DPT 522 - Foundations of Clinical Practice

This course will embrace the regulatory and clinical procedures directly related to clinical practice. The intention of this preparatory course is to enhance each student’s ability to engage in patient management and evidence-based practice. The course includes an introduction to professional behavior expectations for clinical practice, compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations, medical terminology, documentation requirements, and reimbursement/ coding and billing procedures, emergency preparedness, and recognizing abuse. Students will further explore inter-professional interactions specific to patient related cases. This course serves as a foundation for the multiple clinical practice learning experiences the students will engage in as a requirement for graduation.

Credits: 1

Program Doctoral