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2021-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHTH 7320 - Administration & Management (2)


This course covers management principles as they apply to the practice of physical therapy. Students will analyze the impact of organizational design, leadership styles, as well as legal, social, economic, and ethical issues. Emphasis will be placed on fiscal operation, personnel and risk management, strategic planning, quality assessment, and role of the physical therapists as a consultant. The structure and function of the health care system in the United States is presented, emphasizing the impact of the different systems on physical therapy. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior, required coursework and/or permission of the instructor.