PT 248 - Health Care Delivery in Physical Therapy I

Institution:

California State University-Sacramento

Subject:

Description:

Historical overview of health care delivery and financing in the U.S., the physical therapist's role in it, and how the evolving delivery and financing system is currently effecting the practice of physical therapy. The continuum of care concept, an overview of national economic policy and the mechanisms for financing physical therapy services will be presented. Administrative topics including human resources, financial management, planning, marketing, patient's rights, and medical record management will be covered. Note: Open to Physical Therapy majors only. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.csus.edu

Phone Number:

(916) 278-6011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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