Specialized Health Support Services
Responsibility for the direct provision of these services at the local level is shared by the board, Community Care Access Center (CCAC) of the Ministry of Health and agencies operating under the Ministry of Community, Family and Children’s Services. Details of the specialized health support services are available through the home school principal.
A variety of departments and/or outside agencies assist students with specialized health supports which may include:
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy; Chest Therapy
- Accessibility and Environmental Assessment
- Specialized Equipment Prescriptions and Recommendations
- Nutrition based on medical diagnosis
- Speech Therapy (CCAC through referral by SLP)
- Administration of prescribed medications
- Catheterization
- Suctioning (shallow/deep)
- Lifting and Positioning
- Assistance with Mobility
- Feeding (by mouth or G-tube)
- Personal Care
- Self Care
Questions regarding individual student needs related to health support services and/or process for dispute resolution may be referred to the home school and/or Family of Schools Special Education Consultants.