Nurse Practitioners
- Physicians
- Physicians Assistants / Associates (PA)
- Social Workers
- IPCE Credit
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the characteristics of an early intervention program and the steps involved in an early intervention process.
- Apply research evidence about early intervention to practice cases to determine possible outcomes.
- Explain the importance of the primary care provider’s role in the early intervention process.
- Identify the early intervention program information and necessary resources for the state where the learner practices.
Terminology
Catherine Leslie, PhD, OTR/L, CEIS:
Dr. Catherine Leslie is a pediatric occupational therapist with a clinical background in early intervention. She is an Assistant Professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in the Occupational Therapy Department. Her research is focused on pediatrics, early intervention, health literacy, and health equity related to accessing pediatric services.
Jennifer E. Mackey, MA, CCC-SLP:
Jennifer Mackey is a speech-language pathologist who specializes in pediatric speech and language delays, early intervention, and working with families and caregivers. She is an Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department. Jennifer serves on the Early Intervention Committee of the Massachusetts Speech-Language Hearing Association.
The planners and faculty of this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Activity information
Activity Name: Special Topics in Primary Care: Early Interventions
Activity Format: Internet Enduring Activity
Accreditation Statements:
In support of improving patient care, MGH Institute of Health Professions is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Criteria for successful completion include completion of all course modules, course assessments, and the final course survey.