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Topics: Audiovisual Library |
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Martha Payne, RNC |
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State Spinal Screening Program Health Screening Group-Mail Code 1938 P. O. Box 149347 / Austin, Texas 78714-9347 1100 West 49th Street / Austin, Texas 78756-3199 Austin TX 78756 512-458-7111 or 1-800-252-8023, ext 6446 Fax: 512-458-7256 |
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Rules Schools may implement a program that includes screening in the 5th and 8th grades as an alternative to 6th and 9th. The intent of the state law is to maintain a three-year gap between students’ spinal screenings. Spinal screening certification is valid for 5 years from date on card, after which screener must renew certification by passing another State Department of Health Service approved workshop. Anyone may screen (Health aides, LVN, physical education teachers, classroom teachers, and adult volunteers) provided they complete a spinal screening certification workshop conducted by the Department of State Health Services by an approved trainer. Licensed professional health practitioners (RNs,
nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians, chiropractors,
physical therapist) may screen without prior training provided their
prior certification covered a course of study of physical assessment,
or they received formal advanced instruction in spinal screening as
a part of continuing education. Licensed professional health practitioners may attend a spinal screening at anytime for additional guidance or to refresh their skills and knowledge. TUTORIAL for SPINAL SCREENING REPORT: |
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Financial Assistance for Medical Care for Children
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Location of Audiovisual Library Videos for schools to show students/parents/personnel
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Up-Coming
Training Dates Bring food for a working lunch! |
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NOTE: The Texas Department of Health (TDH) has merged with other agencies
and is now part of the new Department of State Health Services (DSHS),
resulting in the following e-mail address format change for all employees: |
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