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2013-2014 Graduate Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PTR 710 - Business and Management for the Physical Therapist


This course prepares the student for administration and management roles in physical therapy. Emphasis is on interpersonal interactions with health care professionals and effectively applying concepts, theories and principles of leadership and management in the provision of physical therapy services. Strategies to manage human resources effectively are examined. Analysis of financial planning, budgeting and reimbursement methods, continuous quality improvement (CQI) and marketing strategies in physical therapy are integral topics threaded throughout this course. An understanding of individual interpersonal styles and how each style interacts with others is addressed in this course. Management topics addressed include: planning and organizing, directing and controlling, financial management (i.e. budgeting), quality assurance and marketing. Effective human resource management strategies are investigated and analyzed.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.

Credits: 3



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