PHA 550 - Introduction to Clinical Practice

Institution:

Rocky Mountain College

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Description:

Spring semester. 2 semester hours. This course introduces students to the diverse practices of medicine including: Rehabilitative medicine, occupational medicine and environmental medicine. It also introduces the student to the administrative functions associated with medical practice, such as various forms of medical documentation, patient charts, CPT/ICD-9 coding, and third-party billing. Students will use their examination and history taking skills on standardized patient models in the campus physical assessment labs and then apply the administrative functions to the patient model scenarios. In addition, they will shadow volunteer medical providers or allied health professionals in the medical community throughout the semester.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

rocky.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 657-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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