PHTH 738 - Health Care Management and Systems in Physical Therapy

4 cr

Description This physical therapy course builds upon knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and differential diagnosis to develop examination skills, clinical reasoning, evaluation competencies, evidence-based interventions, and goal-directed plans of care with emphasis on cardiovascular and pulmonary health.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum.

Notes
This course is designed to educate the physical therapy student in the basic business and management concepts necessary to thrive in today’s healthcare landscape. Students will learn about physical therapy as a healthcare business, general business principles, finance, business planning, productivity, reimbursement, marketing, human resources, leadership, dealing with change, and corporate compliance. The course focuses on developing skills to work in medically underserved areas.

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