PT 528 - Ethical/Legal/Management Issues in Physical Therapy

Institution:

Husson University

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Description:

Description: This course allows the student to explore in detail the many legal and ethical issues inherent in the United States health care system. Tools such as the APTA code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and the Maine Practice Act for Physical Therapy will be utilized while students resolve frequently encountered ethical and legal dilemmas through case study. The course also examines current issues and trends in physical therapy clinical management. Topics such as: reimbursement, human resource management, quality, risk, and information management are covered, to name only a few. Prerequisites: PT420 AND PT412 AND PT416 AND PT418 AND PT450 Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.husson.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 941-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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