PTAS 103 - Administrative Aspects of Physical Therapist Assisting

Institution:

Ivy Tech Community College

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Description:

Addresses the legal and ethical aspects of physical therapist assisting and patient care along with charting, documentation, report writing, patient history procurement, record keeping, charges, insurance information including diagnostic and procedure coding, third party reimbursement, Medicare, Medicaid, electronic claims and patient rights including American Disabilities Act policy and architectural barriers identification. Discusses current issues in health care provision. Explores patient, family, and professional communication techniques, body language and electronic communication as well as techniques in patient teaching. Includes performing within the limitations of scope of skills, basic principles of levels of authority and responsibility, planning, time management, supervisory process, performance evaluations, policies and procedures.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ivytech.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 921-4800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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