DPT 860: This course will reinforce and build on basic client handling and safety skills that were introduced and advanced during Integrated Clinical Practice I, II, III (DPT 760, DPT 761, DPT 762)

Course Description

This course will reinforce and build on basic client handling and safety skills that were introduced and advanced during Integrated Clinical Practice I, II, III (DPT 760, DPT 761, DPT 762). In addition this course will advance professional identity formation, peer communication skills, patient interaction skills, and clinical practice skills. This course will introduce clinical practice management concepts which include: outcomes measures, case management, quality improvement, health informatics, billing and financial management, marketing and public relations, risk management, staffing, and human resource compliance. This course will also begin to emphasize the direction and supervision of care extenders. 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 course may not be listed as a requirement or eligible as an elective for any major, minor, or certificate program other than the following: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).