PP 0801 - Practice Management: Practice Development

Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 30
Credits: 2
This course introduces the student to the processes involved in preparing to open medical practice. These include, but are not limited to, analyzing locations and area demographics, creating an organized practice plan, selecting furnishings and equipment, developing various financial accounting systems, networking with other health care providers, communicating with the patients, and developing an internal and external marketing plan. Also covered are the options of associate positions and the purchase of an existing practice. The teaching formats used include lecture, out of class assignments, plus group discussions.

Prerequisites: PP 0702
Restrictions: DC, DACM, MACM programs only