Integrated Clinical Practice VI

Catalog description

Complete the instruction of client handling and safety skills that were introduced and advanced during Integrated Clinical Practice I, II, III, IV, V (DPT 760, DPT 761, DPT 762, DPT 860, DPT 861). In addition this course will advance professional identity formation, peer communication skills, patient interaction skills, and clinical practice skills. This course will further explore clinical practice management concepts including: outcomes measures, case management, quality improvement, health informatics, billing and financial management, marketing and public relations, risk management, staffing, and human resource compliance. Students will analyze and report on clinical practice management projects. As part of the course requirement, students will be placed in an integrated clinical practice environment for supervised experiential learning and reinforcement of concepts and techniques learned in instructional lecture and lab courses, this will include an expanded role in managing caseloads and the direction and supervision of care extenders. This course is part of a service-based pricing program. Special tuition will apply for students enrolling in this course.