University of Montana - Rehab Essentials
Educating Health Professionals in a Cost-Effective Way
Rehabilitation Administration Certificate
The University of Montana - College of Health Professions & Biomedical Sciences is pleased to announce the Rehabilitation Administration Certificate (RAC).
The Rehabilitation Administration Certificate provides an affordable, practical, and career-enhancing plan of study that prepares allied health and rehabilitation professionals to become future managers and leaders in the evolving healthcare environment.Certificate Details
The RAC provides an affordable, practical, and career-enhancing plan of study that prepares health professionals to become future managers and leaders in the evolving healthcare environment. This certificate program delivers high quality content taught by nationally-recognized experts. In addition to existing faculty in the tDPT program, the RAC faculty includes experts actively managing and leading organizations (Cleveland Clinic, APTA, Johns Hopkins) at the forefront of healthcare reform.
Key Dates
| Application & Materials Deadlines: | |
| Fall 2023 Semester | August 6, 2023 |
| Spring 2024 Semester | December 10, 2023 |
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Projected Semester Start Dates*: |
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| Spring 2023 | January 2, 2023 |
| Summer 2023 | April 17, 2023 |
| Fall 2023 | August 28, 2023 |
*Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.
Curriculum
- Standalone certificate13 Credits, 7 Courses, 1-Year Program
- tDPT+RAC (taken concurrent with tDPT)3 additional credits, 2 additional courses
Tuition
- For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.
- Standalone Certificate$5,525*
- tDPT+RAC (taken concurrently)$1,275*
- Application Fee (standalone certificate)$85** (non refundable)
- Proctoring Fee (standalone certificate)$35 per semester** (non refundable)
- Graduation Fee (standalone certificate)$45** (non refundable)
*Available to PTs, PTAs, ATCs, Ex Phys, M Ex Sci, NPs, PA’s & licensed nutritionists, massage therapists, and personal trainers with at least a bachelor’s degree **RAC ONLY - If you would like to take the combined tDPT and Rehabilitation Administration Certificate, then you would complete the requirements associated with the tDPT application. Tuition is $425 per credit. Payment option is available. For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.
Course Sequence
- Semester 1:Implementing Value Based System Change in Rehabilitation (1 Credit)
- Documentation, Coding, Payment, and Compliance (1 credit*)
- Semester 2:Legal and Ethical: Consideration for Risk Management (1 credit*)
- Leadership to Develop Innovative Clinical Practice for Value Based (2 credits)
- Business and Marketing (2 credits*)
- Semester 3:System Skills to Thrive in a Changing Health Care Environment - Capstone Project (4 credits*)
- Professionalism Seminar (2 credits*)
* Shared with the tDPT program.
Benefits
- Online courses viewed across any platform and on your time.
- Access to nationally-recognized subject matter experts
- Well-defined curriculum delivers critical content for career advancement
- E-learning solution creates a flexibility to accommodate busy professional and personal lives
Requirements
Rehabilitation Administration Certificate is available to PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, ATCs, Ex Phys, M Ex Sci, NPs, PA’s & licensed nutritionists, massage therapists, and personal trainers with at least a bachelor’s degree.
If you are applying to take a certificate program alone, please provide the following:
- Completed application
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree transcripts (must be official transcripts and not copies)
- Application fee paid
If you would like to take the combined tDPT and Rehabilitation Administration Certificate, then you would complete the requirements associated with the tDPT application.
How to Apply
Offered by University of Montana in collaboration with Rehab Essentials. Email info@rehabessentials.com with any questions. Please complete the online application and send any questions and all requirements to:
Rehab Essentials, Inc.
ATTN: Admissions Coordinator
1889 Tamarack Lane
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Email: jonathan@rehabessentials.com
All required materials must be postmarked no later than application deadline noted above in Key Dates. Spots are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis.