Health Care System and Administration in Physical Therapy

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Pre-requisites: TEFI 7015, TEFI 7016, TEFI 7027. Through lectures, case analysis, and group discussions this course provides conceptual and technical background in the area of administration and consulting in physical therapy. Topics to be discussed include the healthcare delivery system, strategic and o perational planning, quality improvement and risk management, budgeting, direction and supervision, managerial roles and interpersonal skills, marketing and public relations, billing and reimbursement, and legal and ethical issues related to the management of physical therapy services. The student is expected to apply principles of leadership and management pertinent to physical therapy practice. TEFI 7105 - Clinical Management of Spinal Dysfunctions. Two and a half (2.5) credits. Pre-requisites: TEFI 7051, TEFI 7066, TEFI 7067, TEFI 7011. This course addresses the physical therapy management of patients/ clients with dysfunctions of the spine. Emphasis is given to the examination, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and discharge planning in physical therapy. Differential diagno sis and referral to other practitioners are included.