Medical Therapy Program (MTP)

The California Children’s Services Medical Therapy Program (CCS MTP) provides medically necessary physical and occupational therapy services as well as medical therapy conference services to children and young adults under age 21 with CCS MTP eligible conditions. The CCS MTP is administered as a partnership between county health departments and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), in collaboration with local education partners. Most physical and occupational therapy services are rendered within a Medical Therapy Unit (MTU), within a public school site.

Physical Therapy is provided by a physical therapist who is licensed to practice physical therapy in California. Occupational therapy is provided by an occupational therapist who is licensed to practice occupational therapy in California.

The Medical Therapy Conference (MTC), comprised of the client and caregiver/family, physical and/or occupational therapist and a physician, is an interdisciplinary team meeting where the child’s medical case management is determined. This includes the discussion of physical and occupational therapy services as well as recommendations for specialized equipment, such as orthotics/braces, wheelchairs and other assistive devices.

Services provided in the Medical Therapy Program are determined by the results of professional assessment, including input from the client and their family. This evaluation includes physical assessment and may include home, classroom and community access assessment.