PT 130 - Administration in Physical Therapy

1. Identify current issues in health care and their major impact in physical therapy profession.
2. Identify the role of the physical therapist assistant, both within the profession itself, and within the broader context of the health car delivery system.
3. Discuss the effects of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies on the delivery of health care in general and physical therapy specifically; i.e. JCAHO, Medicare, OSHA, MDS, DRG’s, MSDS, HIPPA, etc.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of significant national and state laws (NRS and NAC) and regulations governing the practice of physical therapy.
5. Identify the strengths/limitations of specific management techniques and leadership styles.
6. Discuss the relevance of employee development programs, employee performance appraisals and a typical employee grievance procedure.
7. Identify models of teaching and learning styles as they relate to physical therapy practice.
8. Discuss the need for fiscal planning and responsibility in a physical therapy program/business.
9. Demonstrate the research and presentation skills necessary for a successful oral report.
10. Discuss marketing and customer relations issues in physical therapy practice.