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The Medical and Therapeutic Department at the BBi

A sick bay where qualified nursing staff can provide temporary care for pupils with acute illnesses
Regular care for the children provided by school doctors, a neurologist and an ophthalmologist
Barrier-free facilities in the outpatient, consultation and sanitary areas, as well as in the sickrooms
Staff training on common illnesses and related first-aid measures
Interdisciplinary collaboration and regular team meetings
Information for parents
Staff development
Advice for teachers, social education workers, nursery teachers and trainees

You can reach us 24 hours a day during boarding school opening hours on +43 1 728 08 66 – 601

Providing care for all pupils at school in accordance with medical instructions
Accompanying boarding school pupils to doctor’s appointments and various activities
Implementing, documenting and evaluating care measures
Professional implementation of therapeutic and diagnostic measures in accordance with medical instructions
First aid measures

Providing care for pupils in my capacity as a school doctor
School medical duties as defined by the School Act (SchuG) – conducting medical examinations of pupils to prevent and identify illnesses and developmental disorders
Confidential medical advisor and medical counselling
Providing medical support in crises
Contributing to the control of infectious diseases
Collaboration with other medical services in the education sector (e.g. school psychologists)
Prevention of work-related hazards; maintaining and promoting performance in the pupils’ learning environment
Information on substances hazardous to health in the school environment; ergonomically correct workstations
Health education
First aid measures and information

You can reach us on Friday mornings on +43 1 728 08 66 – 601 or +43 1 728 08 66 – 604

Annual eye examination for all children and young people
Additional check-ups as required, e.g. in the event of inflammation or deteriorating vision
Medical reports, particularly for applications for care allowances or medical aids
Genetic counselling
Sports ophthalmology consultations

Assessment of pupils for neurological and psychiatric conditions or disabilities
Advice to parents and carers regarding therapeutic measures
Advice to teaching staff on how to appropriately address the specific needs of affected children (most common issues: epilepsy, behavioural difficulties), training in emergency procedures

You can reach us Monday to Thursday mornings on +43 1 728 08 66 – 601

Assessment of physiotherapy needs, counselling and treatment of children and young people with physical and multiple disabilities
Support with the provision of assistive devices (wheelchairs, walking aids, standing frames, everyday aids, etc.)
Advice for all carers on interacting with the children
Guidance on therapeutic measures and their integration into the school day (e.g. walking with a rollator, standing therapy, wheelchair training)

You can reach us Monday to Thursday mornings on +43 1 728 08 66 – 611

Psychologist
You can reach us Monday to Thursday mornings on +43 1 728 08 66 – 611
Clinical psychological assessment (medical history and assessment, behavioural observation, psychological testing)
Preparation of reports for special educational needs
Delivery of training programmes to compensate for specific learning difficulties
Psychological counselling and treatment, psychological therapy
Mediation
Counselling for family members and school staff
Advice on the preparation of support plans
Crisis intervention