Business Practices in Audiology (408-1-20)
Instructors
Mary Marguerite Mungovan
Kristine Marie Grohne Riley
Meeting Info
Frances Searle Building 2370: Mon 5:00PM - 7:40PM
Overview of class
Legal, ethical, and governmental influences on the profession of audiology, applicable to all work settings and across all practice models. The audiologists' role in healthcare, legal and ethical requirements, the importance of appropriate documentation, and foundations of coding and reimbursement.
Registration Requirements
Graduate Students Only
Learning Objectives
The primary objectives of this course are for the student to be able to: Understand their role, and the importance of their role, in healthcare, access information regarding audiology, business and professional issues, begin the licensure process for the state that they plan to practice in, identify the legal and ethical requirements and guidance governing our profession, identify the different types of codes and their uses, identify the importance of appropriate documentation, and list the factors important in a job interview and in presenting themselves as a professional.
Evaluation Method
Two assignments, one midterm and one final examination in year #1.
Class Materials (Required)
None; online and video resources
Materials are posted on Canvas
Students are encouraged to consult alternate vendors (Amazon, book rentals, etc.)
Class Materials (Suggested)
Computer and internet access.
Class Notes
This course provides information regarding the legal, ethical, and governmental influences on the profession of audiology. We will discuss licensure, compliance, basic business practices, and coding and reimbursement. Knowledge of this information will be applicable to all work settings and across all practice models. The course will include the following topics: Professionalism, Professional Identity and Professional Responsibility Licensure and Certification Legal and Ethical Aspects of Audiology, Audiology Human Resource Management, Coding, Medicare/Medicaid Documentation, Governmental and Legislative Issues and current topics in Audiology.