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May 07, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 2 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DPT 6630 Professional Competencies II
Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
This is the final course in a two-part series that covers special issues in physical therapy related to modern patient management and the impact of diversity issues on health care practice. It will expound on the material presented in DPT 6130 . This course prepares the student professionally and emotionally for clinical practice, as well as his/her role as a lifelong learner and educator in the physical therapy profession. Course content includes, but is not limited to, principles of medical ethics, legal issues in physical therapy, risk management strategies, issues of liability, harassment, and discrimination, HIPAA and patient confidentiality, and health care regulations (Medicare, JCAHO, CARF, etc.). The course also prepares the student for the eventual job search as a doctor of physical therapy, to include job search strategies, cover letter and resume writing, and interviewing skills.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 6 courses
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