PTH 6530 - Professional Practice II

2 Hour(s)

The concepts of professional practice and practice management expectations will be applied to the older adult using acute care and long term care services. Topics unique to the older adult population including identification of health care needs, the impact of health care policy, reimbursement, economic, legal and social issues will be explored. An emphasis on Medicare and Medicaid regulation, documentation, and reimbursement issues are examined in depth. Consultation and agencies appropriate to the older adult will be identified. Students analyze literature aimed at promoting evidenced based practice for the older adult population.

SP
Prerequisite(s): Entry-level Physical Therapy Program Standing.

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