PTA 130 - Organization and Admin of PTA

Institution:

Lackawanna College

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

This course will provide an in depth presentation of structural and professional considerations influencing the field of physical therapy. These considerations will be directly related back to the role of the physical therapist assistant. The scope of the Physical Therapy Practice Act and the role of the PTA within it will continue to be emphasized. Students will gain a greater understanding, expanding upon information presented within the Introduction to PTA class, in terms of PTA licensure, abilities and restrictions of the PTA and further elaboration comparing and contrasting to the role of the PT to the PTA. The realm and climate of healthcare will be addressed with considerations spanning patient accessibility, insaurance fundamentals, documentation, public policy, various organizational structures and Medicare and Medicaid. The domain of physical therapy within the various realms of healthcare will be discussed. Reimbursement structure, documentation formats and specifically physical therapy documentation with reimbursement considerations will be formally introduced. The will initiate the formal acquisition of documentation skills within this curriculum. (2 Credits) Prerequisites: PTA105, BIO205, HTH100 and PHL110

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lackawanna.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 961-7810

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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