Health Policy & Systems in Physical Therapy

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This course emphasizes professional aspects of the Physical Therapist Assistant. Included in that realm are topics such as professional behavior with colleagues and patients, health care history, policy, and systems, reimbursement guidelines, legislative issues, continuing education and plan for professional advancement, code of ethics, cultural sensitivity and competence, current developments in Physical Therapy, professional relationships, research, evidence based practice, employment, etc. This course is designed to broaden the student’s understanding of professional responsibility and motivate them towards personal improvement, commitment and continuing competence in the Physical Therapy profession. Prerequisite: AL 261 , AL 171 , and concurrent enrollment in AL 264 and AL 268 .