PT 720 Administration and Management

3 Credits

In this course, students study administration and management practices in physical therapy service planning and delivery. Students examine various payment systems and their impact on health care delivery. Students learn front line supervision, communication and fiscal management skills needed for entry level practice. The impact of current changes in the health care environment, specifically on physical therapy practice, is also explored. Directed discovery and ability-based projects are used to facilitate learning. Group activities provide students with opportunities to work as a team on issues of particular interest to them.