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2023-2024 Springfield College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Springfield College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHTH 628 - Professional Practice Issues in Physical Therapy II


This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of a physical therapist within the health care system.  Methods of health care delivery and issues of access, cost, quality, and financial resources are examined.  The impact of the local and national socio-cultural status, political climate, economy and legislative trends is addressed. Ethical decision making, interprofessional standards of patient-centered care and additional professional issues are covered.
Credits: 4

Prerequisites: DPT Student