Introduction

In today’s healthcare environment, the success of a rehabilitation business or practice goes beyond clinical expertise. Business and practice management knowledge is essential for running an effective and successful rehabilitation practice. Many clinicians face challenges in this area due to limited training in healthcare economics, marketing, financial management and strategic planning. In this course, you will develop an understanding of key aspects of being a business owner, from financial planning, utilisation rates, team planning, finding premises and more. This insight will help as you plan your transition from clinician to business owner.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• discuss at least three strategies to effectively balance clinical practice with business management tasks when starting a business
• describe key financial and operational metrics, compliance requirements and information technology (IT) considerations essential for managing a successful rehabilitation clinic
• justify the alignment of business practices with the goals and values of a rehabilitation clinic through a SWOT analysis, mission statements and effective relationship-building strategies

Target audience

This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1.5-2 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.4 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.