Intro to Primary Care (CPE 9 901)

Term: 2017-2018 Academic Year Spring

Faculty

Description

This online seminar explores topics related to primary care physical therapy services in a variety of direct access environments, including risk management and ethical/legal responsibilities. Pharmacology, imaging, and differential diagnosis for the physical therapist are briefly introduced, as are various aspects of practice management, such as reimbursement issues, marketing, and communication. Furthermore, the care of special populations will be discussed, as well as cultural competency in the primary care environment. Following this seminar, students will be able to define and defend the role of primary care physical therapists and discuss the evidence base for the interview and examination of physical therapists.