Spinal Screening Program Guidelines
The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Spinal Screening Program Guidelines is the teaching manual for DSHS-approved spinal screening certification workshops. This manual provides:
- Overview for planning, conducting, and follow-up of spinal screening in schools
- All state laws and rules pertaining to school spinal screening in Texas
- Forms for school spinal screening
- Forms for spinal screening certification workshops
- Up-to-date information on the diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis and other spinal abnormalities
This manual is provided online as a resource for school personnel who are planning and conducting spinal screenings. Reviewing this manual does not replace the state requirement to complete a DSHS-approved spinal screening certification workshop.
Spinal Screening Manual
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